Filed from the Melbourne desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Sports · 14 October 2026
Gianni Stensness opened the scoring for Australia against Bayern Munich in a Champions League match, and Nestory Irankunda set up a second goal for Luis Suarez.
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Sports · 14 October 2026
Australia’s dominant display in Durban saw South Africa roasted, sparking talk of a reappraisal of Pat Cummins’ leadership.
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Sports · 14 October 2026
Leticia McKenna scored twice as Australia’s Matildas thrashed Haiti 7‑1 in a friendly in France, with goals also coming from Daniela Galic (on debut), Caitlin Foord, Clare Wheeler and Holly McNamara.
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Sports · 14 October 2026
Essendon is racing to secure a premiership player from the Brisbane Lions as the AFL trade deadline looms at 7.30pm, turning the day into a chaotic scramble.
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Sports · 13 October 2026
After losing Jack Bostock, the Dragons say they’ll pounce on a Kangaroos debutant if he ever hits free agency, turning a slip‑up into a scouting opportunity.
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Sports · 13 October 2026
Australia's women's team boss Joe Montemurro has indicated that the Matildas' starting XI will be altered for Wednesday's match against Haiti. The hint has sparked fan speculation, though no specific changes have been co…
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Sports · 13 October 2026
Australian defector Matt Richardson is under investigation for alleged misconduct, with authorities confirming the probe but releasing no further details.
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Sports · 13 October 2026
Top trainer David Hayes says he’s pleased with Ka Ying Rising, the favourite to defend its Everest title in Sydney, and his unusually relaxed demeanor has become the talk of the paddock.
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Sports · 12 October 2026
Cameron Munster says he isn’t interested in a Sydney switch and is weighing a new contract offer from Melbourne Storm, leaving his future for next season undecided.
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