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Foiled $106m meth import plot lands men in a hot pickle

Foiled $106m meth import plot lands men in a hot pickle

Pickle jars were the alleged would-be vehicles of 115kg of methamphetamine bound for Australia from Canada, with accused attempted smugglers now in a dill-emma.

Memory of 'despicable' bombing lingers 40 years on

Memory of 'despicable' bombing lingers 40 years on

Memory of 'despicable' bombing lingers 40 years on

Memory of 'despicable' bombing lingers 40 years on

One of Australia's most brutal bombings has been relived as the memory of its sole slain victim endures four decades since the attack.

Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys

Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys

Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys

Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys

Melbourne have now lost three of the backs who started last year's grand final with injured veteran Nick Meaney missing their NRL clash with North Queensland.

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Winless Bombers out to reveal true character

Winless Bombers out to reveal true character

Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.

Crime boss foot soldier shot dead in botched burglary

Crime boss foot soldier shot dead in botched burglary

A man believed to have been involved in tobacco store arsons was killed in an aggravated burglary gone wrong, a coroner investigating his death has been told.

AFL concedes Crows dudded by umpires again

AFL concedes Crows dudded by umpires again

Geelong's Tom Atkins convinced umpires a free-kick was his in a decision the AFL has since clarified should have gone Adelaide's way in a tight contest.

Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone's wrath

Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone's wrath

The AFL clash between Fremantle and Richmond will go ahead despite a cyclone hitting Western Australia.

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New sports career suits Ryan Papenhuyzen to a tee

New sports career suits Ryan Papenhuyzen to a tee

New sports career suits Ryan Papenhuyzen to a tee

New sports career suits Ryan Papenhuyzen to a tee

Ryan Papenhuyzen left the NRL at the top of his game but the former Storm star is using his experience in league in his new career on the golf course.

'Nowhere to hide' for Olympic champ in comeback step

'Nowhere to hide' for Olympic champ in comeback step

'Nowhere to hide' for Olympic champ in comeback step

'Nowhere to hide' for Olympic champ in comeback step

Nina Kennedy feels she will be better for her injury woes as she plots a comeback path through Melbourne with an eye on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce

St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce

St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce

St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.

Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield

Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield

Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield

Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield

Fresh off an important win over Adelaide, Geelong appear likely to regain skipper Patrick Dangerfield from injury against Hawthorn.

Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win

Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win

Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win

Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win

Slow-starting Adelaide have suffered consecutive heartbreaking losses after Geelong fought past the Crows' late comeback to claim a crucial eight-point win.

Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash

Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash

Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash

Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash

GWS are out to reclaim their trademark by speeding up the game when they take on Collingwood in a rare appearance on the Friday night stage.

'Like grand final': Melbourne readies for NFL clash

'Like grand final': Melbourne readies for NFL clash

'Like grand final': Melbourne readies for NFL clash

'Like grand final': Melbourne readies for NFL clash

The first NFL regular-season clash in Australia has been locked in, and former NFL and AFL star Ben Graham has compared the occasion to the AFL grand final.

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Rain dampens Shield final after Vics claim SA wickets

Victoria sent South Australia in to bat on day one of the Sheffield Shield final and claimed three wickets before rain stopped play.

Immortalised Payne sends message with Flemington statue

The Victoria Racing Club has unveiled a statue of Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne, which the racing trailblazer hopes will inspire the masses.

'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.

'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.

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Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD

Civil rights groups are alarmed over a plan to almost double the number of patrolling police officers in a major city, citing fears of increased profiling.

'Frightening' arson attack destroys infamous nightclub

A "highly suspicious" blaze that tore through a notorious inner-city nightclub in the early hours was likely a targeted attack, police have suggested.

'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

Gout Gout is brimming with confidence as resumes his sprint rivalry with Lachlan Kennedy in the headline act at a star-laden Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne.

Neo-Nazi leader to stand trial over alleged camp attack

A man accused of storming an Indigenous protest site will face a jury in the County Court after formally pleading not guilty over the alleged attack.

'Not done yet, mate': Ange vows his best is yet to come

Ange Postecoglou has reflected on his "brutal' sacking at Nottingham Forest but insists he hasn't yet scratched the surface of his soccer ambitions.

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

Joy probably isn't the emotion felt by commuters embarking on a long trip from the suburbs, but a multi-storey car park hopes to bring a little happiness.

Storm warning from coach as Cowboys' clash looms

Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has denied complacency was an issue in their grand-final replay loss to Brisbane, as the Storm prepare to face the Cowboys.

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