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- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Good old Collingwood: On a day to honour veterans, Pies show 34 is the new 30
It is no surprise that Nick Daicos and his brother Josh were exceptional for Collingwood. But another, much older player, shone in the grey skies and sporadic rain that launched thousands of ponchos.
- Jake Niall
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- Australia votes
Bipartisan condemnation: Welcome to Country hecklers’ massive own goal
The Anzac Day incidents serve as a warning to mainstream political parties of the risk of fuelling parts of the culture wars when an emboldened far-right movement is ready to pounce.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
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- Australia votes
A week out, Albanese insists he’s not complacent. But he’s certainly something
Anthony Albanese wants it on the record: he is not feeling cocky about Labor’s election prospects. But the past week is at odds with that sentiment.
- Matthew Knott
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- Russia-Ukraine war
Almost biblical in its timing, Francis’ funeral falls under the same shadow as his papacy
As the world teeters under the weight of war, its leaders, adversaries and allies alike will sit shoulder to shoulder in an extraordinary – and historically charged – gathering.
- Rob Harris
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- NRL 2025
‘Benji Ball’ is apparently why Galvin wants out of Wests Tigers. What is it?
The club’s improving attack has made their wantaway teen prodigy a focal point in the same way Marshall approached the game 20 years ago.
- Dan Walsh
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- Naked City
A hitman’s legacy: the family left devastated
Roger Wilson has been reduced to the passport photo used in police appeals for information when he disappeared, and he has become a bit player in his own life.
- John Silvester
- Analysis
- Pope Francis
Pope now part of the endless scroll, as phones steal from stillness and silence of grief
As I stood near the pope’s coffin, I watched one man adjust his frame over and over, as if this were a concert and not a farewell.
- Rob Harris
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- Australia votes
What can we expect from the final stretch of the election campaign in WA?
With the finish line in sight, what will the final push look like from the major parties in the state that could hold the key to their hopes of forming government?
- Hamish Hastie
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Petracca helped Melbourne realise a need for change. Can they keep it going?
Christian Petracca lines up on Thursday night with six matches under his belt after last year’s horrific injury. He is ready to bounce on prime time and show footy is – as it’s always been – his priority.
- Peter Ryan
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- Video games
The Nintendo Switch 2 is $700 – are video games getting more expensive?
High-end games and systems are more popular than ever, but what about their price tags?
- Tim Biggs
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