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Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim has been laid to rest in a golden casket after being gunned down, with detectives pleading for co-operation from his associates.

Wardlaw out for months in Kangaroos injury blow

Wardlaw out for months in Kangaroos injury blow

Wardlaw out for months in Kangaroos injury blow

Wardlaw out for months in Kangaroos injury blow

North Melbourne will be without George Wardlaw for at least the opening month of the 2025 AFL season after the young star sustained a serious hamstring injury.

'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue

'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue

'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue

'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue

Australian Cricket Hall of Fame member Christina Matthews believes a statue for the legendary Betty Wilson outside the MCG is overdue.

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Accused grandma rapist walks from court after bail bid

Accused grandma rapist walks from court after bail bid

A man accused of raping an elderly woman has been released on bail after a magistrate found he did not pose an unacceptable risk to the community.

AFL legend's son jailed over 'troubling' $140,000 fraud

AFL legend's son jailed over 'troubling' $140,000 fraud

The son of an AFL great will spend nine months behind bars for fraudulently stealing $140,000 from a family-owned golf business to fund his gambling addiction.

Bulldogs hopeful on gun forward Ugle-Hagan's return

Bulldogs hopeful on gun forward Ugle-Hagan's return

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will miss the Western Bulldogs' training camp in Noosa but the AFL club is hopeful the star forward will play a role this season.

Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault

Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault

Richmond defender Noah Balta has admitted an assault after a man was sent to hospital with a head injury just before the end of the year.

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Western Utd gun Botic set for Socceroo future: Aloisi

Western Utd gun Botic set for Socceroo future: Aloisi

Western Utd gun Botic set for Socceroo future: Aloisi

Western Utd gun Botic set for Socceroo future: Aloisi

Australian football great John Aloisi believes his Western United charge Noah Botic has the makings of a Socceroo if he makes the right career moves.

Women's Ashes teams excited for MCG Test opportunity

Women's Ashes teams excited for MCG Test opportunity

Women's Ashes teams excited for MCG Test opportunity

Women's Ashes teams excited for MCG Test opportunity

Australia captain Alyssa Healy and England rival Heather Knight both want to see more women's Test cricket at major grounds like the MCG.

Western United go third in ALM with Mariners draw

Western United go third in ALM with Mariners draw

Western United go third in ALM with Mariners draw

Western United go third in ALM with Mariners draw

A lovely free kick from Ben Garuccio has snatched Western United a 2-2 draw with Central Coast and third place on the A-League Men table.

'It came in hot and fast': lucky locals count blessings

'It came in hot and fast': lucky locals count blessings

'It came in hot and fast': lucky locals count blessings

'It came in hot and fast': lucky locals count blessings

Residents and firefighters are still on edge as weather conditions are forecast to heighten bushfire dangers as many grateful locals escape serious damage.

Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

An underworld figure's execution could inflame conflict between warring illicit tobacco groups, as detectives discover a suspected second getaway car.

Humphries lauds value of NBL's Pride Round

Humphries lauds value of NBL's Pride Round

Humphries lauds value of NBL's Pride Round

Humphries lauds value of NBL's Pride Round

Adelaide 36ers centre Isaac Humphries believes the annual NBL Pride Round is a huge step forward for the LGBTQ+ community.

'Target the best': Cat keen to welcome another big name

'Target the best': Cat keen to welcome another big name

'Target the best': Cat keen to welcome another big name

'Target the best': Cat keen to welcome another big name

Geelong forward Gryan Miers is urging his club to continue their pursuit of the AFL's best talents as Gold Coast star Matt Rowell weighs up his future.

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NBL chief tips huge Finals series as race heats up

Seven teams remain in the NBL Finals hunt with two rounds of the regular season left to play, as league officials predict an epic title battle.

North midfield bull suffers another injury setback

Harry Sheezel says he's shattered for his North Melbourne teammate and good pal George Wardlaw after his troublesome hamstring gave way during a training run.

Private school fined $140k, apologises for boy's death

Melbourne's Kilvington Grammar has been sentenced in the County Court over the death of student Lachlan Cook who died on a school trip to Vietnam.

'Ready to go' but skipper Healy may miss Test spot

Australia captain Alyssa Healy has declared herself fit for the women's Ashes Test but could still be overruled from playing by selectors.

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'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches

One of the Australia's largest energy retailers has apologised after racking up $1.6 million in fines for their treatment of family violence-affected customers.

Aussie star still in doubt for historic women's Test

Australia captain Alyssa Healy is still attempting to prove her fitness as she bids to return from a foot injury in the women's Ashes Test.

Bushfires rage as town takes stock after major scare

A tourist lodge and buildings have been destroyed as uncontrolled bushfires continue to burn and a town breaths a sigh of relief after a frantic evacuation.

Revenge fears as ambush takes down underworld identity

There were no warnings a notorious underworld figure's life was at risk before he was fatally gunned down in front of his girlfriend in a daylight ambush.

Neighbour linked to 1980s sex attacks on grandmother

A man who grew up across the road from an elderly woman has been accused of raping her in the 1980s after a breakthrough in DNA.

Injury-troubled Hawthorn star resumes full training

Hawthorn midfielder Will Day says he's returned to 100 per cent training loads after overcoming collarbone surgery which ended his last AFL season.

Blues defender bullish ahead of 2025 AFL campaign

Defender Adam Saad isn't dwelling on Carlton's meek finals exit last year and is adamant they have what it takes to be among the AFL's contenders.

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