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Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.

Treasurer softens up voters for 'hard decisions' on tax

Treasurer softens up voters for 'hard decisions' on tax

Treasurer softens up voters for 'hard decisions' on tax

Treasurer softens up voters for 'hard decisions' on tax

The government will warn of a hit to economic growth and Australia's productivity performance in the upcoming budget, raising the stakes for ambitious reform.

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.

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Crime rate fix will take 'some time', police say

Crime rate fix will take 'some time', police say

As the crime rate continues to tick upwards in one state, police have warned major improvements will not be seen for some time.

Silence persists as CFMEU probe rattled by more threats

Silence persists as CFMEU probe rattled by more threats

Witnesses to construction-sector criminality continue to be scared into silence as a state government blocks expanded powers for the corruption watchdog.

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

A state premier says Labor figures discussing a pre-election leadership change in the shadows are a "few scallywags" in need of a cuddle.

Champion Broncos look for season reset in Melbourne

Champion Broncos look for season reset in Melbourne

Winless Brisbane have plenty to play for as they face Melbourne in a NRL grand final rematch but it's business as usual for coach Michael Maguire.

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'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

Josh Carr has admitted making a mistake in the lead-up to his first game as Port Adelaide's head coach.

Police, experts quizzed over brothel owner's killing

Police, experts quizzed over brothel owner's killing

Police, experts quizzed over brothel owner's killing

Police, experts quizzed over brothel owner's killing

Lawyers for a man accused of murdering a sex worker inside her brothel have questioned evidence about her cause of death, and police investigations, in court.

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.

Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Coach Alastair Clarkson is still mulling over his team to face West Coast on Sunday, with George Wardlaw looking to break into the winning line-up.

Tobacco turf war reignites with 'outrageous' shooting

Tobacco turf war reignites with 'outrageous' shooting

Tobacco turf war reignites with 'outrageous' shooting

Tobacco turf war reignites with 'outrageous' shooting

A manhunt is under way after cafe patrons ran for cover in a shooting likely connected to the illegal tobacco war.

Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

A man arrested following the discovery of a body near a rural highway has appeared in court charged with murder.

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Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.

Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.

Hunt shines in draw as Victoria and SA look to final

Henry Hunt was man of the match for South Australia in the draw against Victoria, the sides now set to face off next week again in the Sheffield Shield final.

Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Jagga Smith shadowed Carlton midfield star Sam Walsh during his time out with a knee injury and is reaping the benefits early in his AFL career.

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'Let Sua be Sua': Storm skipper defends young fullback

Harry Grant feels it's unfair to compare exciting Storm fullback Sua Fa'alogo with Brisbane superstar Reece Walsh ahead of the teams' grand-final rematch.

Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start

Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

It should have been a moment for Australia’s athletes on home soil but the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been reduced to cost blowouts and social media mockery.

Schools to stay open as teachers strike over pay deal

Public school teachers have rejected a state government's pay offer and will launch strike action next week.

Armed man arrested after body found on highway

Police have arrested a man they say was holding a knife and behaving erratically after the discovery of a man's body.

Family's pain as thieves use gadget to steal $80k car

A family’s trip of a lifetime turned into heartbreak after thieves used key cloning devices to steal their car, a practice police say is increasing rapidly.

SA's McSweeney shines with ball in Shield final preview

South Australia captain Nathan McSweeeney took three wickets and three catches to restrict Victoria to 308, a three-run first-innings lead, before rain came.

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