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State of Origin
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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Cryptocurrencies
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
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World elections
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
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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
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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
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Russia-Ukraine war
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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Australian economy
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
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State of Origin
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
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State of Origin
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?
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Air travel
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
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Financial literacy
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