9 h. ago ‘Tough calls’ loom at Carlton, Saint’s tagging tactics questioned and fined

Footy boss Brad Lloyd says decisions won’t be made on emotion as pressure mounts at the Blues. Meantime, some of St Kilda Marcus Windhager’s tactics were described as “outside the code” by commentators, and drew a fine from the MRO.

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11 h. ago ‘Tough calls’ loom at Carlton, Saint’s tagging tactics questioned

Footy boss Brad Lloyd says decisions won’t be made on emotion as pressure mounts at the Blues. Meantime, some of St Kilda Marcus Windhager’s tactics were described as “outside the code”.

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17 h. ago ‘We’ll give it back’: Pies promise to defend Daicos as Windhager’s tactics questioned

Some of the St Kilda tagger’s tactics were described as “outside the code”.

Politics

24 h. ago Cattle, cars and missing gold bars: How a life of luxury collapsed into bankruptcy

Craig Astill enjoyed all the trappings of success built over decades. Now the Melbourne-based investor faces serious questions over debts of more than $10 million and alleged misconduct.

Events

24 h. ago Create a luxe look in your space with homewares starting from $55

No tricks or trends just timeless pieces with enduring appeal, from a luxe white sofa to a floral fragrance and a set of bougie playing cards.

Events

30 h. ago Collingwood vs St Kilda LIVE: Daicos gets the last laugh in hard

Collingwood were too good for St Kilda at Marvel Stadium tonight after Carlton’s season sank to a new low with a loss to North and the Swans beat the Power.

Politics

58 h. ago Master coaches Bennett and Bellamy set for record 44th showdown

He’s won more premierships than any coach in rugby league history, but there is no doubt which rival tactician has been Wayne Bennett’s nemesis.

Politics

59 h. ago Mum’s plea for justice as cops hunt hooded figure over ‘horrific’ murder

James Pakis, 34, was senselessly stabbed in a Sydney apartment. His mother has vowed to be “the voice” of her son as she fights to get him justice.

Events

61 h. ago New cycle, old questions: Australia’s big ‘reset’ in the Caribbean

Australia’s three-Test tour of the West Indies shapes as a defining reset, with key selection calls ahead of a new WTC cycle and home Ashes.

Politics

64 h. ago Stuck in the dreaded ‘gristle’ seat at a dinner party? Try these foodie conversation starters

In the interests of sparking more interesting discussions around the tables of Australia, I hereby pass on 10 questions to help break the ice.

Society

66 h. ago He stopped for cigarettes moments before a deadly ambush. It was the clue police needed

Investigators in Bali, and diplomats from Australia, are scrambling to piece together how a clutch of Australians came to be at the centre of one of the most violent shootings in Bali’s history.

Events

66 h. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over ‘horrific’ Sydney stabbing

Police said they are “seeking justice” for 34-year-old James Pakis, as they released footage from the night of his alleged murder earlier this year.

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68 h. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over fatal Sydney stabbing

Police are looking for a person they believe could assist them in their investigation of a brutal stabbing earlier this year.

Events

3 d. ago Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market

Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.

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3 d. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

Culture

3 d. ago AFL in talks to bring back the Big V as battle with NRL heats up

A WA team with the likes of Chad Warner, Shai Bolton, Jesse Hogan, Patrick Cripps and Kozzy Pickett could come up against a Victorian team stacked with Matt Rowell, Nick Daicos, Jeremy Cameron and Marcus Bontempelli.

Sport

4 d. ago Pierce Brosnan trades licence to kill for sheriff’s badge in revenge tale

New western The Unholy Trinity, shot in Montana, has an unlikely Australian connection.

Events

4 d. ago State of Origin to make an AFL return? Out west, they’re keen

A WA team with the likes of Chad Warner, Shai Bolton, Jesse Hogan, Patrick Cripps and Kozzie Pickett could come up against a Victorian team stacked with Matt Rowell, Nick Daicos, Jeremy Cameron and Marcus Bontempelli under the concept being floated. And the match could happen before the start of next season.

Politics

4 d. ago From Dengue fever to Lions bolter? The burning questions around the Wallabies squad

Joe Schmidt will name a 40-man squad on Thursday ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month. We answer the big questions.

Events

4 d. ago An Aussie has lobbed in the winner’s circle at Royal Ascot on his way to Ibiza

Asfoora failed to defend her crown at Royal Ascot overnight, but an Australian Melbourne Cup-winning jockey stole the show.

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