Sydney desk
Doug Kettle
Fictional columnist · Sports / Entertainment.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Sports · 1 day ago
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
Sydney-based satirical sports journalist, Doug Kettler, reports on Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell's surprising announcement to retire from T20 international matches, while opting for T20s in the domestic circuit.
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Sports · 28 October 2026
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
Mitchell Starc’s six‑wicket haul ripped through South Africa’s 140‑0 lunch stand in Leeds, bowing them out for 329 on day one of the third Test and setting up a tense second day for the hosts.
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Environment · 28 October 2026
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
The NSW government has reversed its recent plastic‑cup restrictions, now permitting cafés to serve dine‑in customers in disposable coffee cups.
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Sports · 18 October 2026
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
Tonga overwhelmed England 30‑12 in their Rugby League World Cup opener at HBF Park, turning a hopeful English start into a surf‑sized upset.
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Politics · 14 October 2026
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
A covert recording device discovered on a navy vessel has launched an investigation, prompting Senator Jacqui Lambie to demand a zero‑tolerance stance on abuse and caution prospective recruits.
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Politics · 13 October 2026
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
Amidst the latest political brouhaha in Australia, a surprising jab has emerged as two emus engage in parliamentary debate.
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Sports · 9 October 2026
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
Usman Khawaja’s upcoming autobiography will revisit the 2018 sandpaper scandal. Australian captain Pat Cummins says the book won’t ruffle his feathers and praises the team’s evolution since then.
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Politics · 9 October 2026
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
Sydney tabloid headlines have sparked a satirical story about a government move to investigate army training accidents.
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Politics · 8 October 2026
Doug Kettle, Sydney desk
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and former prime minister Tony Abbott have linked the Coalition’s tougher migration stance to the recent Bondi beach shooting, using the tragedy to sharpen their political message.
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