Filed from the Melbourne desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Sports · 3 days ago
Commentator Tubby described the Roosters’ negotiations with Sam Walker as ‘insane’, prompting a Wide World of Sports panel to treat the contract discussion with a light‑hearted, almost theatrical flair.
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Sports · 3 days ago
Arsenal player Bruno Guimarães told Stan Sport he would welcome a chance to revisit Australia, recalling his previous stint with Brazil there.
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Sports · 3 days ago
Vet tests this morning forced another horse to be scratched from the Melbourne Cup, and a Derby Day trainer was hit with a stewards’ charge for an undisclosed offence.
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Business · 3 days ago
Investors from Melbourne and Sydney are buying Alice Springs homes within a day of listing, chasing the town’s unusually high rental yields and turning the remote outback into a hot property market.
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Sports · 4 days ago
Zac Lomax’s knack for the high ball makes him a strong wing candidate, yet he remains in the centre for Australia A. Pietsch is also being discussed as a potential wing option ahead of the World Cup.
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Sports · 4 days ago
Cormier and Stormy Marco are tipped as the joint favourites for the 2026 Derby Day at Flemington, setting the stage for a showdown that promises more drama than a grand final replay.
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Sports · 4 days ago
The Australian women's rugby league team, Jillaroos, sparked a debate after suggesting to add a dance routine to the national anthem. Rugby League Commission officials expressed concern over potential 'red flag' for bran…
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Sports · 4 days ago
England beat Wales 98‑18 in the opening match of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia, showcasing the sport’s signature controlled chaos. Captain Bayley McKenna warned spectators about the spectacle,…
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Sports · 4 days ago
On day four of the third Test at Newlands, South Africa held a 40‑run advantage with six wickets in hand after Temba Bavuma fell for 35. Australia’s Nathan Lyon pressed for quick wickets as the match edged toward a…
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