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Give yourself the gift of sport: Everything you can watch this Christmas
Forget the presents under the Christmas tree, it’s time to rest and take in the best of sport over the Christmas period. Here’s what’s live and the best sports documentaries and movies to watch.
- by Jon Pierik
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Analysis
Basil Zempilas
Basil’s ‘10 things’ megaphone may be about to be taken from him
It has been deployed during two successful mayoral campaigns and now his state politics tilt but could Basil’s Top Ten column’s days be numbered?
- by Hamish Hastie
Out of the fold, in with the who? All the changes on breakfast TV for 2025
The ABC’s Michael Rowland is the latest host to announce his departure from TV’s breakfast line-up. So, who will you be watching in 2025?
- by Thomas Mitchell
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AFL 2025
Seven reveals new host for agenda-setting AFL show, as Age makes a splash
A familiar face says it’s an honour to return to Seven next season, hosting a new panel football show that will go head-to-head with Footy Classified, as The Age prepares to welcome back an AFL news breaker.
- by Jon Pierik
A tale of two parties: Nats throw another scallop on the barbie as Greens mark a different vibe
It is the final sitting week of federal parliament for the year and the social calendar is packed – and so was the buffet at the Nationals’ seafood barbecue.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Test cricket
‘Worst possible scenario’: Channel Seven forced into commentary shake-up before first Test
Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer are prioritising their IPL commitments, while Australia will have to do without bowling coach Daniel Vettori.
- by Andrew Wu and Daniel Brettig
With kids calling AFL, Seven banks on news and sport to steady the ship
The network will run AFL content every night and offer a fresh news bulletin. Chris Brown gets a new comedy-travel show, but there’s not much in the way of original programming.
- by Thomas Mitchell and Calum Jaspan
Footy wars heat up as Nine makes strategic move
The TV networks’ battle for football eyeballs has escalated, with Nine making a programming change to complement the recruitment of star signing James Hird for season 2025.
- by Jon Pierik
Nine closes in on Cornes replacement: What footy will look like on your TV in 2025
The battle of the TV networks has become almost as fierce as the contest for AFL premiership points. Who will be on your screen in 2025, and how will footy look in 2025?
- by Jon Pierik
Six teams to save America: Sky News goes all out for MAGA fans
Sky News Australia has the largest presence of all Australian commercial media organisations in the US for the election, creating pro-Trump videos for an increasingly online US audience.
- by Calum Jaspan
Two big stories walk into a bar: Embattled Merivale hosts Qantas book launch
Joe Aston’s new book generated headlines before it hit the shelves, while his launch host has got their own problems.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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