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How do you replace departing Lions’ champions? Pass the torch to these men
Recruits, senior champions and even Gout Gout were on deck as the Brisbane Lions’ quest to cement another dynasty well and truly launched.

Set of six: Archibalds saddle up half-dozen chances at Scone
Annabel and Rob Archibald are poised to continue their successful streak with a string of runners at Scone on Tuesday.

Thumbs up: Khawaja passes fitness test ahead of Gabba Ashes showdown
With a thumbs up to Australia’s team physio, Usman Khawaja proved he was fit to fight for his spot in the team ahead of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

Bellamy, Bennett, Cleary and Stuart will come together on Tuesday. This is what they’ll discuss
The respected coaches will meet with the NRL to hold a think tank – with some potentially game-changing innovations on the agenda.

‘Seasick for six weeks’: Croker’s concussion battle ends in medical retirement
Manly will prioritise middle forward signings after the club’s second medical retirement in three months as they look to overhaul their salary cap.

Aussie buzzer beater breaks NZ hearts
Davo Hickley sinks a three-point shot with seconds left to seal victory for the Boomers.

Partners Life named top life insurer
Partners Life, Blanket Advice, Folio and Insurance Advisernet New Zealand were among the major winners at the ANZIIF insurance awards last week.

Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks loss to Australia cuts out on screen
Australia's Boomers beat the buzzer against New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers - but not everyone got to see it.

Samsung’s fast 128GB microSD card is only $15 this Cyber Monday
There’s always a need for some extra storage space for your phone, your tablet, your action camera, and so on, so getting a microSD memory card makes the most sense. The 128GB Samsung Pro Plus is only $15 this Cyber Monday, making it the perfect opportunity to get one. View at...

BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out
Breakfast radio and TV bulletins were suspended after the blaze was detected in a rooftop equipment area at 06:30.

McIlroy-mania as superstar golfer hits Royal Melbourne
Rory McIlroy made a surprise early visit to the prestigious course as he prepares to headline the Australian Open this week.

Wests Tigers chairman Barry O’Farrell sacked amid board purge – and a wrong colour jersey
The Holman Barnes Group – which owns 90 per cent of the joint venture – confirmed O’Farrell and the three other independent directors on the club’s seven-person board had been removed.

Rory makes first Aussie appearance
Rory McIlroy steps out on the course ahead of the Australian Open.

Michael Slater has Cricket NSW life membership revoked
Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has had his life membership and hall of fame status at Cricket NSW revoked following domestic violence offences.

Score a 30% discount on this RAM-packed Lenovo laptop
If you’re in need of a professional laptop, then the Lenovo ThinkPad line is always a good pick. The E16 has a fantastic configuration, and it’s only $839 right now, a 30% discount from its $1,199 MSRP, a sweet Cyber Monday deal. View at Amazon With a Ryzen 5 7535U processor and...

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says budget, City Rail behind proposed 7.9% rate hike
Wayne Brown says his proposal is focused on delivering smarter services and faster progress to strengthen communities and businesses.

Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts.

Dogecoin Slumps 9% Amid Bitcoin Weakness. Is a Larger Dump Coming?

Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.