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Friedrich Merz, front right, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, gestures while addressing supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin.

The triple threats facing Germany’s incoming leader

How Friedrich Merz responds to the challenge could push the country onto a more prosperous and secure path, or perpetuate its drift.

  • Rob Harris

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Some of the players picked in the Real Footy super draft.

We drafted three teams of current AFL players. Which is the best?

In our first Real Footy podcast episode of 2025, we sat down to take part in a super draft, going head-to-head in an attempt to pick the best possible team of current footballers. Vote on which team is the best.

  • Andrew Wu, Peter Ryan and Libby Birch
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Labor’s ‘Strengthening Medicare’ announcement in Launceston.

Don’t hurry to the polls, prime minister, it looks grim

The latest Resolve Political Monitor is a shocker for Labor and shows that its policy assaults have not been enough to turn the tables on the opposition leader.

  • David Crowe
Josh Inglis brings up his hundred with a six off Jofra Archer.

They bowled their country’s fastest ever ODI spell. But England’s pacemen still suffered a historic defeat

For all the pace of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, Josh Inglis and friends simply sent the ball skidding to the boundary even faster.

  • Dan Walsh
The best economic data show that, on average, people are working fewer hours than ever.

Devoted nap-takers laud benefits of sleeping on the job

Those who make a habit of workday napping are a secret society of sorts, but there’s clear evidence that catching a few Zs is good for you.

  • Cathy Bussewitz
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking to workers at the Whyalla steelworks in South Australia on Thursday.

Why Albanese and Dutton are tripling down on a struggling steel mill

Canberra’s pledge to shield blue-collar workers from a wipeout of the Whyalla steelworks has immediate political upside, but is it throwing good money after bad?

  • Mike Foley
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AI automations are all the rage, but they can be a lot of work for very little result.
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‘Hey ChatGPT, is Gen Z the canary in the AI coalmine?’

From homework to get-rich schemes, younger users are the first to explore generative AI’s potential – and encounter its setbacks.

  • Tim Biggs
A successful offer for Domain could have a significant impact on both its major shareholder Nine Entertainment, and its News Corp-controlled rival REA Group.

$2.7 billion bid for Domain puts Nine in a bind

The real estate site has been a sub-par performer for its majority owner, but accepting the cash offer would have profound implications for the media sector.

  • Colin Kruger
The statistics that actually matter in the NRL: Phil Gould, Anthony Seibold and Mitchell Moses.

The numbers your NRL team needs to be successful in 2025

NRL clubs spend huge sums on data and analysis, but there’s an art to gleaning a genuine edge from the of mass of numbers.

  • Dan Walsh
AFL Joe Daniher.

Movers and shake-ups: Your guide to each AFL club’s positional changes

New year, new beginning. On the eve of a new season, every AFL club is managing changes of personnel. Catch up on all the positional moves, potential or otherwise, with our club-by-club guide.

  • Andrew Wu, Marc McGowan, Jon Pierik, Michael Gleeson, Scott Spits and Peter Ryan

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