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Hawks aim to 'take a chunk' out of higher-placed rivals

Hawks aim to 'take a chunk' out of higher-placed rivals

Hawthorn have struggled for consistency against good teams this AFL season, and coach Sam Mitchell is keen for them to snare some scalps in the final six games.

Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy 'hysteria'

Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy 'hysteria'

Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy 'hysteria'

Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy 'hysteria'

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Max Gawn-Brodie Grundy ruck partnership can still thrive and has hit out at "hysterical" commentary.

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Former footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck heard voices and had mental health concerns for years, an inquest into his death has been told.

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Woman who starved horses dealt lifetime ban

Woman who starved horses dealt lifetime ban

Christine Weisheit is permanently banned from owning horses or ponies after she starved and mistreated dozens of the animals.

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

The Victorian government says cancelling the Commonwealth Games will mean more money for regional Victoria, as it continues to defend its decision.

Multigenerational musical Blooms with world premiere

Multigenerational musical Blooms with world premiere

A musical comedy set in a nursing home is the latest venture for Working Dog's Tom Gleisner, alongside composer Katie Weston.

Geelong coach Scott calls AFL 'compromised' competition

Geelong coach Scott calls AFL 'compromised' competition

Geelong coach Chris Scott is no fan of a wildcard weekend, arguing the AFL is already a "compromised" competition.

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Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Premier Daniel Andrews is refusing to speculate on much tearing up the 2026 Commonwealth Games contract will cost Victorian taxpayers in compensation payments.

Australians rise up in fresh Hamilton touring cast

Australians rise up in fresh Hamilton touring cast

Australians rise up in fresh Hamilton touring cast

Australians rise up in fresh Hamilton touring cast

More than half of the performers joining an international tour of Hamilton have been picked from the musical's Australian cast, including performer Jason Arrow.

Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ahead of a grudge match with St Kilda, Brett Ratten has fired back at Saints legend Nick Riewoldt's critique of his time coaching the AFL club.

Council demands ID for meetings to stem disruptions

Council demands ID for meetings to stem disruptions

Council demands ID for meetings to stem disruptions

Council demands ID for meetings to stem disruptions

A local council is changing the rules for its monthly meetings in an effort to stop disruptions from protesters and members of the public.

Martin, Brown, Matthews headline massive cycling team

Martin, Brown, Matthews headline massive cycling team

Martin, Brown, Matthews headline massive cycling team

Martin, Brown, Matthews headline massive cycling team

AusCycling has named a star-studded team of 121 riders across 10 disciplines for the first combined world cycling championships.

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.

Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

St Kilda'have lost four of their past five matches heading into a crucial contest with North Melbourne and are looking for ways to improve their scoring output.

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Driver hunted over theft and killing of two dogs

Police are hunting for a driver who stole two Jack Russell terriers from a property in Victoria's northwest before the dogs were found dead nearby.

Australia thrashed, lose ODI series, draw women's Ashes

Australia have suffered a rare ODI series defeat, losing the third match against England by 69 runs, meaning they have retained, but not won the women's Ashes.

Sydney captain Rampe free to play after AFL tribunal

Sydney defender Dane Rampe has had a two-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal, freeing him to play this weekend against Fremantle.

Comm Games claim 'strong' interest despite cancellation

The Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia have savaged Victoria's decision to cancel their hosting of the 2026 edition.

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Dame Edna display sparkles with Sydney Opera House gown

Dresses and paraphernalia from the celebrated career of Barry Humphries will go on show in Melbourne.

Clarkson likely to delay coaching return at Kangaroos

Alastair Clarkson says his return as North Melbourne's coach is likely to be "later rather than sooner” despite returning to work at Arden St.

Defamation case against ex-police commander fails

A couple who claimed a former federal police commander maliciously defamed them have failed in an attempt to sue the officer.

Captain Steele at a loss for shocking Saints form

St Kilda captain Jack Steele agrees with his coach that the Saints don't deserve to play AFL finals based on their recent poor form.

Man found guilty of toddler's murder

A Melbourne man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's two-year-old son in the boy's bedroom almost four years ago.

Games may be over, but regions find solace in legacy

Victorian mayors are finding hope in the state government's promised investment, after the Commonwealth Games were axed from the regions.

AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes a push to introduce a NBA-style wildcard weekend into the AFL would be "fraught with danger".

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