5 h. ago AFLW round one: Bombers thump Giants by 56 points; Reigning premiers Roos win in style

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

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5 h. ago AFLW round one: Bombers thump Giants by 56 points; Reigning premiers win in style

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

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6 h. ago AFLW round one: Reigning premiers win in style; Hawks legend tries to mimic Pie’s show of skill

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

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6 h. ago LIVE: Australia set 173 to win after Brevis goes off in T20 series decider

Mitch Marsh’s Australian team take on a rising Proteas team in Cairns from 7.15pm. The Twenty20 international series is up for grabs.

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9 h. ago Carlton vs Port Adelaide Power LIVE: McKay’s big haul as Blues charge towards win; Gold Coast’s shaky finals situation

The Blues and Power begin AFL Saturday as both clubs begin planning for their futures after rough seasons. Follow along for all the reactions and updates.

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18 h. ago Late goals, Jota tributes and racism claim as Liverpool win English Premier League opener

The reigning champions were pushed hard by Bournemouth but Chiesa and Salah stepped up to seal a 4-2 win two months after the shock death of teammate Diogo Jota.

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20 h. ago There are plenty of shows talking footy – this one takes on the AFLW

Broadcaster and former player Kate McCarthy says the time is right to build on the momentum of the women’s game.

Politics

20 h. ago Dog racing is on its last legs and here’s another hammer blow

The Tasmanian government’s ban on greyhound racing is another welcome step, but the really big win for those who oppose the barbarous sport might be just around the corner.

Politics

25 h. ago Rayner, Lions shoot past Freo; Nasiah’s value grows as contract drama moves into round 24

Brisbane Lions locked in a finals spot in their win over Fremantle while out-of-contract St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future remains unclear going into the last round.

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34 h. ago ‘Not a time for silence’: More than 30 authors quit Bendigo Writers Festival

The festival is due to start this weekend but the opening night gala and the closing event have been cancelled along with a number of other sessions.

Culture

44 h. ago Being made redundant can have a serious effect on your health

Dozens of colleagues were made redundant at the same time.

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51 h. ago Harry Houdini: Grant’s magic act seals epic win over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Politics

51 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Grant’s magic act seals epic win for Storm over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

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54 h. ago Rocky Horror changed my life 50 years ago. I’ve been in a time warp ever since

The beloved Rocky Horror Picture Show has been screened continuously since it was released five decades ago – a world record.

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58 h. ago ‘Footy was getting in the way of what I wanted to do’: Eels star explains decision to quit NRL

The realisation that he could contribute more off the field than on it came to Shaun Lane in the most unexpected time and place.

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68 h. ago Yes, it’s another flawed but brilliant hero, but this British crime drama is enthralling

Starring Ben Miller, Professor T digs into dark territory, but it has a unique take on compassion every time.

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68 h. ago Melbourne have the world’s best player, but Penrith will win grand final preview

Throughout Penrith’s stunning revival, I’ve always said they can’t win the title. Now I don’t know if even the game’s best player can stop them.

Sport

3 d. ago A rapist and bully but beloved by Boomers: The turbulent history of Gareth Ward

One-time Liberal Gareth Ward was loved and loathed in equal measures, but if you stood in his way he would “annihilate you”, according to his foes in the south coast town of Kiama.

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3 d. ago Voices from Gaza: Hear messages to Albanese saying ‘we have no time’

Three Gazans speak about the Australian government’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood and how little it means for those on the ground.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We have no time’: Listen to the voices from Gaza send a message to Albanese

Three Gazans speak about the Australian government’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood and how little it means for those on the ground.

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