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Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans

Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans

Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights.

Bombers overrun Giants for breakthrough AFLW win

Bombers overrun Giants for breakthrough AFLW win

Bombers overrun Giants for breakthrough AFLW win

Bombers overrun Giants for breakthrough AFLW win

Essendon have come from behind to beat GWS by eight points and claim their first win of the AFLW season, with midfielder Madison Prespakis starring.

Sydney A-League Women star steps away from football

Sydney A-League Women star steps away from football

Sydney A-League Women star steps away from football

Sydney A-League Women star steps away from football

Sydney FC have granted defender Kirsty Fenton a termination of her contract to allow her to step away from football.

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The mantra that set Knights up for run from spoon

The mantra that set Knights up for run from spoon

Justin Holbrook is 80 minutes away from emulating his old coach Michael Hagan, who won a premiership in his first season at Newcastle with a relaxed outlook.

Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow

Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow

Trent Robinson won’t be lobbying the NRL to have a two-week break before the grand final despite Connor Watson missing the game with concussion.

Justified: Foran's pride in Cherry-Evans' title bid

Justified: Foran's pride in Cherry-Evans' title bid

Kieran Foran could have been coaching Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly this year. But he believes the veteran will now feel vindicated in his move to Sydney Roosters.

Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch

Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch

Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia.

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Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory

Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory

Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory

Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory

Sydney Roosters star Corban Baxter has the chance to pen the perfect final chapter to her storied NRLW career, eyeing grand final glory over Brisbane.

Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider

Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider

Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider

Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider

Undefeated Sydney Roosters are eyeing redemption against reigning champions Brisbane in a blockbuster NRLW grand final, a rematch of last year's decider.

Forensics to the fore as killer cop trial rolls on

Forensics to the fore as killer cop trial rolls on

Forensics to the fore as killer cop trial rolls on

Forensics to the fore as killer cop trial rolls on

Hundreds of graphic crime scene photographs have been shown to a jury that will decide whether the killings of two men were deliberate.

Speed Cam poised for more world glory after Baku blitz

Speed Cam poised for more world glory after Baku blitz

Speed Cam poised for more world glory after Baku blitz

Speed Cam poised for more world glory after Baku blitz

Australia have named a powerful world short course championship swimming team, with record-breaking wildcard Cam McEvoy set to join them.

Hawks hammer 36ers in NBL boilover

Hawks hammer 36ers in NBL boilover

Hawks hammer 36ers in NBL boilover

Hawks hammer 36ers in NBL boilover

Illawarra unleashed what one club great called the "greatest half of basketball" in their history to break their duck with a 22-point win over Adelaide.

Referees strike over as Football Australia reaches deal

Referees strike over as Football Australia reaches deal

Referees strike over as Football Australia reaches deal

Referees strike over as Football Australia reaches deal

Soccer referees are no longer on strike and will be on deck for the Australia Cup final and the A-Leagues season after Football Australia struck a deal.

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Police are investigating a possible third attack planned by three men who were arrested after allegedly preying on and assaulting women alone in their homes.

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Muffled triple zero call played in cop's murder trial

CCTV footage of Beau Lamarre-Condon laden with cleaning supplies and a triple zero call made during his alleged murders have been played to a jury.

Concussed Roosters star learns grand final fate

Connor Watson will become the first player to miss the NRL grand final with concussion after the Sydney Roosters utility was denied clearance to play.

Man charged over random sex assault of woman in park

A man will remain in custody on a slew of charges after allegedly grabbing a young woman in an inner-city park, choking and sexually assaulting her.

'Sense of unease': art show explores nation's dark past

An exhibition of the work of one of Australia's most famous painters, Sidney Nolan, explores the darker aspects of the nation's history, its curator says.

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Roosters' centres thought they'd never play again

As the Sydney Roosters prepare for the NRL grand final, it's a remarkable journey for their two centres who thought they would never play rugby league again.

Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname

Newcastle's rising back-rowers Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen want their own identity and have shunned the 'Bash Brothers' moniker.

'It's just me': Rooster not trying to play the villain

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu knows there's a negative public perception of him, but tells AAP ahead of the NRL decider he has no intention of changing.

Embattled AFL player 'can't wait' to return to Swans

Sydney player Isaac Heeney says he can't wait to return to the Swans as the spectre of sexual assault allegations continues to loom over the AFL club.

Freestylers make splash again at short-course nationals

Freestyle powerhouse duo Lani Pallister and Sam Short are celebrating five titles between them at the national short course championships.

Banned and crowned: Heeney wins Swans' best and fairest

Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night.

Tupou on verge of history in NRL decider

Daniel Tupou could celebrate a premiership and the rarest of milestones if he scores a double in the NRL grand final against Newcastle.

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