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Butters umpire abuse charge thrown out by appeals board

Butters umpire abuse charge thrown out by appeals board

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has been cleared of umpire abuse after the AFL appeals board overturned the tribunal's verdict based on an error of law.

'Pretty gritty': Moore says much to learn from ugly win

'Pretty gritty': Moore says much to learn from ugly win

'Pretty gritty': Moore says much to learn from ugly win

'Pretty gritty': Moore says much to learn from ugly win

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says last Thursday's scrappy win over Carlton can be healthy nourishment for the Magpies ahead of the Anzac Day blockbuster.

'Easy to get sapped': Tigers aim to rally on Anzac Eve

'Easy to get sapped': Tigers aim to rally on Anzac Eve

'Easy to get sapped': Tigers aim to rally on Anzac Eve

'Easy to get sapped': Tigers aim to rally on Anzac Eve

Richmond veteran Nick Vlastuin would normally blame the Tigers' forwards for their terrible inaccuracy against North Melbourne - but he was a key offender.

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Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms

Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms

Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer.

Fatal fungi: health alert as mushroom season begins

Fatal fungi: health alert as mushroom season begins

Death caps and yellow-staining mushrooms are among the toxic fungi health authorities are warning residents to avoid as growing season gets under way.

Police target youth gang linked to several murders

Police target youth gang linked to several murders

A notorious youth gang linked to several murders and other serious crimes has been hit with mass raids and arrests.

Police shot woman as she stabbed her mother to death

Police shot woman as she stabbed her mother to death

A coroner is investigating the death of a woman who was shot dead by police as she fatally attacked her mother.

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Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again

Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again

Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again

Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again

While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.

Demons, Lions defenders under concussion clouds

Demons, Lions defenders under concussion clouds

Demons, Lions defenders under concussion clouds

Demons, Lions defenders under concussion clouds

Melbourne will investigate whether Harrison Petty suffered a delayed onset concussion against Brisbane while Lion Noah Answerth was concussed again.

Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset

Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset

Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset

Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset

Melbourne have held on for an extraordinary two-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane for the best win of the Steven King era.

Ruthless Roos punish Tigers to extend strong start

Ruthless Roos punish Tigers to extend strong start

Ruthless Roos punish Tigers to extend strong start

Ruthless Roos punish Tigers to extend strong start

North Melbourne continued their strong early-season form with a dominant victory as a fresh set of injuries compounded winless Richmond's woes.

Learner driver charged over comic expo pedestrian death

Learner driver charged over comic expo pedestrian death

Learner driver charged over comic expo pedestrian death

Learner driver charged over comic expo pedestrian death

A young man narrowly escaped being hit by a car that killed one person and seriously injured another, prompting charges against the alleged driver.

Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches

Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches

Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches

Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches

Hawthorn is set to be without James Sicily and Dylan Moore against Gold Coast after the pair were suspended for gut punches on Port Adelaide's Logan Evans.

Fever hold off Mavericks to continue winning streak

Fever hold off Mavericks to continue winning streak

Fever hold off Mavericks to continue winning streak

Fever hold off Mavericks to continue winning streak

West Coast Fever' dominant first quarter has proved crucial in their win against Melbourne Mavericks at John Cain Arena.

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Train lines busier but no new free transport services

A state leader acknowledges free public transport has made train lines busier but has stopped short of offering dedicated additional services.

Concerned Carlton dig deeper into Hollands' MCG episode

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright says they are going through all the circumstances leading up to Elijah Hollands' MCG mental health episode.

Dance revival kicks off with Australian biennale

From Polyswagg to Bollywood, an inaugural biennale of contemporary dance might help the sector get its groove back.

Butters teaches Hawks hard lessons ahead of Suns clash

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they are yet to master how to shut down a star opposition midfielder, such as Port Adelaide's Zak Butters, in full flight.

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Vixens stay perfect after edging out Thunderbirds

Melbourne Vixens have moved four points clear at the top of the Super Netball ladder after a 56-50 home win over the previously unbeaten Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Hawks stars face match review scrutiny after tight win

Port Adelaide key forward Mitch Georgiades missed a set shot with a minute left and Hawthorn hung on to win a thriller by three points.

Pedestrian fatally struck outside busy comic convention

A pedestrian is dead and another is clinging to life after the pair were struck by a car outside a busy comic convention.

AFL asks for Blues' report on Hollands health drama

Carlton are looking into the circumstances around how Elijah Hollands was on the ground for a big part of Thursday night's AFL loss to Collingwood.

Tigers need to keep fighting for wins in AFL: Taranto

Winless Richmond will hope to start to turn the tide when they face North Melbourne and midfielder Tim Taranto says the Tigers must fight hard together.

Injury heartbreak confirmed for Bulldogs star Darcy

Sam Darcy has become the latest Western Bulldogs star - along with Tom Liberatore, Rory Lobb and James O'Donnell - to be seriously injured against Geelong.

Teens charged over alleged 'crime tasker' arson attack

Arson charges have been laid against two teenagers after a fire gutted a restaurant and bar on a busy dining strip.

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