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Final pieces falling into place for Everest field to tackle champion
The Everest field is finally close to completion, 10 days out from the race, as slot-holders scramble to find connections willing to take on Ka Ying Rising.

Tupou retires from the NRL
Billy Smith speaks glowingly of Daniel Tupou after the winger retired from the NRL.

Messi farewells with a penalty
Leo Messi marks his final match for Argentina with a goal from the spot.

Merrett reveals 'strange' Hawks feeling
Nine wraps up day three of the trade period as Zach Merrett opens up on his Dons departure.

No hardball, no deadline drama: Inside Essendon’s trade reset
Culture is an overused word in the AFL, but the Merrett and Ridley trades, with minimal haggling and ambit claiming, were a measure of an Essendon attempt at cultural change.

How Perry’s marketability triggered a revolution, and what’s next for the sporting icon
As Ellyse Perry prepares to line up in Brisbane ahead of a career milestone, her impact on the nation’s sporting landscape cannot be overestimated.

Relive the glory days of Windows 98 right in your browser
If the sight of a boxy, dull-beige desktop and a floppy disk drive gives you a weird little rush of nostalgia, then Desktop98 is about to blow your mind. It’s a free Windows 98 simulator that runs in your browser. Not only does it give you the desktop nostalgia, it goes...

F1 analyst raises doubts over Liam Lawson’s Racing Bulls future
The six-time Grand Prix winner acknowledged Lawson had “certainly” done a good job this season, but argued he had not delivered the “extra something” expected of him.

Gavin and Stacey creators Jones and Corden reveal celebrity cast of new show
The show features appearances from Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham and X-Men's James McAvoy.

Lotto player scoops $1 million prize
Wednesday’s Lotto numbers have been drawn. Are you a winner?

Nick Blakey to meet with Cats in trade bombshell
Geelong are one of three clubs to express an interest in Swans’ star Nick Blakey who is interested in exploring his trade options.

Turbo opens up on contract, World Cup role
Tom Trbojevic speaks exclusively to Nine's Danny Weidler ahead of the World Cup.

De Minaur retires with injury in China Open final
Alex de Minaur retires during his China Open final against Novak Djokovic.

‘They put the bullet through a lot of players’: Head hammers greats over Test team attacks
A simmering feud between Australia’s current and past Test cricketers has been reignited by Travis Head.

Seagate One Touch Portable review: The fastest 2.5-inch USB hard drive I’ve tested
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Low cost per TB compared to SSDs Type-C connectivity Good looking and very portable Cons Slow compared to SSDs and 3.5-inch HDDs Our Verdict If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to USB SSDs, the One Touch Portable provides lots of capacity for a lot less money in a still relatively...

Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon among celebrities to sign Drumcree march letter
The letter, addressed to NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, calls on an international mediator to be appointed to find a resolution to the parade dispute.

Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media
Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist. Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade.

Everything that happened on the campaign trail on 7 October
From a finance debate to trips to Sephora and a nail salon, here’s everything you need to know about today’s election campaign.