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Hawthorn star ruled out of crunch Melbourne clash

Hawthorn star ruled out of crunch Melbourne clash

Hawthorn star Nick Watson, who sits equal second in the Coleman Medal, will miss the Hawks' clash with Melbourne in Launceston due to a hamstring injury.

Chemical company charged over blaze that gutted factory

Chemical company charged over blaze that gutted factory

Chemical company charged over blaze that gutted factory

Chemical company charged over blaze that gutted factory

A chemical manufacturer allegedly failed to maintain appropriate workplace conditions before a massive fire engulfed its factory, causing residents to shelter.

'Inaccurate': Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump

'Inaccurate': Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump

'Inaccurate': Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump

'Inaccurate': Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump

Gold Coast will take a five-game losing streak into Saturday's big home game against Collingwood, but a star Sun remains bullish about his team's prospects.

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Vixens star ready for Super Netball grand-final heat

Vixens star ready for Super Netball grand-final heat

Star Melbourne Vixens defender Jo Weston is aiming for Super Netball premiership glory and Commonwealth Games gold in the next month.

Australian neo-Nazi 'emulating thugs of 1930s Berlin'

Australian neo-Nazi 'emulating thugs of 1930s Berlin'

A magistrate has dressed down a neo-Nazi leader in court for "repugnant" racial slurs emulating 1930s Germany and hiding behind "the pretence of free speech".

Decision on unapologetic Liberal MP's future imminent

Decision on unapologetic Liberal MP's future imminent

State Liberal Party leaders are expected to make a decision on the future of an unapologetic MP after she complained to police a colleague had assaulted her.

WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

Bendigo Spirit have landed the most significant signing coup of this WNBL off-season, securing the signature of Opals star Jade Melbourne.

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Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster

Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster

Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster

Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster

After meeting Bailey Humphrey last year, Melbourne are open to trading high draft picks to secure the unsettled Gold Coast youngster.

'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion

'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion

'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion

'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion

The year after Jordan Lewis was knocked out during a 2010 match, but still returned to the field that day, the AFL passed tougher concussion guidelines.

Demons apologise to May's partner over privacy breaches

Demons apologise to May's partner over privacy breaches

Demons apologise to May's partner over privacy breaches

Demons apologise to May's partner over privacy breaches

Melbourne have apologised to Sachi Dade, the partner of former Demons player Steven May, after she mounted legal action alleging three privacy breaches.

'Wasn't a good thing': coaches lament AFL howlers

'Wasn't a good thing': coaches lament AFL howlers

'Wasn't a good thing': coaches lament AFL howlers

'Wasn't a good thing': coaches lament AFL howlers

Another disallowed goal after the siren, and a behind that wasn't, have prompted more commentary around the AFL and how the game is run.

Mother offers forgiveness, hope to her son's killers

Mother offers forgiveness, hope to her son's killers

Mother offers forgiveness, hope to her son's killers

Mother offers forgiveness, hope to her son's killers

A heartbroken mother does not hold any anger towards the men who shot dead her son during a bungled home invasion.

Corruption claims mount as premier rejects inquiry call

Corruption claims mount as premier rejects inquiry call

Corruption claims mount as premier rejects inquiry call

Corruption claims mount as premier rejects inquiry call

A state premier is facing mounting pressure to call a royal commission into claims of corruption, nepotism and organised crime links on government projects.

Spanish superstar takes stake in A-League club

Spanish superstar takes stake in A-League club

Spanish superstar takes stake in A-League club

Spanish superstar takes stake in A-League club

Spanish superstar Juan Mata is yet to make a call on his playing future at Melbourne Victory but has invested in the A-League Men club.

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Liberal MP 'misunderstood' headlock meaning, not sorry

A state Liberal MP says she misunderstood the meaning of a headlock when she complained to police that a colleague had assaulted her.

'We're not a charity': Cats coach on absent goalsneak

Geelong coach Chris Scott can't shed any light on the curious case of absent attacker Tyson Stengle but says there's a limit to his club's empathy.

NBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

Melbourne United have announced their new NBL coach after long-time mentor Dean Vickerman departed in the off-season.

Kangaroos back misfiring spearhead to find form

After another wayward outing in front of goal, North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey has been backed to soon rediscover his best.

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Bombers in 'swamp' as Solomon talks on coaching chances

Dean Solomon remains undecided if he will go through Essendon's process of choosing a permanent leader after the club selected a panel to pick the next coach.

Vixens eye Super Netball history against Adelaide

Melbourne Vixens are one win away from making Super Netball history, with coach Di Honey saying her side has what it takes to beat Adelaide in the grand final.

'Touch and go': Collingwood backman closes on return

Collingwood could welcome back a big name next Saturday for the massive away game against Gold Coast as the AFL finals race heats up.

Weitering suffers setback but Blues juggernaut rolls on

Carlton have soared to six straight wins, with the absence of All-Australian fullback Jacob Weitering barely felt as the Blues surge towards a wildcard berth.

Vixens end losing run to snare Super grand final spot

Melbourne Vixens have ended a four-game losing streak in style, downing West Coast Fever 62-51 to book a Super Netball grand final berth against Adelaide.

Coach plays down niggle as Magpies do a ton of damage

Lachie Schultz kicked four goals and Nick Daicos contributed three as Collingwood capitalised on Richmond's turnovers for a convincing win at the MCG.

Fraser's 'itch' doesn't grow despite Carlton's big win

Jagga Smith has given his Rising Star hopes a boost and Josh Fraser notched another win as coach as Carlton downed West Coast at Marvel Stadium.

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