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Translink boss steps down a year into high-paying role

2+ day, 35+ min ago  (386+ words) April 15, 2026 " 5: 33pm The Queensland boss of the state's public transport network resigned after being placed on a secondment a year into the high-paying role, with the department now searching for a replacement as it faces widespread scrutiny for its handling of…...

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theage. com. au > sport > afl > inside-the-shambolic-zak-butters-tribunal-process-that-failed-at-every-step-20260415-p5zo2a. html

Inside the shambolic Zak Butters tribunal process that failed at every step

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (781+ words) April 15, 2026 " 12: 20pm Zak Butters is adamant about what he didn't say to umpire Nick Foot on Sunday night. Foot is equally resolute that he heard Butters ask, "How much are they paying you?" as they stood near each other waiting for…...

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theage. com. au > national > qantas-flight-diverted-after-strong-smell-reported-20260411-p5zn4k. html

Qantas flight diverted after strong smell reported

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (42+ words) The Age A Qantas plane bound for Perth has landed unexpectedly at Adelaide Airport with paramedics on standby after passengers and crew noticed a strong smell. Updated April 11, 2026 " 6: 59pm, first published 6: 56pm...

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theage. com. au > national > western-australia > wa-news-live-tourist-fighting-for-life-after-rottnest-island-bike-crash-20260410-p5zmsf. html

WA news LIVE: Tourist fighting for life after Rottnest Island bike crash

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (274+ words) An international tourist is fighting for her life in hospital after sustaining "life-threatening" injuries when she crashed her bike on Rottnest Island earlier this week. The 38-year-old was flown by the RAC rescue helicopter to Royal Perth Hospital after crashing…...

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theage. com. au > national > victoria > a-trail-of-sparks-and-damage-video-captures-moment-ute-caused-chaos-on-busy-richmond-street-20260317-p5okfm. html

A trail of sparks and damage: Video captures moment ute caused chaos on busy Richmond street

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (186+ words) Updated March 17, 2026 " 9: 04pm, first published 8: 56pm Richmond residents have been left shocked after a badly banged-up ute careered through the inner suburb, sending sparks flying. Footage online shows the grey ute driving down Church Street, the front drivers" side wheel badly damaged…...

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theage. com. au > sport > nrl > nrl-highlights-sea-eagles-v-knights-round-2-20260315-p5oaol. html

NRL Highlights: Sea Eagles v Knights - Round 2

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (21+ words) Manly Sea Eagles host the Newcastle Knights in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, The Age...

The Age
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NRL 2026 LIVE: Panthers and Sharks go head-to-head in Bathurst

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (425+ words) 45 min: Jesse Ramien fumbles a play-the-ball and the Panthers pounce, with Jenkins scoring his fourth try of the season after superb hands by teammates on the inside. Cleary converts from the sideline again. Panthers 24-0 41 min: Penrith's Dylan Edwards kicks off…...

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theage. com. au > sport > nrl > nrl-highlights-knights-v-cowboys-round-1-20260301-p5o6h3. html

NRL Highlights: Knights v Cowboys - Round 1

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (21+ words) Newcastle Knights take on the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 1 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas....

The Age
theage. com. au > national > nsw > premier-promises-end-to-building-suburbs-with-no-infrastructure-20260223-p5o4mu. html

Premier promises end to building suburbs with no infrastructure

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (473+ words) February 23, 2026 " 3: 30pm One of north-west Sydney's most congested roads will be expanded at a cost of more than $700 million, as Premier Chris Minns says the state government has learnt from its previous mistakes of creating new suburbs without proper infrastructure. Richmond…...

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theage. com. au > politics > victoria > phillip-island-reels-from-motogp-loss-amid-hopes-for-replacement-event-20260219-p5o3qq. html

Phillip Island reels from Moto GP loss amid hopes for replacement event

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (930+ words) February 19, 2026 " 8: 00pm Phillip Island tourism groups and businesses are ruing the loss of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix to South Australia, but the prospect of a replacement event has sparked a glimmer of hope. The multi-day race has lured thousands of…...