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Lightning, Pies can't stop Tigers in AFLW finals chase

Lightning, Pies can't stop Tigers in AFLW finals chase

A long break because of lightning was only a temporary setback for AFLW finals hopefuls Richmond in their 36-point win over Collingwood at Punt Road.

Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind

Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind

Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind

Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind

After a tough season when Melbourne dropped out of the eight, captain Max Gawn and coach Simon Goodwin have urged the Demons to reset and have a better mindset.

AFLW flag favourites thrash Dogs, extend unbeaten start

AFLW flag favourites thrash Dogs, extend unbeaten start

AFLW flag favourites thrash Dogs, extend unbeaten start

AFLW flag favourites thrash Dogs, extend unbeaten start

AFLW ladder leaders North Melbourne have extended their best start to a season with a convincing 55-point home win over the goalless Western Bulldogs.

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PM hails 'historic' visit of Greek Orthodox leader

PM hails 'historic' visit of Greek Orthodox leader

Spiritual leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has arrived in Australia to mark 100 years since the Greek Orthodox church was established in the country.

Queer wizards re-imagine sport through artistic lens

Queer wizards re-imagine sport through artistic lens

A creative performance photo series aims to give members of the LGBTQI+ community who felt excluded from sports a chance to live out their dreams with pride.

Nick Daicos, Heeney win best-and-fairest gongs

Nick Daicos, Heeney win best-and-fairest gongs

Nick Daicos and Isaac Heeney, both touted as Brownlow Medal contenders this AFL season, have won their respective club best-and-fairest awards.

Green calls for unity at Demons amid AFL struggles

Green calls for unity at Demons amid AFL struggles

New Melbourne president Brad Green says the Demons are within touching distance of returning to their best, but has called for unity at the struggling AFL club.

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Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk

Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk

Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk

Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk

Melbourne have shut down AFL trade speculation over Clayton Oliver, with president Brad Green confirming the disgruntled midfielder is staying at the club.

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

A decorated doctor says the death of 17-year-old boy from a severe allergic reaction could have been prevented if doctors had administered adrenaline earlier.

'Distressing scene': Stepfather dead, police shoot son

'Distressing scene': Stepfather dead, police shoot son

'Distressing scene': Stepfather dead, police shoot son

'Distressing scene': Stepfather dead, police shoot son

A man is dead and his stepson is under police guard in hospital after being shot by officers in Melbourne's northwest.

X Corp's failed court bid avoids 'concerning precedent'

X Corp's failed court bid avoids 'concerning precedent'

X Corp's failed court bid avoids 'concerning precedent'

X Corp's failed court bid avoids 'concerning precedent'

A court dismissing X Corp's case against the eSafety Commissioner, finding it must respond to a $610,500 fine issued to Twitter, is a warning for tech giants.

Couple jailed over 'Tarantino-style' shooting murder

Couple jailed over 'Tarantino-style' shooting murder

Couple jailed over 'Tarantino-style' shooting murder

Couple jailed over 'Tarantino-style' shooting murder

A shooter who recorded his plans to lure a man to his death will spend at least 21 years behind bars after being sentenced along with his girlfriend accomplice.

Wishart family seek elusive NRL premiership

Wishart family seek elusive NRL premiership

Wishart family seek elusive NRL premiership

Wishart family seek elusive NRL premiership

Melbourne utility Tyran Wishart will play a grand final 25 years after his father Rod Wishart did, when the former Dragons star winger lost to the Storm.

Demons beat Giants to keep AFLW finals hopes alive

Demons beat Giants to keep AFLW finals hopes alive

Demons beat Giants to keep AFLW finals hopes alive

Demons beat Giants to keep AFLW finals hopes alive

Melbourne have beaten a wasteful Greater Western Sydney by 16 points, snapping a four-game losing run to keep their slim AFLW finals hopes alive.

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Prespakis among seven AFLW players fined for melee

The AFLW has dished out fines to seven players for their involvement in a melee between Essendon and Sydney.

'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal

Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has told a civil trial the past five years in hiding have left her tired and broken.

Trans people 'my biggest fans' says exiled Liberal MP

A new recording has been unearthed and played in court after it heard a former Liberal MP skipped a party meeting so she could get her hair done.

Storm speedster Coates aiming high against Panthers

Having already tasted the Origin and Test arenas, Storm flyer Xavier Coates is excited to add an NRL grand final - and hopefully premiership - to his resume.

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Buggy death jail term a 'slap in the face' for family

A man's decision to take seven children onto a buggy without helmets or seatbelts has been described as grossly negligent after a young girl died in a crash.

Aussie women say they're not educated on contraception

Many Australian women are not comfortable with their contraception choices but family planning experts say it's crucial they make informed decisions.

Skeleton silver medallist calls time on winter career

Australia's only sliding Winter Olympics medallist Jackie Narracott, who overcame serious concussion and a lack of funding to reach success, has retired.

Essendon win heated AFLW cliffhanger over Sydney

Madison Prespakis's late hit on Sofia Hurley sparked Sydney into action, but Essendon did enough to stave off the Swans' late challenge.

Hawks shake off Suns, move to second spot on AFLW log

Hawthorn have defied a blustery breeze and a valiant challenge from Gold Coast to continue their impressive AFLW charge in 2024.

Storm's Warbrick sets his sights on grand-final 'gold'

He has an Olympic silver medal, but Storm winger Will Warbrick is hoping he doesn't have to settle for second prize in his first NRL grand final.

Melbourne's Underbelly relived as Nicola Gobbo speaks

'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo has detailed early interactions with gangland clients including Tony Mokbel and Carl Williams after taking the stand a civil trial.

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