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Drivers, tradies and care workers chase Aust Cup glory

Drivers, tradies and care workers chase Aust Cup glory

Mohamed Aidara is an Uber driver, Bul Juach is a disability support worker. Both will be crucial to Heidelberg United's hopes of what would be a famous win.

Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Hunting their first NRL title in four years, Melbourne feel better prepared than in their 2024 campaign with captain Harry Grant told to be more single-minded.

'Close eyes, hit wall': Cam's splash 'n dash record joy

'Close eyes, hit wall': Cam's splash 'n dash record joy

'Close eyes, hit wall': Cam's splash 'n dash record joy

'Close eyes, hit wall': Cam's splash 'n dash record joy

Cam McEvoy wants the 25m freestyle to become part of the swimming championships after he equalled his world best time in Melbourne.

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Ball in Bombers' court as Merrett eyes farewell

Ball in Bombers' court as Merrett eyes farewell

Essendon captain Zach Merrett wants to join Hawthorn, with his best and fairest winner's speech all but a farewell to the Bombers.

Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.

'Reckless' bus crash case delays re-traumatise victims

'Reckless' bus crash case delays re-traumatise victims

A teacher involved in a school bus crash has lamented "exhausting" court case delays, while a student recounted trying to save her bleeding friend from dying.

Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.

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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to appeal convictions

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to appeal convictions

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to appeal convictions

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to appeal convictions

Triple-murderer Erin Patterson has formally indicated she will appeal her convictions after she was found guilty of serving a deadly mushroom lunch.

Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss

Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss

Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss

Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss

Spending most of his career at fullback, Nick Meaney felt he had plenty to learn in his switch to the Storm centres, so looked to the game's best for lessons.

Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M

Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M

Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M

Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M

Tamika Upton has won her second Dally M Medal, in a season when she returned to Brisbane and steered them to the NRLW grand final.

Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal in a big night for the Roosters at the NRL's awards evening, while Tamika Upton was crowned best women's player.

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

The radio network responsible for the headline-grabbing Kyle and Jackie O Show has been warned of potential action over mounting decency breaches.

We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format.

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police hunting Australia's most wanted fugitive have targeted an area far away from where he was last sighted after he allegedly shot dead two officers.

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Teen accused of sharing IS terror video makes bail bid

An 18-year-old has made a fresh bid for bail after he was charged with publishing terrorism videos on social media sites.

'Runs': Lyon has simple advice for Konstas before Ashes

Nathan Lyon will captain NSW for the first time when the Sheffield Shield starts this weekend and he will not be heaping advice onto teammate Sam Konstas.

New-look Zion tipping a competitive 'NBA x NBL' series

The New Orleans Pelicans have touched down in Melbourne for their historic exhibition series against two NBL teams, and are prepared for a tough challenge.

Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up

The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season.

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'I wish I had died': schoolgirl's suffering after crash

A truck driver who drove with faulty brakes into a bus carrying 27 school kids on their way to an international space camp has pleaded guilty to 12 offences.

'Decades of neglect': 'dire' state housing picture

Two years on from the inception of a target to build 800,000 homes in a decade, data illustrates the "dire" housing picture continuing to confront one state.

Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Tasmania have signed their first VFL recruit, bringing in a delisted Essendon player with strong local connections.

Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

A fringe festival in its 43rd year has officially kicked off, with a unique dancefloor and a musical poking fun at colonial explorers among its offerings.

Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.

Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show

Unheralded Melbourne prop Josh King is a Payne Haas fan but says Brisbane will need more than one player to get over the Storm in their grand final showdown.

Teen boys charged after stolen car hits pedestrian

Four teens have been charged after being pursued through the middle of a capital city in a suspected stolen car, sparking an emergency.

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