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Cowboy star returns while Warriors, Storm bolstered

Cowboy star returns while Warriors, Storm bolstered

Half Tom Dearden has been named for a possible return to the NRL, while Melbourne and the Warriors have named big additions to their round-19 squads.

Season lifeline for Raiders as stars set to return

Season lifeline for Raiders as stars set to return

Season lifeline for Raiders as stars set to return

Season lifeline for Raiders as stars set to return

Outside back Seb Kris has confirmed Josh Papali'i and Noah Martin will return to Canberra's matchday squad in a welcome boost for the minor premiers.

GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS may have beaten the best in the AFL, but there's still something that midfielder Finn Callaghan and coach Adam Kingsley want to see improve.

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Star Giant shines as GWS stun 'off' Dockers

Star Giant shines as GWS stun 'off' Dockers

Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has enjoyed a career-high afternoon to steer GWS to an upset victory over Fremantle at Manuka Oval.

Giants' fearless debutant readies for AFL heavyweights

Giants' fearless debutant readies for AFL heavyweights

GWS are looking to get their AFL season back on track, although they now face the high-flying Fremantle, who are on course to topple records.

'New interest': Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes

'New interest': Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes

Australia's Super Rugby Pacific clubs say changes to the league's format for next year will boost the struggling competition as well as the Wallabies.

'Easy to point': Raider rubbishes halfback's critics

'Easy to point': Raider rubbishes halfback's critics

Tom Starling has thrown his support behind 22-year-old half Ethan Sanders as the Raiders look to turn their disappointing NRL season around.

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New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

A new regular-season structure and finals format has been announced in the schedule for the 2026-2027 WNBL season.

'Gets in your blood': coolest exhibition comes to town

'Gets in your blood': coolest exhibition comes to town

'Gets in your blood': coolest exhibition comes to town

'Gets in your blood': coolest exhibition comes to town

An ambitious exhibition documents Antarctica's 300 million-year history of flora and fauna and our fascination with the world's coldest continent.

Savage sparks ragged Raiders despite controversial call

Savage sparks ragged Raiders despite controversial call

Savage sparks ragged Raiders despite controversial call

Savage sparks ragged Raiders despite controversial call

Winger Xavier Savage's double has proved crucial for Canberra's slim hopes of making the NRL finals as they beat St George Illawarra 24-16 at GIO Stadium.

Anzac Day Test confirmed, Bledisloe Cup to change

Anzac Day Test confirmed, Bledisloe Cup to change

Anzac Day Test confirmed, Bledisloe Cup to change

Anzac Day Test confirmed, Bledisloe Cup to change

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have announced that a third Bledisloe Cup Test will be played on Anzac Day in Brisbane next year.

Form slump, off-field drama marring Raiders clash

Form slump, off-field drama marring Raiders clash

Form slump, off-field drama marring Raiders clash

Form slump, off-field drama marring Raiders clash

Canberra will face St George Illawarra in a crucial clash for their NRL finals hopes with a form slump and suspension overshadowing the occasion.

Honesty key for Raiders ahead of crunch clash

Honesty key for Raiders ahead of crunch clash

Honesty key for Raiders ahead of crunch clash

Honesty key for Raiders ahead of crunch clash

Canberra must win against St George Illawarra to keep their finals hopes alive and Matt Timoko has revealed how the locker room is feeling ahead of the game.

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.

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Storm celebrate Munster milestone after Maroons win

Cameron Munster will become the seventh player to reach 250 games with Melbourne Storm, coach Craig Bellamy saying the superstar's at the top of his game.

After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display

A series of tapestries by Australian artist Arthur Boyd are on show together for the first time, more than 50 years after they were completed in 1974.

Raiders fullback feeling the heat ahead of crunch clash

Canberra will need to weather Melbourne's storm if they are to salvage their NRL season, and Kaeo Weekes knows he must play an important role in the clash.

Numbers expose void, Brumbies sift through Super ashes

Stephen Larkham has identified why the wheels fell off the Brumbies' Super campaign, while the Reds have locked in a young No.10 among a raft of list changes.

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Waratahs set up Super W win with rousing first half

The Waratahs are unbeaten in the first two rounds of Super W after beating the Brumbies in Canberra while the Fijian Drua rallied to overhaul the Western Force.

Coach confirms enforcer's departure ahead of Eels duel

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has confirmed he will be without one of his star props next year, as the Raiders prepare to bounce back against Parramatta.

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

Higher debt, cheaper homes as territory axes stamp duty

Stamp duty will be abolished for ACT first home buyers in an Australian first, despite the territory budget set to surpass $12 billion in debt.

Senator questions benefits of AI data centre hub boom

Independent senator David Pocock is questioning the benefit of big tech companies' huge investment in artificial intelligence data centres across the country.

Sasagi setback as Raiders aim to turn fortunes around

Centre Matt Timoko has revealed Canberra will be without Simi Sasagi for another month as the Raiders prepare for a crucial clash with Parramatta.

Boom rookie one of two debutants named for Opals

Australian coach Sandy Brondello has named two potential debutants for the Opals clashes with China in July as the team gears up for the Women's World Cup.

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