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Eels
'I'm keen to play on': Hayne ready to be Eels' No.1 again
Jarryd Hayne has broken his silence over his playing future.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Collingwood
Treloar a chance to play this week
Pies say they won't play ''ducks and drakes'' with star midfielder.
- by Jake Niall
School funding
'It would be an outrageous special deal': Expert rubbishes leaked school funding 'fix'
Education Minister Dan Tehan is set to finalise details with the warring school sectors as soon as this week.
- by Michael Koziol
Energy
'Low expectations': Business loses hope in Coalition's climate credentials as eyes turn to Labor
New Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the government will apply the same commitment to lowering power bills as it did to "stopping the boats".
- by Nicole Hasham & Cole Latimer
Exclusive
Peter Dutton
Former Border Force boss distances himself from Peter Dutton au pair leaks
Roman Quaedvlieg said ministerial interventions on visa decisions did not fall within his responsibilities as commissioner.
- by David Wroe & Michael Koziol
Fremantle
Footy manager Chris Bond to leave Dockers
Fremantle will give their football department a major shake-up over the off- season with Chris Bond the latest key figure to announce his departure from the AFL club.
- by AAP
US Open
Cinderella man Millman always believed he belonged near the top
The 29-year-old could have given up plenty of times in his tennis career. Instead, he fought through the pain to produce an upset for the ages.
- by Phil Lutton
US Open
GOAT conquerer Millman is the unheard of Aussie we've been looking for
John Millman, a journeyman who's gone through long years being thumped, injuries and satellite circuits stunned Roger Federer at the US Open.
- by Peter FitzSimons
GWS Giants
Selection quandary as Giants brace for 'brutal footy'
Giants coach Leon Cameron will not be starstruck at selection and will only pick players with the stamina to play "120 minutes of brutal footy" against Sydney.
- by Andrew Wu
David Eastman
Eastman's blue Mazda, flat vacuumed for trace evidence
A former police officer detailed the lengthy efforts he went to avoid contamination while collecting trace evidence from David Eastman's flat and blue Mazda.
- by Alexandra Back
St Kilda
Saints interested in Shiel
St Kilda have joined the clubs expressing interest in Dylan Shiel.
- by Michael Gleeson
Roosters
Ray Warren to be used sparingly during Nine's NRL finals broadcast
The voice of rugby league will be heard just the once this weekend in a game he believes features the likely premiers.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Socceroos
Degenek goes from World Cup disappointment to Champs League delight
Its been a roller coaster two months for Milos Degenek, who finds himself poised to take on the elite of the global game after missing out on World Cup action.
- by Michael Lynch
Western Bulldogs
Dahlhaus tells Dogs he will be exploring options elsewhere
Western Bulldogs aren't expecting midfielder to return to the club next year.
- by Sam McClure
Dragons
De Belin to receive painkillers for Brisbane blockbuster
The St George Illawarra enforcer is expected to be needled in a bid to shake off an ankle injury and stop the Broncos at a packed Suncorp Stadium.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Sharemarket
ASX delays blockchain transition by six months
The ASX has delayed its switchover to blockchain technology by six months to devote more time for user development and testing.
Dragons
Widdop's return a boost for Dragons - but especially Hunt
The St George Illawarra No.6 is arguably more important to the Red V than their $1.2 million halfback.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Marine life
Sydney's marine life turning tropo as coral, other species head south
Tropical corals have been found further south than ever before - and so are many other species as our waters warm.
- by Peter Hannam
Commercial real estate
Oxford Properties weighs into Investa Office battle
Canadian-based Oxford Properties Group has thrown its hat into the ring of the drawn-out takeover of the $3.5 billion listed Investa Office Fund.
- by Carolyn Cummins
Manufacturing
BlueScope steel workers begin strikes over wages
Hundreds of staff at Australia’s largest steelworks have launched industrial action and walked off the job for the first time in years.
- by Nick Toscano
Canberra
30 years strong: Canberra woman to run her 32nd fun run
Anne Young, 83, is preparing for her 32nd Canberra Times fun run with her friend Suzanne Counsel, 78.
- by Finbar O'Mallon
Spring Racing
Jockey Egan outed for four months
Jockey Billy Egan has been banned for four months by Racing Victoria stewards after a urine sample was found to contain a banned substance
- by Michael Lynch
Syria
Trump warns Syria not to 'recklessly attack' Idlib
US President warns Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies Iran and Russia that hundreds of thousands of people could be killed.
- by David Shepardson
Media & marketing
'We don't have the full story': NZ journalist detained in Nauru after refugee interview
TVNZ reporter Barbara Dreaver has been released after being detained for nearly four hours in Nauru, with no charges filed.
- by Jenny Noyes & Henry Cooke
Soft commodities
Nufarm rising after Brazilian glyphosate ban overturned
The agribusiness Nufarm has welcomed a decision by a Brazilian court to overturn a ruling that banned the sale of products containing glyphosate in Brazil
- by Darren Gray
US Open
Five other great tennis upsets involving Australians
John Millman's stunning fourth-round win over Roger Federer at the US Open is hardly the first time a lower-ranked Australian has set tongues wagging.
- by Scott Spits
Healthcare
'Antibiotics don’t cure colds': Calls for prescription crackdown
In one case a woman in a care home was found to have taken antibiotics for more than a decade, after she caught a chest infection while owning a parrot.
- by Aisha Dow
Roosters
'People don't see the hard work': how Roosters traded glamour for grit
There is no substitute for hard work, even when you add Cooper Cronk and James Tedesco into your team.
- by Adrian Proszenko
A-League
Riley McGree's A-League goal nominated for prestigious Puskas Award
It was the missile that launched the Newcastle into the A-League grand final, went viral around the world and now Riley McGree’s “scorpion kick” goal has been pitched against the best from Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Mo Salah.
- by James Gardiner
Banks and energy stocks push ASX lower
The Australian sharemarket has gone four sessions without a gain, dragged lower on Tuesday by major banks and the energy sector.
- by William McInnes
Storm
From the sidelines to the elite, Jesse Bromwich reaches 200
Jesse Bromwich will enter a special place in Melbourne Storm history when he plays his 200th game on Friday night.
- by Roy Ward
China
China waives debt, promises 'no imposition of will' on African nations
The $US60 billion debt waiver is intended to convince the world that its Belt and Road infrastructure initiative is creating debt traps in poor countries.
- by Kirsty Needham
Mark Bouris
'Grossly inadequate': Bouris rejects hostile YBR bid
Celebrity Apprentice star Mark Bouris has offered his strongest response yet to the hostile bid from legendary corporate raider Ron Brierley.
- by Colin Kruger
Bulldogs
Bulldogs will be punished for 'embarrassing' Mad Monday: Greenberg
Canterbury labelled images captured at their end-of-season celebrations as 'unacceptable' as the club and NRL launched investigations.
- by Laine Clark
Australia rugby
How Sevens star Caslick fall back in love with rugby
Charlotte Caslick has been rejuvenated by a trip to Laos as part of a new program with World Rugby.
- by Phil Lutton
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Markets Live
Markets Live: RBA makes dollar jump
The RBA's month-to-month consistency has given the Aussie dollar a bump, pulling it back up from 12-month lows.
- by Lucy Battersby
Spring Racing
Torcedor has the form to give owners more Cup glory
He has form that puts him right up with the world's top ranked stayer, Stradivarius, so Torcedor should be right in the thick of things come Melbourne Cup day
- by Michael Lynch
Energy
Energy sector slams royal commission as a 'costly chest-thumping exercise'
The energy industry says a proposed royal commission would be a costly "chest-thumping" exercise which would have been recommended by the consumer watchdog if it had been necessary.
- by Cole Latimer
Brazil
'Politicians are responsible': Fury after Brazil's past turns to ashes
Fire that gutted the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro has highlighted Brazil's crumbling economy and years of corruption, government neglect and mismanagement.
- by Lia Timson
Trapeze Artist thrills with best trackwork before Theo Marks
The Everest favourite Trapeze Artist ready for his return to the track in the Theo Marks Quality at Rosehill on Saturday
- by Chris Roots
Peter Dutton
Labor says Dutton's interventions 'anything but routine' after records reveal just 14 cases
The Home Affairs Minister has said he received 9000 requests for intervention during that time from MPs and senators alone.
- by Michael Koziol
Sydney Swans
'Best I've played': Giants skipper Ward's highest praise for Buddy
Gary Ablett, Patrick Dangerfield, Dustin Martin and Chris Judd are but a few of the greats Ward has taken on but he rates them all below Lance Franklin.
- by Andrew Wu
West Coast Eagles
Eagles a tad worried about Treloar, says Simpson
Adam Simpson admits he'll feel slightly worried if Collingwood select star midfielder Adam Treloar for Saturday night's qualifying final at Optus Stadium.
- by Justin Chadwick
Power rankings
NRL Power Rankings: Old rivals bounce into finals with big wins
The Rabbitohs and Roosters look to be primed for a big September.
- by Matt Bungard
Home loans
Westpac hit with record $35m penalty over home loan breaches
The hefty fine and admission it breached responsible lending laws comes after the bank reached a last-minute settlement with ASIC.
- by Clancy Yeates
Coles committed to pokies exit after spin-off, says Wesfarmers boss
Coles says it will stay committed to ridding the business of poker machines once the supermarket giant is spun out as an independent company.
- by Patrick Hatch
Japan
Typhoon Jebi whips up monster waves, makes landfall in Japan
Typhoon Jebi made landfall in western Japan on Tuesday, believed to be the strongest tropical cyclone to come ashore in Japan in 25 years.
- by Sophie Jackman
US Open
Australia's John Millman victorious against Roger Federer at US Open
Australian John Millman has shown plenty of heart in his fourth-round US Open match against world No.2 Roger Federer, winning in four sets.
- by Jamie Berry
Sydney Swans
Reliable Sydney defender Nick Smith to go around in 2019
Swans' defender Nick Smith activated a trigger clause in his contract, which means he is off the free agents list and will play again in 2019
- by Peter Ryan
Interest rates
RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 1.5% for 25th month
The RBA's decision comes less than a week after the first of the big four banks disregarded the official interest rate and increased costs for borrowers.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Australia
Board changes continue at Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia, NSW and Victoria cricket have made changes at board level.
- by Jon Pierik
Banking royal commission
'This must change': APRA demands pay 'consequences' for bankers
The banking regulator is demanding senior bank executives feel a sting in their pay packets when scandals occur on their watch.
- by Clancy Yeates
Josh Frydenberg
Josh Frydenberg, halfway to the top, seeks magic in the Menzies name
Josh Frydenberg, new Liberal deputy and member for Kooyong, hosts the daughter of Liberal founder and prime minister Robert Menzies on a pilgrimage to the storied electorate. Could some of the magic rub off?
- by Tony Wright
Harness racing
Police raid 10 harness racing stables across New Zealand
Harness racing identities have been interviewed by police following morning raids on 10 stables throughout New Zealand.
- by Martin Van Beynen and Mat Kermee
West Coast Fever
'A bit of a stretch': Fever deny rift rumours after Medhurst dumping
The Fever came under fire after they released a statement indicating they would not not take up a 12-month extension for the veteran shooter and former Diamond.
- by Hannah Barry
Richmond
One week to reset and Jack Higgins is back
Jack Higgins has provided the spark to fire the Tigers' tilt at back to back flags and he hopes he can be part of September action
- by Peter Ryan
Commercial real estate
Victorian Liberals to sell $30m city building ahead of election campaign
The Liberals will cash in on its multi-million dollar headquarters in Melbourne, giving it a crucial warchest ahead of November’s state election.
- by Simon Johanson & Benjamin Preiss
Russia
Vladimir Putin is now a reality TV star in 'Moscow. Kremlin. Putin'
The first episode of the new show included footage of Putin watching wildlife as he mutters under his breath, "they're not afraid of us".
- by Amie Ferris-Rotman
Socceroos
Cahill set for emotional last hurrah for Socceroos
Socceroos great Tim Cahill believes his farewell appearance will be the most emotional match of his stellar career.
- by Adrian Warren
Malcolm Turnbull
'Are you going to stalk us now?' Malcolm Turnbull angered by New York paparazzi
If the Turnbulls thought they could escape the media glare in New York they were wrong.
- by Matthew Knott
Crime
Canberra's barefoot bandit avoids time behind bars
Jake Miller passed out after returning from the robbery of the northside service station, only to wake the next day thinking it had all been a bad dream.
- by Michael Inman
North Melbourne
AFL end of season report card: North Melbourne
North Melbourne proved plenty of pre-season predictions wrong but just missed finals.
- by Peter Ryan
Richmond
Astbury backs Lambert to face Hawks
Richmond defender David Astbury is confident Kane Lambert will be available to face Hawthorn in Thursday night’s blockbuster qualifying final at the MCG.
- by Ronny Lerner
Storm
Storm face 30-year halfback title hurdle
The Melbourne Storm will need to upset the history books if they are to defend their NRL title.
- by Scott Bailey and Matt Encarnacion
Mining
Syrah in trading halt, unveils $94 million capital raising
Australian graphite company Syrah Resources has announced a $94 million capital raising
- by Darren Gray
Matildas
Sam Kerr snubbed again in FIFA's Best awards
Sam Kerr is one of the brightest talents in the women's game, so it came as a shock to her fans when she wasn't among the three finalists for FIFA's Best award.
- by Michael Lynch
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Liberal Party
Liberals host debate about whether the Coalition government is worth saving
Disillusioned Liberal Party branch members are literally asking themselves whether the federal Coalition government is worth saving.
- by Latika Bourke
Geelong Cats
It's a premiership or disappointment for eighth-placed Cats
Geelong defender Tom Stewart says any team in the final eight this season can win the premiership,so the Cats are embracing the opportunity that lies ahead.
- by Peter Ryan
La Liga
Real Madrid teammates now 'a lot friendlier' in post-Ronaldo era
There is a different feeling among the players at Real Madrid following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure.
- by Rik Sharma
Media & marketing
Google, Facebook make traditional ads 'more effective', says expert
Far from being enemies of free-to-air television, tech giants Google and Facebook have benefited brands by increasing competition in advertising.
- by Jennifer Duke
Australia
Neser, Holland keep Australia A in touch against India A
Australia A are getting some solid contributions during their tight tour match against India A in Bengaluru.
Geelong Cats
Gary Ablett primed for finals return
After an eight-year absence, two-time Brownlow Medal winner Gary Ablett is primed for a starring role when he takes to the big stage of the finals once again.
- by Jason Phelan
Myanmar
UN human rights chief: Myanmar journalists' ruling shocking
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet says she was "shocked" at the seven-year prison sentences handed down to two Reuters journalists in Myanmar.
Flashback
20 years on: Tech giant Google launches
In 1998 the planet's go-to search engine was launched. We look back at the rapid rise of Google with this 2011 Good Weekend article from the archives.
- by Tony Wright
Ethical investing
'Lip service': Call for investors to step up action on climate risk
Investors have been urged to “step up the pressure” on companies to act on climate change as annual meeting season approaches.
- by Ruth Williams
Matildas
Stats show Matildas at risk of burnout ahead of World Cup
Matildas players will be nursed through their next international fixtures and the W-League season to ensure they aren't burned out before next year's World Cup.
- by Vince Rugari
DeChambeau wins again in PGA playoffs, Smith third
It was deja vu on the US PGA Tour, with Bryson DeChambeau winning and Australia's Cameron Smith third for the second straight week.
- by Doug Ferguson
eBooks
Fury after New Yorker invites Steve Bannon to festival
Facing widespread outrage, The New Yorker has dropped plans to interview Steve Bannon during its festival next month.
Public service
Labor asks ACCC to investigate big four accounting firms
The letter asks the watchdog to look into 'cartel-like behaviour'.
- by Sally Whyte
World markets
Global debt soars, along with fears of crisis ahead
Ten years after the worst financial panic since the 1930s, growing debt burdens in key developing economies are fueling fears of a new crisis.
- by David J. Lynch
St Kilda
Richardson laughs off speculation about coaching future
Embattled St Kilda coach Alan Richardson has laughed off the speculation over his future, which flared the same day he met his new boss.
- by Jason Phelan
Controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick stars in Nike anniversary campaign
Colin Kaepernick, who is involved in a legal dispute with the NFL, is now part of an advertising campaign with Nike, one of the league's biggest partners.
Road safety
September road user safety focus: driver distraction
ACT Policing will target driver distraction throughout September.
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US Open
Keys crushes Cibulkova to reach US Open quarters
Madison Keys has maintained her dominance over Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova with a 6-1, 6-3 victory to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
- by Frank Pingue
Formula 1
Teenager signed to drive for McLaren in 2019
McLaren test driver Lando Norris, who is just 18, will drive for the Formula One team next season.
US Open
Djokovic beats heat and Sousa at US Open
Novak Djokovic has sweated his way to a round of 16 victory over Joao Sousa as the heat returned to the US Open.
AFL considers US-style anti-tampering rules
The AFL is considering cracking down on in-season meetings between coaches and opposition players by introducing US-style anti-tampering rules.
- by Callum Godde
England rugby
English rugby side Leicester sack Australian coach O'Connor
Former Wallaby Matt O'Connor has left the Leicester Tigers with immediate effect after just one game of the new English Premiership season.
Collingwood
Visualisation the key to success for Brodie Grundy
Brodie Grundy knows what success looks like. He gets the image in his head.
- by Michael Gleeson
Messi misses out on shortlist for FIFA award
For the first time in 12 years, Lionel Messi is not in the running for FIFA's Player of the Year award.
Sponsored
8@eight
8@eight: Trade worries hover over markets
What happened overnight and what's ahead for the ASX.
- by Kyle Rodda
England
Record run-scorer Cook to retire from international cricket
England's all-time leading Test run-scorer, former captain Alastair Cook, has announced his international retirement.
China
Arrest of a 'rock star': JD.com founder's plight captivates China
The rise of China as a economic power has made its business tycoons rock stars, thus the country is obsessed over the legal troubles facing one of its idols.
- by Li Yuan
World markets
European shares flat amid trade and emerging market worries
Worries about US trade policy and concern over emerging markets weighed on European markets, while Wall Street was closed.
- by Julien Ponthus
Sex abuse
Man shouts 'Shame on you' as Cardinal Wuerl addresses sex abuse
A man stood and yelled "Shame on you" as Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Sunday addressed the sex abuse scandal rocking the Catholic Church.
- by Antonio Olivo and Martin Weil
Canberra
Canberra Now: supermarket wars at Mawson, fraudsters jailed
Plus, tax office and union agree on something.
- by Daniella White
Employment
Trump's Labour Day surprise: an attack on union leader
The president of the AFL-CIO had argued that Trump had "done more to hurt workers than to help" them since taking office.
- by Jeff Stein
Fire
Multiple fatalities after munitions depot blast in South Africa
South African authorities say at least eight people have been killed in an explosion at a munitions plant near Cape Town.
China
JD.com CEO returns to China after arrest in US sexual misconduct case
Lawyer says charges against the billionaire are 'highly unlikely'.
China
Chinese kindergarten welcomes kids with a pole dancer
The principal of a kindergarten in southern China has been sacked after welcoming students back to the first day of the new school year with pole dancing.
- by Kirsty Needham
Brazil
'Look at the irony': Recriminations fly after fire destroys Brazil's National Museum
Police used tear gas on protesters who gathered outside the museum, decrying the loss of Latin America's largest archive of artifacts.
- by Gabriel Stargardter
Tragedy
Superyacht that Australian Sinead McNamara died on leaves Greek island port
The billionaire’s superyacht that the Instagram model died on last week has left the Greek island of Kefalonia, suggesting there were no signs of foul play in her death.
- by Nick Miller
Science
Gene sequencing shows common bug developed super powers a decade ago
A superbug that can cause almost-untreatable infections has been spreading undetected through some of Victoria’s hospitals for almost a decade.
- by Liam Mannix
Energy
BP going green but in no rush for electric vehicles at the servo
Global energy company BP is turning green but don’t expect to see electric vehicle chargers at your local petrol station any time soon.
- by Cole Latimer
Public Sector Informant
Do as you're told, or stand up for your rights?
Employers tread a fine line between giving staff reasonable directions and stepping into legal trouble.
- by John Wilson
Public Sector Informant
Book review: The Billionaire Raj
India's so-called bollygarchs take as much advantage of the nation as did the previous ruling classes.
- by Mark Thomas
Exclusive
Commercial real estate
Cryptocurrency behind Great Keppel Island's $300 million resurrection
It was once sold as the ideal place to “get wrecked”. Now an ambitious cryptocurrency consortium plans to resurrect Great Keppel Island as a high-tech wonderland.
- by Nick O'Malley
Melbourne
Demons grow in confidence for Viney's finals return
Jack Viney's teammates are hopeful their co-captain will return to the Melbourne side for Friday night's elimination final against Geelong.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Today's tips
Race-by-race guide to Tuesday's meeting at Newcastle
Tips and betting advice for each event on today's eight-race card.
- by Neil Evans
Gender equality
The 'outliers': 23 top companies lack women in top leadership
There are just 14 female chief executives on the ASX200 and just 24 female chief financial officers, a new snapshot of corporate Australia shows.
- by Nassim Khadem
Energy
Energy companies warn against 'sledgehammer' royal commission as Coalition warms to the idea
Labor and the Coalition are battling to gain the upper hand in the fight against rising power bills, but the energy sector is not happy.
- by Nicole Hasham & Cole Latimer
Commercial real estate
CBA in billion-dollar bid for embattled e-property platform
Australia’s largest bank is looking to grab a lion’s share of the country’s emerging - and potentially lucrative - monopoly electronic property transfer market.
- by Simon Johanson
CBD
All eyes on appointment of Scott Morrison's right-hand man
The role of the PM's principal private secretary is the toughest job in the office, and the second most powerful. So who is leading the race?
- by Kylar Loussikian
Development
A new supermarket war is shaping up in Canberra's south
The government says its new plan to rezone car parks for redevelopment will increase activity and the demand for services, but not everyone is convinced.
- by Katie Burgess
Workplace safety
Six deaths since more than 3000 lost workers compensation benefits
Six people have died since more than 3000 lost their weekly workers compensation payments over the Christmas period, raising questions about the harshness of a scheme that is $2 billion in surplus.
- by Anna Patty
Exclusive
Biodiversity
Parrot on verge of annihilation poses first hurdle for new Environment Minister
A plan before the new minister proposes bulldozing a huge swathe of pristine Queensland forest near the Great Barrier Reef.
- by Nicole Hasham
Canberra life
Some nibbles from London
Before she gets back to the nitty gritty of the Canberra district edible gardens, Susan Parsons recounts her recent travels
- by Susan Parsons
Public service
Tax Office and union agree on something: stop cutting costs
But the union doesn't agree with the tax office on most other areas, especially contractors.
- by Sally Whyte
Paul Osborne on banned directors list
Former ACT politician disqualified for 18 months after company failure.
- by Steven Trask