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Inside the Johns brothers’ GF mission impossible – reuniting Silverchair
The Knights legends have been hitting the phones, and finding some success, as they try to fill the NRL’s grand final day entertainment void.

Marky Mark's mum backflips on NRL stance
Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase's mum speaks about the code-hopping star before the NRL grand final.

New Devil dodges draft: Tasmania’s homegrown hope commits to Apple Isle club
The Devils unveiled their first batch of players ahead of their AFL entry in 2028, including a homegrown prospect who they convinced to withdraw from this year’s draft.

Circati levels after long review
Ale Circati finds the equaliser from the back post after a long VAR process.

Metcalfe sends home a stunner
Conor Metcalfe scores another Socceroos long shot with a brilliant left-footed strike.

‘Too much heat’: How residents beat a $1.2b data centre
Lane Cove residents are planning a street party. The rest of the data centre industry has a problem.

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

Want your photos to survive for decades? A digital archivist explains what to do
Some people spend most of their digital lives on social media and save almost nothing with the intention of preserving it for the future. They might share photos and videos on Instagram or send them via a messaging app, but it’s all ephemeral. If they ever want to keep something,...

FIFA claims harassment of Infantino by UEFA Florida court filing
UEFA led a global backlash to the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan and is preparing an election challenge to Infantino, who had seemed set to win unopposed until creating the biggest crisis of his near 11-year presidency.

Senior NZME boss named as RNZ’s new chief executive
Jason Winstanley will replace Paul Thompson, who is leaving the organisation at the end of the year after 13 years in the role.

'They were hiding everything': Woman tried to save dying man as associates dumped evidence
A female witness told court how passengers hid drugs and firearms while she desperately tried to stop a shot man from bleeding out.

Hill launches comeback bid
Bobby Hill speaks to 9news Melbourne about his bid to return to the AFL.

Socceroos v Brazil as it happened: Brazil come back to beat Australia 4-2, scoring twice from penalties
A stunner from Conor Metcalfe put Australia in the lead before Brazil found a way back following a sideline melee.

‘Worst couple of days of my life’: Crossland cops four-match ban for Cleary tackle
The Newcastle hooker expressed his remorse for the hip drop tackle that left Nathan Cleary with a compound fracture and saw him banned for Sunday’s grand final and the start of the World Cup.

Socceroos-Brazil biff spills to the bench
The Socceroos and Brazil share a heated moment with Socceroos assistant Paolo Akon involved.

Meta’s new VR headset forgot about the games
I have a medium-intensity interest in virtual reality gaming. I’m excited to try Valve’s new Steam Frame, and an older VR headset design helped me lose a ton of weight. VR, more than any other technology, has the potential to change how video games are experienced. So it’s a little concerning...

Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance
The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off.

Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets
Tips and expert advice to ensure you have the best success when buying Glastonbury 2027 tickets.

Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.