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'Sorry' Piastri crashes before home GP, Russell wins

'Sorry' Piastri crashes before home GP, Russell wins

Australian Oscar Piastri has crashed before even making it to the start line for his home F1 grand prix, with George Russell claiming victory in Melbourne.

Good Samaritan identified after 'savage' fatal stabbing

Good Samaritan identified after 'savage' fatal stabbing

Good Samaritan identified after 'savage' fatal stabbing

Good Samaritan identified after 'savage' fatal stabbing

A good Samaritan who was fatally stabbed while trying to protect a younger boy from a group of alleged teen attackers has been identified.

Feeney loses title lead in massive Supercars smash up

Feeney loses title lead in massive Supercars smash up

Feeney loses title lead in massive Supercars smash up

Feeney loses title lead in massive Supercars smash up

Broc Feeney is one of three drivers forced to retire in a first-corner crash, as Brodie Kostecki takes the Supercars title lead with victory in Melbourne.

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It sucks: F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight

It sucks: F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight

Lando Norris claims Formula One's new cars are the worst the sport has had, unhappy with them ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.

Feeney retakes title lead in dramatic Supercars race

Feeney retakes title lead in dramatic Supercars race

Broc Feeney is back atop the Supercars championship after the third Melbourne SuperSprint race, which featured a number of clashes and two safety cars.

Piastri faces uphill battle as Mercedes claim front row

Piastri faces uphill battle as Mercedes claim front row

Oscar Piastri will need to defy history to win the Australian Grand Prix after George Russell led a Mercedes front-row lock out and left the local hope fifth.

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Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Kimi Antonelli almost didn't make it out of the pits for Australian Grand Prix qualifying, but capitalised on a red flag to give Mercedes a front-row lockout.

'Very weird': Verstappen licks wounds after crash

'Very weird': Verstappen licks wounds after crash

'Very weird': Verstappen licks wounds after crash

'Very weird': Verstappen licks wounds after crash

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen will start the Australian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after crashing out during qualifying.

Good Samaritan dies in 'savage' train station stabbing

Good Samaritan dies in 'savage' train station stabbing

Good Samaritan dies in 'savage' train station stabbing

Good Samaritan dies in 'savage' train station stabbing

A good Samaritan who tried to break up a brawl between teenagers has died in a "savage" edged-weapon attack after four teens set their sights on him.

Saints looking to the stars as big season opener awaits

Saints looking to the stars as big season opener awaits

Saints looking to the stars as big season opener awaits

Saints looking to the stars as big season opener awaits

New St Kilda co-captain Cal Wilkie is unafraid to talk about the club's lofty ambitions as they enter a season where they'll be the centre of attention.

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

After one of Australia's favourite free music venues cancelled an Amyl and the Sniffers gig, it has spelled out how it will cope with future big-name acts.

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

Oscar Piastri has gone quickest on the first day of practice for the Australian grand prix, as his team boss hit out at so-called conspiracy theorists.

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Brodie Kostecki has won his second straight race at the Melboune SuperSprint, while Matt Payne extended his Supercars championship lead in second.

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'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

Aston Martin face a fight just to put a car on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix amid troubles they've laid squarely at the feet of engine partner Honda.

GPs disturbed by latest contraceptive pill 'shortcut'

Australia's top doctors' group has lashed a state government's move to allow women seeking the contraceptive pill to bypass general practitioners.

'Very thin': inside the figures propping up Grand Prix

As the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix gets under way and race fever takes over Melbourne, some are asking if taxpayers' millions could be better spent.

Twisted and dark: Aussie opens up on F1 axing

Jack Doohan has detailed the hurt of his 2025 axing from Alpine, with the Australian believing his fate was sealed before he really had a chance to race.

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Murder charge after body found at regional property

A man will face court charged with murder after a body was found inside a regional property with stab wounds.

Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

While Collingwood have been tipped to miss the top eight this year, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes they remain an AFL heavyweight ahead of their MCG clash.

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers' estranged wife claims he "shamelessly" blamed her for a lewd photo scandal, without giving her an opportunity to respond.

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors are appealing a former soap star's restorative justice sentence for performing a Nazi salute, as the actor launches his own conviction challenge.

Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great

While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.

U-eys and meat pies: Finn favourite turning Aussie

Valtteri Bottas has taken to a local delicacy as he prepares for his Formula One return with grid newcomers Cadillac at the Australian Grand Prix.

Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta

Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win.

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