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The Maroons lost three men in five minutes. This is how they found a way to win

The Maroons lost three men in five minutes. This is how they found a way to win

One player in the bin. No interchanges left. And still behind by two. This is the inside story of the chaos and carnage that defined a famous Queensland win.

  • by Dan Walsh

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Bought an NFT last year? The Tax Office wants to know

Bought an NFT last year? The Tax Office wants to know

The tax treatment of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are now on the radar of the Australian Tax Office.

  • by Nicole Buckler
Turkey’s election shows why Trump could win in 2024

Turkey’s election shows why Trump could win in 2024

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory disproves the election slogan, “It’s the economy, stupid”. God, tradition, values, identity, culture and resentments also move voters.

  • by Bret Stephens
The AFL agreement does not mean this Hawthorn saga is over
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AFL 2023

The AFL agreement does not mean this Hawthorn saga is over

Although the deal extracted the AFL from the imbroglio, everyone immediately knew, not least of all Hawthorn, that the saga was not over.

  • by Peter Ryan
Dark day for Dragons as Ryles rejects offer, sponsor walks away
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NRL 2023

Dark day for Dragons as Ryles rejects offer, sponsor walks away

With Jason Ryles turning his back on a four-year deal to coach the Dragons, two of his old teammates are in the frame again. But a phone call suggests all hope is not lost for Shane Flanagan.

  • by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
Moscow drone strike spells trouble in the air for Putin

Moscow drone strike spells trouble in the air for Putin

The success of the Ukrainians’ own drone program should not come as a surprise, given the country’s proud aeronautical heritage and advanced industrial base.

  • by Jimmy Rushton
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Lowe keeps his critics at bay in what could be his last Senate grilling

Lowe keeps his critics at bay in what could be his last Senate grilling

RBA governor Philip Lowe has come under fire for months. But at what might have been his last parliamentary appearance, he went out with more whimper than bang.

  • by Shane Wright
Centres of excellence: Is the Blues’ most effective tactic still alive without Latrell?

Centres of excellence: Is the Blues’ most effective tactic still alive without Latrell?

NSW had to ditch a planned move named ‘Latrell’ for obvious reasons. So does one of the most devastating Origin tactics in recent times go the same way?

  • by Dan Walsh
State of Origin I tips: Experts analyse the series opener

State of Origin I tips: Experts analyse the series opener

The Blues have a point to prove after letting last year’s series slip. After an injury-ravaged build-up, will they have what it takes to draw first blood in Adelaide?

How to save hundreds of dollars on your airfares
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How to save hundreds of dollars on your airfares

New data from travel search engine KAYAK shows big savings can be made if you are prepared to be flexible on your time of travel.

  • by John Collett
Why money isn’t always about dollars and sense

Why money isn’t always about dollars and sense

While in a black-and-white, emotionless setting, some solutions can be fairly straightforward, the challenge comes in the complexity of us as individuals.

  • by Paul Benson