2 h. ago Merrett’s midfield time sparks debate; Fremantle snare ‘eight points in five days’ in mid

Luke Jackson produced a rucking masterclass to lift Fremantle to a 41-point win over injury-hit Essendon at Optus Stadium. The Dockers have recorded five straight wins in a stunning mid-season purple patch.

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8 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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8 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.

Politics

9 h. ago Continuity the key as Schmidt sticks with trusted Wallaby troops for Lions

Joe Schmidt has picked just two bolters and one overseas star in his Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

Politics

10 h. ago Eclipse testwork shows high Greenland rare earths recoveries

Eclipse Metals’ Gronnedal rare earths project in Greenland has cemented its position as a potential key source of the high-value magnet elements, neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium.

Politics

13 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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14 h. ago Brumbies speedster bolts into Wallabies squad as big names miss out

Joe Schmidt has unveiled his first Wallabies squad for the year, ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

Events

22 h. ago ‘It hurt me personally’: Munster inspired by attacks against Queensland coach Slater

Queensland skipper Cameron Munster admitted the attacks against his coach triggered a reaction from him and his teammates on the field in Perth on Wednesday night.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘It’s Tom’s time’: How Maroons vindicated Slater’s biggest coaching call

As Billy Slater’s bold selection calls were vindicated, Cameron Munster issued a stunning defence of his under siege coach.

Politics

29 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Luai on report for possible eye gouge as Maroons hold commanding half

The Blues playmaker was put on report in the 22nd minute while NSW have been put to the sword by Queensland in Perth. Follow all the action live.

Politics

32 h. ago A message stick, aching feet and great expectations as truth walk ends

A 500-kilometre Walk for Truth is complete, and those who have told their truths expect a treaty.

Politics

53 h. ago World waits on Trump’s next move as Middle East tensions ramp up

Global anxiety is centred on whether the US president can broker an end to the conflict or if he will instead help Israel destroy Iran’s key nuclear facility.

Politics

57 h. ago Workers’ compensation legislation suffers blow after key MP turns

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey accused a Greens MP of “deliberately misleading” the public during a heated second public hearing considering the government’s workers’ compensation reforms.

Politics

59 h. ago ‘I’m not done yet’: Emotional Slater launches furious response to Woods ‘grub’ sledge

Maroons coach referenced his late predecessor Paul Green in a stunning attack on the former Blues forward in Perth on Tuesday.

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3 d. ago Trbojevic shift, players dropped: Manly coach has two games to prove he can turn club around

Anthony Seibold held a series of individual seven-minute interviews with all of his players on Monday as pressure mounts on the under-fire coach to turn the struggling club’s fortunes around.

Sport

3 d. ago Defence ties with Australia key to Albanese’s pitch in historic Trump meeting

In one of the most important meetings of his career, Anthony Albanese will put access to critical minerals on the table while safeguarding AUKUS.

Politics

3 d. ago Everyone’s a winner from Smith trade, but the Cats got the cream: Key takeouts from round 14

Bailey Smith’s Brownlow Medal credentials continue to grow in his first year at Geelong, but the Cats aren’t the only club smiling after the convoluted trade that sent him to the coast in the off-season.

Politics

3 d. ago The mountain fortress Israel must destroy to topple Iran’s nuclear program

Hidden in the mountains, its key buildings buried deep underground, Fordow is a challenging target. Only the US has the “bunker buster” bombs and the planes to take it out.

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3 d. ago Inside the mountain fortress Israel must destroy to topple Iran’s nuclear program

Hidden in the mountains, its key buildings buried deep underground, Fordow is a challenging target. Only the US has the “bunker buster” bombs and the planes to take it out.

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3 d. ago Israel wants to take out Iran’s mountain fortress. Only the US has the weapon to do it

Hidden in the mountains, its key buildings buried deep underground, Fordow is a challenging target. Only the US has the “bunker buster” bombs and the planes to take it out.

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