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Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

The Illawarra Hawks have parted ways with import centre Darius Days.

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

The Sydney Flames aren't mucking around, with co-owner Luc Longley making clear some quality off-season WNBL recruitment brings high expectations.

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Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

The red carpet has been rolled out ahead of the 2026 Brownlow Medal presentation with AFL stars and their partners turning out in style.

What a croc: 2032 rowing report slammed as 'fake news'

What a croc: 2032 rowing report slammed as 'fake news'

A UK report on a regional river selected to host 2032 rowing events has been slammed as fake news amid accusations it used incorrect crocodile footage.

Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated

Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated

The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals.

Nation's 'best bathtub' locked in for Olympic rowers

Nation's 'best bathtub' locked in for Olympic rowers

Concerns about floods, currents and crocs will not stop a state government from sending the world’s best rowers to Australia’s subtropics in 2032.

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Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final.

JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure

JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure

JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure

JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure

Scott Roth says he hopes to guide the Tasmania JackJumpers through a transitional period before paving the way for their next NBL coach.

Run-it-straight boss knew event was on the edge: judge

Run-it-straight boss knew event was on the edge: judge

Run-it-straight boss knew event was on the edge: judge

Run-it-straight boss knew event was on the edge: judge

A last-minute cancellation of a controversial sporting event is not a death knell but disappointed attendees can seek refunds, the sport's founder says.

'Not for turning': premier lashes Rocky naysayers

'Not for turning': premier lashes Rocky naysayers

'Not for turning': premier lashes Rocky naysayers

'Not for turning': premier lashes Rocky naysayers

A controversial proposal to hold Olympic rowing in a regional city is causing headaches, with a rush to build accommodation for athletes and spectators.

'Big marker': Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports

'Big marker': Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports

'Big marker': Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports

'Big marker': Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports

Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins says the Olympics faces a big moment around decisions on the program for the Brisbane Games.

Danihers' 'tough' milestone minus AFL great dad Neale

Danihers' 'tough' milestone minus AFL great dad Neale

Danihers' 'tough' milestone minus AFL great dad Neale

Danihers' 'tough' milestone minus AFL great dad Neale

Father's Day will hold mixed emotions for the Daniher family this year, as the footy family marks their first September without patriarch Neale.

Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe

Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe

Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe

Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe

Four Sydney men have been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults during a post-match gathering in a hotel room.

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Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case

Golf legend Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida six months ago.

Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032

Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games.

Rising costs: study shows how expensive kids' sport is

The cost of playing community sport is rising throughout Australia, with some clubs taking it upon themselves as codes mull how best to reduce expenses.

'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.

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Abused AIS athletes receive more than $3m restoration

About 225 former Australian Institute of Sport athletes have received a collective $3 million in restoration for abuse suffered at the sporting hub.

Coach's alleged words to Test cricketer before head hit

A former Australian Test cricketer has launched legal action against his elite former school over its handling of a concussion 12 years ago.

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Being coached on avoiding scrutiny for his excessive gambling to the point of losing his family is an example of a betting giant breaking the law, a man says.

'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence

Amid an epidemic of violence against women, advocates hope discussion on the Sydney Swans allegations has pushed Australian elite football to a tipping point.

Fatal crash sparks calls for new buggy racing rules

A fatal crash at an off-road racing event has prompted calls for stricter safety standards, with the driver's widow urging the racing community to take heed.

Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms

Labor is holding firm on gambling laws despite growing calls across the parliament for inducements and all advertisements to be outlawed.

Indigenous media leaders lay bare 'terrifying' racism

An inquiry has been told of the abuse Indigenous journalists face as Australia's two major football codes shunned appearing at the hearing.

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