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Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

The former NRL hellraiser has resettled in France, where he is assistant coach at the Catalans Dragons rugby league team.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

The former NRL hellraiser has resettled in France, where he is assistant coach at the Catalans Dragons rugby league team.

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WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

The former NRL hellraiser has resettled in France, where he is assistant coach at the Catalans Dragons rugby league team.

latest 3

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

The former NRL hellraiser has resettled in France, where he is assistant coach at the Catalans Dragons rugby league team.

latest 3

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

The Sage of reason: Why only two teams can make the NRL grand final

The Sage of reason: Why only two teams can make the NRL grand final

At the halfway mark of the NRL season, I am putting a line though everyone else. The Panthers and Warriors are the only two hopes.

yesterday 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

The Sage of reason: Why only two teams can make the NRL grand final

The Sage of reason: Why only two teams can make the NRL grand final

At the halfway mark of the NRL season, I am putting a line though everyone else. The Panthers and Warriors are the only two hopes.

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

The Sage of reason: Why only two teams can make the NRL grand final

The Sage of reason: Why only two teams can make the NRL grand final

At the halfway mark of the NRL season, I am putting a line though everyone else. The Panthers and Warriors are the only two hopes.

yesterday 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

The Sage of reason: Why only two teams can make the NRL grand final

The Sage of reason: Why only two teams can make the NRL grand final

At the halfway mark of the NRL season, I am putting a line though everyone else. The Panthers and Warriors are the only two hopes.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York

Suzie Miller has used her legal background to write plays that don’t just entertain, but create change.

31.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York

Suzie Miller has used her legal background to write plays that don’t just entertain, but create change.

31.05.2026 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York

Suzie Miller has used her legal background to write plays that don’t just entertain, but create change.

31.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York

Suzie Miller has used her legal background to write plays that don’t just entertain, but create change.

31.05.2026 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracle

The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracle

NSW’s late, great escape in the series opener was something special. But Queensland were far and away the better team and will win the series....

30.05.2026 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracle

The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracle

NSW’s late, great escape in the series opener was something special. But Queensland were far and away the better team and will win the series....

30.05.2026 30

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracle

The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracle

NSW’s late, great escape in the series opener was something special. But Queensland were far and away the better team and will win the series....

30.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracle

The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracle

NSW’s late, great escape in the series opener was something special. But Queensland were far and away the better team and will win the series....

30.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

Were the Blues the best team on the night? Probably not. But it was certainly the best escape in modern memory.

27.05.2026 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

Were the Blues the best team on the night? Probably not. But it was certainly the best escape in modern memory.

27.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

Were the Blues the best team on the night? Probably not. But it was certainly the best escape in modern memory.

27.05.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t

Were the Blues the best team on the night? Probably not. But it was certainly the best escape in modern memory.

27.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

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.

24.05.2026 30

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

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.

24.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

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.

24.05.2026 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

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.

24.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

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.

23.05.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

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.

23.05.2026 20

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

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.

23.05.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

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.

23.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

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

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

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

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

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

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons