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28th September 2026

Sports update

‘Dad’s always with me’: Fopiani follows in legendary father’s flag footsteps

The son of Frank Fopiani guided Newtown & Chilwell’s under-18 side to a flag, proving once again that, ‘You can’t stop the Fop’ — especially on GFNL grand final day.

Watch: Ex-Hawk ‘not able to speak' after brutal GF head clash

A former Hawthorn player was rushed to hospital after a horror collision that left him unable to speak. And play was stopped as he was taken from the the ground. Watch the incident...

Teen star among new guard carrying on Towners’ flag legacy

It was a mix of old and new who helped Newtown & Chilwell pull off a 10th A-grade premiership in 12 seasons on Friday, as rookie goal shooter Holly Adams-Alcock announced herse...

Ultimate recap: Every GFNL grand final as it happened

South Barwon has won its second reserves in three years by the skin of its teeth after a stirring St Mary’s comeback. Plus, Newtown & Chilwell are again the queens of A Grade n...

‘Not satisfied’: Flag heartbreak story’s two-year path to grand final redemption

Few celebrated louder than water boy Lachy Peck when St Mary’s won the 2025 premiership. Two years since his ACL blow, he is striving to win an elusive senior flag. He reflects on ...

‘Frustrating’: Why most Aussies have given up on the Great Australian Dream

Exclusive research shows just why many Australians have abandoned hope of ever owning their own home, while a huge percentage is resigned to renting forever. SEE THE VIDEO.

Generation locked out: Young Aussies expose their housing truth

A team of 27 cadet reporters spent five months exposing how Australia’s housing crisis is crushing young Aussies. SEE THE VIDEO.

Taxed out: Why Vic has become the nation’s hardest place to buy

Victoria now carries the nation’s heaviest property tax load, while the housing build target falls short by 23,000-plus homes. Now, editor Sam Weir asks what it will take to fix t...