Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.

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Albanese, Chalmers under internal pressure on spending as Minns calls for restraint

Minns’ latest grenade lobbed at Canberra came on the same day Treasurer Jim Chalmers played down the appearance of a split with bank boss Michele Bullock.

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Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland

As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.

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Smart strategies to maximise your super and Age Pension

Many Australians are surprised to learn that receiving income from superannuation does not necessarily mean they lose access to the Age Pension.

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Monday Night Club - Man City reaction

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

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Hanson, Spender both call for crack down on hate preachers

Fresh debate over hate speech laws, which have long been a thorny issue in Australian politics, has come on the same day that British authorities foiled an alleged terror plot.

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‘Sit down, talk with Indigenous Australians’: Wyatt’s message to Hanson after ‘primitive’ comments

The former Indigenous affairs minister said Pauline Hanson should educate herself about the role of Aboriginal labour in rural Australia before ahead of her speech at an upcoming WA Pastoralists and Graziers Association conference in Perth.

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Heroic York rearguard stuns Wigan in Grand Final

York Valkyrie become the first side to win the Women's Super League three times after an incredible defensive effort thwarts favourites Wigan.

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150,000 words, zero guarantees: Bullock’s high-stakes interest rate revolution

Michele Bullock has faced 22 press conferences, answered 600 questions and uttered 150,000 words since becoming RBA governor. One word matters most.

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Once, he couldn’t even pass left to right. Now Mitch Kenny is critical to Penrith’s title shot

The hooker is the not-so underrated cog in the Panthers’ premiership machine, seven years after making his NRL debut with no idea how to play dummy half.

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'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'

George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.

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Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

Chris Fagan’s 10 years as senior coach have transformed not simply the Brisbane Lions, but the clubs’ conception of what matters in coaching.

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R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts

The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved.

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The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua

BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.

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The US media boycott hit Trump right where it hurts. Now it’s Hanson’s turn

Solidarity? In America? Among the media? It seems astonishing that anything quite so unified could grow from America’s famously polarised soil.

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Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told

Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.

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The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner

Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.

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‘My friend’: Emotional Albanese hugs Zelensky as historic Ukraine deal sealed

A visibly moved prime minister paid tribute to Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership in New York as the two nations signed a landmark 10-year defence pact

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Demons claim short-lived CEO lacked skills needed for the job and misled their board

Weeks after former Melbourne FC chief Paul Guerra launched Federal Court action against the Demons, the club has hit back, lodging its statement of defence.

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Nearing retirement? Topping up your super is a smart way to get ahead

Here’s what you need to know about additional super contributions and the difference they can make to your retirement nest egg.

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F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km

F1 announces the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.

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TV networks refuse to cover Trump in solidarity with CNN following ban

Fox News, NBC, ABC and CBS withdrew from pool duty in protest of the ban, putting a cloud over coverage the US president’s trip to the United Nations in New York and meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Former Israeli PM blasts ‘obnoxious, unbelievable’ lack of charges over Zomi Frankcom killing

Ehud Olmert says the Israeli military bears a “terrible criminal responsibility” for the drone strike that killed the Australian and six colleagues.

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Last-minute Cunha goal saves Man Utd from another defeat - who rated highest at Fulham?

Last minute Cunha goal saves Man Utd from another defeat - who rated highest at Fulham?

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Middlesex beat Leicestershire to win One-Day Cup

Middlesex claim their first silverware in a decade as they beat Leicestershire in a thrilling One-Day Cup final.

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The bathroom decorating trick that can flip the focus to what’s outside the window

Deep in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, a pastry chef and her family live in an off-grid sanctuary built from local stone and reclaimed hardwood.

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Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks

An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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What makes one Queensland school’s language class a three-time award winner

This language class has no written exams – instead students “have a yarn about all of the things that they’ve learnt, and then that’s what they get marked on”.

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Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin

Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.

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Border force shuts depots in illicit tobacco crackdown

Border Force has ousted two major freight handlers from the import system amid a massive contraband bust, as political pressure mounts over the booming black market for illicit nicotine.

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The private credit cockroaches eating our rich-listers

Some of Australia’s rich-listers are getting burnt as private creditors get roasted by the failures of publicans and property developers. But that won’t be where the pain stops.

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Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants

Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben Neves over the death of friend Diogo Jota.

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Fed defies Trump, raises US interest rates for first time in three years

The move was widely expected amid persistently high inflation driven by the Iran war and rising oil prices – but the decision risks enraging the US president, who has demanded rates be lowered.

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Thirteenth Met Police officer sacked after Charing Cross Panorama film

PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.

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‘Getting quite worried’: What Jim Chalmers told Labor MPs uneasy about rate rises and inflation

As the prime minister and treasurer work to calm the fears of MPs worried about rate rises and inflation, MPs are expressing their growing unease.

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Americast

And which songs have made it onto Trump’s Air Force One playlist?

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Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks go on

Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.

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‘Crime only happens in Labor seats’: Coalition claims Labor rorting crime grants

As Anthony Albanese distanced himself on Monday from a golf course that received a $6 million grant, the opposition has unearthed details of the safety program.

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Zoo advertises tickets for 'child predator tour'

Chester Zoo, which was selling tickets to see lions and tigers, says the mistake was a computer error.

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WA teacher sentenced over trespass, threats to kill neighbour’s dogs

A Perth man in his 60s has faced court after threatening to kill his neighbour’s dogs, and trespassing on and damaging their property.

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Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap

McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.

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Australian tourist dies after falling from cliff at Kelingking Beach near Bali

Kelingking Beach has become one of southeast Asia’s most photographed tourist spots, with visitors drawn to its dramatic clifftop for selfies against the stunning turquoise waters.

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Benn defies concerns to make weight for Garcia bout

Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia both comfortably make the welterweight limit for their WBC title fight despite concerns at how they would fare on the scales.

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Chalmers makes more tax tweaks to temper budget blow

The government moved on Friday to address concerns from a range of influential businesspeople and some Labor figures that investment could dry up.

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Can someone ‘please explain’ One Nation’s messaging muddle?

One Nation is riding high in the polls, but Pauline Hanson just can’t seem to get her team’s messaging in order.

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Weight-loss drugs avoid Wada banned list for 2027

Athletes will not be banned from using weight-loss drugs, but the substances will remain on a monitoring list.

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England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test

England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.

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Apple unveils its foldable iPhone Duo

New Apple CEO John Ternus said the Duo has the “largest display ever on an iPhone, yet fits into your pocket”, claiming it will redefine the experience of using a foldable smartphone.

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I just wanted something to eat. Instead, I got berated by the restaurant owner

Wherever we travel these days, and whatever we do, we’re expected to leave reviews for everything. It’s a responsibility we shouldn’t take lightly.

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GB's Brennan wins his fourth stage of 2026 Vuelta

Britain's Matthew Brennan sprints to his fourth stage win of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana.

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Allow overseas stars to play for England - Lawes

England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.

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The burden of unpaid work still falls unfairly

A study has found that 31 billion hours of household chores were performed each year in Australia, more than in healthcare, social assistance and construction.

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Odegaard and Saka star - player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea

How Arsenal and Chelsea's players rated following their Premier League match.

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‘Marvels to behold’: Where to try the $399 pastry that’s too beautiful to eat

The extraordinary lion’s head pastries come with a whopper of a price tag but the cheese buns will set you back only $6.50 (and satisfy any cravings for Emperor’s puffs).

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‘Blows the pavement up’: How freezing water and car tyres create a pothole in just days

Experts and politicians have different ideas about how to fix Victoria’s pothole plague. They all aim to solve the same problem.

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Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts

Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.

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It takes a lot to perfect a Portuguese tart. These Sydney bakeries are doing the work

More than 16,000 Portuguese tarts were sold during the first fortnight at Sweet Belem Barangaroo, but Sydney’s hunger for the fastidious dessert extends well into the suburbs.

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Undercover sting targets Farage as protests disrupt his major address

Addressing Reform UK’s annual conference, British right-wing leader Nigel Farage admitted there had been “loose pub talk” by two aides on donations but declared the party had not broken the law.

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Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino

The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

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Goals and determination driving Steph to succeed

Moving from a bricks-and-mortar school to Virtual Schools Victoria was a game-changer for Steph Woods.

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The simple question that set Isabella on a new path

Three years’ ago, Isabella Mavrogiannis didn’t know a thing about carpentry.

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Flexible futures shift focus off ATAR

Interest in vocational and applied learning is growing alongside traditional studies.

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From singing on TV to the VCE

Ananya Hariharan’s first singing lesson as a six-year-old was sparked by being told off in class.

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Brughmans joins Liverpool in deal worth up to £30m

Liverpool have secured the signing of teenage goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans for the start of the 2027-28 season.

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