England captain Joe Root ‘hacked off’ and ‘disappointed’ at Carse incident
Root says cricketers need to avoid ‘stupid mistakes’ Carse dropped from squad following handcuffs incident Joe Root has spoken of his desire to remodel England’s dressing room into a group…
Celtic throw away four-goal aggregate lead to crash out of Champions League against Lask
Celtic threw away a four-goal lead in Austria as they missed out on the Champions League for the second year running. The Scottish champions looked to be cruising into the…
Australia’s ideal team for South Africa tour still no clearer than before Bangladesh visit | Geoff Lemon
The quick-fire series in the Northern Territory did little to answer batting line-up questions and the top of the order remains an almighty jumble Cricket Australia didn’t host a Bangladesh…
‘Icon of our game’: All-Australian selection lifts ruck great Max Gawn into rarified air
Melbourne player awarded record-breaking ninth blazer AFL minor premiers Fremantle lead league with five selections Melbourne colossus Max Gawn has underlined his status as the greatest ruckman of the modern…
Trump’s justice department has found a new way for presidents to avoid accountability | Claire Finkelstein
A recent memo claiming executive privilege over communications with private advisers invites corruption A recent office of legal counsel memo on executive privilege maintains that private advisers to a president…
Sex sells and wins votes – and the Democrats know it | Arwa Mahdawi
Wonder why they’re posting flirty photos and wearing tight T-shirts? It’s a thirst trap strategy in motion Despite being a card-carrying member of the International Order of Confirmed Homosexuals, I…
NSW’s koala national park will protect threatened species and cap logging across the state. Could the Greens really block it? | Adam Morton
The Albanese government approved a proposal allowing the park to create carbon credits worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sparking a schism among environmentalists What qualifies as a win in…
Who’s responsible for fixing the AFL’s culture problem? – podcast
Following a sexual assault allegation linked to the Sydney Swans, the AFL community’s response quickly shifted to premiership points and player suspensions. But for many fans, the real issue isn’t…
The Dog Stars review – Ridley Scott’s lethargic postapocalyptic drama is a misfire
An adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel never finds its footing with overly familiar survival beats and a glum lack of energy Looking towards the end of an August movie…
I’ve been told to apply to a civil and administrative tribunal over my faulty dishwasher. What does it involve?
Taking a consumer complaint to tribunal is likely to be onerous, writes policy professional Kat George, but the payoff may be worthwhile Read more Australian customer service questions A little…