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FIFA World Cup
Socceroos doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results
As unpleasant as it is to say, Australia’s struggles in possession against anything resembling an organised defence are starting to look like a Graham Arnold problem.
- by Emma Kemp
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NRL 2024
A Corolla, phone charger and an EzyMart store: Inside Addo-Carr’s fateful 48 hours
Josh Addo-Carr left some of his teammates at the Roosters-Rabbitohs game just after 8.30pm. What happened next may define Canterbury’s season.
- by Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
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Housing crisis
The hidden downside to Sydney’s love affair with shiny new trains
NSW has fallen behind other states in delivering new housing – and our infrastructure boom is one reason why.
- by Matt Wade
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Pill Testing
Pragmatism, morality and the social science of pill testing
Critics of pill testing fear it will create a false sense of security that leads to more people taking more drugs. But the evidence says otherwise.
- by Liam Mannix
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Social media
Yes, PM, we should keep kids off the apps. But how, exactly?
The prime minister has made a surprising jump when there are huge doubts about a workable social media ban for children. But Australia does have a real problem.
- by David Crowe
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Wallabies
After record Wallabies defeat, there are no pitchfork-wielding mobs. Is that a good or bad sign?
The reasons for the extraordinary second-half collapse in Santa Fe are still being analysed. But the response to Argentina’s 67-27 win has also been unusual.
- by Iain Payten
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Phones
The five biggest announcements from Apple’s iPhone 16 event
A lot was packed into the pre-recorded announcement video that you might not have caught at first glance.
- by Tim Biggs
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AFL 2024
Hashtag Hokball: Behind the Hawthorn craze, and why it’s catching on
Sam Mitchell’s Hawks play fast, exciting footy, but that’s only part of the story. Behind them is a social media phenomenon largely driven by fans, but embraced by the players. We explain what it means.
- by Marnie Vinall, Peter Ryan, Greg Baum and Marc McGowan
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Political leadership
Why Chalmers’ tough talk backfired
There is no sign the treasurer has helped the government or himself with his statement that higher rates were “smashing” the economy.
- by David Crowe
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NRL 2024
Why NRL teams have to break through the pain barrier to win the title
History says it takes an NRL village to make the finals, but a few superstars to win them. So, can the Roosters recover in 2024?
- by Dan Walsh
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AFL 2024
Season of failure ends with limp surrender, as pressure mounts for Blues to contend in 2025
Carlton coach Michael Voss was right when he said all the issues that had bedevilled the team in 2024 rose to the surface in a humiliating start to the elimination final when the Lions kicked 60 points before the Blues scored.
- by Peter Ryan