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Russian organised crime links, affairs with rappers: The updated book about Andrew and Fergie is shocking

Russian organised crime links, affairs with rappers: The updated book about Andrew and Fergie is shocking

Andrew was a risk to national security and a sexual predator with an interest in Japanese rope bondage, alleges the author.

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WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Russian organised crime links, affairs with rappers: The updated book about Andrew and Fergie is shocking

Russian organised crime links, affairs with rappers: The updated book about Andrew and Fergie is shocking

Andrew was a risk to national security and a sexual predator with an interest in Japanese rope bondage, alleges the author.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Russian organised crime links, affairs with rappers: The updated book about Andrew and Fergie is shocking

Russian organised crime links, affairs with rappers: The updated book about Andrew and Fergie is shocking

Andrew was a risk to national security and a sexual predator with an interest in Japanese rope bondage, alleges the author.

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The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Russian organised crime links, affairs with rappers: The updated book about Andrew and Fergie is shocking

Russian organised crime links, affairs with rappers: The updated book about Andrew and Fergie is shocking

Andrew was a risk to national security and a sexual predator with an interest in Japanese rope bondage, alleges the author.

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Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen

When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen

An Anzac Day clash between the Wallabies and All Blacks makes perfect sense, and it should have its own trophy. There is no shortage of inspiration.

yesterday 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen

When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen

An Anzac Day clash between the Wallabies and All Blacks makes perfect sense, and it should have its own trophy. There is no shortage of inspiration.

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen

When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen

An Anzac Day clash between the Wallabies and All Blacks makes perfect sense, and it should have its own trophy. There is no shortage of inspiration.

yesterday 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen

When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen

An Anzac Day clash between the Wallabies and All Blacks makes perfect sense, and it should have its own trophy. There is no shortage of inspiration.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance

VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance

In using technology to reveal what the human eye missed, video refereeing creates conditions for romance to die, not live. In this, it is the...

16.05.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance

VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance

In using technology to reveal what the human eye missed, video refereeing creates conditions for romance to die, not live. In this, it is the...

16.05.2026 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance

VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance

In using technology to reveal what the human eye missed, video refereeing creates conditions for romance to die, not live. In this, it is the...

16.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance

VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance

In using technology to reveal what the human eye missed, video refereeing creates conditions for romance to die, not live. In this, it is the...

16.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Jacinda Ardern: The survival of democracy is at stake

The former New Zealand prime minister may have moved to Sydney, but might her family ever barrack for the Wallabies?

07.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Jacinda Ardern: The survival of democracy is at stake

The former New Zealand prime minister may have moved to Sydney, but might her family ever barrack for the Wallabies?

07.05.2026 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Jacinda Ardern: The survival of democracy is at stake

The former New Zealand prime minister may have moved to Sydney, but might her family ever barrack for the Wallabies?

07.05.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Jacinda Ardern: The survival of democracy is at stake

The former New Zealand prime minister may have moved to Sydney, but might her family ever barrack for the Wallabies?

07.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

On a tense Anzac Day, the MCG fell silent. Then the Welcome to Country began

The dawn service had been marred by booing during the Welcome to Country, and tensions were running high before the traditional MCG fixture that...

02.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

On a tense Anzac Day, the MCG fell silent. Then the Welcome to Country began

The dawn service had been marred by booing during the Welcome to Country, and tensions were running high before the traditional MCG fixture that...

02.05.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

On a tense Anzac Day, the MCG fell silent. Then the Welcome to Country began

The dawn service had been marred by booing during the Welcome to Country, and tensions were running high before the traditional MCG fixture that...

02.05.2026 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

On a tense Anzac Day, the MCG fell silent. Then the Welcome to Country began

The dawn service had been marred by booing during the Welcome to Country, and tensions were running high before the traditional MCG fixture that...

02.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

‘You may find me chained to a tree’: Geraldine Brooks reveals her next act

From the Herald’s racing desk to fleeing Saddam Hussein and losing the love of her life, Brooks has led an extraordinary life.

26.04.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

‘You may find me chained to a tree’: Geraldine Brooks reveals her next act

From the Herald’s racing desk to fleeing Saddam Hussein and losing the love of her life, Brooks has led an extraordinary life.

26.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

‘You may find me chained to a tree’: Geraldine Brooks reveals her next act

From the Herald’s racing desk to fleeing Saddam Hussein and losing the love of her life, Brooks has led an extraordinary life.

26.04.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

‘You may find me chained to a tree’: Geraldine Brooks reveals her next act

From the Herald’s racing desk to fleeing Saddam Hussein and losing the love of her life, Brooks has led an extraordinary life.

26.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Something rotten at the core: Dragons’ decline goes deeper than Flanagan

For years the Dragons have lacked a moral compass, and more than a coaching change is needed to fix them.

25.04.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Something rotten at the core: Dragons’ decline goes deeper than Flanagan

For years the Dragons have lacked a moral compass, and more than a coaching change is needed to fix them.

25.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Something rotten at the core: Dragons’ decline goes deeper than Flanagan

For years the Dragons have lacked a moral compass, and more than a coaching change is needed to fix them.

25.04.2026 30

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Something rotten at the core: Dragons’ decline goes deeper than Flanagan

For years the Dragons have lacked a moral compass, and more than a coaching change is needed to fix them.

25.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Ben Roberts-Smith, frontier wars and the Balibo Five: inside the revamped war memorial

This is a place to “commemorate through understanding the gritty, awful nature of war”.

19.04.2026 30

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Ben Roberts-Smith, frontier wars and the Balibo Five: inside the revamped war memorial

This is a place to “commemorate through understanding the gritty, awful nature of war”.

19.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Ben Roberts-Smith, frontier wars and the Balibo Five: inside the revamped war memorial

This is a place to “commemorate through understanding the gritty, awful nature of war”.

19.04.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Ben Roberts-Smith, frontier wars and the Balibo Five: inside the revamped war memorial

This is a place to “commemorate through understanding the gritty, awful nature of war”.

19.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

I don’t want to say I told you so about LIV Golf, but ...

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf was always about sports-washing, and the punters wouldn’t have it. Now it’s dying before our eyes, and good riddance.

18.04.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

I don’t want to say I told you so about LIV Golf, but ...

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf was always about sports-washing, and the punters wouldn’t have it. Now it’s dying before our eyes, and good riddance.

18.04.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

I don’t want to say I told you so about LIV Golf, but ...

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf was always about sports-washing, and the punters wouldn’t have it. Now it’s dying before our eyes, and good riddance.

18.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

I don’t want to say I told you so about LIV Golf, but ...

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf was always about sports-washing, and the punters wouldn’t have it. Now it’s dying before our eyes, and good riddance.

18.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

‘Prime lunar real estate’: Australia’s lawyer to the stars – and the moon – is worried

In the global race for space domination Dr Cassandra Steer has become the new sheriff of the “wild west”.

12.04.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

‘Prime lunar real estate’: Australia’s lawyer to the stars – and the moon – is worried

In the global race for space domination Dr Cassandra Steer has become the new sheriff of the “wild west”.

12.04.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

‘Prime lunar real estate’: Australia’s lawyer to the stars – and the moon – is worried

In the global race for space domination Dr Cassandra Steer has become the new sheriff of the “wild west”.

12.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

‘Prime lunar real estate’: Australia’s lawyer to the stars – and the moon – is worried

In the global race for space domination Dr Cassandra Steer has become the new sheriff of the “wild west”.

12.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

McIlroy’s Masters win was as good as it gets. How about another Augusta fairytale?

A hugely likeable bloke who had been close at the Masters many times finally fulfilling his dream and putting on the green jacket. Sounds like someone...

11.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

McIlroy’s Masters win was as good as it gets. How about another Augusta fairytale?

A hugely likeable bloke who had been close at the Masters many times finally fulfilling his dream and putting on the green jacket. Sounds like someone...

11.04.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

McIlroy’s Masters win was as good as it gets. How about another Augusta fairytale?

A hugely likeable bloke who had been close at the Masters many times finally fulfilling his dream and putting on the green jacket. Sounds like someone...

11.04.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

McIlroy’s Masters win was as good as it gets. How about another Augusta fairytale?

A hugely likeable bloke who had been close at the Masters many times finally fulfilling his dream and putting on the green jacket. Sounds like someone...

11.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

I asked the treasurer if we were up the creek? Here’s what he told me

Treasurer Jim Chambers reveals what he calls the PM, what he likes about Tim Wilson and how he shed 17 kilograms.

05.04.2026 30

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

I asked the treasurer if we were up the creek? Here’s what he told me

Treasurer Jim Chambers reveals what he calls the PM, what he likes about Tim Wilson and how he shed 17 kilograms.

05.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

I asked the treasurer if we were up the creek? Here’s what he told me

Treasurer Jim Chambers reveals what he calls the PM, what he likes about Tim Wilson and how he shed 17 kilograms.

05.04.2026 30

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

I asked the treasurer if we were up the creek? Here’s what he told me

Treasurer Jim Chambers reveals what he calls the PM, what he likes about Tim Wilson and how he shed 17 kilograms.

05.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

At last, a much-needed crackdown on sports gambling ads

Gambling advertising has been a bonanza for sports organisations but a catastrophe for the community. Kudos to the government for doing something...

04.04.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

At last, a much-needed crackdown on sports gambling ads

Gambling advertising has been a bonanza for sports organisations but a catastrophe for the community. Kudos to the government for doing something...

04.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons