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Western United to sit out 2025-26 A-League season with club put into ‘hibernation’

Troubled A-Leagues club Western United has been temporarily barred from the competition and will sit out the upcoming 2025-26 season

The Guardian - AU

A-Leagues move forward as United fight wind-up order

Western United intend to appeal the Federal Court's wind-up order as the A-Leagues prepare for the seasons, with or without them.

AAP

Western United’s multimillion-dollar loss highlights A-Leagues’ ongoing struggles

Melbourne-based club reports $11m loss in 2023-24 but ALM’s outgoing transfer fees offer one positive sign

The Guardian - AU

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Political influence and powerful allies: how relative unknown Sam Rae catapulted himself into Labor’s ministry

The 38-year-old’s rapid rise through the Victorian right faction has raised some eyebrows – but former colleagues say the new aged care minister is no political hack

The Guardian - AU

New investors to take majority stake in Western United

A majority stake in embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been sold to an American real estate group - and that could help them keep John Aloisi.

AAP

A-Leagues seek to stop ‘arms race’ with strict $3m salary cap

Clubs would be permitted one marquee player outside cap from 2026 but PFA warn the proposal will limit potential to attract top players

The Guardian - AU

A-Leagues commissioner Garcia departs, Conroy steps up

A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia has departed with Australian Professional Leagues chairman Stephen Conroy announced as executive chairman.

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APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

The chairman of Central Coast Mariners has quit on the eve of the season, citing funding cuts made by A-League bosses earlier this year.

AAP

Just 2% of men-only Melbourne Savage Club members surveyed support allowing women to join

Exclusive: Report says members are strongly against admitting women on an equal basis, but are open to having more ‘lady guests’

The Guardian - AU

Sporting Declaration: Fasten seatbelts as Jets strike turbulence

The longer this drags out, the more conspiracy theories will inevitably float to the surface.

Newcastle Herald

A-League Future Uncertain: Newcastle Jets And Canberra United Ownership Struggles

Newcastle Jets and Canberra United face uncertain futures in the A-League due to financial challenges and ownership issues.

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'Disappointing it hasn't been sold': Jets face A-League axe if no deal soon

A-Leagues ruling body refuses to underwrite Jets if new owner not finalised.

Newcastle Herald

Jets, Canberra must get ownership deals done: APL chair

The Australian Professional Leagues will not come to the rescue of Newcastle Jets or Canberra United if deals for new ownership fall through.

AAP

The future is here for an ailing A-League but it’s not what was envisioned

The APL’s new leaders say the A-Leagues’ future is ‘football-focused’ but will it be football as we know it?

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Bosnich questions A-Leagues' finances amid staff cuts

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich is searching for answers over the state of the A-Leagues' finances.

The Guardian - AU

I once sang Love Is in the Air to Labor’s Stephen Conroy – here’s what it taught me about Canberra lobbying

There is nothing wrong with lobbyists trying to influence the government. But we should know why they’re at Parliament House and who invited them

AAP

APL chief executive Townsend departs for Middle East

Chief executive Danny Townsend, who sold the A-Leagues grand finals to NSW, has departed for a job in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

A climate-friendly Christmas dinner menu

From a miso and jackfruit pie to confit garlic dahlia root, Kimberley Duke reimagines the traditional Christmas dinner... that we could be eating in 50 years’ time

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The Guardian - AU

‘They all play hard’: what happened when Kimberley Kitching came to Canberra?

After a six-year upper-house career, the Labor senator’s sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief – and recrimination

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