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'Not about tiptoeing': Cats to look at Bailey's posts

'Not about tiptoeing': Cats to look at Bailey's posts

In a wide-ranging radio interview, Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking has discussed Bailey Smith, Mad Monday and denied any cover-up around their AFL fine.

Why prosecutors are appealing Erin Patterson's sentence

Why prosecutors are appealing Erin Patterson's sentence

Why prosecutors are appealing Erin Patterson's sentence

Why prosecutors are appealing Erin Patterson's sentence

Prosecutors have called for mushroom cook Erin Patterson to remain behind bars for longer than her "manifestly inadequate" 33-year non-parole period.

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Grainy images have been released of three men suspected of painting pro-terrorist slogans on the anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

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Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Forensic data is being re-tested following the arrest of a staff member of a police crime command, with the state opposition now seeking a briefing.

'Grand Theft Australia': news chief's warning about AI

'Grand Theft Australia': news chief's warning about AI

As the AI age beckons, a media executive is warning of dire impacts to the creator industry, demanding governments rule out copyright law changes.

McRae wants changes to Brownlow, Collingwood voting

McRae wants changes to Brownlow, Collingwood voting

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has explained his eyeybrow-raising comments about star player Nick Daicos at the club's best-and-fairest night.

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Multiple young children were allegedly sexually abused by a head monk at a Buddhist temple, including at Sunday school and in prayer rooms.

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Star Demon leaning towards Giants as trades confirmed

Star Demon leaning towards Giants as trades confirmed

Star Demon leaning towards Giants as trades confirmed

Star Demon leaning towards Giants as trades confirmed

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Clayton Oliver is proving hard to contact, while Sam Flanders and Callum Ah Chee are on the move.

Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

A man accused of murdering 19-year-old Isla Bell and stowing her body in a fridge is fighting to have his murder charge thrown out.

AFLW star calls for 'punching down' celebrations to end

AFLW star calls for 'punching down' celebrations to end

AFLW star calls for 'punching down' celebrations to end

AFLW star calls for 'punching down' celebrations to end

Carlton's AFLW pioneer Darcy Vescio has called for players to stop "punching down" when dressing up for Mad Monday celebrations.

Doubt grows over Cummins' availability for Ashes

Doubt grows over Cummins' availability for Ashes

Doubt grows over Cummins' availability for Ashes

Doubt grows over Cummins' availability for Ashes

Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series.

Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit

Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit

Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit

Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit

Geelong have been fined $77,500, with $40,000 of the penalty suspended, after a five-year AFL audit into their third-party deals.

Teenage sensation steers Vics to famous Shield win

Teenage sensation steers Vics to famous Shield win

Teenage sensation steers Vics to famous Shield win

Teenage sensation steers Vics to famous Shield win

In just his second Sheffield Shield match, teenager Oliver Peake has batted Victoria to a superb four-wicket win over reigning champions South Australia.

'Now is a good time': Bathurst champion to retire

'Now is a good time': Bathurst champion to retire

'Now is a good time': Bathurst champion to retire

'Now is a good time': Bathurst champion to retire

Nick Percat has decided to make the Adelaide Grand Final in November his final race as a full-time Supercars driver.

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Australian Open door not closing on Djokovic: Tiley

Novak Djokovic isn't expected to use next year's Australian Open to announce his retirement, with the tournament boss adamant the super Serb will play on.

Investigation into 'terrorist propaganda' graffiti

The slogan "Glory to Hamas" appeared emblazoned on a city billboard on the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, sparking condemnation.

'Soft launch' for long-awaited $15 billion rail tunnel

A $15 billion underground rail project has been given an opening date but full turn-up-and-go services for passengers won't be operating until the new year.

Australian tennis No.1 'at breaking point', takes pause

Daria Kasatkina, Australia's No.1 since switching nationality from Russia earlier this year, has paused her career until 2026 saying she is "at breaking point".

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Remanding prisoners in custody risks future offending

Prisoner numbers in one state have risen by almost two-thirds in 20 years, with analysis linking the rise directly to people increasingly being held on remand.

Handscomb shines before SA pair dig in with key stand

After Victorian captain Peter Handscomb top-scored with a first innings 103, Daniel Drew and Harry Neilsen batted SA out of a hole at Adelaide Oval.

Prosecutors to appeal mushroom murderer's jail term

Prosecutors have filed the paperwork to appeal Erin Patterson's jail term, describing the 33-year non-parole period as manifestly inadequate.

Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best

Collingwood are confident gun forward Bobby Hill can put a challenging 2025 AFL season behind him and return to form next season.

Young woman's body compacted after alleged murder

A man accused of murdering a young woman and hiding her body in a fridge has listened as grisly details about the condition of her corpse were disclosed.

From Olivia to Kylie: Aussie diva evolution on display

A rhinestone-encrusted jacket worn by Olivia Newton-John and an iconic Kylie Minogue red dress are among an exhibition exploring the power of the diva.

'We're still going': AFL big spenders want more trades

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

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