Crichton Faces Wallabies Trial by Fire, Rival Expects Quick Impact
Angus Crichton, a league-to-union convert, faces a Wallabies trial by fire as selectors weigh his immediate impact. We examine what’s known and what’s still uncertain.
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Security warning issued to lawyers, police and judges as arsonist’s release approaches
A specialist threat assessment centre is warning lawyers, police and judges in Victoria about personal security as an arsonist nears release this week, stressing precautionary measures.
The Pauline Hanson movie: satire in Australian cinema
A new Australian film about Pauline Hanson aims for sharp political satire but has divided critics. This overview weighs what’s clear and what remains uncertain.
Survival experts safeguard Australian Antarctic crews on the ice
A team of Antarctic survival experts supports Australian expeditioners in Antarctica, using training and protocols to reduce hazards in one of the world’s harsh environments.
Australian F1 hopeful Jack Doohan lands Haas reserve driver role
Australian F1 hopeful Jack Doohan has been named Haas’s reserve driver, expanding the team’s driver pool and outlining potential routes to future race duties.
Starsailor’s Walsh recalls Phil Spector’s wig-changing studio ritual
James Walsh recollects the 2002 Starsailor sessions with Phil Spector, noting the producer’s daily wig changes and the aura of theatre around the recording, years before his 2009 conviction.
Australia’s toughest DV murder penalty introduced in the Territory
The Northern Territory introduces a mandatory 25-year non-parole period for domestic violence murders, aiming to deter killings and provide justice for survivors. What’s known and what remains unclear.
Brooke Day family statement after ski death in Japan
The family of Australian snowboarder Brooke Day has spoken after her death in a freak ski accident at a Japanese resort, asking for privacy while investigations continue.
Thomas Rew ton helps England U19 set 278 target for Australia in World Cup semi-final
England Under-19s posted a 278-run target for Australia in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 semi-final in Bulawayo, led by Thomas Rew’s 110.
Major banks to pass on Reserve Bank rate rise to Australians
All major banks have signalled they will pass on the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis point rate rise to borrowers, potentially lifting repayments and shaping household budgets across the country.