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'Understrength' police need more cops to fight crime

'Understrength' police need more cops to fight crime

A top cop has ordered a major overhaul of his state police force, admitting it does not have enough officers on the beat to prevent and respond to rising crime.

Diamonds out to reclaim trans-Tasman trophy

Diamonds out to reclaim trans-Tasman trophy

Diamonds out to reclaim trans-Tasman trophy

Diamonds out to reclaim trans-Tasman trophy

The Diamonds expect the Silver Ferns to "bring it" for the Constellation Cup series despite New Zealand's coaching turmoil, with Noeline Taurua still sidelined.

National task force launched to combat match-fixing

National task force launched to combat match-fixing

National task force launched to combat match-fixing

National task force launched to combat match-fixing

Sport Integrity Australia is setting up a national task force to address potential match-fixing, with the 2026 Women's Asian Cup its first project.

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Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding's return

Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding's return

Melbourne United welcomed back sharpshooter Chris Goulding and extended their winning streak to five with a one-sided victory over the Cairns Taipans.

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

Banned Kiwi cricketer warns of toll of match-fixing

Banned Kiwi cricketer warns of toll of match-fixing

Banned NZ cricketer Lou Vincent is spreading the message about match-fixing, using his downfall to help educate young athletes and sports organisations.

Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record

Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record

North Melbourne are closing in on a long-standing men's record after outlasting plucky Richmond by 36 points in Libby Birch's 100th AFLW game.

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Prespakis fires in AFLW milestone as Cats sink Giants

Prespakis fires in AFLW milestone as Cats sink Giants

Prespakis fires in AFLW milestone as Cats sink Giants

Prespakis fires in AFLW milestone as Cats sink Giants

Geelong kept their AFLW finals hopes alive with a tough home win over GWS and celebrated Georgie Prespakis' 50-game milestone in style.

Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW's top two

Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW's top two

Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW's top two

Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW's top two

Hawthorn have beaten the Gold Coast Suns by 23 points, with key forward Aine McDonagh kicking three goals, to leap into second place on the AFLW standings.

Hawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.

Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy

Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy

Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy

Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy

Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

A potential challenger for one state's Liberal leadership has been promoted in a reshuffle just over a year out from the next election.

Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.

Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW

Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW

Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW

Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW

Battling Essendon have slumped to their sixth consecutive AFLW defeat, suffering a 57-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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Passerby tried to save boy struck and killed by truck

A city is mourning the loss of a teenager who died after being hit by a truck near a school, with a passerby attempting to save the boy's life with CPR.

Woman dies after serious assault at suburban home

A man is being questioned by homicide detectives after a woman was seriously assaulted and died at a suburban home.

Teens charged over boys' deaths refuse to come to court

Prosecutors have been given time to figure out how to force two teens accused of murder to attend court for a compulsory procedure.

Matildas confirm Kerr's return, Vine and Gorry back

Sam Kerr has returned to the Matildas for upcoming friendlies against Wales and England, with Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry also bolstering the squad.

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Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos

Eight suspects fled a property where police uncovered a sophisticated cannabis crop, with a potential street value of $15 million, growing in gardening igloos.

Curnow attracts monster draft picks offer from Cats

As Jamarra Ugle-Hagan had a medical on Thursday, Geelong made it clear they are willing to go big as they try to lure Charlie Curnow from Carlton.

Loss and injury compound Storm star's misery

Xavier Coates claimed Melbourne's players' award for the second time, but the Storm winger says their NRL grand final loss is still a hard pill to swallow.

Melbourne Storm grant star veteran immediate release

Melbourne have made their first significant roster move since losing a second straight NRL grand final, granting a big-money forward an immediate release.

'Target on your back': City brace for ALM title fight

Melbourne City veteran Aziz Behich expects fierce competition as Aurelio Vidmar's side shoots for back-to-back A-League Men championships.

Victory heartbreak to drive new ALW title push

Kayla Morrison says Melbourne Victory are still stinging from their A-League Women grand-final loss to Central Coast as the new season approaches.

Teen denied bail after allegedly sharing terror video

An 18-year-old charged with publishing terrorism videos and sending threatening emails has lost his bid for freedom.

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