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Murder charge over shooting at apartment tower

Murder charge over shooting at apartment tower

A man has been charged with murder and two others have been arrested after a fatal shooting at an apartment building.

Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict

Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict

Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict

Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict

St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against a VFL opponent and will now await his sanction.

Shocked Aussies lose both opening singles in cup clash

Shocked Aussies lose both opening singles in cup clash

Shocked Aussies lose both opening singles in cup clash

Shocked Aussies lose both opening singles in cup clash

Talia Gibson has suffered an upset loss to British teen Mika Stojsavljevic in the Billie Jean King Cup clash, with the Australians then going down 0-2.

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Nichols, Picklum lock in all-Aussie Bells Beach semi

Nichols, Picklum lock in all-Aussie Bells Beach semi

Molly Picklum oozed confidence before Isabella Nichols left it late, again, to set up an all-Australian Bells Beach semi-final.

Daniel, Draper, spruik their old SA stomping ground

Daniel, Draper, spruik their old SA stomping ground

Caleb Daniel and Sam Draper did some lobbying for their original football home ahead of Saturday's AFL Gather Round clash in the Barossa.

'Disgusting pedophile' moved schools post student abuse

'Disgusting pedophile' moved schools post student abuse

A man serving 46 years in jail for "sadistic" abuse of his daughter in NSW has faced court over offending more than 10 years earlier while teaching in Victoria.

Teachers to push on with strikes as pay war escalates

Teachers to push on with strikes as pay war escalates

Public school educators are moving ahead with plans for a wave of rolling strikes as pay and condition negotiations stall with a state government.

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Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Tackling has been the focus at Melbourne training this week with Storm coach Craig Bellamy looking to shore up their defence as they host the Warriors.

Hawks ready to embrace monster Bulldogs task

Hawks ready to embrace monster Bulldogs task

Hawks ready to embrace monster Bulldogs task

Hawks ready to embrace monster Bulldogs task

Hawthorn are full of belief after their gripping win over Geelong and are thrilled at the prospect of backing up against the unbeaten Western Bulldogs.

Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal

Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal

Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal

Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal

St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent.

'Blood streaming' on face after alleged slave beatings

'Blood streaming' on face after alleged slave beatings

'Blood streaming' on face after alleged slave beatings

'Blood streaming' on face after alleged slave beatings

An alleged slave spoke to a nurse about bloodied assaults, days after she escaped a home where a jury has been told she was being kept.

Patient Aussie ousts 'idol' to begin Bells defence

Patient Aussie ousts 'idol' to begin Bells defence

Patient Aussie ousts 'idol' to begin Bells defence

Patient Aussie ousts 'idol' to begin Bells defence

Defending champion Isabella Nichols and world champion Molly Picklum are the last Australians standing at the Bells Beach WSL season opener.

Crime fears spark home, train station safety debate

Crime fears spark home, train station safety debate

Crime fears spark home, train station safety debate

Crime fears spark home, train station safety debate

A state government has reassured residents feeling unsafe in their homes as its political rivals unveil a plan to boost train station safety amid rising crime.

'Pressure on Aussies': Brits enjoy BJK Cup underdog tag

'Pressure on Aussies': Brits enjoy BJK Cup underdog tag

'Pressure on Aussies': Brits enjoy BJK Cup underdog tag

'Pressure on Aussies': Brits enjoy BJK Cup underdog tag

Australia are hot favourites for the BJK Cup qualifying tie against Great Britain in Melbourne, but are wary of the understrength visitors.

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Champion dumped out of Bells after interference call

Jack Robinson has joined the Australian men's exodus at Bells Beach while world champion Molly Picklum showed her class with a dominant win.

Embattled Blues out to avoid another costly drop-off

Carlton's drop-offs late in games has the Blues and coach Michael Voss under the pump but spearhead Harry McKay is confident they can fix the issue.

Children 'invisible' in family violence support system

A survivor of childhood family violence has shared her experience grappling with the lifelong psychological and physical impacts of her childhood.

'Foul play' likely in missing mum's 50-year cold case

A missing mother likely met with foul play, police say, after she vanished in 1976 but her now-deceased husband was never interviewed over the disappearance.

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Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal

This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced.

Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.

'Finally worked it out': Pickett's light-bulb moment

Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.

Bulldogs recall star centre as Roosters name Inflictor

Bronson Xerri is back for Canterbury against unbeaten Penrith while Victor Radley will stiffen the Roosters in his first NRL game of 2026 after suspension.

Blues recruit's striking ban upheld by AFL tribunal

Will Hayward will miss Carlton's Gather Round match against Adelaide after the AFL tribunal upheld his one-game ban for striking.

Hawks hopeful over duo, Dangerfield return uncertain

After Jack Gunston and James Sicily played through pain in an epic win over Geelong, Hawthorn are optimistic the duo will be fit to face the Western Bulldogs.

'An immediate yes': Gibson jumps at BJK Cup chance

Talia Gibson says there's no temptation to focus on her rankings rise and turn her back on playing for Australia in the BJK Cup tie against Great Britain.

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