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'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup

'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup

Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final.

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

While Collingwood's Nick Daicos is the overwhelming favourite to win the Brownlow, another AFL star could share in a slice of medal history.

Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare

Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare

Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare

Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare

Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.

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'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

Specific offences to cover family violence-linked suicides and deaths and an end to courtroom victim-shaming form part of a sweeping pre-election pledge.

Magpie 'riot' on cards if Daicos denied Brownlow glory

Magpie 'riot' on cards if Daicos denied Brownlow glory

Colingwood superstar Nick Daicos is the raging favourite to claim his first Brownlow Medal as the AFL's best-and-fairest player at Monday night's count.

'Bonkers': Lions, Hawks produce all-time AFL classic

'Bonkers': Lions, Hawks produce all-time AFL classic

In the midst of his devastation, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell acknowledged their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane was a game for the ages.

Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase

Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase

Brisbane are within touching distance of a third-straight premiership and coach Chris Fagan hopes experience holds sway in the grand final against Fremantle.

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Hawks to 'sit in anger' after prelim final heartbreak

Hawks to 'sit in anger' after prelim final heartbreak

Hawks to 'sit in anger' after prelim final heartbreak

Hawks to 'sit in anger' after prelim final heartbreak

Hawthorn will sit in the anger and frustration of their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane then turn to recruiting and eyeing their 2027 tilt.

Hawks and their fans rage after devastating AFL loss

Hawks and their fans rage after devastating AFL loss

Hawks and their fans rage after devastating AFL loss

Hawks and their fans rage after devastating AFL loss

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell spoke of mourning after they lost an epic AFL preliminary final, with a controversial umpiring decision pivotal at the end.

36ers win heart-stopper over United as NBL season opens

36ers win heart-stopper over United as NBL season opens

36ers win heart-stopper over United as NBL season opens

36ers win heart-stopper over United as NBL season opens

The highly anticipated Bryce Cotton-Cole Anthony duel didn't disappoint as the 36ers started the Trevor Gleeson era with a heart-stopping win over Melbourne.

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

After battling with injuries this season, Brisbane midfielder Hugh McCluggage produced when it counted in the epic preliminary final against Hawthorn.

Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision

Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision

Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision

Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has played a significant role in the Lions' classic AFL preliminary final win over Hawthorn after being felled at the opening bounce.

Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle

Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle

Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle

Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle

Victorian Greens state MP Tim Read has died following a battle with metastatic cancer that began with a melanoma diagnosis.

Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer

Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer

Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer

Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer

Melbourne have kept their perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong stormed home to claim their fifth straight victory.

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Rag trade casualties: why Aussie brands are going broke

Experts reveal the real reason behind the latest string of Aussie fashion brand failures and why the domestic industry could be structurally unprofitable.

Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'?

Still trailing in the polls, a new Labor premier is confronting an election challenge comparable in some ways to the one Scott Morrison overcame in 2019.

Lions star rediscovers best after backing of Fagan

After the toughest season of his glittering career, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage has returned to form and is eyeing a historic premiership three-peat.

Lions star addresses motivation of potential three-peat

Just two wins away from a third straight AFL premiership, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is adamant the chance to pull off a three-peat has yet to be discussed.

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'Come at a cost': Australian GP defends ticket prices

With fans expected to dig deep into their pockets to attend next year's Australian Grand Prix, organisers have responded.

Could radically different computers rescue the AI era?

Once a powerful supercomputer, the only known CM-2 in Australia is part of an exhibition exploring the radical history of computing.

Essendon ex-caretaker coach makes call on future

Essendon coach Mark McVeigh wanted Dean Solomon on his coaching staff and the former caretaker has made a call on his future.

NBL rivals stocking up for chance to grab Kings' crowns

The Sydney Kings face a raft of serious challengers in their NBL title defence, with fellow heavyweights Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers top of the list.

The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim

Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.

Custody for man who allegedly kept IS beheading videos

A man accused of possessing "horrific" Islamic State beheadings on his phone has failed to argue exceptional circumstances for a magistrate to grant him bail.

United veteran admits NBL title fire is still 'raging'

NBL veteran Chris Goulding has eyes on only one prize after Melbourne United pulled together a star-studded roster under new coach Jacob Chance.

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