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Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy

Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy

The AFL stood down Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn, who has had sexual assault charges dropped, for the duration of his rape case.

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.

The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

Carlton dynamo Sophie McKay's eye-catching "fake hammy" celebration was adored by AFLW fans, but not so by her father, Blues great Andrew.

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Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies

Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies

Almost four out of five people supported lowering speed limits on local streets, with the measure among dozens to be considered as a state looks to the future.

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

A native title claim seeking to recognise Traditional Owners’ deep connection to the lands of a major city could move swiftly through the courts.

WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars

WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars

Melbourne Stars were favourites for a WBBL victory against Adelaide after Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland scored fifties but rain had the final say.

AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move

AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move

Despite pushback from fans and past players, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says clubs have responded positively to the league's wildcard finals shake-up.

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Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.

'The most evil': drunk driver jailed for model's death

'The most evil': drunk driver jailed for model's death

'The most evil': drunk driver jailed for model's death

'The most evil': drunk driver jailed for model's death

A devastated father has lashed out at authorities for failing women after a booze-addled male driver was jailed for killing his daughter.

Richmond to host 'home' AFL games in Tasmania

Richmond to host 'home' AFL games in Tasmania

Richmond to host 'home' AFL games in Tasmania

Richmond to host 'home' AFL games in Tasmania

Richmond will play a home game in Tasmania for the next two AFL seasons in a multi-million deal.

AFLW to face more crossover with men's comp: Dillon

AFLW to face more crossover with men's comp: Dillon

AFLW to face more crossover with men's comp: Dillon

AFLW to face more crossover with men's comp: Dillon

AFL chief Andrew Dillon says the women's competition will face more crossover with the men's league with the introduction of two more men's finals next year.

AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system

AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system

AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system

AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system

AFL teams ranked ninth and 10th will be in contention to win the premiership from next season with a wildcard round to be introduced.

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

A health system built around "Caucasian male biology" is leading to poor results for women and girls, with many suffering through untreated pain.

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.

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Gun 'testing' in hunt for accused cop killer fugitive

Police have fired guns in bushland following reports a lone shot rang out in the area soon after Desmond Freeman allegedly gunned down two of their colleagues.

Victory coach turns up heat on struggling striker

Juan Mata is hitting his straps at Melbourne Victory but their main striker is struggling and coach Arthur Diles is turning up the heat.

City beat Victory despite Mata spark in ALM derby

A star turn from Juan Mata wasn't enough for Melbourne Victory to claim A-League Men derby bragging rights, with Melbourne City triumphing 2-0.

United bounce back, unpick Phoenix for Throwdown win

A tight contest between the NBL's top two sides was blown open after halftime as Melbourne United broke down South East Melbourne for an 11-point derby win.

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Tolo delivers final moment magic to down Capitals

The Bendigo Spirit have held on to defeat the UC Capitals in a see-sawing contest, with Izzy Borlase and Marianna Tolo stepping up to claim the WNBL victory.

Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph

Carlton have slammed through six third-quarter goals to shock West Coast in their AFLW elimination final amid heavy rain at Ikon Park.

Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss

Hawthorn will sweat the fitness of Kaitlyn Ashmore and Aine McDonagh ahead of a semi-final, with the star duo hurt in a finals loss to North Melbourne.

Ruthless Roos hammer goalless Hawks in qualifying final

Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne will host a preliminary final in a fortnight, after defeating a goalless Hawthorn in a qualifying final.

Visitors fire up to spoil Venom coach's WNBL milestone

The Fire have finished their five-game road tour to start the WNBL season with another win, seeing off the Geelong Venom after a third-quarter scare.

Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture

A former television soap star has been found guilty of making a gesture that resembles a Nazi salute, but showed "no loyalty or obedience" to Hitler.

'Drove him crazy': man kills scooter rider over affair

A man has admitted to manslaughter after he deliberately drove into and killed an e-scooter rider who had a rumoured affair with his girlfriend.

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