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Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games

Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games

While a key St Kilda player is out of action for the next three weeks, another might recover in time for Sunday's game against Richmond.

'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton

'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton

'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton

'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton

A defiant Michael Voss says Carlton are now in a better place than when he first joined the Blues as coach.

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Michael Voss appeared to have so much going for him when he took over as Carlton senior coach, but in the end too much went wrong.

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Family's heartbreak over dropped manslaughter charge

Family's heartbreak over dropped manslaughter charge

A decision by prosecutors to withdraw charges against a man who had been accused of killing a young woman and hiding her body has devastated her family.

Water project greenlit despite threat to rare birds

Water project greenlit despite threat to rare birds

A community environment group will fight on after a court dismissed its challenge over a water project that will damage critical native habitat.

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

Privacy advocates and experts have raised concerns about a plan to allow police to watch hospitality patrons over a 24/7 live feed.

AFL set to continue with Friday-night double headers

AFL set to continue with Friday-night double headers

While having two games in the prime-time Friday night slot has divided opinion, the AFL will use it again when the fixturing for rounds 16-22 is confirmed.

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Pregnant paramedic punched as attacks threaten care

Pregnant paramedic punched as attacks threaten care

Pregnant paramedic punched as attacks threaten care

Pregnant paramedic punched as attacks threaten care

A pregnant paramedic was punched in the face by a woman being treated for a drug overdose in the latest attack on an emergency worker.

Dees star Pickett learns MRO fate ahead of Hawks clash

Dees star Pickett learns MRO fate ahead of Hawks clash

Dees star Pickett learns MRO fate ahead of Hawks clash

Dees star Pickett learns MRO fate ahead of Hawks clash

Kysaiah Pickett faced scrutiny over his high contact on West Coast's Jake Waterman but is free to play in Melbourne's huge clash with Hawthorn in round 10.

Assault charges against media boss detailed in court

Assault charges against media boss detailed in court

Assault charges against media boss detailed in court

Assault charges against media boss detailed in court

Antony Catalano's full assault charges have been made public after the media boss was excused from attending court in person because of mental health concerns.

'Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost

'Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost

'Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost

'Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost

The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

A school principal has praised the courage of staff who rushed to his aid after being stabbed, as the teacher who attacked him was handed a jail sentence.

Pies dismiss rebuild talk as Swans test looms

Pies dismiss rebuild talk as Swans test looms

Pies dismiss rebuild talk as Swans test looms

Pies dismiss rebuild talk as Swans test looms

Matthew Lloyd believes Collingwood have been exposed and need to rebuild their list, but Magpies forward Lachie Schultz is adamant they are in flag contention.

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

A fourth Australian jurisdiction will provide free jabs to some teens for a rare but life-threatening disease as the push for national coverage marches on.

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Maroons Origin selection hinges on Storm form: Munster

Making a timely return to form, Cameron Munster says he's worried more about "his own backyard" in Melbourne than Queensland State of Origin selection.

'Right stuff': Tigers coach heartened by youngsters

After their loss to Adelaide, Richmond coach Adem Yze has been encouraged by how his youngest players reacted to the game.

Dawson inspires Crows after fright in Tigers' den

Trailing by 10 points at halftime, Adelaide kicked nine goals to two in the second half to overwhelm Richmond at the MCG on Sunday.

Vixens crush Firebirds on Moloney's special day

The Melbourne Vixens have celebrated Kate Moloney's milestone game in grand style and improved their record to 9-0 with a 23-goal win over the Firebirds.

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Dees star faces MRO scrutiny after win over Eagles

Melbourne posted a comfortable win over West Coast as Jacob van Rooyen starred and Kysaiah Pickett came under scrutiny over high contact on Jake Waterman.

Star trio steer Storm to streak-snapping victory

Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes have helped right the Storm ship, with Melbourne ending their losing streak in a strong win over Wests Tigers.

Saints forced to make do without Wilkie after injury

Co-captain Callum Wilkie and Nasiah Wanganeen Milera were big injuries for St Kilda in Darwin as they lost to Gold Coast.

Dangerfield wants to back up for Cats' grudge match

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has told coach Chris Scott he is playing in the Cats' grand final rematch, despite only having a five-day break.

Geelong spoil Pendlebury's record-equalling night

As Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury turned out for a record-equalling 432nd game, Geelong crushed the Magpies by 54 points at the MCG.

Port star Butters learns AFL tribunal fate

Port Adelaide star and Brownlow Medal fancy Zak Butters has been cleared for colliding with Western Bulldogs star Joel Freijah.

Kangaroos take heart from pushing high-flying Swans

AFL ladder leaders Sydney have held off North Melbourne in an entertaining contest under the Marvel Stadium roof, with a Swans trio kicking three goals.

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