Phil Gould declares the wall penalty is "not good for our sport".

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/slater-gould-fume-at-wall-penalty-20260808-p60mmr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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North Sydney Olympic Pool is officially open after 1986 days and after a fraught $122 million rebuild.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/we-take-a-swim-at-sydneys-most-scenic-pool-20260807-p60maw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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While Australians increasingly film their post-op journeys for millions of views, doctors are scrambling to build a national database to measure the strain that botched overseas surgeries are placing on our healthcare system.

https://www.theage.com.au/healthcare/snatched-in-turkey-how-a-gory-social-media-trend-is-fuelling-a-surge-in-cosmetic-tourism-20260722-p60hka.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Undisputed boxing champion Cherneka Johnson says she doesn't get the recognition in Australia that a fighter like Tim Tszyu does.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/champ-admits-aussie-recognition-is-lacking-20260806-p60lz1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A report into the Operation Richmond investigation, which looked at dealings between the Andrews government and the firefighters’ union, has been released eight years after it began.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/long-awaited-corruption-report-finds-firefighter-boss-exerted-extraordinary-influence-20260805-p60lis.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A driver allegedly sped towards police officers in a car after they tried to speak to a wanted 32-year-old woman in Sydney.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/driver-on-the-run-after-escaping-police-hitting-cars-in-sydney-s-east-20260802-p60kq3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Tigers halfback Adam Doueihi beats multiple defenders to score a crucial try against the Eels.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/doueihi-scores-in-return-game-20260802-p60kqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Racegoers at this year’s Melbourne Cup carnival will be able to dine on food from Lucas Collective restaurants Chin Chin, Society and Yakimono. 

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/we-re-not-going-to-hold-back-chris-lucas-restaurants-racing-to-flemington-for-cup-carnival-20260730-p60k3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A Jetstar plane has been forced to make an abrupt stop on the tarmac at Sydney Airport after a near miss with another aircraft.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/planes-nearly-collide-at-sydney-airport-20260809-p60mod.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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“AI is the best thing that has happened to Atlassian,” Cannon-Brookes said after a quarter that eased fears artificial intelligence would eat its business.

https://www.theage.com.au/technology/billions-before-breakfast-mike-cannon-brookes-fortune-soars-after-wall-street-rally-20260807-p60m8q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology

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The AFL is taking further steps to probe the Geelong concussion contract incident after copping significant backlash for failing to sanction the club.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-demands-geelong-please-explain-secret-concussion-agreement-20260807-p60mg2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A former teen athlete who has accused Jones of indecent assault is facing further cross-examination on day five of the former media titan’s criminal trial.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-judge-lifts-suppression-order-as-complainant-denies-financial-motive-in-alleged-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-20260807-p60m8d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The company is outsourcing the jobs to global outsourcing and consulting giant Accenture.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/coles-to-move-several-hundred-jobs-to-india-20260807-p60mas.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Bulldogs can lock in a wildcard spot while the Roos are fighting for their season as the teams clash at Marvel Stadium. Follow along for live updates, reactions and AFL news.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-western-bulldogs-north-melbourne-kangaroos-put-finals-hopes-on-the-line-at-marvel-stadium-20260806-p60lum.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-august-6-2026-20260805-p60ltb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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Carlos Moreno, the 15-minute city pioneer, believes the idea will make Melbourne more liveable.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/we-need-to-densify-why-the-15-minute-city-could-be-the-key-to-melbourne-s-housing-crisis-20260731-p60k8o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_victoria

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Local museums are offering an after-hours peek at parts of their collections that stoke the most complicated debates.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/the-dark-stories-our-most-popular-museums-usually-don-t-want-you-to-see-20260803-p60kwj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The two-day industrial action began on Saturday with a 24-hour ship-loading ban and continued with a 24-hour work stoppage from 5.30am on Sunday.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/unions-bhp-urged-to-nut-out-the-detail-as-strike-action-enters-second-day-20260809-p60mqw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Across the country, Australia is falling behind in adapting to the baked-in impacts of climate change.

https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/ready-or-not-how-can-we-prepare-for-a-hostile-climate-20260807-p60mcb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Australia's university visa system is under fire with demands to slash foreign student numbers and cut family visas.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/plan-to-slash-student-and-family-visas-20260809-p60mrv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Cam Munster has been ruled out of next week because of this tackle.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-star-cops-one-game-ban-for-dangerous-tackle-20260809-p60mq5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The Australian sharemarket maintained momentum to end the week slightly below its previous peak.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-edge-up-wall-street-dips-as-oil-advances-spacex-share-lockup-expires-20260807-p60m7e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Despite knowing the odds, billionaire James Packers has taken the ultimate gamble. He’s gone all in on love and marriage.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/james-packer-knows-the-odds-bravo-that-he-s-rolling-the-dice-again-20260806-p60m4s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A group of owners has established an independent owners’ association, and is publicly calling for Basketball Australia and the league to release a secret report.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/disgruntled-nbl-franchise-owners-call-on-kestelman-to-release-secret-report-20260804-p60l9c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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In his first in-depth interview since his shock retirement from Test cricket, Stokes responded to claims his team had a drinking problem and also addressed his plans for the future.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/stokes-on-booze-baz-next-year-s-ashes-and-his-ambition-to-coach-england-20260805-p60lli.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Donald Trump has berated a reporter who asked him a question at an Oval Office event.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/dont-ever-talk-again-trump-tells-reporter-in-the-oval-office-20260804-p60l74.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The PLC Sydney principal wrote two letters last week to address the volumes of emails and messages sent in the wake of a Presbyterian Church vote.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/shock-and-hurt-the-religious-meeting-that-left-sydney-private-school-old-girls-fuming-20260803-p60l1m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Gateway Mining is hunting for a repeat of Benz Mining’s nearby tier-1 gold discovery, kicking off a major soil sampling program in WA’s Gascoyne region.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/gateway-kicks-off-gascoyne-gold-hunt-near-benz-discovery-20260803-p60l0e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

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Those who joined the ‘give it to him now’ category after Carlton’s win over Brisbane think Josh Fraser has done the unthinkable and made the Essendon coaching race more open than Carlton’s. That’s a stretch.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/josh-fraser-disrupted-the-carlton-process-but-could-he-achieve-what-only-one-other-man-has-this-century-20260802-p60kng.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Traders say the scheme will make it easier for shoppers to visit Melbourne’s most prestigious street, but others are worried it will clog the city even further.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/dubai-luxury-comes-to-collins-street-high-end-valet-parking-service-launches-20260802-p60knz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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