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Australian soccer
A perilous path to the 2026 World Cup just got trickier for the Socceroos
Australia’s rollicking 2-2 draw with Bahrain was another surprise result in one of the most bonkers World Cup qualifying groups ever seen.
- by Vince Rugari
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NRL 2025
Three players to front board, another can’t train: Why Benji’s got Tigers right where he wants them
Benji Marshall is bringing in tough love, with emphasis on the tough, as he prepares for the 2025 season.
- by Michael Chammas
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FIFA World Cup
Calamitous defending and spurned chances: Socceroos player ratings against Bahrain
It was another head-scratching performance from Tony Popovic’s team as the Socceroos try to claw their way into the 2026 World Cup.
- by Paul Zalunardo
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Pension
Thinking of gifting the grandkids some money? Check this first
While the intention of gifting is often to help family members, you need to make sure that you don’t rob Peter to pay Paul.
- by Rachel Lane
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Science
The curve that (partially) explains Australia’s climate future
Wealthy countries, including Australia, seem to be charting a different course to less-well-off nations when it comes to climate emissions. Why?
- by Liam Mannix
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Jones investigation
What happens next for Alan Jones?
Jones, who was granted bail by police, is due to face Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on December 18. It could be the start of a years-long legal battle.
- by Sarah McPhee
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G20 summit
How Xi worked the room at G20 while Biden went AWOL
Most leaders assembled for a group photo in Rio de Janeiro, the summit host city, but nobody appeared to notice that Joe Biden was running late.
- by David Crowe
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AFL 2025
Fox Footy has given viewers a choice. Will they pay up?
Fox Footy’s move to have their own commentary team call AFL matches in 2025 will change the landscape as viewers will have a choice – and Foxtel’s exclusive Saturday coverage will add to the temptation to subscribe.
- by Peter Ryan
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Cars
WA’s favourite cars revealed: do your wheels reflect where you live?
Use our interactive to find out the top 10 car models in your postcode and check out the map showing Perth’s most popular vehicles.
- by Claire Ottaviano, Craig Butt and Angus Delaney
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US Votes 2024
Trump signals a ‘seismic shift’, shocking the Washington establishment
Donald Trump has rolled a giant grenade into the middle of the nation’s capital and watched with glee to see who runs away and who throws themselves on it.
- by Peter Baker
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Australian rugby
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Wales
The Grand Slam tour remains on track for the Wallabies after a commanding 32-point victory over Wales in Cardiff, despite losing Samu Kerevi to a red card.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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