NSW Labor should not be standing in the way of extra powers for police watchdog
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is a necessary overseer to provide confidence but the NSW Police Force is not…
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Federal government backs Queensland blueprint to hit illicit cigarette gangs
Federal cabinet holds up Queensland’s 55 per cent surge in legal cigarette sales as proof that street-level enforcement…
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Surcharge ban will leave some renters in the lurch
Many tenants could soon be forced into arrears, advocates warn, as a key rental payment platform closes its doors.
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Last week’s ‘tipping point’ might have obscured an earlier, more important moment
This is a state of enormous uncertainty, with risks in every direction.
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Why this nephew of a premiership Pie is getting attention ahead of the draft
This top AFL draft prospect just obliterated a long-standing combine record and might be about to continue his family’s…
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‘You’ve earned it’: How Connor Watson felt about receiving a premiership ring from his coach
Not for the first time, Trent Robinson handed his premiership ring to a player who missed out on a grand final win.
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My suburb is a modern cultural melting pot, but it hasn’t forgotten the wars that shaped us
It’s a pocket of Brisbane that runs simultaneously in two lanes – one of rampant construction and change, and the other…
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Joey praises 'superhuman' Newcastle effort
Andrew Johns analyses the brave performance of the Newcastle Knights.
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Politis celebrates with fans, drops NRLW signing news
Nick Politis speaks to Nine's Brad Fittler after the Roosters won the NRL and NRLW titles.
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Russell sighs as he's forced to retire
George Russell lets out a loud sigh at the Malaysia GP after retiring.
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Liberals pledge ‘transit lounges’ to free up hospital beds
The Liberal Party says its latest health pledge will get patients out of emergency departments sooner.
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Superquiz, Monday, October 5
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.
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Knights coach ‘couldn’t be prouder’ as Roosters celebrate grand final victory
It’s a Roosters double at Accor Stadium, after the Tricolours won both the NRL and NRLW grand final. Follow all the…
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False dawn of a Newy era as brave Knights run out of steam
There was no happy ending for the Newcastle fairytale, but the victorious Roosters team was full of good-news stories.
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Ponga: 'It hurts so much'
Kalyn Ponga speaks to Johnathan Thurston after Newcastle's grand final loss.
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NRL Highlights: Roosters v Knights - 2026 NRL Grand Final
See all of the scoring plays and iconic moments from an unforgettable 2026 Grand Final — the Roosters and Knights faced…
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Despite heartbreaking result, Knights remain the people’s choice
The Newcastle team needed a miracle – which came tantalisingly close to appearing right at the end of the match.
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Spirited Knights strike in dying minutes
Newcastle finds a try late as Greg Marzhew goes over.
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Tedesco in tears after colossal game in grand final win
Roosters captain James Tedesco is overcome by emotion.
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NRL grand final player ratings: Who shone brightest on league’s biggest day
We rate the performances of every player who took the field in Sunday’s NRL grand final between the Roosters and…
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Mark of a champion: Nawaqanitawase’s brilliance sinks valiant Knights
Cross-code star Mark Nawaqanitawase added NRL premiership winner to his astonishing list of achievements on Sunday…
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‘It’s been a sin bin all year’: The Ponga shot on Radley that left Roosters furious
The brave Knights fought until the bitter end, but the grand final could have been over much earlier had Kalyn Ponga…
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DCE nails field goal
Retiring champion Daly Cherry-Evans boots a field goal to give the Roosters some extra breathing space.
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Nawaqanitawase grabs his second try
Mark Nawaqanitawase claims his second try of the evening against the Newcastle Knights.
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Smith muscles over to level the scores
Roosters centre Billy Smith muscles over the tryline to level the scores with the Newcastle Knights.
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Knight stunned as Leniu causes havoc
Spencer Leniu comes firing in to tackle Newcastle's Dom Young and forces an error just metres out from the tryline.
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Best of cartoons, October 5, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
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Albo, Minns, Greg Norman: The who’s who of grand final VIPs
The golfing great joined Donald Trump’s newly minted ambassador to Australia in the presidents suite at Accor Stadium,…
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Moving or exploitative? The verdict on the NRL’s grand final pre-match show
After the chaos of trying to line up Olivia Dean and Tones and I, there were high hopes for the tribute to Jai Arrow…
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Freakish football skills help Roosters over
Mark Nawaqanitawase shows off his epic football skills to pave the way to score a try for the Sydney Roosters.
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Ponga runs the field to pounce for Knights
Kalyn Ponga picks up a loose ball and runs the length of the field to extend the Newcastle Knights' lead.
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Ponga forces crucial try-scoring error from rival
Mark Nawaqanitawase drops the ball cold in the corner after being tackled by Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.
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Ponga avoids sin bin over ugly high shot
Kalyn Ponga is lucky to avoid the sin bin after hitting Roosters gun Victor Radley high.
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Knights toiler smashed by crunching hit
Mat Croker is left battered by a thumping hit from Lindsay Collins.
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Stadium erupts as Knights score first points
Francis Manuleleua sets Accor Stadium alight as he darts over to score the first points for the Newcastle Knights.
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