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Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain

Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain

Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Cadaver dogs have been deployed in the latest search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman, as efforts shift toward locating the fugitive’s body.

Renegades on the WBBL rise after sinking the Sixers

Renegades on the WBBL rise after sinking the Sixers

Renegades on the WBBL rise after sinking the Sixers

Renegades on the WBBL rise after sinking the Sixers

The Melbourne Renegades have risen to fourth on the WBBL ladder with a six-wicket victory over the Sydney Sixers.

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Danish star makes a big move at Royal Melbourne

Danish star makes a big move at Royal Melbourne

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Portugal's Daniel Rodrigues share the lead midway through the second round of the Australian Open.

City desperate for solution to Socceroo's injury woes

City desperate for solution to Socceroo's injury woes

Powerful Socceroo Mathew Leckie can't get a break from his injury woes, but Melbourne City hope they have gotten to the bottom of his problems.

Fears kids will face life behind bars under tough laws

Fears kids will face life behind bars under tough laws

Underage teens could now face life behind bars after new laws passed a state parliament as its government fights to get a grip on surging crime rates.

Diabetic driver in bid to dodge five-death inquest

Diabetic driver in bid to dodge five-death inquest

A diabetic man previously charged over a crash that killed five following an episode will legally challenge being called as a witness in an inquest.

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Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Two famed fashionistas whose pioneering designs tore up the rule book are showcased in an exhibition bringing the contrasting pair's works together in one show.

Man from high-profile family found guilty of rape

Jurors have returned their verdicts in the rape trial of a man from a high-profile family after deliberating for less than two days.

Star NZ sprinter swaps allegiance to Australia

Star NZ sprinter swaps allegiance to Australia

Star NZ sprinter swaps allegiance to Australia

Star NZ sprinter swaps allegiance to Australia

The Australian 4x100m relay squad is set to benefit from the change of allegiance by flying Kiwi sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia.

Men urged to take responsibility over culture of DV

Men urged to take responsibility over culture of DV

Men urged to take responsibility over culture of DV

Men urged to take responsibility over culture of DV

AFL captains, judges and other male leaders are encouraging men to recognise the role they play in preventing violence against women.

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

Rory McIlroy will start the second round of the Australian Open seven shots adrift of the leading trio.

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Mitch Marsh has failed with the bat as he makes a rare Sheffield Shield outing amid speculation he's an outside contender for an Ashes spot.

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'Christmas grinch': public service cuts as wages soar

Top dogs have not escaped the wrath of more than 1000 public service job cuts, with a state desperate to rein in wages and debt.

Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach

Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson has been sacked, just three months after being re-signed, following a review of the Tigers' AFLW program.

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Tournament drawcard Rory McIlroy has mixed five birdies and six bogeys on a rollercoaster start to his Australian Open campaign.

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Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.

Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

A magistrate has asked lawyers for a former Australian soap actor to make inquiries into a unique form of punishment for performing a Nazi salute.

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Immediate action to expand donor registrations will see people asked about organ donation when they obtain or renew their driver’s licence.

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Ahead of this year's Australian Open, Min Woo Lee has bulked up, saying he needed to become stronger after suffering a bizarre injury in last year's lead-up.

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Essendon young gun Archie Roberts has described pre-season training session as "gruelling" after the Bombers brought in a new fitness team.

McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy loves playing in Australia but isn't sure about Royal Melbourne, the venue for the Australian Open, rating another course over it.

Teacher accused of stabbing school principal 'snapped'

A teacher who allegedly stabbed his school principal after his contract was not renewed has been refused bail due to his "extreme" risk to the community.

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