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NRL Round 19 contenders: Sharks look real, the rest don't

NRL Round 19 contenders are easier to sort: Cronulla look finals-ready, Canterbury still can't score enough, and the Tigers and Eels look a year away.

Tom Walsh· 6 min read

Packed crowd at Optus Stadium during an AFL night match in Perth.

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AFL finals race: Freo v Sydney turned the top two into a squeeze

Footy

How to Win the Office Footy Tipping Comp, Statistically

Father's Day gift ideas for dads in Australia 2026

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Father's Day gifts for dads 2026: 5 picks worth buying

BBQ

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Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N on a balcony or compact outdoor setup

Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N review: $399 workhorse

Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N review: a $399 portable gas BBQ that suits balconies and campsites, but the trolley costs extra.

Low and slow smoked brisket on a kettle barbecue in an Aussie winter

Low and Slow in an Aussie Winter: Smoking a Brisket on a Kettle

Steaks cooking over a flame-heavy backyard barbecue, illustrating the charcoal-versus-gas buying debate.

Charcoal vs gas BBQs: the right buy for your backyard

Rib eye steak picking up its final sear over a hot grill

Reverse Sear on the Kettle: Steak Like a Steakhouse

The Shed

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Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill — product hero

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill review: enough drill for most blokes

A compact, brushless 18V with 60Nm torque and a $139 AU RRP — we ran the Ryobi ONE+ HP through weekend jobs to see if it’s a proper do-everything drill for the shed.

Tools laid out on a bench for a first shed setup

The First Shed Toolkit: What to Actually Buy First

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Ozito PXC review: How good is the Bunnings budget battery platform?

Cordless tools and batteries on a workbench

Ryobi, Makita or Milwaukee? Buy the battery, not the badge

Camping & 4WD

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Dusty 4WD touring through the Kimberley in the dry season

Gibb River Road in the Dry: The Prep Work That Saves the Trip

Best 12V fridge in Australia: Engel, Dometic and more

Cold-weather campsite in alpine conditions

Cold-Weather Camping: How Not to Freeze Your Swag Off

Footy

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AFL finals race: Freo v Sydney turned the top two into a squeeze

AFL finals race maths says Fremantle are still on top, but Sydney's one-win gap, tight percentage and big-stage form keep the top two live.

NRL Round 19 contenders: Sharks look real, the rest don't

How to Win the Office Footy Tipping Comp, Statistically

Gear

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Kettlebell training setup in a garage home gym

Best kettlebells for a garage gym in Australia 2026

Best kettlebells for a garage gym in Australia start with the right weight, finish and storage. We sort the bells worth buying from the clutter.

Seiko 5 SRPG35 Review: Is It Worth $550 in Australia?

Drinks

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Whisky bottles lined up beside a tasting glass on a bar shelf.

Australian whisky starter shelf 2026: 5 bottles worth owning

Dark stout in a glass with warm low light, used as the hero image for Aussie dark beers.

Dark Beer Season: 5 Aussie Stouts and Porters Worth Hunting

Life

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Father's Day gifts for dads 2026: 5 picks worth buying

Father's Day gifts for dads in 2026 are easiest when you buy one solid upgrade: Weber kettle, Makita drill, Helinox chair, Glenfiddich 12 or Bambino Plus.

Winter lawn care for couch grass before spring

Winter lawn care for couch grass: what to do before spring

New dad setting up nursery gear for a newborn

New Dad Gear That Matters, and the Stuff We'd Skip

Group of mates toasting drinks at a dinner table before a bucks party night out

Bucks party ideas: how to plan one nobody regrets

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