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City snatch ACL first leg draw with Thailand's Buriram

City snatch ACL first leg draw with Thailand's Buriram

A goal deep in injury time has lifted Melbourne City to a draw with Thailand's Buriram United in their Asian Champions League round of 16 tie.

Hawks star Newcombe escapes with fine at AFL Tribunal

Hawks star Newcombe escapes with fine at AFL Tribunal

Hawks star Newcombe escapes with fine at AFL Tribunal

Hawks star Newcombe escapes with fine at AFL Tribunal

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe has escaped the AFL Tribunal with a fine, freeing him to play in their opening-round clash against GWS.

Doolittle target as refreshed Phoenix eye NBL finals

Doolittle target as refreshed Phoenix eye NBL finals

Doolittle target as refreshed Phoenix eye NBL finals

Doolittle target as refreshed Phoenix eye NBL finals

South East Melbourne sharpshooter Nathan Sobey believes stopping Kristian Doolittle is the key to beating a deep Perth roster in their NBL finals opener.

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'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

A study claiming open justice laws have failed to keep suppression orders in check has used incomplete data, a law academic says.

'Not guilty': accused double murderer to face trial

'Not guilty': accused double murderer to face trial

A homeless man accused of killing a pregnant woman and her partner has pleaded not guilty to the double murder as he fast-tracked his case to a higher court.

Blues to play two debutants, Weitering set for Curnow

Blues to play two debutants, Weitering set for Curnow

Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Harry Dean will make their AFL debuts on Thursday night, while Jacob Weitering also looks certain to play.

Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids

Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids

A man has appeared in court for allegedly performing a Nazi salute to Jewish schoolchildren at an airport terminal.

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'Egregious injustice': Cat to return after rape case

'Egregious injustice': Cat to return after rape case

'Egregious injustice': Cat to return after rape case

'Egregious injustice': Cat to return after rape case

Geelong coach Chris Scott says Tanner Bruhn will return to action after missing last season while stood down by the AFL when falsely charged with rape.

Twice-guilty man gets shorter sentence over servo death

Twice-guilty man gets shorter sentence over servo death

Twice-guilty man gets shorter sentence over servo death

Twice-guilty man gets shorter sentence over servo death

Sentenced for the second time over a service station assault on a beloved postmaster, a man will spend fewer years in custody.

Hawks to appeal star midfielder's rough conduct ban

Hawks to appeal star midfielder's rough conduct ban

Hawks to appeal star midfielder's rough conduct ban

Hawks to appeal star midfielder's rough conduct ban

Gun midfielder Jai Newcombe will challenge his one-match ban for rough conduct in a bid to play in Hawthorn's season opener against GWS.

Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender

Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender

Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender

Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender

Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May.

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Delayed notification of a doomed request to probe construction sector corruption has been slammed as a government moves to block "follow the dollar" changes.

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

A 22-year-old Frenchman remains in custody after failing to secure accommodation to support his bail bid, after allegations he raped a woman in a laneway.

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

While Melbourne and Parramatta fight over Zac Lomax off the field, the Storm players are ready to target another Eels player in young halfback Jonah Pezet.

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Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL

Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.

Dovaston shines in Roos' morale-boosting Magpies win

Lachy Dovaston has kicked three goals for North Melbourne as they fought back from 31 points down to beat Collingwood in their AFL pre-season clash.

Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers

Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe and Essendon's Sam Durham both face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer, and could be banned for their clubs' season openers.

Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.

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Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva dies

Iconic Australian racehorse Makybe Diva, who won the Melbourne Cup three times, has died after a colic attack.

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

Creating a public monument as a young man was a bewildering experience for a sculptor, who has gone on to create what could be the world's smallest art gallery.

Sore Victory, Mata gear up for Sydney blockbuster

Melbourne Victory's clash with Sydney FC will be their third straight blockbuster and coach Arthur Diles is confident a sore Juan Mata will be ready for it.

Old foes Victory, Adelaide settle for share of spoils

Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United have fought out a tense 1-1 draw that does little to help either club's bid to move up the A-League Men table.

English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.

Winter Paralympic great named despite leg fracture

One of Australia's all-time great Paralympians has been named for the Milan-Cortina Games, but a leg fracture means he still needs medical clearance to compete.

Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Steven King had plenty to be pleased about before Melbourne's pre-season clash with Richmond was abandoned because of lightning in the Ballarat area.

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