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'Could be a star': Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra

'Could be a star': Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career.

Trips to Thailand, hotels: claims against ex-detective

Trips to Thailand, hotels: claims against ex-detective

Trips to Thailand, hotels: claims against ex-detective

Trips to Thailand, hotels: claims against ex-detective

An ex-detective accused of blackmail and bribery has faced court over corruption commission claims he accepted trips to Thailand, cash and luxury hotels.

Medical workers 'robbed' child of chance at survival

Medical workers 'robbed' child of chance at survival

Medical workers 'robbed' child of chance at survival

Medical workers 'robbed' child of chance at survival

Parents of a 15-year-old who died in hospital after an allergic reaction have called for an apology after a coroner found missed opportunities for his survival.

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Tower residents' eviction win ahead of High Court fight

Tower residents' eviction win ahead of High Court fight

The Court of Appeal has ordered a state government body to halt its plan to evict residents at three public housing towers earmarked for demolition.

AFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match

AFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has failed to guarantee State of Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.

Nothing silly with Ili in United's title push

Nothing silly with Ili in United's title push

Shea Ili is back from injury but will remain on restricted minutes as Melbourne United build up their star defensive guard for an NBL title push.

Lions star backs Andrews to be club's sole captain

Lions star backs Andrews to be club's sole captain

Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron has full faith Harris Andrews can captain the Lions solo following Lachie Neale's decision to step down as co-skipper.

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Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given an update on coach Chris Scott's extended absence and when he expects small forward Tyson Stengle to return.

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

North Melbourne last made the AFL finals in 2016, but new captain Nick Larkey is bullish about what some more wins this season might bring.

AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.

Wanderers stun City to blow open ALW title race

Wanderers stun City to blow open ALW title race

Wanderers stun City to blow open ALW title race

Wanderers stun City to blow open ALW title race

The ALW premiership race is wide open after Western Sydney upset leaders Melbourne City to send Sydney FC, who lost to Brisbane, to the foot of the table.

Dogged Dezi search in dense bush fails to find fugitive

Dogged Dezi search in dense bush fails to find fugitive

Dogged Dezi search in dense bush fails to find fugitive

Dogged Dezi search in dense bush fails to find fugitive

Search crews are wading through dense bushland as they continue to look for fugitive Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot dead two police officers.

Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal bid

Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal bid

Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal bid

Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal bid

A County Court judge has re-sentenced neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant after finding he intentionally performed a sieg heil outside court.

'Housemate from hell' jailed over post-eviction arson

'Housemate from hell' jailed over post-eviction arson

'Housemate from hell' jailed over post-eviction arson

'Housemate from hell' jailed over post-eviction arson

A woman dubbed the "housemate from hell" will spend up to six years and two months in prison after admitting a three-month vendetta after she was evicted.

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Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training

Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.

Costly by-election as high-profile Liberal quits early

A former tennis star turned senior Liberal will quit parliament, prompting a by-election that will force local voters to the polls twice in quick succession.

'Third world': cable derails train line's 'Big Switch'

Passengers have been offered an apology and compensation after widespread disruptions soured a major rail line's move to full services.

Author 'gobsmacked' by peak body funding crisis

A peak body for writers may have to close after missing out on state government funding, and one author says she's "gobsmacked" by the situation.

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'Confident' Storm not stressed about Lomax uncertainty

Melbourne superstar Cameron Munster insists the Storm are well placed to go one better in 2026, even if they can't sign embattled star Zac Lomax.

'No humanity': teen stabbed, hit by car during attack

Police are searching for a group of offenders after a teenager was stabbed and hit by a car during an attack at a McDonald’s car park.

Rogers leads Vics to big win with freak catch and runs

Tom Rogers reeled in a one-handed screamer to send Marnus Labuschagne packing before making 69 as Victoria beat Queensland by seven wickets in the One-Day Cup.

'Too long': green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD

States are continuing to shake up the way a prevalent developmental disorder is treated by allowing more health professionals to diagnose the condition.

Top pick Duursma endures 'pretty brutal' AFL pre-season

West Coast second No.1 draft pick in three years, Willem Duursma, has endured a "pretty brutal" first pre-season in the AFL after moving to Perth.

Neo-Nazi told off as magistrate denounces brazen racism

Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant, who was convicted of performing a sieg heil outside court, is facing fresh charges after allegedly dressing as a Ku Klux Klan member.

Workers strike at troubled youth detention facility

Children and young people have been restricted to their rooms for hours as workers went on strike against conditions at the trouble-plagued facility.

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