20 h. ago AFLW round one update: Fast Blues too good in front of 8042 fans; Snoop Dogg’s potential AFLW role

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.

Sport

20 h. ago AFLW weekly update, round one: Fast Blues too good in front of 8042 fans; Snoop Dogg’s potential AFLW role

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.

Sport

39 h. ago Dishonest, unethical, negligent but Al Muderis is still working at big hospital

Macquarie University Hospital is standing by the disgraced surgeon even as Medibank expresses concern.

Science

39 h. ago Al Muderis spent $19,000 on media advice. Then he ignored it

The disgraced surgeon hired a crisis PR firm as this masthead’s investigation went to air before pursuing a failed, costly defamation action.

Economics

47 h. ago The curious case of the disappearing Queensland Health appointee

Health Minister Tim Nicholls has refused to reveal why job ads for chief health officer have reappeared when the role had already been filled.

Politics

63 h. ago ‘We do not know who he is’: Charities deny Dr Al Muderis ambassador roles

Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis claimed in sworn evidence that he was a patron for major charities, including the Red Cross, Amnesty International, and several smaller organisations. These charities have denied these roles.

Politics

3 d. ago Hermes handbags, multiple properties and a $24,000 Rolex: Alleged ‘unexplained wealth’ of woman charged with foreign interference

The Chinese national, who is also an Australian permanent resident, has been denied bail after she was charged with spying on an Australian-based Buddhist group.

Economics

4 d. ago Landmark court victory came in yet another case that should never have been heard

Dr Munjed Al Muderis’ case was the latest example of how a dozen money-driven defamation lawyers have made a cottage industry of extracting fees from rich clients only to score a spectacular own goal.

Events

4 d. ago Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN and push for role in Gaza rebuild

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Monday, staring down criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Politics

4 d. ago Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis flags appeal to damning court judgment

The once-celebrated doctor has said on social media he will appeal his devastating loss in a Federal Court defamation case.

Events

5 d. ago Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote

The repost on X from the US defence secretary illustrates his deep, personal connection to a Christian nationalist pastor with extreme views on the role of religion and women.

Politics

7 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Canberra reacts to Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan; Erin Patterson’s next court dates locked in; Nine wins defamation fight against surgeon Al Muderis

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Politics

7 d. ago ‘Complete vindication’: Nine wins defamation fight against high

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis has lost his lawsuit against Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes in the first major test of a new public interest defence.

Politics

7 d. ago How South Sydney played a role in Adam Reynolds’ latest injury

Scans have revealed Ezra Mam and Selwyn Cobbo suffered significant hamstring tears against the Storm, while skipper Adam Reynolds is a chance to return for the finals – if the Broncos get that far.

Events

7 d. ago Star of troubled film The Deb claims Rebel Wilson defamed her

Charlotte McInnes, who has a lead role in The Deb, alleges Wilson damaged her reputation in a series of social media posts.

Politics

8 d. ago Transport department engineer admits pocketing at least $110,000 in kickbacks

The engineer told an anti-corruption inquiry about his role in a deal hatched in 2021 with the alleged mastermind of the kickback scandal.

Politics

8 d. ago Key Queensland women’s safety oversight role quietly scrapped

The role, a central plank of landmark reports into women’s safety, has now been split across two less-transparent bodies.

Politics

9 d. ago TV icon confirms unexpected new role after taking a break from acting

Gilmore Girls actress Alexis Bledel has announced a new role after taking a break from acting and the public eye

Politics

1 week ago Successful or not, NRL court cases shine spotlight on player safety

It has been suggested that ambulance-chasing lawyers will kill off rugby league as we know it. But the latest court case to rock the NRL has another role to play.

Events

3 w. ago Walters’ rise to Kangaroos role imminent; Roosters mixed injury news

The long wait for Mal Meninga’s successor to be confirmed is almost over while the Storm and Roosters receive mixed news on their enforcers.

Events