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Senators represent the people, not the party

Senators represent the people, not the party

Senator Fatima Payman is not only entitled to cross the floor, she is obliged to do so if her representative conscience is not quietened by her party.

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The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Opinion
NRL 2024

The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough

Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?

  • by Andrew Webster
The Dragons are in the top eight. Can their fans dare to dream?

The Dragons are in the top eight. Can their fans dare to dream?

Tougher challenges are ahead but, for now, Shane Flanagan is working minor miracles with a bunch of players of whom little was expected at the start of the year.

  • by Adam Pengilly
Dean Young emerges as shock contender for Eels coaching job
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NRL 2024

Dean Young emerges as shock contender for Eels coaching job

Most pundits felt the bid to succeed Brad Arthur was a race in two. However, Dean Young, armed with an endorsement from Wayne Bennett, is also a leading candidate.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Galvin commits his future to the Wests Tigers

Galvin commits his future to the Wests Tigers

Despite discussing a release from the club, the highly rated young playmaker has decided he wants to stay with the club.

  • by Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi and Adam Pengilly
One way to make sure Origin is not ruined again – stop hitting people in the head
Opinion
NRL 2024

One way to make sure Origin is not ruined again – stop hitting people in the head

The Origin contest might have been ruined, but the NRL can’t go soft on acts of foul play.

  • by Andrew Johns
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Career-threatening injury in thriller: Four things learnt from Dolphins’ heartbreak

Career-threatening injury in thriller: Four things learnt from Dolphins’ heartbreak

A potentially career-threatening injury and a series of calls that left Wayne Bennett at odds have marred one of the season’s most thrilling clashes.

  • by Nick Wright
It’s a crime that my father can’t serve on a jury
Opinion
Courts

It’s a crime that my father can’t serve on a jury

For whatever reason, the gods of the NSW Sheriff’s Office have had a love-hate relationship with my dad over the decades.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking
Analysis
NRL 2024

Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking

Sacked coach Brad Arthur is still defending the culture at Parramatta, and a TV reporter has accused star half Mitchell Moses of swearing at him at training.

  • by Danny Weidler
‘He’s a damn good person’: Bennett open to Burgess reunion at Souths
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NRL 2024

‘He’s a damn good person’: Bennett open to Burgess reunion at Souths

Seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett is officially returning to the Rabbitohs – and he could be joined by one of the club’s favourite sons.

  • by Christian Nicolussi and Andrew Webster
The Eddie-shaped shadow hanging over a Cheika rescue mission at Waratahs
Analysis
Super Rugby

The Eddie-shaped shadow hanging over a Cheika rescue mission at Waratahs

With the embers of last year’s bin fire only just extinguished, Rugby Australia is facing a fraught decision: does it bring back another colourful ex-coach to fix rugby in NSW?

  • by Iain Payten

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