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Hospital accepts failings after pleas for help ignored

Hospital accepts failings after pleas for help ignored

An anguished mother has sobbed in court as she detailed being "ignored" by hospital staff as she pleaded for them to help her sick daughter before she died.

More destructive storms forecast as southeast cleans up

More destructive storms forecast as southeast cleans up

More destructive storms forecast as southeast cleans up

More destructive storms forecast as southeast cleans up

States cleaning up after a blustery night have been told to brace for further wild weather, with more storms and damaging winds on the way.

Davey touch-and-go for AFLW opener as Magpies eye lift

Davey touch-and-go for AFLW opener as Magpies eye lift

Davey touch-and-go for AFLW opener as Magpies eye lift

Davey touch-and-go for AFLW opener as Magpies eye lift

Collingwood captain Brianna Davey is racing the clock to be ready for round one, but is adamant she and the Magpies can have an impact this AFLW season.

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AFL finals clash with AFLW leaves Dogs disgruntled

AFL finals clash with AFLW leaves Dogs disgruntled

The AFL finals schedule has caused issues, with the Western Bulldogs' elimination final against Hawthorn due to clash with their women's team's home opener.

After 13,383km, this endurance runner just can't stop

After 13,383km, this endurance runner just can't stop

After breaking the world record for running around mainland Australia, Sean Bell gave himself four days' rest before adding another 580km to his challenge.

Storm veteran defends resting stars ahead of NRL finals

Storm veteran defends resting stars ahead of NRL finals

Christian Welch says by clinching the minor premiership the Storm have earned the right to rest players, even if it impacts the NRL finals make-up.

Peter Garrett to conduct review into cancelled concert

Peter Garrett to conduct review into cancelled concert

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's managing director has left the organisation as former arts minister Peter Garrett leads a review sparked by a cancelled concert.

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Unstoppable Blue Cripps at another level: Voss

Unstoppable Blue Cripps at another level: Voss

Unstoppable Blue Cripps at another level: Voss

Unstoppable Blue Cripps at another level: Voss

Carlton captain and Brownlow Medal contender Patrick Cripps has gone to another level, according to coach Michael Voss, and looms as a danger player in finals.

'Distressing': father shot trying to protect daughter

'Distressing': father shot trying to protect daughter

'Distressing': father shot trying to protect daughter

'Distressing': father shot trying to protect daughter

A shooter is on the run after a woman was followed home by a stranger who then shot her concerned father in the stomach, police say.

AFL flag hopefuls brace for tightest finals series yet

AFL flag hopefuls brace for tightest finals series yet

AFL flag hopefuls brace for tightest finals series yet

AFL flag hopefuls brace for tightest finals series yet

Sydney are best placed on the AFL finals starting grid but Geelong coach Chris Scott believes you could throw a blanket over this year's premiership hopefuls.

Blues reach AFL finals despite last-gasp loss to Saints

Blues reach AFL finals despite last-gasp loss to Saints

Blues reach AFL finals despite last-gasp loss to Saints

Blues reach AFL finals despite last-gasp loss to Saints

Carlton can thank Port Adelaide for saving their AFL season after a heartbreaking loss to St Kilda put the Blues' finals hopes in jeopardy.

AFL umpire hit by bottle in Blues-Saints clash

AFL umpire hit by bottle in Blues-Saints clash

AFL umpire hit by bottle in Blues-Saints clash

AFL umpire hit by bottle in Blues-Saints clash

An AFL goal umpire had to be replaced on the field after suffering a nasty cut when hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd in the Carlton-St Kilda clash.

Western Bulldogs' Jones set for scrutiny over tackle

Western Bulldogs' Jones set for scrutiny over tackle

Western Bulldogs' Jones set for scrutiny over tackle

Western Bulldogs' Jones set for scrutiny over tackle

Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones appears certain to come under scrutiny for a dangerous tackle and could be suspended for his first finals game.

Resilient Dogs seal finals berth with win over Giants

Resilient Dogs seal finals berth with win over Giants

Resilient Dogs seal finals berth with win over Giants

Resilient Dogs seal finals berth with win over Giants

The Western Bulldogs have beaten GWS by 37 points in Ballarat to lock in an AFL finals berth, but will sweat on a potential suspension to Liam Jones.

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Crime syndicate's drugs, cigarettes and firearms seized

A months long investigation has ended with 13 arrests and police finding 11kg of methylamphetamine and 2.8 million illegal cigarettes imported into Victoria.

Minor premiers Storm to rest stars for Townsville trip

Coach Craig Bellamy said that wrapping up the minor premiership early meant he could leave some weary Storm stars out of their long-haul flight to Townsville.

Tigers await looming calls from off-contract stars

Richmond coach Adem Yze says he will find out in coming days the future plans of off-contract premiership heroes Liam Baker and Jack Graham.

Storm seal NRL minor premiership with Dolphins win

Melbourne have thumped the Dolphins 48-6 to wrap up the NRL minor premiership, taking advantage of Penrith's shock loss to Canberra.

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Suns record most wins in a season, Tigers finish last

Gold Coast have recorded 11 wins in a season for the first time in their AFL history after beating wooden spooners Richmond by 28 points at the MCG.

Stewart hamstrung, Cameron on fire as Cats claw Eagles

Tom Stewart and Lawson Humphries sat out the second half of Geelong's huge win over West Coast, which guaranteed the Cats a top-four finish.

Jacqui Lambie Network MPs out of party

Two Jacqui Lambie Network MPs have parted ways with the party and will serve as independents.

Demons star Pickett facing three-game ban for bump

Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has been offered a three-game ban for a high bump that concussed Collingwood captain Darcy Moore.

Consultation on police involvement in Sydney Mardi Gras

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board is consulting on the participation of NSW Police at future events.

Little River bands together against freight hub plans

Plans to build a multi-billion dollar freight port have raised the ire of a small community who say it threatens local grasslands and wildlife.

Police appeal for information after fatal park stabbing

Detectives are investigating the seven hours before the death of a man found unconscious in a Melbourne park with what appeared to be stab wounds.

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