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Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery

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.

Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial

Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial

Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial

Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial

North Queensland have run in seven tries to bank a comfortable 36-24 victory over a disjointed Melbourne outfit in their final NRL pre-season match.

Botic bags another as Western United beat Adelaide

Botic bags another as Western United beat Adelaide

Botic bags another as Western United beat Adelaide

Botic bags another as Western United beat Adelaide

Western United have hit third on the A-League Men table with a 3-0 win over second-placed Adelaide, with Noah Botic jumping to equal top of the golden boot.

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Bulega makes perfect start to World Superbike season

Bulega makes perfect start to World Superbike season

Italy's Nicolo Bulega has claimed a career-first hat-trick in the opening round of the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows

Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows

Bendigo have secured their first WNBL finals win in 10 years, downing the Sydney Flames, while Townsville went one-up in their semi-final series against Perth.

Blues' top pick, Dees' youngster to miss AFL season

Blues' top pick, Dees' youngster to miss AFL season

Carlton's No.3 draft pick Jagga Smith has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will be sidelined for the entire AFL season.

Cotton breaks Wildcats record, desperate for NBL title

Cotton breaks Wildcats record, desperate for NBL title

Bryce Cotton has won an unprecedented seventh Perth Wildcats MVP award but wants another NBL championship more than anything.

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Victory coach says Melbourne derby needs more City fans

Victory coach says Melbourne derby needs more City fans

Victory coach says Melbourne derby needs more City fans

Victory coach says Melbourne derby needs more City fans

Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles wants to see a full crowd for the local derby against Melbourne City, and believes the game deserves the best referees.

Refereeing under fire in dramatic Melbourne derby draw

Refereeing under fire in dramatic Melbourne derby draw

Refereeing under fire in dramatic Melbourne derby draw

Refereeing under fire in dramatic Melbourne derby draw

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City's coaches have lamented the refereeing of a dramatic 2-2 derby draw filled with controversy.

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Carlton recruit Jagga Smith has hurt his knee, while new St Kilda players Tobie Travaglia, Harry Boyd and Hugh Boxshall impressed at Ikon Park.

Warnings downgraded but out-of-control blazes continue

Warnings downgraded but out-of-control blazes continue

Warnings downgraded but out-of-control blazes continue

Warnings downgraded but out-of-control blazes continue

Hot, gusty conditions are forecast to continue as out-of-control bushfires burn in several parts of Australia's southeast.

Injured Storm star may miss Eels' NRL season opener

Injured Storm star may miss Eels' NRL season opener

Injured Storm star may miss Eels' NRL season opener

Injured Storm star may miss Eels' NRL season opener

Ryan Papenhuyzen has been ruled out of Melbourne's final NRL pre-season clash with the Cowboys, with the injured fullback no guarantee to play round one.

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Melbourne have posted a 46-point win over North Melbourne, with the performance of midfielder Clayton Oliver the big highlight for Demons fans.

Top cop warned of huge job as leadership crisis deepens

Top cop warned of huge job as leadership crisis deepens

Top cop warned of huge job as leadership crisis deepens

Top cop warned of huge job as leadership crisis deepens

A former police chief has spoken of a "herculean task" to turn the force around as internal battles and a state's fight against rising crime continues.

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No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

Melbourne United have ramped up the intensity on the practice court as they prepare for a best-of-three NBL Playoffs series against old foes Perth.

No more myki: passengers set for ticketless travel

Victorians are set to get ticketless public transport travel, with train passengers soon able to tap on and off with bank cards and their phones.

Victory keeper raring for first Melbourne derby

Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Mitch Langerak says he's pumped for his first A-League Men derby against Melbourne City, and has no plans of a Socceroos return.

Sex assault conviction against sports exec overturned

Former Cricket Australia communications head Timothy Whittaker has successfully appealed his conviction of sexually touching a man without consent.

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Bail granted to woman accused of attacking Muslim women

A woman accused of assaulting two Muslim women at a shopping centre has been bailed, as details of a previous assault on a woman in a hijab was aired in court.

Australian Ballet back with tale of superstar Nijinsky

The last time the Australian Ballet staged Nijinksy, it won standing ovations at every show. Almost a decade later, it's back.

Public service jobs face axe in fresh bid to fix budget

Up to 3000 public service jobs are set to be slashed as a state seeks to burst its ballooning wage bill ahead of the budget.

State euthanasia changes to hinge on conscience vote

Victoria is moving to change its voluntary euthanasia laws after falling behind other states and erecting too many barriers for terminally ill patients.

Melting paint, robot vacuums and a hearse at Art Fair

The Melbourne Art Fair features the latest work from some of Australia's best known artists - with art from a few hundred dollars to more that $300,000.

Victory, City raring to go for high-stakes ALM derby

The A-League Men Melbourne derby has plenty on the line with Victory sitting third and City fourth in a tightly-congested table.

'Strengthened' bail laws a first call for police chief

The new head of one of Australia's largest police forces says changes to bail laws will be a priority as he steps into the top job.

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