97 m. ago Houston has another problem: Star Pies recruit facing ban for high bump

Collingwood recruit Dan Houston is staring down the barrel of a second suspension in three matches after the MRO hit him with a two-game ban for his high hit on Carlton’s Lachie Fogarty.

Politics

4 h. ago The target is on Voss’ back in part because his players can’t hit them

In the coming days and weeks, we will likely see a closing of ranks around Michael Voss. Carlton’s examination of their failings will look far beyond the once-traditional practice of sheeting blame home to the coach.

Events

4 h. ago Tony Mokbel walks free from custody for first time in 18 years

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject of a curfew after three Court of Appeal justices released him on bail.

Politics

4 h. ago Drug kingpin to fugitive to free man: Mokbel walks after 18 years behind bars

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject to a curfew after three Court of Appeal judges released him on bail.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘You cannot annex another country’: Danish PM makes direct appeal to US after Rubio meeting

Mette Frederiksen was addressing the media in Greenland with the territory’s incoming leader when she suddenly switched to speaking in English.

Politics

13 h. ago They don’t know the half of it: Failing Blues look inward for answers

The target is on Carlton coach Michael Voss’s back – at least from fans and media – in part because his players can’t seem to hit them.

Events

13 h. ago One Tiger is desperate to play for NSW. Another would never play for Queensland

Terrell May can push his Origin claims with a big game against Brisbane’s star front-rowers, but Jahream Bula has vowed never to pull on the Maroons jersey.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Twenty games to go’: Key Blue not down in the dumps over Carlton’s 0

Collingwood recruit Dan Houston faces match-review scrutiny over a high bump after the Magpies turned up the blowtorch on Carlton with a 17-point win over their arch-rivals.

Politics

19 h. ago AFL LIVE | ‘Fair play on the ball’: New Pie Houston unfazed over high hit as Collingwood bask in win

Collingwood recruit Dan Houston faces match-review scrutiny over a high bump after the Magpies turned up the blowtorch on Carlton with a 17-point win over their arch-rivals.

Events

20 h. ago Blues peter out again in second half, season slipping out of control

The Blues have played four games this season, led each of them at half-time and ultimately lost them all. Their season is hanging by a thread.

Politics

20 h. ago Voss admits there is a target on the Blues back after another second half fade out

The Blues have played four games this season, led each of them at half-time and ultimately lost them all. Their season is hanging by a thread.

Events

20 h. ago Voss admits there is a target on the Blues’ back after another second half fadeout

The Blues have played four games this season, led each of them at half-time and ultimately lost them all. Their season is hanging by a thread.

Events

20 h. ago AFL LIVE: Groundhog day for Blues as second half scoring dries up; Magpies ruthless

Collingwood and Carlton resume their rivalry at the MCG in a match neither can afford to lose. Follow along for all the action, live scores and statistics and post game reactions.

Sport

24 h. ago Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting; ‘Helpless’ Beveridge goes on the attack

The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Events

27 h. ago Controlling cults face parliamentary spotlight amid push for new laws

After a push from ex-members and reporting on a controversial Victorian church, a new inquiry will examine coercive control by organisations.

Politics

29 h. ago ‘The Hammer’ has been grounded, so why is his coach ‘not concerned’?

Where have things gone wrong, and what needs to change for the Dolphins to rise from the ashes of a winless start?

Politics

31 h. ago Melbourne’s problems seem overwhelming. Here’s where Gawn should start

Have their skills deserted them? Are the stars fully committed? How can skipper Max Gawn put the Demons back together again?

Politics

36 h. ago Europe gets creative amid Trump demands to end ‘freeloading’ on defence

Faced with the US President’s push to more than double the alliance’s spending targets, European diplomats are exploring a new method to count military investment.

Politics

46 h. ago What Dolphins need to reverse horror start and ignite their biggest star

Where have things gone wrong, and what needs to change for the Dolphins to rise from the ashes of a winless start?

Events

48 h. ago Prosecutors to appeal against Taser cop’s ‘inadequate’ sentence

Clare Nowland’s children have welcomed the decision, saying the police officer responsible for killing their 95-year-old mother has not been punished “at all”.

Events