October 2, 2025 • 12 mins
Friday, 3 October: A defence treaty gets over the line; Erin Patterson plans an appeal; Rugby league grand finals are incoming; And a big weekend for Swifties...
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Here's a guide to the NRL and NRLW grand finals this weekend.
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And here's Claire's favourite recipe for crispy, fluffy oven-baked skillet pancakes. Mmm...
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