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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

Australia's youngest-ever convicted murderer, who fatally stabbed his three-year-old neighbor at 13, will be released from prison after a court rejected his further detention despite concerns over his maturity and risk to the community. Following his 20-year sentence expiration in 2021, a brief supervised release in 2023 resulted in inappropriate interactions with women, leading to his return to jail. Despite a severe personality disorder diagnosis, the court dismissed the state's application for further detention, likely...

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200 per cent tariff on European alcohol imports, prompting the EU to plan counter-tariffs on US whisky with a 50 per cent duty hike. Businesses are warning of economic risks and urging leaders to halt the escalating trade war, as stocks fall and investors worry about the impact on the world's largest consumer market. Trump's aggressive trade tactics have spooked investors and raised recession fears, with industries like...