The AFL season begins with last year’s grand finalists Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs facing off at the MCG, follow along on our live blog for all the major moments.

A new halfback and coach for Souths and a string of injuries for the Storm will make it hard for both teams at the end of the year, according to Andrew Johns.

Some supporters say they hope to relive the thrill of a grand final win from somewhere other than their lounge room as tens of thousands pack the stadium.

Captain Pat Cummins has kept Australia in the hunt in Karachi. He has two wickets, but six remain.

Russia is edging closer to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, Australia’s expert vaccine body is currently weighing up COVID-19 booster shots for people aged 12 to 15 and the Prime Minister continues his tour of Western Australia.

As celebrations gear up for the bridge’s 90th anniversary, Ian Litchfield, 95, reflects on his visit to the construction marvel with his brother and father in late 1931.

Given the extent of the flood damage and the cost to fix it, insurers seem to have avoided any significant financial crisis, even though profits are under some pressure.

Negotiations are under way to take people inside homes rarely open to the public, including the Beachcomber house which has survived bushfires and flood.

Ukrainian and Russian officials are expected to have more meetings late on Wednesday. Meanwhile, more apartment blocks have been destroyed in Kyiv residential areas.

Melbourne will be missing premiership players Harrison Petty, Michael Hibberd and Trent Rivers against the Bulldogs. Carlton clash with Richmond on Thursday night.

Helping to shine a light on war crimes allegations, despite Defence Force rules enforcing silence, took its own kind of courage.

A dedicated health centre for LGBTIQ+ people will open in the heart of Sydney as part of a major overhaul of the state’s health sector to address longstanding stigma and discrimination.

A lawyer for the jailed crime boss has questioned whether the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is fulfilling its role in Mokbel’s case as he appeals against his convictions.

Lawyers for Brittany Higgins’ accused rapist are calling on the media to remove published stories about the former parliamentary staffer’s allegations.

Collingwood have listed former Melbourne star defender and new development coach Neville Jetta as one of the club’s top-ups under the AFL’s COVID-19 contingency plan.

Australia has granted 4000 visas to Ukrainians since the Russian invasion began but so far has not been asked to open up its humanitarian program.

Catholic Health Australia and Uniting Care have told a Federal Parliamentary inquiry they cannot afford the multi-million dollar costs of implementing the government’s proposed cyber security measures.

Home-track trainer Kris Lees has already qualified three runners for the Polytrack Provincial Midway Final and will look to strengthen his team to defend his title at Randwick next month.

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A man on trial accused of murdering his ex-wife admits he entered her home, waited for her to return and assaulted her, but he says she took her own life after he left.

Sonny Bill Williams doesn’t need the money this time. So what prompted the cross-code star to get back into the ring at the age of 36?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told an industry breakfast businesses needed to be resilient in a changing world and not put all their eggs in one basket.

The cricketing great will be farewelled privately in Melbourne on Sunday, as at least four of the nation’s major broadcast networks prepare to air his public memorial at the MCG on March 30.

Highly-rated teenager Teddy Wilson - the son of former Test captain and Queensland flanker David Wilson - has been named on the NSW bench.

Male sports stars have traditionally been relegated to stiff portraits in tuxedos staring at five-figure watches. A new photo shoot heralds something far more fabulous.

Melbourne’s first ever Design Fair has opened, filling an Abbotsford warehouse with an extraordinary range of bold, beautiful and bizarre collectibles.

Craig Bellamy coaches his 500th game on Thursday night and while the Storm coach has yet to declare if he will coach on in 2023, he looks and sounds like someone still loving his role.

The Prime Minister, like me, has shed some kilos, so why does he deride the Opposition Leader for doing the same?

The Labor leader said there was no cultural problem with senior women in the party and described “mean girls” allegations in the wake of Kimberley Kitching’s death as disrespectful.

A Malaysia Airlines plane was forced to land shortly after take-off in 2018 because its airspeed sensors had been covered up to prevent wasps nesting in them.

SPF, genes and money take centre stage in a new book, Skin Deep: The Inside Story of Our Outer Selves.

As China declares it will “always be a force for good for Ukraine”, Singapore has joined calls for Beijing to convince Vladimir Putin to cease his deadly invasion.

North Melbourne coach David Noble says the ruck battle between Todd Goldstein, Tristan Xerri and Callum Coleman-Jones is still on as the Roos prepare for a winnable game in round one.

The Melbourne model has also avoided charges over suspected drug use after police announced they had concluded their investigation into the influencer and issued her a fine over a party last year.

There have been changes in Golden Slipper contender She’s Extreme since Anthony Cummings first saw her, but he still sees the same thing in her: money.

Luke Breust and Ben McEvoy will miss Hawthorn’s season opener as they isolate under the AFL’s health and safety protocols.

Latrell Mitchell hasn’t drunk alcohol for 10 weeks and the Rabbitohs star isn’t planning on breaking a self-imposed booze ban during the season.

Every Family Has a Secret works because we can all relate in some way. Your family might not contain a Nazi, but I’ll bet there’s someone who is economical with the truth.

Oscar Isaac takes on the mantle of Moon Knight and does a deep dive into the inner trauma of its main character.

On the 50th anniversary of mob masterpiece The Godfather, fans explore seven of the film’s key moments.

The lawyer for a group of more than 100 workers says recent changes to state legislation means his clients’ case has been “rendered futile”.

The Kardashians have pulled a Tom Brady, coming out of retirement before the dust has settled. But while many are wondering what to expect, the more pressing question is: why bother?

Ukraine is winning the information battles but reporting from the war zone, it looks as if the nation will lose unless something changes.

Hospitality venues across the country have embarked on multimillion-dollar overseas hiring campaigns in an effort to attract talent to Australia.

The set-up is strong: who wrote an anonymous letter about a plot by Islamic extremists to infiltrate UK schools that caused a national panic?

The Ukraine - Russia crisis daily photo gallery.

ECP Asset Management has sold its longstanding shares in Magellan after a new leadership team was abruptly brought in.

NAPLAN is traditionally held in May, but will be moved to March from next year so that teachers can do more with students’ results.

Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway play Adam and Rebekah Neumann in WeCrashed, a searing drama about the rise and fall of real-estate company and social movement WeWork.

With new business partners and a new approach, Gap is hoping to find success the second-time around, with Banana Republic riding on its shirttails.