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AFL's top-eight finals race could be tightest on record

AFL's top-eight finals race could be tightest on record

The gap between top and eighth could end up being smallest by the end of the home-and-away season since the AFL introduced a final-eight system back in 1994.

Southern Murray Darling Basin water markets sag $1.9b

Southern Murray Darling Basin water markets sag $1.9b

Southern Murray Darling Basin water markets sag $1.9b

Southern Murray Darling Basin water markets sag $1.9b

Shifting weather patterns have fuelled volatility in water allocation markets along the lower Murray Darling Basin, with decreased prices expected to persist.

Safety alert may not have stopped fatal crash: coroner

Safety alert may not have stopped fatal crash: coroner

Safety alert may not have stopped fatal crash: coroner

Safety alert may not have stopped fatal crash: coroner

Victoria's state coroner has released his findings after four people were killed in a mid-air collision between two training flight planes.

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Doctor shortage concerns over age health check push

Doctor shortage concerns over age health check push

Australia's medical board is considering asking doctors over 70 to have mandatory heath checks over a "disturbing" jump in complaints.

Woman feels 'vindicated' over role in sister's death

Woman feels 'vindicated' over role in sister's death

A learner driver who accelerated with the car door open leading to her sister's death has been spared a conviction and walked free from court with a $600 fine.

Victoria rattled by 'aftershock' tremors of 2021 quake

Victoria rattled by 'aftershock' tremors of 2021 quake

Further tremors could follow an earthquake that rumbled parts of Victoria, which experts consider an aftershock to a record quake that struck the state in 2021.

Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put

Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put

Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.

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Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive

Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive

Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive

Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive

Melbourne's AFL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after three straight losses but coach Simon Goodwin sees a glimmer of hope.

Final-day fixture sets up bumper AFL finals race

Final-day fixture sets up bumper AFL finals race

Final-day fixture sets up bumper AFL finals race

Final-day fixture sets up bumper AFL finals race

The AFL finals race its set for a thrilling crescendo after the league confirmed its fixture for round 24.

Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement

Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement

Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement

Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement

Geelong's Tom Hawkins has joined the chorus of tributes for Richmond's Dustin Martin after both premiership players announced their retirements on the same day.

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

A toddler's death from bacterial meningitis could have been prevented if he wasn't initially misdiagnosed, a coroner has found.

Bulldogs in no rush for English to make contract call

Bulldogs in no rush for English to make contract call

Bulldogs in no rush for English to make contract call

Bulldogs in no rush for English to make contract call

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists there is no timeline on off-contract Tim English to make a decision about his future beyond this season.

Hawkins 'optimistic' of Cats return before retirement

Hawkins 'optimistic' of Cats return before retirement

Hawkins 'optimistic' of Cats return before retirement

Hawkins 'optimistic' of Cats return before retirement

Geelong legend Tom Hawkins believes he can return from a foot injury to help the Cats' premiership push before he ends his AFL career.

Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers' greatest

Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers' greatest

Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers' greatest

Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers' greatest

Dustin Martin will go down as one of Richmond's all-time greats after announcing his AFL retirement, effective immediately.

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Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race

Collingwood have kept their premiership defence alive but will have to get creative without midfielder Jordan De Goey, starting in their clash with Sydney.

Childcare's staff crisis revealed in new survey figures

More than 60 per cent of early childhood educators plan to leave the sector within three years as mounting staff turnover continues to plague the industry.

Urgent push to overhaul men's behaviour change programs

There are calls to overhaul court-ordered behaviour change programs to stop future abuse, with short-term funding risking the integrity of the courses.

Bombers' Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain

Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over.

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Tower of death: legionnaires' source found, contained

Health authorities have identified a cooling tower at the centre of a legionnaires' outbreak that has killed two people and sent dozens more to hospital.

Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told

Artists have been pulling out of hoped-for gigs at famed live music venue The Forum as fans leave ticket purchases to the last minute, an inquiry has been told.

Docker banned over dangerous tackle on Bomber

Fremantle forward Tom Emmett has received a one-game rough conduct suspension for a dumping tackle on Essendon defender Jayden Laverde.

'Culturally harmful': Hawks alleged racism claims aired

Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.

Zurhaar bullish on North's 2025 finals prospects

Re-signed star Cam Zurhaar believes North Melbourne are capable of snapping an eight-year AFL finals drought next season, buoyed by improved form since the bye.

Mid-term blues: Vic poll shows Labor losing ground

A poll indicates Labor is increasingly on the nose with Victorian voters under Jacinta Allan's leadership, just over two years out from the next state election.

Woman who killed sister wants to escape conviction

A learner driver who hit and killed her sister during a roadside argument has asked for a judge to spare her from conviction as she says she is a victim too.

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