5 h. ago ‘Cheaper fares for fans’: Supporters could fly with players on ‘NRL Air’

The NRL is carrying out a cost analysis of buying its own private jet by the end of this year to ease the travel burden on players and fans when the Perth and PNG franchises join the competition.

Sport

7 h. ago ‘Heavy dew’: Lethal backs a roofed stadium in Tassie; Blues blow: Walsh out for up to six weeks

AFL great Leigh Matthews says Friday night’s clash in Launceston was a poor spectacle because of heavy dew and reinforced why a new stadium in Hobart needs to have a roof. Meanwhile, Carlton have been hit with an injury blow.

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7 h. ago Lethal backs a roofed stadium in Tassie; Blues blow: Walsh out for up to six weeks

AFL great Leigh Matthews says Friday night’s clash in Launceston was a poor spectacle because of heavy dew and reinforced why a new stadium in Hobart needs to have a roof. Meanwhile, Carlton have been hit with an injury blow.

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8 h. ago Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time

There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look, 32-team tournament.

Society

17 h. ago Danger signs are building as the ‘grumpy rally’ gathers steam

The investment environment has been compared to the lead-up to the dot com bust in 2000, as share prices hit records despite ongoing Trump chaos and rising risks.

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48 h. ago St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs LIVE: Doggies giving Saints a bath; Bont’s heavy knock to his chest

The Saints and Bulldogs face off at Marvel Stadium as round 14 begins. Follow along for the major moments and reactions. First bounce is set for 7.30pm AEST, enjoy the match to come. It’s a mid-season, mid-week special in chilly conditions in Melbourne.

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49 h. ago St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs LIVE: Saints fight back with quick goals; Bont’s heavy knock to his chest

The Saints and Bulldogs face off at Marvel Stadium as round 14 begins. Follow along for the major moments and reactions. First bounce is set for 7.30pm AEST, enjoy the match to come. It’s a mid-season, mid-week special in chilly conditions in Melbourne.

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50 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Dragons blood rookie centre as Sharks hunt defensive redemption

The Sharks host the Dragons in a Thursday night local derby with both sides looking to bounce back from heavy losses. Follow all the action.

Events

52 h. ago ‘I’m not interested’: Leading contender rules himself out of the running to be AFL Commission chairman

Current commission chairman Richard Goyder is seeking a fresh term but is facing pressure from several club bosses to anoint a successor after more than eight years at the helm.

Politics

59 h. ago Aussie actors Miranda Tapsell and Justin Rosnier reveal what it was like to work with Nicolas Cage

Miranda Tapsell describes working with Hollywood legend Nicolas Cage as a "baptism of fire".

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65 h. ago The cost of building a house has never been higher. This is what’s behind it

The cost of building a house has never been more expensive, with crushing worker shortages and inflationary pressures among the reasons for the surge.

Politics

65 h. ago Is too much exercise bad for your heart? New research makes the case for moderation

A new paper has reignited the debate about whether a lot of exercise is bad for the heart.

Politics

2 d. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Smith out for 66 as South Africa put pressure on Australia’s batsmen

South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia at Lord’s on day one of the world Test championship final. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

Sport

3 d. ago ‘Three strikes’: Demands for answers over repeat Monash IVF bungles

Key investors, medical negligence lawyers and governance experts say Monash IVF and its board are under pressure after “systemic” failures, as health ministers prepare for talks about tightening regulations.

Events

3 d. ago Broncos star stops NRL teammate amid ‘creepy’ sexual assault

Teui “TC” Robati has been sentenced for that attack – in which Pat Carrigan intervened – after earlier being cleared of rape in a separate incident.

Events

3 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Curfew imposed on LA as Trump calls protesters ‘animals’; Israeli ministers sanctioned by Australia, US allies

Look back on the news that made headlines from around Australia on June 11.

Politics

3 d. ago Former Bronco not guilty of rape in pub toilet, admits sexual assault

After Teui Robati was found not guilty of rape, he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a different woman in a separate incident.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Democracy is under assault’: Governor slams Trump as LA gets curfew

In a televised speech to Californians, Gavin Newsom accused the president of assaulting democracy and said there were no longer any checks and balances on the president’s power.

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3 d. ago LA mayor imposes curfew as governor lashes out at Trump in blistering address

In a televised speech to Californians, Gavin Newsom accused the president of assaulting democracy and said there were no longer any checks and balances on the president’s power.

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3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Curfew imposed on LA as Trump calls protesters ‘animals’; Israeli ministers sanctioned by Australia, US allies

Keep up to date with today’s news.

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