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The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make

The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make

North Melbourne premiership captain Emma Kearney and West Coast coach Daisy Pearce have called for second-tier competitions to align with the AFLW.

Underworld kingpin Mokbel avoids a return to prison

Underworld kingpin Mokbel avoids a return to prison

Underworld kingpin Mokbel avoids a return to prison

Underworld kingpin Mokbel avoids a return to prison

Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has been sentenced to time already served after losing a bid to have one of his trafficking convictions quashed.

Veteran sees similarities in WNBL and Hollywood epic

Veteran sees similarities in WNBL and Hollywood epic

Veteran sees similarities in WNBL and Hollywood epic

Veteran sees similarities in WNBL and Hollywood epic

Bendigo veteran Kelsey Griffin says the WNBL is more than a competition, while Adelaide's Steph Talbot is focused on helping her side return "to their roots".

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'Good job': state backs top cop after chopper trips

'Good job': state backs top cop after chopper trips

A police commissioner has "not lived up to expectations" but still has the state's support after details emerged of more undeclared chopper flights.

Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

A conviction for the murder of camper Russell Hill will not be sought by prosecutors, but appeal judges have queried if a manslaughter retrial will be pursued.

How murderer Erin Patterson will fight her convictions

How murderer Erin Patterson will fight her convictions

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson will rely on seven grounds to fight her murder and attempted murder convictions after lodging a bid to appeal her guilty verdicts.

Man faces court 34 years after wife's alleged murder

Man faces court 34 years after wife's alleged murder

A man has faced court charged with the murder of his wife Melinda Freeman after police offered a $1 million reward to solve the 1991 cold case.

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Father found guilty of murder over son's stolen wallet

Father found guilty of murder over son's stolen wallet

Father found guilty of murder over son's stolen wallet

Father found guilty of murder over son's stolen wallet

A man who fatally shot another man in the face has been found guilty of murder after claiming it was an accident.

Man pushes for manslaughter charge to be dropped

Man pushes for manslaughter charge to be dropped

Man pushes for manslaughter charge to be dropped

Man pushes for manslaughter charge to be dropped

A man charged over the death of his partner has asked a magistrate to throw out the negligent manslaughter charge against him.

AFLW not ready for Marvel Stadium grand final

AFLW not ready for Marvel Stadium grand final

AFLW not ready for Marvel Stadium grand final

AFLW not ready for Marvel Stadium grand final

Ikon Park is set to host this year's AFLW grand final, with league boss Emma Moore commenting on when the league's showpiece could again return to stadiums.

St Kilda ace cleared to play in AFLW elimination final

St Kilda ace cleared to play in AFLW elimination final

St Kilda ace cleared to play in AFLW elimination final

St Kilda ace cleared to play in AFLW elimination final

St Kilda have cleared a dual club champion to play in the club's first-ever AFLW final, against the Crows in Adelaide.

Cup-winning jockey Melham was thorn in trainer's side

Cup-winning jockey Melham was thorn in trainer's side

Cup-winning jockey Melham was thorn in trainer's side

Cup-winning jockey Melham was thorn in trainer's side

Tony McEvoy recalls a young Jamie Melham "knocking off" his horses before joining forces with the woman who would ultimately deliver him a Melbourne Cup.

Half Yours completes historic Cups double for Melham

Half Yours completes historic Cups double for Melham

Half Yours completes historic Cups double for Melham

Half Yours completes historic Cups double for Melham

Jamie Melham has won the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup aboard the Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Half Yours in the $10 million race at Flemington.

Half Yours' Cup triumph is one for Australian racing

Half Yours' Cup triumph is one for Australian racing

Half Yours' Cup triumph is one for Australian racing

Half Yours' Cup triumph is one for Australian racing

Half Yours upstaged a tide of imported and visiting stayers to win the $10 million Melbourne Cup for Ballarat-based trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy.

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Red hot glamour shines through rainy Melbourne Cup

Celebrities, fashionistas and revellers at Melbourne Cup haven't let cold and drizzly conditions dampen spirits in the lead-up to Australia's most famous race.

Mind of Mata: Why A-League's biggest name embraces hype

Juan Mata embraces the spotlight and pressure that comes with being the A-League Men's biggest name and knows what type of overseas players can thrive.

Kings show mettle to end Melbourne's NBL win streak

With skipper Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis leading the way, the Sydney Kings have upset Melbourne on their home court, ending United's unbeaten streak.

Local hero Half Yours carries weight of a nation

Jockey Jamie Melham's shot at history in the Melbourne Cup comes as local hope Half Yours and new favourite Al Riffa are set to enjoy soft ground at Flemington.

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Buckaroo 'class' leads Waller's five-strong Cup assault

Chris Waller has likened Buckaroo's Melbourne Cup preparation to that of 2021 winner Verry Elleegant as the master trainer eyes a second win in the great race.

St Kilda stumble into maiden AFLW finals appearance

St Kilda have endured a nightmare last game before the finals, suffering a 45-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs and losing star Jaimee Lambert to injury.

Home record alive as Phoenix take down Wildcats

South East Melbourne are unbeaten in four games at home this NBL season after outlasting the Perth Wildcats in a tight contest on Sunday.

Bendigo's spirited showing hands Sydney third loss

The Bendigo Spirit have picked up their second consecutive win as young gun Izzy Borlase starred in an 88-75 dismantling of the Sydney Flames.

Lions beat Pies, seal Demons qualifying final clash

Brisbane have scored a 20-point win over Collingwood to claim third place on the AFLW ladder and tee up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.

Ambos delayed as long weekend, heat stretches resources

Ambulance services were under pressure after an influx of people seeking emergency help was driven by public holiday festivities and warm weather.

Dolan whips out secret weapon in Melbourne Cup defence

Top jockey Robbie Dolan believes Royal Supremacy is a genuine Melbourne Cup chance as the Irish expat eyes another slice of Flemington history.

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