Fremantle's hopes of holding on to the September campaign have suffered a major blow with key striker Josh Treacy out of the potentially crucial clash with Port Adelaide.
North Queensland beat Gold Coast 11-10 thanks to a field goal from Kirra Dibb after Brisbane winger Stacey Wakka scored a late goal in a 28-22 NRLW win over Canberra.
A Manfred Kelly kick from the goal area kept South Fremantle's finals hopes alive in a thrilling five-point win over Perth. In a low-scoring but precise game, Kelly scored the decisive goal with about 20 seconds left to give the Bulldogs a 7.1 (43) to 6.2 (38) victory at Mineral Resources Park.
Swan Districts and South Fremantle have welcomed back stars Brandon Erceg and Jake Florenca for their respective duels that will determine the outcome of the final. Both Erceg and Florenca suffered thigh injuries in the fifth round of this season and it was doubtful whether they would be able to play again this season.
Australia will be in a position to play a critical role in other countries' transition to carbon neutrality, the Prime Minister says.