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Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up

Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up

The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season.

'I wish I had died': schoolgirl's suffering after crash

'I wish I had died': schoolgirl's suffering after crash

'I wish I had died': schoolgirl's suffering after crash

'I wish I had died': schoolgirl's suffering after crash

A truck driver who drove with faulty brakes into a bus carrying 27 school kids on their way to an international space camp has pleaded guilty to 12 offences.

'Decades of neglect': 'dire' state housing picture

'Decades of neglect': 'dire' state housing picture

'Decades of neglect': 'dire' state housing picture

'Decades of neglect': 'dire' state housing picture

Two years on from the inception of a target to build 800,000 homes in a decade, data illustrates the "dire" housing picture continuing to confront one state.

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Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Tasmania have signed their first VFL recruit, bringing in a delisted Essendon player with strong local connections.

Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

A fringe festival in its 43rd year has officially kicked off, with a unique dancefloor and a musical poking fun at colonial explorers among its offerings.

Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.

Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show

Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show

Unheralded Melbourne prop Josh King is a Payne Haas fan but says Brisbane will need more than one player to get over the Storm in their grand final showdown.

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Teen boys charged after stolen car hits pedestrian

Teen boys charged after stolen car hits pedestrian

Teen boys charged after stolen car hits pedestrian

Teen boys charged after stolen car hits pedestrian

Four teens have been charged after being pursued through the middle of a capital city in a suspected stolen car, sparking an emergency.

'They've set the bar': Saints urged to be like Brisbane

'They've set the bar': Saints urged to be like Brisbane

'They've set the bar': Saints urged to be like Brisbane

'They've set the bar': Saints urged to be like Brisbane

While St Kilda continue to rail against the draft concessions for clubs such as Brisbane, coach Ross Lyon has lauded the back-to-back premiers.

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat says the Saints are relevant again after several years of drafting and now targeting key recruits from rival clubs.

'Homophobic': star Cat clipped for Mad Monday post

'Homophobic': star Cat clipped for Mad Monday post

'Homophobic': star Cat clipped for Mad Monday post

'Homophobic': star Cat clipped for Mad Monday post

Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly reveal he is bisexual, was unimpressed after a controversial Instagram post out of Geelong's Mad Monday function.

'$64 question': Fagan says Lions' attitude stays key

'$64 question': Fagan says Lions' attitude stays key

'$64 question': Fagan says Lions' attitude stays key

'$64 question': Fagan says Lions' attitude stays key

As Brisbane continue their premiership celebrations, they are being reminded to stay grounded as they aim next season for a flag three-peat.

Injured Hawks star likely out until AFLW finals

Injured Hawks star likely out until AFLW finals

Injured Hawks star likely out until AFLW finals

Injured Hawks star likely out until AFLW finals

With just five rounds left until the AFLW finals, Hawthorn star Emily Bates is set for an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury.

Police swoop on teens after stolen car hits pedestrian

Police swoop on teens after stolen car hits pedestrian

Police swoop on teens after stolen car hits pedestrian

Police swoop on teens after stolen car hits pedestrian

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a suspected stolen car as it was tailed by police.

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Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up

One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.

'Fear of retaliation': murder accused teens face court

A 16-year-old and 19-year-old have faced court over the death of a young Indigenous man in an alleged machete attack.

Top cop's update on major search for notorious fugitive

Hundreds of officers have been taken off the search for Australia's most wanted man, five weeks after he allegedly gunned down two officers.

Teacher killer refuses to face victims in court

A killer who threw a teacher’s body inside a green waste bin in "an extremely callous act" has refused to get on a bus to face his victim's loved ones in court.

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Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.

Wardlaw kicks four as Saints surge to comeback win

St Kilda have come from behind to stun Port Adelaide, with Jesse Wardlaw playing a starring role in their 11-point win.

No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return

While his voice remains a raspy whisper, Shawn Blore is thankful to be playing in another grand final with the Storm gun recovering from a fractured larynx.

'Better than last year': Fagan hails Lions' premiership

Brisbane's second premiership has topped their 2024 triumph, according to coach Chris Fagan, and there could be more flags to come.

Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag

Brisbane Lions forward Cam Rayner was jeered relentlessly by Geelong fans in the grand final but enjoyed every moment on his way to a second AFL premiership.

Cats need to 'sit' in GF disappointment: Dangerfield

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says the Cats will need to process the disappointment of their AFL grand final loss, but will move forward.

'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub

From season-over three weeks ago, Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale made the ultimate impact as the Lions' sub in their second straight AFL grand final triumph.

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