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Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push

Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.

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Aiken leads Roosters to 10th straight 2025 win

The Sydney Roosters were missing some key players but star halfback Tarryn Aiken ensured they overcame plucky Canberra.

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Junk-time points could put Manly's season on scrapheap

Manly's tendency to concede points late in blow-outs and the Dolphins' ability to keep the throttle down is the difference between any realistic finals hopes.

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Gold bullion, racehorses and a saxophone: the strangest assets declared by Canberra’s new parliament

A handful of politicians have property overseas including Tanya Plibersek, while just 1.8% of parliamentarians declared a Hecs debt

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Resilient Raiders reap rewards of pre-season boot camp

Canberra players have recalled the gruelling army-style boot camp that set them up for success in the 2025 NRL season.

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Australian politicians reveal their housing portfolios, with some owning as many as six homes

Dozens of politicians are landlords, having also declared rental income from their investment properties

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Raiders rest 10 players, Hughes back for Storm

Canberra have rested 10 players from the last round before finals, with Cam Murray and Jahrome Hughes among key players returning from injury elsewhere.

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Papalii learning from Canberra youngsters before finals

Canberra star Josh Papalii is learning to switch off from the game and embrace the moment, following in his younger teammates' lead.

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Clashes in Australia’s Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration

Thousands of people rally in cities, including Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, demanding end to ‘mass migration’.

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Bennett mantra drives Katoa in Dolphins' finals quest

Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa says wisdom from former coach Wayne Bennett will drive his display against Canberra, whether the finals dream is alive or not.

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Neo-Nazis and politicians among protesters at anti-immigration March for Australia rallies

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson joins gathering in Canberra while far-right figure speaks outside state parliament in Melbourne

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NBL player in stable condition after backboard injury

Adelaide 36ers player Ben Griscti is in a stable condition after being taken to hospital with an injury he suffered when a backboard collapsed in Canberra.

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Raiders fend off Tigers to claim minor premiership

The Raiders have recorded a 24-10 win over Wests Tigers in front of a sold-out GIO Stadium to secure their first NRL minor premiership since 1990.

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'You're a coach first': Stuart spared call to drop son

Ricky Stuart had been coming to terms with dropping his son from the Raiders' NRL side before a season-ending injury quashed the tough decision.

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Glamour in the nation's capital as pollies show out

Australia's politicians, corporate powerhouses, the media and celebrities are descending on Canberra decked out in their finest frocks and tuxes.

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Iran vows ‘reciprocal action’ as Australia rejects accusation it expelled ambassador to ‘appease Israel’

Tehran rejects the accusation of orchestrating antisemitic attacks in Australia and says Anthony Albanese is ‘weak’

The Guardian - AU

Iranian ambassador expelled over ‘credible intelligence’ Iran directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil

Australia’s spy agency finds Iran behind incidents including arson attack on Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK

Iran directed arson attacks in Australia and ‘fanned the flames’ of antisemitism, country’s spy chief says

Iranian ambassador expelled from Canberra as Albanese government announces it will list IRGC as terrorist organisation

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Here’s what pausing the National Construction Code means for builders and home buyers

Following last week’s economic reform roundtable in Canberra, the federal government has announced it will be pausing changes to the National Construction Code until mid-2029.

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Raiders reveal new-look wing combo after Savage blow

Canberra's changes on the wing are set to continue, with a star flyer to miss the club's NRL title push.

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Raiders enjoy NRLW revival with back-to-back wins

The Raiders have kept alive their finals hopes while the Titans and Roosters also racked up wins in the NRLW.

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‘Diplomatic knife fight’ over PNG enters new phase with deepening Australia defence deal

Treaty will allow PNG nationals to gain Australian citizenship by serving in defence forces and comes as the country sits at the centre of a geopolitical battle

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Raiders pull off 'gritty' golden-point win over Penrith

Canberra have secured a dramatic 20-16 comeback win over Penrith in extra time, cementing their spot at the top of the NRL ladder.

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'Really stung me': Snub motivating Hosking every day

Canberra forward Zac Hosking is preparing for a first clash against Penrith after coming painfully close to premiership glory with the club two years ago.

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Productivity is the buzzword of the week, but we’re not making the most of half the workforce

Productivity is the buzzword at this week’s economic reform roundtable in Canberra. It’s about how effectively we turn our time, skills and resources into goods and services. Who wouldn’t want to get more done with less?

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