The thinking behind Erin Patterson’s unexpected legal tactic
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Courts

The thinking behind Erin Patterson’s unexpected legal tactic

Courts are often accused of being out of touch with the community,so there’s an argument for Erin Patterson facing justice on her home patch. But her case has a long way to go.

  • byErin Pearson

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Baby Reindeer has us asking who’s the real Martha. Is that the wrong question?
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Streaming

Baby Reindeer has us asking who’s the real Martha. Is that the wrong question?

There’s a villain in this based-on-fact English series about a comedian and his stalker,but they almost get away with it.

  • byKarl Quinn
Sliding to a crisis:These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe

Sliding to a crisis:These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe

The old assumption about a Labor victory at the next election is well and truly out of date. The government is clearly losing the fight to hold wavering voters.

  • byDavid Crowe
Winless,scoreless and out:Football Australia needs deep rethink after Olyroos disaster
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Asian Cup

Winless,scoreless and out:Football Australia needs deep rethink after Olyroos disaster

Australia’s under-23 men have failed to reach the Paris Olympics. An undermanned squad at the qualifying tournament is one reason – but there are deeper issues.

  • byVince Rugari
Bombers should be ‘up and about’,Blues ruck ’n’ rolling:Key takeouts from round six
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AFL 2024

Bombers should be ‘up and about’,Blues ruck ’n’ rolling:Key takeouts from round six

Peter Wright’s expected return has left the Bombers with a selection dilemma,the Blues have rekindled memories of the early 1980s,Harley hype is exploding,the Hawks finally made an early statement and what do the Lions and the Australian cricket team have in common?

  • byJon Pierik
Why footy’s bravest act needs to be flipped on its head
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AFL 2024

Why footy’s bravest act needs to be flipped on its head

Jordan Boyd should not be penalised for the collision with Toby Greene,of course. But the game needs to stop praising that type of bravery and start discouraging it.

  • byMichael Gleeson
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Personal attacks over support for Jennings rock Robinson
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NRL 2024

Personal attacks over support for Jennings rock Robinson

The Roosters coach has learnt the hard way that he’ll get nothing but hate for backing Michael Jennings.

  • byDanny Weidler
Going up? The Aussies on cusp of cracking the big leagues
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Socceroos

Going up? The Aussies on cusp of cracking the big leagues

As the European season reaches its conclusion,a number of Socceroos are vying for a spot in the top tiers of England,Italy,Germany,Spain and France.

  • byVince Rugari
They’re winless and in the doldrums. Who will escape footy’s world of pain faster?
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AFL 2024

They’re winless and in the doldrums. Who will escape footy’s world of pain faster?

Hawthorn and North Melbourne are winless heading into their twilight rumble. But which team is better positioned to bounce out of their cellar-dwelling hell and emerge as a force?

  • byJon Pierik
TV hides the blemishes,but NRL living large thanks to halo effect
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NRL 2024

TV hides the blemishes,but NRL living large thanks to halo effect

The schedulers of the NRL’s draw deserve much credit for an exhilarating start to the season by successfully building on the Las Vegas showcase.

  • byRoy Masters
Coach Joe Schmidt will pick fewer overseas Wallabies,not more
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Wallabies

Coach Joe Schmidt will pick fewer overseas Wallabies,not more

The future of the Giteau Law may be of little consequence for the new Australian coach.

  • byPaul Cully