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What won't sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race

What won't sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race

The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.

Victory cruise past Glory to return to winning ways

Victory cruise past Glory to return to winning ways

Victory cruise past Glory to return to winning ways

Victory cruise past Glory to return to winning ways

Melbourne Victory have beaten Perth Glory 3-0 to return to winning ways and the top of the A-League Women table.

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Deposed state Liberal leader Brad Battin has licked his wounds and accepted a spot in shadow cabinet as the clock ticks down to the next election.

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No raining on city's parade as $15b train line opens

No raining on city's parade as $15b train line opens

Crowds have flocked to five new underground stations to catch trains through Melbourne's Metro Tunnel for the first time.

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

A courageous Adelaide Lightning, buoyed by their new head coach, have gone down to the Bendigo Spirit as Izzy Borlase produced another standout performance.

North flag star Sheerin reveals Neale inspiration

North flag star Sheerin reveals Neale inspiration

Eilish Sheerin turned to hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of her rehabilitation from a hamstring injury before starring in North Melbourne's AFLW premiership.

'Painful viewing': crucial errors to haunt Lions

'Painful viewing': crucial errors to haunt Lions

Twin 50-metre penalties against Shannon Campbell were among the key errors that cost Brisbane dearly in their AFLW grand final loss to North Melbourne.

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Kangas find grandest way to complete perfect AFLW year

Kangas find grandest way to complete perfect AFLW year

Kangas find grandest way to complete perfect AFLW year

Kangas find grandest way to complete perfect AFLW year

North Melbourne have become the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships, completing a perfect season with victory over Brisbane in the grand final.

Batting stars shine as Hobart, Stars exchange top spot

Batting stars shine as Hobart, Stars exchange top spot

Batting stars shine as Hobart, Stars exchange top spot

Batting stars shine as Hobart, Stars exchange top spot

The Melbourne Stars have had a convincing local derby win to take top spot in the WBBL, only for Hobart to snatch it back soon after.

Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL

Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL

Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL

Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL

He has been ruled out of the 2026 season, but Storm star Eli Katoa says he's in a "good place" and hopeful of returning to the NRL after his brain surgery.

History beckons as Kangaroos keep their eyes on prize

History beckons as Kangaroos keep their eyes on prize

History beckons as Kangaroos keep their eyes on prize

History beckons as Kangaroos keep their eyes on prize

Only the Brisbane Lions stand in the way of North Melbourne becoming the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships.

Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for 2026

Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for 2026

Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for 2026

Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for 2026

Essendon's injury woes from this year might follow them into 2026, with Nic Martin already ruled out for all of next season due to a knee injury.

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police are gearing up for a major response to a planned immigration protest and counter-rally, which will test expanded search powers.

O'Connor first rider confirmed for Tour Down Under

O'Connor first rider confirmed for Tour Down Under

O'Connor first rider confirmed for Tour Down Under

O'Connor first rider confirmed for Tour Down Under

Jayco AlUla's Ben O'Connor is the first confirmed starter for the Tour Down Under, with the announcement coming only weeks after the team nearly folded.

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'Kiara deserved justice': months jail over mum's death

The grieving family of a woman killed by her partner's homemade gun says the man's "lenient" three-month prison sentence sends a dangerous message.

Teen freed after charges dropped over stabbing death

Charges have been dropped against one of two teens accused over the stabbing death of another teen, with police noting a complex and evolving investigation.

AFLW have-nots receive league boost on grand final eve

Three of the AFLW's worst-performing clubs will receive boosts to their lists, with the help announced the day before the grand final.

Academics win $10m in back-pay after Monash wage case

Monash University will repay thousands of casual academics more than $10 million after settling a Federal Court wage theft claim which ran for almost a decade.

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'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

The Brisbane Lions enter their seventh AFLW grand final in 10 seasons as the underdogs against a rampaging North Melbourne side on a 26-game winning streak.

Title town: Lions tap into Broncos' success in flag bid

The Brisbane Lions have a secret weapon in their bid to confirm the Queensland capital as football's "title town" with victory in the AFLW grand final.

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

A state watchdog has slapped a major IVF clinic with conditions for it to continue operating, after a patient was mistakenly implanted with her own embryo.

Super Netball eyes expansion, seeking two new teams

Super Netball is looking to expand with Netball Australia eyeing two additional sides to join the competition in 2027, making it a 10-team league.

Perth hold on for WBBL win after Capsey comeback

Alice Capsey's four wickets - including three in an over - were not enough as Sophie Devine led Perth to a WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.

Kangas play safe with AFLW grand final selection call

North Melbourne have made a huge call on midfielder Mia King, who overcame a knee injury to put herself in the mix for AFLW grand final selection.

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

There were emotional scenes in a packed courtroom as Kamal Ghali admitted dangerous driving causing three-year-old Mila Wang's death when he ran a red light.

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