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Peter Fitzsimons

The Age

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The Metro’s already proved its worth. But will Sydney’s transport mandarins get on board?

The Metro’s already proved its worth. But will Sydney’s transport mandarins get on board?

We now have all the evidence we need that building new freeways is not the solution to traffic congestion in the harbour city. We need to change.

29.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him

I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him

The former heavyweight champ was a compelling character, who spoke in depth about the Rumble in the Jungle and his lasting friendship with his...

29.03.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him

I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him

The former heavyweight champ was a compelling character, who spoke in depth about the Rumble in the Jungle and his lasting friendship with his...

29.03.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him

I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him

The former heavyweight champ was a compelling character, who spoke in depth about the Rumble in the Jungle and his lasting friendship with his...

29.03.2025 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him

I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him

The former heavyweight champ was a compelling character, who spoke in depth about the Rumble in the Jungle and his lasting friendship with his...

29.03.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Greg Combet: Julia Gillard sounded me out on the leadership. I made the right call

Greg Combet: Julia Gillard sounded me out on the leadership. I made the right call

Greg Combet was not born on the wrong side of the tracks. In 1960s Rooty Hill, there weren’t any tracks at all.

22.03.2025 9

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Greg Combet: Julia Gillard sounded me out on the leadership. I made the right call

Greg Combet: Julia Gillard sounded me out on the leadership. I made the right call

Greg Combet was not born on the wrong side of the tracks. In 1960s Rooty Hill, there weren’t any tracks at all.

22.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Greg Combet: Julia Gillard sounded me out on the leadership. I made the right call

Greg Combet: Julia Gillard sounded me out on the leadership. I made the right call

Greg Combet was not born on the wrong side of the tracks. In 1960s Rooty Hill, there weren’t any tracks at all.

22.03.2025 9

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Greg Combet: Julia Gillard sounded me out on the leadership. I made the right call

Greg Combet: Julia Gillard sounded me out on the leadership. I made the right call

Greg Combet was not born on the wrong side of the tracks. In 1960s Rooty Hill, there weren’t any tracks at all.

22.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Mistake. Big mistake. Try celebrations the least of the Dragons’ problems

Mistake. Big mistake. Try celebrations the least of the Dragons’ problems

Christian Tuipulotu’s over-the-top antics aren’t for everyone - but outlawing them is too much.

22.03.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Mistake. Big mistake. Try celebrations the least of the Dragons’ problems

Mistake. Big mistake. Try celebrations the least of the Dragons’ problems

Christian Tuipulotu’s over-the-top antics aren’t for everyone - but outlawing them is too much.

22.03.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Mistake. Big mistake. Try celebrations the least of the Dragons’ problems

Mistake. Big mistake. Try celebrations the least of the Dragons’ problems

Christian Tuipulotu’s over-the-top antics aren’t for everyone - but outlawing them is too much.

22.03.2025 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Mistake. Big mistake. Try celebrations the least of the Dragons’ problems

Mistake. Big mistake. Try celebrations the least of the Dragons’ problems

Christian Tuipulotu’s over-the-top antics aren’t for everyone - but outlawing them is too much.

22.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Something weird has happened to Super Rugby. It’s suddenly worth watching again

Something weird has happened to Super Rugby. It’s suddenly worth watching again

What is this free-flowing, high-scoring, well-attended competition in which all the Australian teams are winning ... and what has it done with Super...

20.03.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Something weird has happened to Super Rugby. It’s suddenly worth watching again

Something weird has happened to Super Rugby. It’s suddenly worth watching again

What is this free-flowing, high-scoring, well-attended competition in which all the Australian teams are winning ... and what has it done with Super...

20.03.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Something weird has happened to Super Rugby. It’s suddenly worth watching again

Something weird has happened to Super Rugby. It’s suddenly worth watching again

What is this free-flowing, high-scoring, well-attended competition in which all the Australian teams are winning ... and what has it done with Super...

20.03.2025 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Something weird has happened to Super Rugby. It’s suddenly worth watching again

Something weird has happened to Super Rugby. It’s suddenly worth watching again

What is this free-flowing, high-scoring, well-attended competition in which all the Australian teams are winning ... and what has it done with Super...

20.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Kate Ceberano: ‘Michael Hutchence climbed on my balcony one night … and stayed for breakfast’

Kate Ceberano: ‘Michael Hutchence climbed on my balcony one night … and stayed for breakfast’

On her latest tour, Kate Ceberano will share stories from her remarkable career on her latest tour. And, as she tells Fitzy, there are many tales to...

16.03.2025 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Kate Ceberano: ‘Michael Hutchence climbed on my balcony one night … and stayed for breakfast’

Kate Ceberano: ‘Michael Hutchence climbed on my balcony one night … and stayed for breakfast’

On her latest tour, Kate Ceberano will share stories from her remarkable career on her latest tour. And, as she tells Fitzy, there are many tales to...

16.03.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Kate Ceberano: ‘Michael Hutchence climbed on my balcony one night … and stayed for breakfast’

Kate Ceberano: ‘Michael Hutchence climbed on my balcony one night … and stayed for breakfast’

On her latest tour, Kate Ceberano will share stories from her remarkable career on her latest tour. And, as she tells Fitzy, there are many tales to...

15.03.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Kate Ceberano: ‘Michael Hutchence climbed on my balcony one night … and stayed for breakfast’

Kate Ceberano: ‘Michael Hutchence climbed on my balcony one night … and stayed for breakfast’

On her latest tour, Kate Ceberano will share stories from her remarkable career on her latest tour. And, as she tells Fitzy, there are many tales to...

15.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson

The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson

Clint Gutherson, I said. The most important player at the Eels, I said. The new coach must have rocks in his head to push him out, I said. They’ll...

14.03.2025 7

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson

The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson

Clint Gutherson, I said. The most important player at the Eels, I said. The new coach must have rocks in his head to push him out, I said. They’ll...

14.03.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson

The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson

Clint Gutherson, I said. The most important player at the Eels, I said. The new coach must have rocks in his head to push him out, I said. They’ll...

14.03.2025 6

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson

The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson

Clint Gutherson, I said. The most important player at the Eels, I said. The new coach must have rocks in his head to push him out, I said. They’ll...

14.03.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Why Ryan Peake is the best golf story of the year

A teenage contemporary of Cameron Smith, Ryan Peake went down a different path and ended up in jail. There, he wrote a letter that changed his life.

13.03.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Why Ryan Peake is the best golf story of the year

Why Ryan Peake is the best golf story of the year

A teenage contemporary of Cameron Smith, Ryan Peake went down a different path and ended up in jail. There, he wrote a letter that changed his life.

13.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Why Ryan Peake is the best golf story of the year

Why Ryan Peake is the best golf story of the year

A teenage contemporary of Cameron Smith, Ryan Peake went down a different path and ended up in jail. There, he wrote a letter that changed his life.

13.03.2025 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Why Ryan Peake is the best golf story of the year

Why Ryan Peake is the best golf story of the year

A teenage contemporary of Cameron Smith, Ryan Peake went down a different path and ended up in jail. There, he wrote a letter that changed his life.

13.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Only a handful of Australians have stood in the Oval Office with Trump. Arthur Sinodinos is one of them

Our former envoy to Washington says instead of abandoning the alliance with the US, we should impress on Trump that he needs us more than we need him.

08.03.2025 7

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Only a handful of Australians have stood in the Oval Office with Trump. Arthur Sinodinos is one of them

Our former envoy to Washington says instead of abandoning the alliance with the US, we should impress on Trump that he needs us more than we need him.

08.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Only a handful of Australians have stood in the Oval Office with Trump. Arthur Sinodinos is one of them

Our former envoy to Washington says instead of abandoning the alliance with the US, we should impress on Trump that he needs us more than we need him.

08.03.2025 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Only a handful of Australians have stood in the Oval Office with Trump. Arthur Sinodinos is one of them

Our former envoy to Washington says instead of abandoning the alliance with the US, we should impress on Trump that he needs us more than we need him.

08.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Farewell to the best loser in sporting history

Boris Spassky’s chess duel with Bobby Fischer at the height of the Cold War captivated the world. The defeated Spassky was ostracised by the Soviet...

07.03.2025 5

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Farewell to the best loser in sporting history

Boris Spassky’s chess duel with Bobby Fischer at the height of the Cold War captivated the world. The defeated Spassky was ostracised by the Soviet...

07.03.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Farewell to the best loser in sporting history

Boris Spassky’s chess duel with Bobby Fischer at the height of the Cold War captivated the world. The defeated Spassky was ostracised by the Soviet...

07.03.2025 8

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Farewell to the best loser in sporting history

Boris Spassky’s chess duel with Bobby Fischer at the height of the Cold War captivated the world. The defeated Spassky was ostracised by the Soviet...

07.03.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Sneer and loathing: I try, but it’s just so hard not to laugh at NRL’s Vegas folly

They spruiked the star power of Tom Brady and Dana White. But the NRL ended up with a no-name college footballer who was thrown out of Allegiant...

05.03.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Sneer and loathing: I try, but it’s just so hard not to laugh at NRL’s Vegas folly

They spruiked the star power of Tom Brady and Dana White. But the NRL ended up with a no-name college footballer who was thrown out of Allegiant...

05.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Sneer and loathing: I try, but it’s just so hard not to laugh at NRL’s Vegas folly

They spruiked the star power of Tom Brady and Dana White. But the NRL ended up with a no-name college footballer who was thrown out of Allegiant...

05.03.2025 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Sneer and loathing: I try, but it’s just so hard not to laugh at NRL’s Vegas folly

They spruiked the star power of Tom Brady and Dana White. But the NRL ended up with a no-name college footballer who was thrown out of Allegiant...

05.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Louise Milligan on the monster priest no-one will grieve

Paedophile Gerard Ridsdale, who died last week, was convicted of abusing 70 children. But those who enabled his sick crimes are just as culpable,...

01.03.2025 9

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Louise Milligan on the monster priest no-one will grieve

Paedophile Gerard Ridsdale, who died last week, was convicted of abusing 70 children. But those who enabled his sick crimes are just as culpable,...

01.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Louise Milligan on the monster priest no-one will grieve

Paedophile Gerard Ridsdale, who died last week, was convicted of abusing 70 children. But those who enabled his sick crimes are just as culpable,...

01.03.2025 8

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Louise Milligan on the monster priest no-one will grieve

Paedophile Gerard Ridsdale, who died last week, was convicted of abusing 70 children. But those who enabled his sick crimes are just as culpable,...

01.03.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

NRL returns to Vegas. Thankfully, much of the claptrap of last year has been left behind

The competition’s two major claims have been debunked. So, where does that actually leaves us?

28.02.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

NRL returns to Vegas. Thankfully, much of the claptrap of last year has been left behind

The competition’s two major claims have been debunked. So, where does that actually leaves us?

28.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

NRL returns to Vegas. Thankfully, much of the claptrap of last year has been left behind

The competition’s two major claims have been debunked. So, where does that actually leaves us?

28.02.2025 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

NRL returns to Vegas. Thankfully, much of the claptrap of last year has been left behind

The competition’s two major claims have been debunked. So, where does that actually leaves us?

28.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Sheargold’s foul-mouthed rant shows there is no line that can’t be crossed on radio

The boundaries of bad taste and outrage have become blurry, but Marty Sheargold’s staggeringly bad take on the Matildas went beyond anything we’d...

26.02.2025 9

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons