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‘You’ve been nothing but a joke’: Ex-AFL player criticises league over concussion support
Aiden O’Driscoll’s career at the Western Bulldogs was cut short because of injuries sustained after a serious head knock at training more than two years ago. He’s now spoken out, accusing the AFL of failing to support him properly since that time.

NRL and NRLW stars arrive for Dally M night
Nine's Zac Bailey reports from the red carpet of the Dally M awards night.

‘I want to apologise for all this’: Stawell Gift winner apologises after losing title over drug test
The 21-year-old South Australian medical student won the famous Easter sprint in April off five metres in a time of 12.03 seconds, but that result has now been overturned.

RAM and SSD prices are soaring. Here’s how to buy a PC without overpaying
Do you need a new computer? Unfortunately, the market is currently experiencing high prices and uncertainty due to the massive wave of investment in AI. But it’s still possible to get ahold of a decent machine — even if you might have to compromise on your budget or your requirements. The...

Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes
The auction house said it was "very disappointed" the lot could no longer be sold.

Gone ‘rogue’ and set to kill us all? Please. I know the banal truth
There’s snake-oil being sold to us and much of the world is falling for it.

Passkeys are safer than passwords. Here’s how to protect yours
Passwords? Left behind in the dust. You’ve moved on to passkeys—but you may not have locked them down properly. Most people use their phones, password manager, or PC to store passkeys. Each has their advantages, but they should be secured in slightly different ways. You may also not have covered your...

Control your PC from your phone with this free app
Phones and computers don’t always play nice together, especially when you’re bouncing between the two–it can be super annoying. KDE Connect is a handy app that helps fix this issue by linking your devices and letting them share files and notifications, while also allowing you to control your PC from...

Giants put a price on Whitfield’s head as Blues, Demons circle star half-back
The Giants playmaker remains uncertain whether he will join the trade market, but a number of Victorian clubs are interested in securing his services.

Ponga: 'Usually I've had Mad Monday by now'
Kalyn Ponga speaks to Nine's Zac Bailey at the Dally Ms ahead of his first grand final.

Ivan close to tears as Nathan wins Dally M
An emotional Ivan Cleary watches on as his son Nathan claims his first Dally M

WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.

Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals blood cancer diagnosis
The Grammy-winning US country music star, 45, says he currently feels "great" and is "hopeful".

Danni becomes first contestant to leave Bake Off
Danni from Dorset was the first of 12 contestants to leave 17th series of the Great British Bake Off.

First Glastonbury 2027 tickets to go on sale
Glastonbury Festival will take place from 23-27 June 2027 at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

Shane Richie banned from driving after speeding
The EastEnders star is told he cannot get behind the wheel for six months.

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
The move will be part of a major overhaul of the ecosystem for website authentication.

Acer Swift Air 14 review: This $699 MacBook challenger holds its own
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent battery life Good display Aggressive price tag Cons Annoying keyboard bug Average performance 8GB of memory might not be enough for certain applications Our Verdict Acer’s Swift Air 14 mostly hits its mark as a solid budget productivity laptop. However, its 8GB of memory still can pose problems in certain scenarios. Price When Reviewed This...