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City sink rivals Victory, secure ALW grand final spot

City sink rivals Victory, secure ALW grand final spot

Melbourne City have booked the first spot in the ALW grand final with a fine goal from teenager Shelby McMahon settling the second leg against the Victory.

'Private to me': Storm's Bellamy keeps focus on footy

'Private to me': Storm's Bellamy keeps focus on footy

'Private to me': Storm's Bellamy keeps focus on footy

'Private to me': Storm's Bellamy keeps focus on footy

Craig Bellamy says details of his medical condition will remain private, the veteran coach preferring to talk about Melbourne's clash with Wests Tigers instead.

Energised Tigers face test to back up against Crows

Energised Tigers face test to back up against Crows

Energised Tigers face test to back up against Crows

Energised Tigers face test to back up against Crows

Richmond are out to back up their drought-breaking win over West Coast with another competitive performance, this time against a stronger opponent - Adelaide.

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'Get back to work': backlash over bureaucrat job freeze

'Get back to work': backlash over bureaucrat job freeze

A would-be premier has chided public servants protesting her 10-year hiring freeze plan, insisting it won't lead to sackings or compromise service delivery.

Trait 'overrated' but Pendlebury an exception to rule

Trait 'overrated' but Pendlebury an exception to rule

Geelong coach Chris Scott has joined the chorus lauding Scott Pendlebury ahead of the Collingwood veteran's AFL games record-equalling appearance.

First 'ISIS bride' fails in court bid for freedom

First 'ISIS bride' fails in court bid for freedom

One of the so-called "ISIS brides" who arrived from the Middle East has been denied bail on terrorism charges while two more wait to know their fate.

Three men accused of murdering boys to stand trial

Three men accused of murdering boys to stand trial

Three of the eight teens accused of stabbing two boys to death have been formally committed to stand trial in a Supreme Court.

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North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.

Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Gold Coast will be out to extend a strong record at their home away from home in Darwin when they take on St Kilda without overlooked ruckman Jarrod Witts.

Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Noah Balta has impressed in a ruck-forward role for Richmond over the past fortnight as Adem Yze's side continues to be ravaged by injuries.

Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray

Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray

Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray

Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray

AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town.

Gunmen found guilty of executing gangland figure in hit

Gunmen found guilty of executing gangland figure in hit

Gunmen found guilty of executing gangland figure in hit

Gunmen found guilty of executing gangland figure in hit

Two men charged over the planned underworld shooting of Gavin Preston are facing lengthy jail terms after a jury found them guilty.

Giants 'contest beast' fired up for Bombers reunion

Giants 'contest beast' fired up for Bombers reunion

Giants 'contest beast' fired up for Bombers reunion

Giants 'contest beast' fired up for Bombers reunion

Earning an AFL lifeline, GWS defender Jayden Laverde will face off against former side Essendon for the first time as the Giants suffer more injuries.

Port's great foundation set to be rattled by Bulldogs

Port's great foundation set to be rattled by Bulldogs

Port's great foundation set to be rattled by Bulldogs

Port's great foundation set to be rattled by Bulldogs

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his defensive priorities will be severely challenged by the Western Bulldogs in their Adelaide Oval clash.

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Brisbane Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.

Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur

Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.

Common sense scores as Socceroos screening ban scrapped

Fans are rejoicing after a state premier reversed a decision to not screen Socceroos matches at Federation Square this World Cup.

'Perfect': carer's family reacts to murderer's jailing

A murderer, who killed his live-in carer with a hammer in their home, has been jailed for more than two decades, much to the relief of the victim's family.

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Killer could be free in 12 years after stabbing friend

A wheelchair-bound killer who was high on drugs when he stabbed a friend to death has been jailed for a maximum of 19 years, but may walk free in 12 years.

McRae defends Pendlebury ahead of record-breaking game

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record.

Woman cleared of helping husband keep a slave

A jury will no longer need to decide whether a woman helped her husband keep a vulnerable 61-year-old woman as a slave.

FA unhappy with Fed Square live site World Cup ban

Football Australia has asked the Melbourne Arts Precinct to reconsider its decision to prevent live screening of FIFA World Cup matches at Federation Square.

Hawks' Wizard keen to weave more magic out West

Hawthorn have had issues in attack to address ahead of their Thursday night blockbuster against Fremantle, but one forward shone in the draw with Collingwood.

'Grave danger': warning for bar war's youngest soldiers

Young people with no criminal history are being recruited by shadowy criminal syndicates in a wave of attacks on hospitality venues, a state's top cop says.

'Living within our means': treasurer defiant on budget

The door has been left ajar for a COVID debt levy to be unwound early as business buckles under the weight of state tax and regulation.

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