9 h. ago How late night beers and a locked door led the Cats to ‘Ireland’s Nick Daicos’

Oisin Mullin will head into Friday night’s preliminary final with one of the biggest jobs in footy, ready to perform for the club that made him welcome before he even arrived.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Fanciful’ claims or sexual assault? Jury to decide fate of WA outback pub manager

The jury in the case of an outback WA pub manager accused of sexually assaulting six of his workers at the Roebuck Bay Hotel have retired to determine verdicts on 13 charges.

Events

12 h. ago Whitebark sells Canadian oil & gas assets to focus on Aussie growth

Whitebark Energy has sold its final 10% interest in the Wizard Lake oil and gas assets for C$141,486 to focus on local hydrocarbon, hydrogen and helium interests.

Events

12 h. ago How one Ricky Stuart sledge helped Raiders overcome finals heartbreak

All eyes were on the Canberra coach at Monday’s Mal Meninga Medal presentation after Sunday’s agonising loss to Brisbane. His first words broke the tension.

Politics

16 h. ago Brisbane 2032 master plan contract awarded, despite stadium uncertainty

The firm awarded the contract to deliver the Brisbane 2032 master plan for Victoria Park will start work without knowing where the Olympic stadium will be built.

Events

16 h. ago Scoop in September: Finals fracas or a simple contract? Seven and Fox at odds over grand final clause

Follow Scoop in September for news, fresh views and whispers during footy finals.

Politics

22 h. ago A year ago, this Hawk had to learn how to walk again. Now he’s starring in finals

Sam Butler overcome one of the more horrific injuries seen on a football field, only to then face another challenge ahead of what has become a stunning September run by the Hawks.

Sport

23 h. ago For 37 years I’ve regretted not visiting this town. I finally made it

Ever since a first adventure to Spain in the 1980s, I regretted missing a visit to the spectacular Spanish town of Ronda. It turns out getting there isn’t easy.

Politics

28 h. ago All heart: After a rough start, Australian star Jess Hull holds on to bronze behind Kenyan legend

Jess Hull won bronze in the 1500 metres at the world championships, but four years after Peter Bol missed out on an Olympic medal by half a second, he was knocked out of the worlds by about the same time.

Politics

31 h. ago Brothers in arms: How Ashcroft and Daicos families will decide final stoush

Two of the AFL’s most potent brotherly pairings are about to clash, with a Lions star declaring one man is destined to cement his big-game reputation.

Politics

32 h. ago He’s back! Sam Konstas makes century in a session for Australia A

The teenage batting star’s quest to retain his spot in Australia’s Test side is off to a flying start after he hit a brilliant century against India A in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Politics

32 h. ago The NRLW finals start here but have the finalists already been decided?

This year’s expanded NRLW competition has seen an alarming gap open up between the top two sides and the rest. Sharks captain Tiana Penitani has some solutions in mind.

Politics

32 h. ago The Panthers are about to put Lachie Galvin under the blowtorch

The Canterbury playmaker has been scrutinised for his attack, but he has bigger issues to worry about when facing Penrith in Sunday’s sudden-death semi-final.

Politics

36 h. ago They’re best mates. But Liam Martin will ‘go after’ Viliame Kikau’s fractured eye socket

Inspirational Canterbury is nursing a nasty facial injury, but he can expect no favours from his former Penrith teammates in their sudden-death final.

Politics

40 h. ago The price of hope: How to land a grand final ticket – and how much it really costs

The preliminary finals haven’t been played yet, but fans are already queuing up for grand final tickets (metaphorically, at least). We explain the process involved for most people and the hidden costs along the way.

Economics

45 h. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs; Tesla jumps after Musk buys $US1b in shares

Wall Street is rising toward more records at the start of a week that could show whether the US stock market’s big recent rally has been overdone or prescient.

Economics

46 h. ago ASX as Wall Street climbs; Tesla surges after Musk buys $US1b in shares

Wall Street is rising toward more records at the start of a week that could show whether the US stock market’s big recent rally has been overdone or prescient.

Economics

52 h. ago ‘More attracted to the Tasmanian job’: Buckley moves on from Melbourne’s selection process

Nathan Buckley says he’s more enticed by coaching an AFL start-up team in Tasmania compared to taking the reins at Melbourne, days after he said the Demons’ selection process was too quick.

Politics

55 h. ago Potent Magpie Bobby Hill unlikely for Saturday’s prelim showdown

Collingwood are unlikely to risk Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill in Saturday’s epic preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions.

Politics

55 h. ago Slater takes a breath after EPIC Raiders v Broncos game: Billy Slater Podcast: Ep29

Billy breaks down a finals weekend for the ages! He dives deep into the greatest game he’s ever seen, the golden-point thriller between the Raiders and Broncos. He discusses why the Broncos' conservative start was a concern and praises Reece Walsh for once again "pulling his team out of the fire." Billy also analyses the Sharks' stunning upset, pinpointing why he believes Trindall was the difference and predicting that "all the pressure will be on Canberra" in their upcoming semi-final. He discusses the importance of Mitch Kenny for Penrith’s premiership hopes, and gives his thoughts on what the Bulldogs need to do to make drastic changes for their clash this week.

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