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NRL powerhouse pips AFL goliath as most valuable club

A four-straight NRL champion has eclipsed the AFL's marquee team in brand value, with high-flying football clubs surging in value according to a survey.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

Australia Must Deploy 'Unconventional' Means To Deter China, Russia: Think Tank

Australia must learn from past guerrilla insurgencies and adopt an "unconventional deterrence" policy in facing down threats from China, Russia and elsewhere, one of the country's leading think tanks said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025

'Fight Labor': Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation

Liberals are being warned from within that they could lose seats if internal rifts aren't put to bed following the front bench resignation of Andrew Hastie.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025

Is China’s reported ban on BHP a bluff, or a glimpse of the future?

Though they still haven’t been officially confirmed, reports China’s state-owned buyer told steelmakers to stop purchasing iron ore from Australian mining giant BHP have rattled both markets and Canberra.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025

Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal in a big night for the Roosters at the NRL's awards evening, while Tamika Upton was crowned best women's player.

AAP · Oct 1, 2025

Qantas Consolidates Operations Amid Efforts to Enhance Regional Connectivity

Qantas, Australia's flagship airline, has announced a strategic move to consolidate its operations by closing its pilot and cabin crew bases in Hobart, Canberra, and Mildura. This decision reflects the airline's commitment to enhancing service reliability and operational efficiency by streamlining its operations across the region. The announcement comes as…

inkl · Oct 1, 2025

Stay away bro: Strange wary of Ethan virus for NRLW GF

Sydney Roosters second-rower Jasmin Strange has kept away from her brother Ethan ahead of the NRLW grand final, after the sick Canberra men's star returned home

AAP · Oct 1, 2025

Mind coach has Broncos No.1 set for grand final stormer

Reece Walsh has credited his trusty sports psychologist for keeping him on track to shine for Brisbane in the grand final against Melbourne.

AAP · Sep 30, 2025

Storm back star to deliver with grand final on offer

Craig Bellamy says he's seen enough from Jahrome Hughes to be convinced the halfback is ready to fire in Melbourne's grand final qualifier against Cronulla.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

WA ‘ready to fight’ to keep contentious $60bn GST deal as Chalmers orders distribution review

State treasurer expects bipartisan support in Canberra for existing deal will prevent changes, as NSW backs review of ‘busted’ system

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025