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Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

South East Melbourne face a huge NBL Playoffs task against top seeds Illawarra but coach Josh King has backed his team to beat anyone in the title race.

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne United will rely on a team effort to blunt Perth Wildcats scoring champion Bryce Cotton in their best-of-three NBL Playoffs series.

Mills details Swans' plan to avoid grand final scars

Mills details Swans' plan to avoid grand final scars

Mills details Swans' plan to avoid grand final scars

Mills details Swans' plan to avoid grand final scars

After a detailed review, Sydney have put last year's grand final disaster behind them in pursuit AFL premiership success this season.

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Cats say Smith will play next week in season opener

Cats say Smith will play next week in season opener

Star Geelong recruit Bailey Smith sat out their pre-season loss to Essendon with a knee injury, but he is rated a certain starter next week against Brisbane.

Kako's pressure a feature as Bombers beat Cats in AFL

Kako's pressure a feature as Bombers beat Cats in AFL

New Essendon player Isaac Koko impressed as much with his defensive pressure as he did by kicking four goals in the pre-season win over Geelong.

Silenced workplace victims to reclaim sentencing voices

Silenced workplace victims to reclaim sentencing voices

More loved ones of workers killed in workplace accidents would be allowed to speak of their loss under recommended sentencing law changes.

Kako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats

Kako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats

Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako kicked four goals and the Bombers' pressure was impressive as they beat Geelong by 21 points in their AFL pre-season match.

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Vandals scared off trying to decapitate Captain Cook

Vandals scared off trying to decapitate Captain Cook

Vandals scared off trying to decapitate Captain Cook

Vandals scared off trying to decapitate Captain Cook

Beefed-up security has prevented vandals doing more damage to a statue of Captain Cook as a historical cottage was defaced with anti-colonial graffiti.

Man on trial for setting fire to neighbour over noise

Man on trial for setting fire to neighbour over noise

Man on trial for setting fire to neighbour over noise

Man on trial for setting fire to neighbour over noise

A man has faced the first day of trial accused of pouring accelerant onto a neighbour and setting her on fire during a late night dispute over noise.

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has applied for bail again after losing his first bid because of his alleged risk of reoffending.

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.

'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home

'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home

'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home

'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home

A man's "heinous" campaign of abuse against his wife has been aired ahead of him becoming the first person sentenced for aggravated servitude in Victoria.

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

One premier has fleshed out a government vision to make their state the "townhouse capital" of Australia, with a fresh plan to cut planning red tape.

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Sandy Brondello will lead the charge towards another Olympic basketball medal after committing to coach the Australian women through to the Los Angeles Games.

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Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale

Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the reigning premiers are well placed to cover the loss of retired spearhead Joe Daniher in their AFL title defence.

Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says a repeat of what they did last season won't be enough as they try to improve on their barnstorming run back into the finals.

Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is confident Jagga Smith can bounce back from his ACL heartbreak, and believes the Blues should have the chance to replace him.

AFL captains back more representative football

AFL captains Patrick Dangerfield, Patrick Cripps and Darcy Moore are enthusiastic about the return of State Of Origin-style matches.

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Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again

Richmond veteran Dion Prestia will miss the early rounds of the AFL season because of an achilles issue, after injuries restricted him to 13 games last year.

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says the Cats have had to hold back boom recruit Bailey Smith, conscious the eager recruit is coming off a ruptured ACL.

State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

More than 250,000 fewer homes will be built across Victoria by 2051 in a revised housing plan as the government threatens to strip councils of certain powers.

Scam fleecing Mandarin-speaking Aussies of millions

A scam targeting Mandarin-speaking Australians has fleeced millions of dollars from them, as police warn would-be victims to remain alert.

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

US import Matt Hurt is key to South East Melbourne's hopes of upsetting top seeds Illawarra in the NBL Playoffs as he eyes a possible return to the NBA.

Family violence record set: one arrest every 17 minutes

Police in one state have set a daunting milestone, recording the most number of family violence arrests since recording began two decades ago.

Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery

Cameron Munster says he's built confidence after his showing in Melbourne's final pre-season match, his first hit-out following hip surgery.

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