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

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.

Jets stun City to inch closer to ALM finals berth

Jets stun City to inch closer to ALM finals berth

Jets stun City to inch closer to ALM finals berth

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

Harvey's redemption as Hawks level NBL title series

Harvey's redemption as Hawks level NBL title series

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.

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AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

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

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

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

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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Sorry 'Pies coach McRae vows to be a better role model

Sorry 'Pies coach McRae vows to be a better role model

Sorry 'Pies coach McRae vows to be a better role model

Sorry 'Pies coach McRae vows to be a better role model

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says his sideline interaction with a rival player was a bad look for the game, and he's vowed to become a better role model.

'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy

'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy

'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy

'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy

Nathan Buckley has criticised the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy as enabling, while league CEO Andrew Dillon admits the policy needs to be refined.

Energy Australia pushes for no conviction over fire

Energy Australia pushes for no conviction over fire

Energy Australia pushes for no conviction over fire

Energy Australia pushes for no conviction over fire

Power giant Energy Australia is seeking to avoid a conviction after admitting it breached health and safety laws when a fire broke out at one of its plants.

Lyon extends contract to coach St Kilda to end of 2027

Lyon extends contract to coach St Kilda to end of 2027

Lyon extends contract to coach St Kilda to end of 2027

Lyon extends contract to coach St Kilda to end of 2027

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon's contract has been extended by one season in a move powerbrokers says gives the AFL club certainty.

No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Just two days from the start of their season, Carlton have announced Elijah Hollands is taking personal leave because of personal issues.

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Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback

Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.

Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club

Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.

Three-strike bail proposal not axed by penny-pinching

A three-strike bail policy was put forward by Victoria's police boss before his sacking, but wasn't rejected because of the cost, the government says.

Police station death could have been prevented

A police officer, on leave with mental health issues, should never have been able to access the police station where he ended his life, a coroner has found.

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Bulldog Bontempelli's calf injury 'progressing nicely'

Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli hopes to be back close to Gather Round as he recovers from a complex calf injury.

United eye home comforts in NBL championship series

Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Melbourne star Jack Viney is looking forward to starting alongside Max Gawn, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the midfield on Sunday against GWS.

Neale out to take Cats keys from Hawkins

Geelong tall Shannon Neale is seeking to make his own mark on the Cats' forward line after Tom Hawkins' retirement, starting against Fremantle in round one.

Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.

Star reveals mystery lender behind $940m debt rescue

Embattled casino group Star Entertainment has confirmed the lender behind a $940 million refinancing deal, as it mulls multiple pathways for survival

Director faults firefighters over toxic recycling blaze

A former company director once responsible for processing 60 per cent of Victoria's recyclable waste has partly blamed firefighters for a major toxic blaze.

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