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Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

A union has declared an Australian-first machete ban doesn't go far enough as a former Labor campaigner questions the political upshot of the crime crackdown.

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Goldsack hopes experienced recruit Jack Lukosius makes an instant impact against Collingwood on Saturday night.

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Storm embracing NRL title favouritism: Papenhuyzen

Storm embracing NRL title favouritism: Papenhuyzen

Ahead of their grand-final rematch with Penrith, Melbourne aren't shying away from the tag of NRL premiership picks according to fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.

Yze realistic after Tigers rally for major AFL upset

Yze realistic after Tigers rally for major AFL upset

Richmond coach Adem Yze says they must thoroughly review their upset win over Carlton, noting there is plenty of room for improvement.

Voss says Blues lacked fight in stunning AFL loss

Voss says Blues lacked fight in stunning AFL loss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he couldn't be more disappointed after Richmond scored a stunning upset win over the Bluesh on Thursday night.

Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover

Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover

Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG.

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Feeney dodges ducks as Triple Eight stars in Melbourne

Feeney dodges ducks as Triple Eight stars in Melbourne

Feeney dodges ducks as Triple Eight stars in Melbourne

Feeney dodges ducks as Triple Eight stars in Melbourne

Confronted by a flock of crossing ducks, young gun Broc Feeney led a Triple Eight one-two finish in Melbourne to claim his first win of the Supercars season.

North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is confident star forward Nick Larkey will pass a fitness test and play against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit.

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Fremantle will be without five key players when they take on Geelong at the Cattery, while former Suns star Jack Lukosius will debut for Port Adelaide.

Piastri tells rookie Doohan to embrace home GP hype

Piastri tells rookie Doohan to embrace home GP hype

Piastri tells rookie Doohan to embrace home GP hype

Piastri tells rookie Doohan to embrace home GP hype

Ahead of his first race as a full-time Formula One driver, Australian rookie Jack Doohan already has reserve drivers fighting to claim his seat.

Aust-first machete ban more 'political optics' than fix

Aust-first machete ban more 'political optics' than fix

Aust-first machete ban more 'political optics' than fix

Aust-first machete ban more 'political optics' than fix

A state government has promised to rapidly roll out an Australian-first machete ban but is copping criticism for its past opposition.

Brighton owner Bloom buys into Melbourne Victory

Brighton owner Bloom buys into Melbourne Victory

Brighton owner Bloom buys into Melbourne Victory

Brighton owner Bloom buys into Melbourne Victory

Brighton & Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom has taken on a 19.1 per cent stake in Melbourne Victory in a boost to the A-League Men club.

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Elder abuse support needed after son kills father

A coroner has called for support for people experiencing elder abuse and carers of people with "hidden" mental health conditions after a son killed his father.

'Pies flag star Maynard escapes unhurt from car crash

Collingwood say defender Brayden Maynard has escaped unhurt from a two-car crash in Brighton on Friday morning.

Three-year payout row: flood victim's insurance warning

A flood victim who waited three years for her insurance payout warns the thousands of people making claims over ex-tropical cyclone Alfred to brace for a fight.

United's Ili no certainty to return in NBL title battle

Melbourne United guard Shea Ili is under an injury cloud after a head knock during game two of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

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City hopeful over Leckie as he aims at Socceroos return

Mathew Leckie will head for calf scans days out from the Socceroos squad announcement but Melbourne City hope he has avoided injury.

Jets stun City to inch closer to ALM finals berth

Newcastle have claimed one of the great snatch-and-grab victories, beating Melbourne City 1-0 in a game paused for more than an hour due to lightning.

Harvey's redemption as Hawks level NBL title series

Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.

AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.

Laser beams focus on future of arts festival Rising

A free laser beam art installation will run every night of Rising in June. But organisers can't confirm Melbourne's popular arts festival is funded beyond 2025.

Healer admits mushroom trafficking before woman's death

A spiritual healer who served magic mushrooms at a retreat where a woman died has escaped conviction and been fined $3000 for drug trafficking.

F1 date change has Piastri pumped for home race

Locking in his Formula One future with the McLaren team, Oscar Piastri is looking to cap a momentous week with a home-town victory in Melbourne.

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