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Rain dance for Cup favourite amid slight distance query

Rain dance for Cup favourite amid slight distance query

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy believes Half Yours is every chance to justify his Melbourne Cup favouritism but would love to see rain to boost their chances.

Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot

Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot

Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot

Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot

Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.

Cup of joy as favourite handed 'perfect' barrier draw

Cup of joy as favourite handed 'perfect' barrier draw

Cup of joy as favourite handed 'perfect' barrier draw

Cup of joy as favourite handed 'perfect' barrier draw

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy could not have asked for a better result after Melbourne Cup favourite Half Yours drew barrier eight for the great race.

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'No one better': red-hot Zahra steals show on Derby day

'No one better': red-hot Zahra steals show on Derby day

Mark Zahra has secured four straight wins on Victoria Derby day, piloting hot favourite Observer to victory in the $2 million Group 1 feature at Flemington.

Suns rise to end tough AFLW season with upset win

Suns rise to end tough AFLW season with upset win

Gold Coast have slotted three late goals to finish a tough AFL season on a high, upsetting Richmond by 14 points at Ikon Park.

India's relief as star quick exits T20s for Ashes prep

India's relief as star quick exits T20s for Ashes prep

After destroying India with the white ball, star Australia quick Josh Hazlewood will play for NSW in an ideal preparation for the Ashes.

Price is right for Australian netball's top player gong

Price is right for Australian netball's top player gong

Jamie-Lee Price has won the Liz Ellis Diamond as the game's best player, rewarded for her efforts with the Giants and on the international netball stage.

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Hannah's future stolen by jealous, angry act of horror

Hannah's future stolen by jealous, angry act of horror

Hannah's future stolen by jealous, angry act of horror

Hannah's future stolen by jealous, angry act of horror

Hannah McGuire was preparing to move into a bright future after a difficult break up. Hours later, her jealous ex boyfriend's rage took it all away from her.

Local cricketers down bats in memory of killed teen

Local cricketers down bats in memory of killed teen

Local cricketers down bats in memory of killed teen

Local cricketers down bats in memory of killed teen

Tributes have continued to flow for a young cricketer killed in a freak training accident, as his local association postpones scheduled matches in his memory.

Killer Kangaroos thrash Hawks to make AFLW history

Killer Kangaroos thrash Hawks to make AFLW history

Killer Kangaroos thrash Hawks to make AFLW history

Killer Kangaroos thrash Hawks to make AFLW history

Tahlia Randall kicked four goals as North Melbourne set an Australian rules football record by defeating Hawthorn for their 24th consecutive victory.

Hazlewood, Marsh dominate India in T20 at heaving MCG

Hazlewood, Marsh dominate India in T20 at heaving MCG

Hazlewood, Marsh dominate India in T20 at heaving MCG

Hazlewood, Marsh dominate India in T20 at heaving MCG

Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Marsh have starred in Australia's four-wicket win over India at the MCG to go 1-0 up with three games left in the series.

'Huge win': Flyers put out Fire in see-sawing thriller

'Huge win': Flyers put out Fire in see-sawing thriller

'Huge win': Flyers put out Fire in see-sawing thriller

'Huge win': Flyers put out Fire in see-sawing thriller

The Southside Melbourne Flyers have ended Townsville's unbeaten streak in the WNBL, defeating the Fire 89-83 thanks to another star turn from Cayla George.

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

Oasis have returned to the Australian stage for the first time in decades, with more than 55,000 fans packing out a stadium to watch the brothers reunite.

Webster fails again as Tasmania slide to Shield loss

Webster fails again as Tasmania slide to Shield loss

Webster fails again as Tasmania slide to Shield loss

Webster fails again as Tasmania slide to Shield loss

Australia's Test allrounder Beau Webster failed again with the bat for Tasmania in a heavy Sheffield Shield loss to Victoria.

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'Shortcomings' but camper trial not unfair, court told

The director of public prosecutions has admitted there were some shortcomings in its case against camper murderer Greg Lynn, but said the trial was not unfair.

'That much better': Zahra bullish on Derby favourite

Mark Zahra expects short-priced favourite Observer to be far too good for his rivals in the $2 million Victoria Derby despite queries over the race distance.

Jazz festival got the blues of last-minute ticket sales

The Wangaratta Jazz Festival turned its fortunes around in 2024, but organisers fear this year's event could run at a loss.

Teen's alleged killer loses bid to have case thrown out

A man will stand trial over the murder of 19-year-old Isla Bell, whose body was found in a rubbish tip six weeks after her disappearance.

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Buddhist monk taken into custody after guilty verdicts

A jury has rejected a chief monk's claims that he did not sexually abuse six girls more than two decades ago.

'It could have been handled better'; new Blues on trade

Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent have opened up on their trades from Sydney, believing the moves could have been handled better.

Young gun batting Victoria towards Shield win

Former Australia opener Marcus Harris has joined young gun Campbell Kellaway in batting Victoria towards a big Sheffield Shield lead against Tasmania.

'You killed those two girls': Easey St interview aired

Audio from a detective grilling a suspect over the Easey St double murders nearly 50 years ago has been aired as a different man stands accused of the killings.

Papenhuyzen quits the Storm - cloud over his NRL future

Ryan Papenhuyzen's time in the NRL could be over after the superstar fullback was granted an immediate release from Melbourne to consider his sporting future.

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

A Buddhist monk has been convicted of 17 child sexual abuse offences following a four-week jury trial.

Baby killer was tired, frustrated before assaulting boy

A man was seeking help for anger management issues at the time he inflicted a fatal assault on a three-month-old baby boy, a court has been told.

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