The AFL grand final has never felt so raw as in the five ballistic minutes that elevated the Brisbane Lions to legends and delivered Fremantle the most crushing defeat imaginable.

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From Loco-Motion to a sky-high Can't Get You Out of My Head — Kylie delivered a nostalgia-packed performance at the AFL grand final.

One after the other they lined up to speak: National leaders warning of increasing imminent danger to their countries.

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The Lions have come from 17 points down to win their third-straight AFL grand final beating Fremantle by seven points. Follow along live.

With just a minute remaining, a clutch set shot from Logan Morris put the Lions up by just a point, and Chris Fagan’s men then held on for dear life.

Fremantle Dockers v Brisbane Lions at the MCG, on September 26, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Fremantle Dockers v Brisbane Lions at the MCG, on September 26, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia.

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The Bruce Highway experienced significant delays earlier on Saturday after a crash between two semi-trailer trucks, which left one person trapped.

The partner of Constable Mia Lay, who was killed in a car crash on Friday, has spoken on behalf of her grief-stricken family.

Kylie Minogue brought out Aussie stars as she sang her hits at the AFL Grand Final

The ChatGPT maker says its AI agents have meddled with websites of other government services and universities – and the list could include prominent US state departments.

The media outlet continues to bear the ire of the US president, with the White House signalling CNN would not join the media pack travelling with Trump on his latest trip.

The iconic rock group followed up their school performance with a surprise concert on a Dublin pedestrian mall famous for hosting buskers.

Donald Trump is under fire after the White House used taxpayer money to broadcast an ad promoting him.

While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing’s geopolitical message. But neither side achieved much by way of substance.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.