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Sea Eagles player Gordon Chan Kum Tong was filmed grabbing a Warriors fan during their NRL clash in Auckland on Friday night. The incident occurred while Chan Kum Tong was not playing in Manly's loss, and the fan had reportedly been taunting Manly captain Jake Trbojevic. The NRL is investigating the incident, and Chan Kum Tong has played 12 first grade matches for the Sea Eagles since debuting in 2023. Full Article

Police responded to a fight near Society Avenue in Lyndhurst around 8.30pm, discovering a man with serious stab wounds upon arrival. The other individuals involved had fled the scene, and the victim later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Authorities are still working to identify the deceased man and are urging any witnesses to come forward. Full Article

Min Woo Lee surged into the joint-lead at The Players Championship with a six-under 66, putting him in contention for his first PGA Tour victory. The Australian star's seven birdies and one bogey in the second round at TPC Sawgrass tied him with Akshay Bhatia at 11 under, while Rory McIlroy trailed by two shots after a late stumble. Despite a disappointing finish at his final hole, Lee showcased his talent with a string of...

In a match between the Hawks and Bombers, Will Day scores a goal for the Hawks, extending their lead to 23 points, halting the Bombers' goal spree. Despite the Bombers fighting back with consecutive goals from Zach Merrett and Xavier Duursma, the Hawks maintain control with Jack Ginnivan scoring his second goal of the night. Full Article

An update to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution has left Queensland losing $1.2 billion in public funds compared to last year, while Victoria gains almost $3.9 billion due to its struggling economy. Victoria will now receive 28% of all GST funds, including 'no worse off' payments, totaling almost $28 billion. Queensland, on the other hand, will have its GST take slashed by $2.4 billion to $16.6 billion for the 2025-26 financial year, due...

Formula One drivers have hit the track at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit for practice ahead of the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. The weather was ideal for racing today, but the forecast for the weekend may pose a challenge for the racers. Qualifying is scheduled for 4pm tomorrow, with the main race taking place at 3pm on Sunday, setting the city abuzz with anticipation. Full Article