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Renegades need 'tempting' offer to relocate franchise

Renegades need 'tempting' offer to relocate franchise

Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins has indicated the Melbourne Renegades are leaning towards staying at Marvel Stadium rather than relocating.

Hermione's handbag: Aussie chemist accepts Nobel prize

Hermione's handbag: Aussie chemist accepts Nobel prize

Hermione's handbag: Aussie chemist accepts Nobel prize

Hermione's handbag: Aussie chemist accepts Nobel prize

An octogenarian Australian scientist has accepted science’s highest honour for groundbreaking research that's drawn comparisons from the world of Harry Potter.

Collingwood staffer quits after alcohol-fuelled event

Collingwood staffer quits after alcohol-fuelled event

Collingwood staffer quits after alcohol-fuelled event

Collingwood staffer quits after alcohol-fuelled event

A staff member at Collingwood has quit the AFL powerhouse after an alcohol-fuelled incident on a camp in the Northern Territory.

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Teenager charged with murder over daylight stabbing

Teenager charged with murder over daylight stabbing

A manhunt has come to an end after a teenager was charged with murder over the daylight stabbing death of a man near a busy intersection.

The 'beer deal' to stop rivals drafting No.1 AFLW pick

The 'beer deal' to stop rivals drafting No.1 AFLW pick

The manager of former No.1 AFLW draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has warned clubs to let North Melbourne take her following a failed move to the Kangaroos.

Phoenix stuck in 'mud' as JackJumpers find form

Phoenix stuck in 'mud' as JackJumpers find form

The Tasmania JackJumpers stopped a fast-starting South East Melbourne to notch a crucial NBL win, just their second of the last nine games.

Exhibition pays homage to greatest divas old and new

Exhibition pays homage to greatest divas old and new

The history of the world's divas will be on show in an Australian exclusive exhibition that chronicles the career-defining moments of trailblazers.

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Reigning world champion to race women's Tour Down Under

Reigning world champion to race women's Tour Down Under

Reigning world champion to race women's Tour Down Under

Reigning world champion to race women's Tour Down Under

Canadian Magdeleine Vallieres will make history next month as the first reigning women's road cycling world champion to compete at the Tour Down Under.

North confident of getting young gun after failed trade

North confident of getting young gun after failed trade

North confident of getting young gun after failed trade

North confident of getting young gun after failed trade

Riding high on a 27-game winning streak and two straight AFLW premierships, North Melbourne have failed to secure young gun Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.

Socceroos veteran sent for surgery in World Cup blow

Socceroos veteran sent for surgery in World Cup blow

Socceroos veteran sent for surgery in World Cup blow

Socceroos veteran sent for surgery in World Cup blow

Socceroos veteran Mathew Leckie has undergone hip surgery and is facing a race against the clock to realise his dream for a fourth World Cup appearance.

'Revenge' alleged motive for double murder of children

'Revenge' alleged motive for double murder of children

'Revenge' alleged motive for double murder of children

'Revenge' alleged motive for double murder of children

A group of teens who allegedly murdered two children are accused of targeting Sudanese males as "revenge" for the killing of another teen nine months earlier.

Influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

Influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

Influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

Influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

A man accused of murdering a woman in a regional house while two children were home has delayed his court appearance after acting belligerent to prison staff.

'Extensive experience': Cats land AFLW coaching great

'Extensive experience': Cats land AFLW coaching great

'Extensive experience': Cats land AFLW coaching great

'Extensive experience': Cats land AFLW coaching great

Geelong have pulled off an AFLW coup, luring one of the league's most respected and successful figures as their new coach.

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Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release

Australian students will soon start receiving their ATAR scores, with many saying they are nervous about the potentially life-changing outcomes.

'Heard something about that' - WBBL dig at Sixers

The Sydney Sixers have had mixed fortunes this season at North Sydney, and Thursday's WBBL knockout final visitors the Perth Scorchers have noticed.

Perth hold their nerve to beat Stars in WBBL final

The Perth Scorchers will now head to Sydney to play the Sixers after they ended the Melbourne Stars' season with a 28-run win in their WBBL knockout final.

Key AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire

Several major AFLW deals are set to go down to the wire on the final day of trade period, including Sydney's move for Brisbane star Taylor Smith.

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Crackdown looms on e-bikes, scooters after more deaths

As sales surge before Christmas, states are debating how to regulate the sale and specifications of e-bikes and scooters after a series of fatal incidents.

Former Bombers skipper joins Collingwood coaches

Collingwood have signed a former Essendon captain as a development coach, while also pinching a ruck coach from AFL rivals Melbourne.

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Indigenous leaders have hailed a state's formal apology for past injustices while lamenting persistent ploys to make the population a "political football".

Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt

Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.

How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level

There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.

Demons lose defender for start of next AFL season

A Melbourne premiership player will be sidelined for six months, with a pre-season injury meaning he will need foot surgery.

Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons

Melbourne's Eden Zanker, one of the AFLW's leading forwards, is headed to Fremantle after a trade was confirmed following weeks of speculation.

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