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Alex began as a sport reporter at news.com.au before shifting to news in recent years. He has a keen interest in global affairs, painfully obscure rock music, Italian meats and Formula 1. As an eternal pest, he spends most of his time deleting sentences that simply won’t fly in civilised society.

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Social Media

Ridiculous 9am pic proves Sydney is insane

Just when you thought Sydney had hit peak Sydney, it does the most Sydney thing possible and out-Sydneys itself in a fresh blaze of glory.

Military

New satellite photos have revealed a glimpse of Israel’s next violent step in the ongoing war in Gaza, with humanitarian agencies warning of a mounting catastrophe. Picture: Maxar Technologies

Satellite photos reveal chilling reality

Satellite photos have revealed a glimpse into the next step in the ongoing war in Gaza, with a mounting catastrophe looming.

Australian Economy

Worrying impact of Aussie ‘child-free’ trend

A startling figure has shown we’re moving backwards, prompting concerns from analysts who say there isn’t enough being done to support young Aussies.

Sports Life

Former AFL star turned media personality Ben Cousins has briefly spoken on his personal life following years of struggle with drug abuse.

Transformed Cousins confesses big regret

Ex-footy star Ben Cousins has opened up on his personal life following years of struggle after leaving the field.

Cricket

Pat Cummins of Australia talks to BBC test match special Jonathan Agnew prior to Day One of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley - ECB/ECB via Getty Images)

‘Sad’: Cricket term retiring icon despises

An esteemed cricket commentator has ripped the bandaid off with a controversial swipe at a key detail in his beloved sport of cricket.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Nathan Murphy of the Magpies leaves the field with trainers during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFL rocked by 24-year-old star’s retirement

Collingwood 2023 premiership player Nathan Murphy has made a heartbreaking announcement, revealing his “priority is on my future”.

Military

Airspace has been closed. Picture: FlightRadar24

‘Exact the price’: Israel threatens reprisal

Israel has warned it will exact a “price” from Iran in due course after the Middle Eastern nation’s widely condemned attack.

Military

Analysts warn Israel’s complex missile defence system has never faced an attack of this scale before.

Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel

Iran has launched an attack against Israel using hundreds of suicide drones, prompting a major response from Western militaries stationed in the region.

Politics

‘Staggering’: Howard blasts Israel ‘failure’

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has taken a major swipe at the Labor Party over a key detail in their handling of the ongoing Israel crisis.

National

An Indigenous girl “contemplated taking her own life” after being “painted as a criminal” while shopping at a Chemist Warehouse.

‘Racist’: Young girl crushed by major store

An Indigenous girl “contemplated taking her own life” after being “painted as a criminal” while shopping at a well-known Aussie brand.

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