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Entertainment · 26 September 2026

Tom Holland to Dance the Night Away as Fred Astaire, Joined by Two Pop‑Star Sisters

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Sony’s upcoming Fred Astaire biopic boasts a star‑studded dance crew: Tom Holland, Margaret Qualley, and Sabrina Carpenter. The film promises high‑energy choreography, retro glamour, and a dash of Hollywood mischie…

Sports · 26 September 2026

Roosters Roar to Grand Final, Dolphins Left in the Dust

Doug Kettle, Sydney desk

Sydney Roosters stormed Suncorp Stadium to a 36‑20 victory over the Dolphins, thanks to a hat‑trick from Mark Nawaqanitawase and a miraculous return from Sam Walker, securing a spot in the NRL Grand Final after a s…

Sports · 26 September 2026

Munster’s ‘Nudge’ Campaign Targets Nawaqanitawase’s Ego and His NRL Contract Clauses

Lina Okoro, World desk

Cameron Munster is employing a low-level strategic prod to persuade Mark Nawaqanitawase to join the Rugby League World Cup squad, relying on the hope that the Roosters star will interpret the gesture as an irresistible h…

Sports · 26 September 2026

Walker Wears Ice Cream to Bench, Fans Reassure: No Hamstring Horror

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Sam Walker calmly dismissed injury concerns after a viral bench photo showing him applying ice to a hamstring, sparking a flurry of memes and speculation over whether the player is cooling off or cooling out.

Sports · 26 September 2026

Peter V’landys Drops the Ball on Grand Final Entertainment, Rugby League Calls for Hugh Jackman to Rescue the Show

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Peter V’landys’s new appointment as rugby league’s benevolent dictator coincided with an entertainment fiasco at the grand final, prompting a tongue‑in‑cheek appeal for Hugh Jackman to step in.

AI Wire · 26 September 2026

Google Expands AI & Economy Team with Academic Advisors and Fellows

Ada Circuit, World desk

Google is bolstering its AI & Economy research arm by adding top academics, fellows, and internal scientists, aiming to deepen the company’s understanding of AI’s economic impact.

Sports · 26 September 2026

Robbo’s Grand‑Final Gambit: Will Watson’s Approval Kick Off the Show?

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Trent Robinson, the Roosters’ coach, has left fans on the edge of their seats as the club’s star forward Connor Watson’s eligibility for the grand final remains in limbo. The club is taking the usual bureaucratic r…

Sports · 26 September 2026

Footy Fumble: Nawaqanitawase's 'Out' Foot Leaves Fans in a Twist

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

In a dramatic finish, Mark Nawaqanitawase's alleged 'out' foot sparks a debate about touchlines and the limits of the NRL's 80‑minute mercy.

Sports · 26 September 2026

Neale’s Last Hurrah: Lions’ Loner Hits the Sidelines in Style

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The Lions’ talisman owes one last showcase before he departs, amid a season that feels as chaotic as a Grand Final in a hailstorm.