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A-Leagues clubs swoop on Western United free agents

A-Leagues clubs swoop on Western United free agents

A-Leagues clubs are seizing the opportunity to pounce on the best Western United players who became free agents after the club was put into hibernation.

Show us the money: teachers mock 'education state' tag

Show us the money: teachers mock 'education state' tag

Show us the money: teachers mock 'education state' tag

Show us the money: teachers mock 'education state' tag

Hundreds of kindergarten teachers have gone on strike, taking direct aim at a premier as she spruiks her state's education credentials overseas.

'Get used to it': Hawks captain backs recruiting raid

'Get used to it': Hawks captain backs recruiting raid

'Get used to it': Hawks captain backs recruiting raid

'Get used to it': Hawks captain backs recruiting raid

James Sicily is on board with Hawthorn's aggressive recruiting, insisting the club would be crazy not to go after talents like Essendon skipper Zach Merrett.

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'Frustrated' Mata confident he and ALM can rise again

'Frustrated' Mata confident he and ALM can rise again

Former Premier League star Juan Mata has departed the Western Sydney Wanderers and joined one of their A-League Men rivals, believing the only way is up.

'Nigh on impossible' for Merrett to stay: Bombers great

'Nigh on impossible' for Merrett to stay: Bombers great

Zach Merrett's tenure at Essendon is untenable as he tries to join Hawthorn, Bombers legend Tim Watson says.

Diamonds uncover new gem ahead of internationals

Diamonds uncover new gem ahead of internationals

Lucy Austin couldn't make Adelaide's Super Netball side but the goal-shooter has impressed coach Stacey Marinkovich to earn a call-up for the Diamonds.

Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes

Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes

Bobby Hill has barely played in the back end of the season but if he does get an unlikely preliminary final call-up, Steele Sidebottom is confident he can fire.

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Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

A major crime boss claims he had been deprived of liberty with allegations prison staff had kept him locked down and away from other prisoners.

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Business owners in a region central to the search for an accused killer can breath a sigh of relief with travel restrictions scrapped and cash help on its way.

The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith.

King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.

Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag

Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag

Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag

Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag

A 26-year-old woman who put a newborn baby in a plastic bag and threw him out a bathroom window has admitted recklessly endangering life.

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey believes he owes his teammates after reaping the rewards of taking a break to get his body right and prime himself for finals.

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Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust won't have a fairytale finish to his AFL career after scans confirmed he suffered a serious knee injury in the VFL.

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Caitlin Gould was taken to hospital for scans after hurting a wrist in the opening stages of Adelaide's impressive AFLW win over Hawthorn.

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Geelong have piled more pain on winless Richmond, comfortably claiming a 30-point win to claim their second victory of the AFLW season.

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Jesse Wardlaw marked her 75th AFLW match in fine style with three goals as St Kilda put Essendon to the sword in a one-sided affair at Windy Hill.

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Behind the scenes: major hunt for accused police killer

The search for alleged gunman and fugitive Dezi Freeman has developed into the largest tactical policing operation in Australian history.

Storm star's relief after harrowing concussion setback

Debilitating concussion symptoms made this NRL season the worst time of Will Warbrick's life, now the flyer is firing on all cylinders as a grand final beckons.

Jam and scones and rock 'n' roll are all the bush needs

A music festival that began in a dusty function room at a country motel has grown into a celebration of life outside the cities, mixing scones, snags and songs.

Battered Bulldogs to battle on without injured brigade

Wounded Canterbury still believe they can cause havoc in the finals despite Stephen Crichton headlining a long list of injuries out of their loss to Melbourne.

Blues cruise continues in AFLW rout of Gold Coast Suns

Carlton kicked seven unanswered goals in the second half to power away from Gold Coast and post the third-biggest win in the club's AFLW history.

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

A state Liberal party is honing its focus on crime, announcing a beefing-up of knife search powers ahead of an election, while denying members are disunited.

Bellamy believes best is yet to come as Storm advance

Melbourne are hopeful that the two-week break before their preliminary final means superstar halfback Jahrome Hughes can recover from injury to play.

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