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AI predicts round of 16 scores at the Women’s World Cup

AI predicts round of 16 scores at the Women’s World Cup

How far can Australia go? Which nations will make the final? Who will lift the trophy? We asked Robotinho for its take to the tournament’s big questions.

  • by "Robotinho" and Mark Stehle

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Trump is no modern-day Nixon and there is no sign of ‘tranquillity’ returning to the US
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US politics

Trump is no modern-day Nixon and there is no sign of ‘tranquillity’ returning to the US

Unlike Richard Nixon during Watergate, Republicans remain largely in Donald Trump’s corner, even as he heads into an election year facing three criminal trials.

  • by Farrah Tomazin
Expert breakdown of NRL round 23 matches
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NRL 2023

Expert breakdown of NRL round 23 matches

A couple of heavyweight derby clashes could have a huge bearing on who features in the finals action next month - and that’s before we talk about the Panthers-Storm blockbuster.

  • by Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Nick Wright
Minns acted swiftly, but premier’s first ministerial casualty has come all too quickly

Minns acted swiftly, but premier’s first ministerial casualty has come all too quickly

Just four months in and Labor has suffered its first ministerial sacking over the smelly combination of property interests and improper disclosure.

  • by Michael Koziol
Trump’s charges strike at the very heart of American democracy
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US politics

Trump’s charges strike at the very heart of American democracy

While hush money and classified documents are important, never before has a newly ousted US president engaged in a multipart plan to overturn an election.

  • by Farrah Tomazin
After staring into the abyss, the Matildas can look ahead with confidence

After staring into the abyss, the Matildas can look ahead with confidence

One minute you’re copping it from all angles. The next, you’re dishing it out to the Olympic champions, reminding everyone why they were so excited about this World Cup in the first place.

  • by Vince Rugari
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New schemes helping first home buyers despite soaring prices
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Home loans

New schemes helping first home buyers despite soaring prices

Determined home buyers can still find their way into the market with careful planning and the help of some new government schemes.

  • by Hannah Farrow
Young Australians feeling more hopeless amid cost of living crunch

Young Australians feeling more hopeless amid cost of living crunch

Soaring interest rates and inflation are contributing to a cost of living crisis leaving young Australians feeling under the weather.

  • by Georgia York
Financial advice fix will take time as adviser numbers continue to fall

Financial advice fix will take time as adviser numbers continue to fall

Moves are afoot to give Australians access to financial advice that is more affordable.

  • by John Collett
Four steps to take before downsizing your home

Four steps to take before downsizing your home

The property we’re in can often feel like our “forever home”, so making the call to downsize can feel like a big decision.

  • by Rachel Lane
All they’ll be remembered for: Why this was an Ashes series for our polarised times
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The Ashes

All they’ll be remembered for: Why this was an Ashes series for our polarised times

Like so much else in 2023, the Ashes series polarised: from the Jonny Bairstow stumping, to the contrasting plans of the two teams going head-to-head.

  • by Daniel Brettig