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Current government policies not suitable for long-term - Treasury outlook on fiscal future
The report warns unchanged policy would lead to debt rising to around 200 percent of GDP by 2065.

Shirtless celebration costs Ekitike
After scoring a late goal, Hugo Ekitike celebrates by taking off his shirt, but the moment of jubilation quickly turns to dismay.

Jorgensen to debut at fullback as more injury chaos hits Wallabies
A calf strain for Andrew Kellaway will see rookie sensation Max Jorgensen given a new role against the All Blacks, and James O’Connor the job of starting five-eighth.

Channel Seven splashes $12 million for Rugby League World Cup
Channel Seven has signalled its intention to be at the NRL broadcast table by committing itself to the largest broadcast deal in international rugby league history.

'More Than a Game' singer Chris Doheny remembered by McGuire
Eddie McGuire pays tribute to Chris Doheny, the voice behind the iconic 'More Than a Game' anthem from The Footy Show.

Why Craig Fitzgibbon is Sharks’ best signing of the past five years
After four seasons in charge, Cronulla’s head coach has a better record than Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy and Trent Robinson at the same stage of their careers.

The ‘cheeky’ two-metre wall standing in the way of AFL’s most lethal attack
There is more to Brisbane’s defensive mastermind than meets the eye. But there will be no room to hide come Saturday’s AFL showpiece.

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock
The umpires are doing the AFL more harm than good by voting on the Brownlow.

Ugle-Hagan open to Suns move, if trade can be brokered
The Gold Coast Suns have emerged as a possible new home for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, who appears to have played his last game for the Western Bulldogs.

Doheny's iconic performance of 'More Than a Game'
The late singer Chris Doheny performs the iconic 'More Than a Game' anthem on The Footy Show.

Wisdom of Solomon: Essendon flag hero urges past players to unite, ‘light the fire’
Dean Solomon, a member of the Bombers’ 2000 premiership team and a director on the Andrew Welsh-led board, has written to more than 350 past players, calling for unity at Essendon.

China’s internet censors have a new target: pessimists

What to know about endangered gorillas and tourist tours tracking them

Penrith broke Broncos’ hearts, but a shock Mam ploy can redeem finals fall
Two Broncos stars believe a surprise Ezra Mam plot can inflict the same heartbreak upon the Panthers as was dealt to Brisbane two years ago.

This England Ashes squad will light up Australia – or go down in flames
England have named a 16-man squad for the Ashes that has the capacity to blow Australia away. It also has the capacity to go down in a flaming heap.

Jorgensen primed for Bledisloe debut
Wallabies young gun Max Jorgensen is primed to make his Bledisloe Cup debut against the All Blacks.

Liverpool star sent off for ‘needless and stupid’ goal celebration
Hugo Ekitike was already on a yellow card when he scored the winner in their Carabao Cup tie against Southampton. But he couldn’t resist the urge to take off his shirt and brag about it.

Who is better – Geelong or Brisbane? Decide in our head-to-head poll
This shapes as a grand final for the ages, and for good reason. Both teams are loaded with talent. Have your say on who wins across the field on Saturday.

Opals coach set her WNBA team’s record for most wins. Then she was sacked
Opals head coach Sandy Brondello has been sacked as New York Liberty head coach one season after winning them the championship.

Lockyer explains Broncos gamble
Darren Lockyer explains why coach Michael Maguire is taking a gamble on injury-returning players Ezra Mam and Adam Reynolds in the preliminary final against Penrith.