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Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Known for its eateries and vibrant culture, an Australian city has been crowned the world's best while two local capitals were knocked off the top 50.

Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain

Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain

Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain

Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain

Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.

Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

While he was desperate to get Zach Merrett to Hawthorn, coach Sam Mitchell says the star Bomber remains the enemy as the arch-rivals square off at the MCG.

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Hawks defend arrested duo ahead of Bombers blockbuster

Hawks defend arrested duo ahead of Bombers blockbuster

Hawthorn are backing arrested duo Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald and the AFL club's handling of the matter, which happened four months ago.

Racist attack on dining Muslims to be raised with AFP

Racist attack on dining Muslims to be raised with AFP

Police have been criticised for releasing a man accused of threatening children and shouting racist abuse at Muslims gathering for a dinner during Ramadan.

'A joke': nursing home fined after deadly COVID breach

'A joke': nursing home fined after deadly COVID breach

The families of 45 aged care residents who died in a nursing home's COVID-19 outbreak have lashed a $150,000 fine handed to the organisation as a "joke".

Man to face trial for his wife's decades-old murder

Man to face trial for his wife's decades-old murder

A man accused of murdering his wife almost 35 years ago has pleaded not guilty and elected to send his case to a higher court for trial.

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Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Melbourne coach Steven King says Kysaiah Pickett will face St Kilda despite travelling to Darwin, and the Demons will support him if he needs to do so again.

Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues

Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues

Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues

Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues

For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.

'Foolish mistake': Hawks pair spent night in US jail

'Foolish mistake': Hawks pair spent night in US jail

'Foolish mistake': Hawks pair spent night in US jail

'Foolish mistake': Hawks pair spent night in US jail

Details about Hawthorn pair Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald spending a night in a US jail have emerged three days out from the round-one clash with Essendon.

Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal

Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal

Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal

Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal

Brisbane will take on Sydney without key defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner after their respective striking bans were upheld by the AFL tribunal.

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

The heroism of a young man fatally stabbed while trying to protect a schoolboy from a group of teens has been lauded by the boy's family and the community.

Moore back for Magpies, Dons to blood debutants

Moore back for Magpies, Dons to blood debutants

Moore back for Magpies, Dons to blood debutants

Moore back for Magpies, Dons to blood debutants

Opening-round winners Collingwood have received a further boost with news captain Darcy Moore is fit to play, while Essendon will name three debutants.

'I am so sorry': diabetic driver speaks over pub crash

'I am so sorry': diabetic driver speaks over pub crash

'I am so sorry': diabetic driver speaks over pub crash

'I am so sorry': diabetic driver speaks over pub crash

A diabetic says he made some "very stupid decisions" as he became hypoglycaemic and did not eat before driving into and killing five people including kids.

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Gatto's son-in-law asks for less jail than co-accused

The son-in-law of underworld figure Mick Gatto, who was caught trafficking up to $12 million of cocaine, has pleaded for a lighter sentence than his co-accused.

Voss attempts to move past Blues' off-field woes

Carlton coach Michael Voss isn't dwelling on fierce criticism or fresh reports that the club approached Collingwood's Craig McRae about taking the reins.

'I don't feel safe': locals mourn slain good Samaritan

Locals are paying their respects to a young "hero" fatally stabbed at a train station, with some claiming more needs to be done to tackle youth crime.

Moomba mania: parade fetes multicultural melting pot

A melting pot of cultures and performances has marched through city streets in an annual celebration of a city's multicultural success.

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Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.

Price to pay for visitors to Australian natural wonder

Visitors to the Great Ocean Road's natural wonders will have to pay to see the sights, with a new visitor centre enforcing the fees.

'Work through it': Saints coach to tagged star player

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says his star player Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will have to work through a phase of getting hard tags from opposition teams.

Saints coach an outlier as most marvel at Magpie great

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury is earning fresh accolades for his latest game-breaking display -- but St Kilda's coach seemingly didn't take much notice.

McLaren back Piastri, but catching up won't be easy

McLaren believe Oscar Piastri will bounce back stronger from his Australian nightmare, but circumstances may make it hard for the team to catch Mercedes.

Collingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints

Collingwood, with Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury dominant, have downed St Kilda by 12 points at the MCG in their AFL season opener.

Norris warns something will go horribly wrong in new F1

Lando Norris has warned a car could end up flying over a fence under Formula One's new regulations, with Max Verstappen also doubling down on criticism.

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