2 h. ago ‘It could have been fatal’: What pushed crime author Mark Brandi to focus on writing

The award-winning writer discusses the challenges he faced growing up in rural Victoria – and how a bit of good (and bad) luck changed his life.

Events

6 h. ago Should the Cats worry as the Lions flex their midfield muscle?

The reigning premiers have now beaten Geelong three times in succession after they won at GMHBA Stadium for the first time since 2003. They proved themselves the team to beat.

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7 h. ago Brisbane Lions get the last laugh on Geelong’s big night, demolish 22

The Lions claimed their first win at Kardinia Park since 2003 with Logan Morris booting five goals and Cam Rayner three. Follow the reaction.

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8 h. ago Geelong vs Brisbane Lions AFL LIVE: Cats’ whiteout for Danger’s 350th turns into a nightmare whitewash as Lions dominate

The Lions claimed their first win at Kardinia Park since 2003 with Logan Morris booting five goals and Cam Rayner three. Follow the reaction.

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8 h. ago Fairytale debut for Jed Stuart as the Raiders hang on to beat the Tigers

Jarome Luai backed up from Origin for the Tigers against the second-placed Canberra Raiders, but his heroics were not enough.

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9 h. ago Geelong vs Brisbane Lions AFL LIVE: Cats superstar’s milestone night turns sour as Lions roar in display of pure power

Geelong and Brisbane face off at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. Follow along live for all the major moments and post game reactions.

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9 h. ago Geelong vs Brisbane Lions AFL LIVE: Reigning premiers make a huge statement on Dangerfield’s milestone night

Geelong and Brisbane face off at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. Follow along live for all the major moments and post game reactions.

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10 h. ago Geelong vs Brisbane AFL LIVE: Cats’ big guns try and fire home side back into the contest in Danger’s 350th

Geelong and Brisbane face off at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. Follow along live for all the major moments and post game reactions.

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11 h. ago Geelong vs Brisbane AFL LIVE: ‘Whiteout’ hits Geelong to honour Dangerfield’s 350th as Lions lose Gardiner in late change

Geelong and Brisbane face off at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. Follow along live for all the major moments and post game reactions.

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12 h. ago NRL LIVE updates: Wests Tigers take on Raiders at Campbelltown

Jarome Luai backs up from Origin for the Tigers against the second-placed Canberra Raiders, with Ricky Stuart’s son Jed making his NRL debut.

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12 h. ago NRL LIVE updates: Raiders hang on as Tigers comeback falls just short

Jarome Luai backs up from Origin for the Tigers against the second-placed Canberra Raiders, with Ricky Stuart’s son Jed making his NRL debut.

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12 h. ago Geelong vs Brisbane AFL Live: Cats fans honour Dangerfield in 350th game as Lions clash approaches

Geelong and Brisbane face off at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. Follow along live for all the major moments and post game reactions.

Sport

13 h. ago Lees looks for Zaphod to hit back and lead another interstate double

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees expects Zaphod to bounce back on Saturday at Randwick after a “forgive run” on a challenging track last time around.

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26 h. ago 28 Years Later review: Zombie franchise pushes boldly into new terrain

It’s 23 years since director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland redefined the zombie genre. Their latest outing proves there’s life in it still.

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35 h. ago Which airline was just named the world’s best? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Get up to date with the week’s local, national and international stories with this multiple-choice challenge.

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35 h. ago ‘Shot of whiskey’: How Ricky Stuart will cope with son’s Canberra debut

The veteran coach feels like a proud father every time he hands a player a debut. On Friday, it’s for real, as Jed Stuart becomes Raider No.414.

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35 h. ago ‘Shot of whisky’: How Ricky Stuart will cope with son’s Canberra debut

The veteran coach feels like a proud father every time he hands a player a debut. On Friday, it’s for real, as Jed Stuart becomes Raider No.404.

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39 h. ago Meet the EMILLIs, our everyday millionaires. Australia has plenty of them

The cost-of-living crisis may have left us feeling economically challenged, but relative to the rest of the world a lot of us are definitely lucky.

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40 h. ago ‘I’m good to go, coach’: Luai to back up for Tigers 48 hours after Origin

After 80 minutes of toil for his state on Wednesday night, Jarome Luai told his club coach Benji Marshall he was ready to do it all again for the Tigers on Friday.

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45 h. ago WA news LIVE: Panthers premiership winner joins Perth Bears team

Follow our live coverage here.

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