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Swans face call on whether to stand down players

Swans face call on whether to stand down players

Several Sydney AFL players are under investigation regarding an alleged sexual assault and the Swans are facing a call on whether to stand them down.

Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans

Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans

Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans

Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans

The Bulldogs' Tamika Jones and the Broncos' Brianna Clark are facing two-game suspensions after the weekend's round of NRLW matches.

Alan Jones decried as 'grub' to famous media rival

Alan Jones decried as 'grub' to famous media rival

Alan Jones decried as 'grub' to famous media rival

Alan Jones decried as 'grub' to famous media rival

A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host.

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Rescuers hopeful missing teenage hiker 'alive and safe'

Rescuers hopeful missing teenage hiker 'alive and safe'

The hunt for an 18-year-old experienced bushwalker missing in a rugged national park remains a search and rescue mission, authorities say.

Report failed to spot alleged killer's violent history

Report failed to spot alleged killer's violent history

Reports assessing serial abusers' risk of reoffending do not routinely include expired protection orders taken out against them, an inquest has been told.

States urged to back 'nation-leading' data centre plan

States urged to back 'nation-leading' data centre plan

One state's plan to act on the water and energy use of fast-tracked data centres could be a blueprint for national reform, a climate group says.

'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return

'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return

Michael Cheika, the only man to lead the NSW Waratahs to a Super Rugby title, is firming to be named as the franchise's next mentor, possibly even this week.

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Rumoured Chiefs target addresses NRL axing, future

Rumoured Chiefs target addresses NRL axing, future

Rumoured Chiefs target addresses NRL axing, future

Rumoured Chiefs target addresses NRL axing, future

Recalled hooker Peter Mamouzelos wants to prove his worth at South Sydney after being frozen out of NRL action for three months.

Who won what at the 2026 Logies

Who won what at the 2026 Logies

Who won what at the 2026 Logies

Who won what at the 2026 Logies

All the winners at the television industry's night of nights, the Logies.

'No one to blame but us': Giants' finals hopes vanish

'No one to blame but us': Giants' finals hopes vanish

'No one to blame but us': Giants' finals hopes vanish

'No one to blame but us': Giants' finals hopes vanish

GWS recovered from an early 16-point deficit to kick nine straight goals and beat West Coast by 54 points.

Giants shock Eagles in AFLW upset

Giants shock Eagles in AFLW upset

Giants shock Eagles in AFLW upset

Giants shock Eagles in AFLW upset

Rebecca Beeson and Tarni Evans have each kicked three goals to help GWS to a 12-point home win over West Coast in an AFLW boilover at Engie Stadium.

'A good sign': hopes that Trindall injury's not serious

'A good sign': hopes that Trindall injury's not serious

'A good sign': hopes that Trindall injury's not serious

'A good sign': hopes that Trindall injury's not serious

Cronulla are sweating on Braydon Trindall being right for the NRL finals and the early signs are the playmaker's shoulder dislocation isn't serious.

Dragons pile more misery on Tigers to set up spoon race

Dragons pile more misery on Tigers to set up spoon race

Dragons pile more misery on Tigers to set up spoon race

Dragons pile more misery on Tigers to set up spoon race

St George Illawarra have pulled off back-to-back wins for the first time all year, holding on to hand Wests Tigers an eighth straight defeat.

Sharpe to rescue as Knights keep top-four hopes alive

Sharpe to rescue as Knights keep top-four hopes alive

Sharpe to rescue as Knights keep top-four hopes alive

Sharpe to rescue as Knights keep top-four hopes alive

The NRL finalists are all but set but where they land remains up in the air, as the Knights kept their top-four aspirations alive with a win over the Titans.

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Warriors gun learns fate after hip-drop tackle on Walsh

The Warriors will have two key vacancies to fill through their run to the NRL finals, with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad facing a ban and Luke Metcalf injured.

Tigers, Raiders escape to enhance NRLW finals hopes

Canberra and the Wests Tigers have snared crucial victories to creep closer to maiden finals appearances.

Not right now: Storm job not in Slater's sights

Billy Slater has left the door ajar to replace Craig Bellamy at Melbourne, but says he's more likely to go back to Queensland if he returns to coaching.

Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier: PM

A state leader is prepared to fight an election on his decision to sign up to the federal government's beleaguered national gun buyback scheme.

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'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

A lobbyist's explanations for dodging parliamentary scrutiny and ordering a "shit sheet" on a politician have dominated a third week of corruption hearings.

Payten ready for halves call with Dearden set to return

Jaxon Purdue has starred in the halves for North Queensland in Tom Dearden's absence, but a return to the centres looms ahead of the finals.

Cowboys call for common sense after falling in shootout

The door is ajar to the NRL's top eight after North Queensland were beaten 32-30 by Parramatta, with the Cowboys frustrated by a decisive late penalty call.

'Fingers crossed': stumbling Sharks sweat on Trindall

Cronulla have missed the chance to return to the NRL's top four, losing not only at home to Canberra but also playmaker Braydon Trindall to a shoulder injury.

No sign of teen hiker as 'challenging' search continues

Search teams are navigating "challenging" terrain for a third day after an 18-year-old girl went missing while on a bush walk in a rugged national park.

Mystery twin to thank for Dragons' latest extension

Teenage gun Jacob Halangahu has shed 12kg and mentored five siblings in rugby league. But he doesn't know which Couchman twin helped inspire his new NRL deal.

Swans embrace MCG trek with second spot up for grabs

Sydney can lock in second spot on the ladder and two home finals with victory over Essendon on Sunday, with Dean Cox's men well placed for a tilt at the flag.

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