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The pitchforks were out, but Bailey and Test selectors can now breathe easy
Fans and pundits were up in arms after Nic Maddinson’s ugly duck in Durban. Three days later, the selectors deserve some credit.

Dragons ready to make play for Kangaroos debutant
After letting Jack Bostock slip through their fingers once, the Dragons are keen for the Kangaroos’ debutant to return if he becomes a free agent.

A great’s milestone beckons, but will Brisbane 2032 keep Australia’s elite around?
Could the allure of representing Australia at the Olympic Games keep seasoned veterans playing longer? A great of the game reveals why it could.

Swans frosty as Blakey departs for North Melbourne with an apology
There were no tributes from the Swans’ top brass in the club’s statement announcing the departure of a life member and academy graduate who played 173 games for Sydney and was an All-Australian in 2024.

What has Tyson Frizell excited about joining the Wests Tigers
The 35-year-old was asked to join the Wests Tigers on several occasions by good friend Benji Marshall – and this is why he can see good times ahead in 2027.

Press conference cut short after Blakey questioning
North Melbourne's press conference surrounding their signing of Nick Blakey turned sour after the PR team called it quits in the middle of journalist's questioning.

Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim
TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

As it happened: 13 October on the Election 2026 campaign trail
The Opportunity leader has come out swinging at a multi-party debate, with a dig at the Greens and NZ First.

Braze launches AI tool to test billion customer mixes
The new software aims to help marketing teams automate customer outreach and campaign checks, reducing reliance on technical staff or manual testing.

Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait
The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi.

Nawaqanitawase considering bombshell switch
Mark Nawaqanitawase is considering a bombshell switch to play for Fiji at next year's Rugby World Cup.

Suaalii keen for swift Wallabies return of Marky Mark
Like Mark Nawaqanitawase during one of his flying catches, the prospect of the cross-code star going on the Wallabies’ spring tour remains up in the air.

Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Australia enjoy key breakthrough, eye first Test win; Smith takes to the field; Waugh says Marnus needs to do more
Australia are closing in on a 1-0 series lead but there still is work to do on the final day of the first Test in Durban.

Walsh gets the nod as Preston earns debut
Reece Walsh will play fullback for the Kangaroos, while back-rower Jacob Preston's debut has been confirmed.

Star sprinter's trainer confident despite rain
David Hayes is confident Ka Ying Rising can go back-to-back in The Everest, despite the rain forecast in Sydney.

From Pullman to pulling power: How Nick Blakey profited from scandal and the AFL’s strange economy
Weeks after being suspended by the Swans, Nick Blakey has secured a new contract with the Kangaroos that is effectively a pay rise at least $2 million over the next five years.

Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Royal Albert show
The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.

Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk
The platform is designed to help firms expose and protect sensitive data as AI assistants and machine identities widen access paths across systems.