Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Victoria

Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role

Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine will play predominantly as a midfielder this season after carving a reputation as a dangerous forward.

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

All eyes will be on Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca when they line up in Melbourne's refreshed midfield against a red-hot Greater Western Sydney.

Top pro Popovic can 'maximise' Socceroos: Cahill

Top pro Popovic can 'maximise' Socceroos: Cahill

Top pro Popovic can 'maximise' Socceroos: Cahill

Top pro Popovic can 'maximise' Socceroos: Cahill

Australian football great Tim Cahill is confident former teammate Tony Popovic has what it takes to manoeuvre the Socceroos through World Cup qualifying.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

City determined not to overthink ALW record shot

City determined not to overthink ALW record shot

Melbourne City are on the verge of setting a new record unbeaten streak in the A-League Women but are determined not to let it get to them.

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.

Goals galore as race for top six heats up

Goals galore as race for top six heats up

Finals pressure led to 13 goals being scored in two dramatic A-League women clashes on Friday night.

Richmond spearhead Lynch banned for high bump

Richmond spearhead Lynch banned for high bump

Richmond are set to be without spearhead Tom Lynch against Port Adelaide after he received a one-match ban for a high bump on Carlton's Tom De Koning.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Piastri second-fastest in Australian GP practice

Piastri second-fastest in Australian GP practice

Piastri second-fastest in Australian GP practice

Piastri second-fastest in Australian GP practice

Local hero Oscar Piastri has gone second-fastest in practice in a promising sign for his hopes of a breakthrough win at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

Don't jump to conclusions on Cats' AFL audit: Scott

Don't jump to conclusions on Cats' AFL audit: Scott

Don't jump to conclusions on Cats' AFL audit: Scott

Don't jump to conclusions on Cats' AFL audit: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he's not privy to an audit into third-party player payments at the club but says people shouldn't jump to conclusions.

Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

A driver who refused to give police a blood test after sports journalist Sam Landsberger walked into his truck and died has been fined $1500 and convicted.

Bulldogs working to bring Ugle-Hagan back into the fold

Bulldogs working to bring Ugle-Hagan back into the fold

Bulldogs working to bring Ugle-Hagan back into the fold

Bulldogs working to bring Ugle-Hagan back into the fold

The Western Bulldogs are supporting Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to bring him back into the fold, but coach Luke Beveridge can't put a timeline on when that will be.

Hill stuns Feeney for first Supercars win in Melbourne

Hill stuns Feeney for first Supercars win in Melbourne

Hill stuns Feeney for first Supercars win in Melbourne

Hill stuns Feeney for first Supercars win in Melbourne

Less than 24 hours after claiming his first Supercars podium, Cam Hill has stunned competition heavyweight Broc Feeney in Melbourne for his first race win.

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

A union has declared an Australian-first machete ban doesn't go far enough as a former Labor campaigner questions the political upshot of the crime crackdown.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Goldsack hopes experienced recruit Jack Lukosius makes an instant impact against Collingwood on Saturday night.

Storm embracing NRL title favouritism: Papenhuyzen

Ahead of their grand-final rematch with Penrith, Melbourne aren't shying away from the tag of NRL premiership picks according to fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.

Yze realistic after Tigers rally for major AFL upset

Richmond coach Adem Yze says they must thoroughly review their upset win over Carlton, noting there is plenty of room for improvement.

Voss says Blues lacked fight in stunning AFL loss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he couldn't be more disappointed after Richmond scored a stunning upset win over the Bluesh on Thursday night.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover

Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG.

Feeney dodges ducks as Triple Eight stars in Melbourne

Confronted by a flock of crossing ducks, young gun Broc Feeney led a Triple Eight one-two finish in Melbourne to claim his first win of the Supercars season.

North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is confident star forward Nick Larkey will pass a fitness test and play against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit.

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Fremantle will be without five key players when they take on Geelong at the Cattery, while former Suns star Jack Lukosius will debut for Port Adelaide.

Piastri tells rookie Doohan to embrace home GP hype

Ahead of his first race as a full-time Formula One driver, Australian rookie Jack Doohan already has reserve drivers fighting to claim his seat.

Aust-first machete ban more 'political optics' than fix

A state government has promised to rapidly roll out an Australian-first machete ban but is copping criticism for its past opposition.

Topics

Politics Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Soccer Rugby League Australian Rules Football South Australia Police Indigenous People Death Crime Motor Racing Social Issue Assault News Media Prisoners and Detainees Laws Formula One Accident

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here