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'Don't know': Bellamy's frank admission on Katoa return

'Don't know': Bellamy's frank admission on Katoa return

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has admitted for the first time he doesn't know if Eliesa Katoa will ever play NRL again after last year's brain seizures.

Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's death

Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's death

Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's death

Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's death

A coroner has compelled a doula to give evidence into the death of an influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

Surfers excited as new-look tour kicks off at Bells

Surfers excited as new-look tour kicks off at Bells

Surfers excited as new-look tour kicks off at Bells

Surfers excited as new-look tour kicks off at Bells

The world's best surfers will finally hit the water at Bells Beach, with the Championship Tour competition set to get under way next week.

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'No surprise': Cricket Australia on Kiwis' BBL call

'No surprise': Cricket Australia on Kiwis' BBL call

New Zealand's decision not to join the BBL isn't surprising to Cricket Australia's chief executive.

Star Magpie all smiles on return to team training

Star Magpie all smiles on return to team training

Bobby Hill appeared in a positive frame on mind as he returned to Collingwood training for the first time in months after taking leave for personal reasons.

Students told to stay home as teachers strike over pay

Students told to stay home as teachers strike over pay

Parents have been told to keep their children home from school due to staff shortages stemming from two statewide strikes.

'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers

'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers

Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.

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Denise Scott thanks the comedy gods as festival returns

Denise Scott thanks the comedy gods as festival returns

Denise Scott thanks the comedy gods as festival returns

Denise Scott thanks the comedy gods as festival returns

A comedian locked in a stairwell, and Denise Scott channelling Rage Against The Machine ... it must mean the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back.

Accused murderer pushes for charges to be thrown out

Accused murderer pushes for charges to be thrown out

Accused murderer pushes for charges to be thrown out

Accused murderer pushes for charges to be thrown out

A man accused of murdering a sex worker inside her brothel is seeking to have some of his charges struck out.

Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut

Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut

Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut

Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut

A globally popular cake swap picnic event is being held in Australia for the first time, with about 1600 cakes on show - and yes, there are seconds.

Victory unleash second-half blitz to sink Mariners 4-1

Victory unleash second-half blitz to sink Mariners 4-1

Victory unleash second-half blitz to sink Mariners 4-1

Victory unleash second-half blitz to sink Mariners 4-1

Melbourne Victory have extended their unbeaten run to seven matches after scoring four second-half goals to post a 4-1 win over Central Coast.

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a thumping win over Richmond.

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Diversion programs will be rolled out to try and keep kids from committing crimes as a pair of youths are charged with setting a gelato shop alight.

'We want more clarity': Munster frustrated by six-again

'We want more clarity': Munster frustrated by six-again

'We want more clarity': Munster frustrated by six-again

'We want more clarity': Munster frustrated by six-again

Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster says players are confused and frustrated by changes to the six-again rule this NRL season.

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Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm with second-half blitz

Brisbane have clawed their way back from 0-14 at halftime to overrun Melbourne in their grand-final replay, winning 18-14 with Jordan Riki scoring two tries.

Ex-husband of Miss Universe in court accused of fraud

The 38-year-old ex-husband of former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers has fronted court on more than 100 fraud charges.

Swans defender fined over theatrical dive in Hawks loss

Tom McCartin came under scrutiny for his dive in Sydney's loss to Hawthorn, but Mabior Chol has no case to answer over his tackle on Nick Blakey.

Spate of random stabbing attacks has residents on edge

A 71-year-old has been approached by a stranger and stabbed as he took an early -morning walk, 24 hours after a woman was knifed at a suburban shopping centre.

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Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Nick Watson kicked the last goal of the game and was involved in an animated exchange with Sydney fans after Hawthorn's 17-point victory at the MCG.

'Battle is over': advocate's relief as abuser sentenced

A convicted child abuser has walked away from court with a suspended prison sentence, leaving his victim happy to case is finally over.

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.

Syndicate allegedly shipped stolen cars to Middle East

A criminal syndicate allegedly stole hundreds of high-end cars in Victoria and Queensland before shipping them to the Middle East for profit.

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle.

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

After hitting form in a hard-fought win over Sydney, Hawthorn face an extended 18-day wait for their next fixture because of a bye in round three.

Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.

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