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BOM boss defends bungled $96m website upgrade

BOM boss defends bungled $96m website upgrade

A political storm has erupted as the Bureau of Meteorology’s chief executive is forced to defend the agency’s eye-watering $96.5 million website overhaul.

Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry

Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry

Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry

Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry

Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open wildcard campaign is on in earnest after the former Wimbledon runner-up was announced in the Kooyong Classic exhibition field.

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has earned reward for a record-breaking season by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.

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Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Mick Stinear has left his post as Melbourne AFLW coach after 10 seasons in charge, having led the Demons to the 2023 premiership.

'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out

'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out

Past and present police officers have been quizzed on the collection and quarantining of evidence from the Easey Street double murders nearly 50 years ago.

Richmond make big call on AFL coach Yze

Richmond make big call on AFL coach Yze

Richmond have shown faith in their direction under Adem Yze, extending their head coach's contract until the end of the 2028 AFL season.

Bombers star Merrett speaks about failed trade

Bombers star Merrett speaks about failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has broken his silence following his failed trade request to Hawthorn, admitting he lost love for the Bombers.

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United prevail in tense top-four battle with Wildcats

United prevail in tense top-four battle with Wildcats

United prevail in tense top-four battle with Wildcats

United prevail in tense top-four battle with Wildcats

It was tight and tense the whole way but Melbourne United have ended up willing themselves to an 11-point home win over Perth.

Spirited star helps Bendigo celebrate milestone match

Spirited star helps Bendigo celebrate milestone match

Spirited star helps Bendigo celebrate milestone match

Spirited star helps Bendigo celebrate milestone match

The Bendigo Spirit have held the Perth Lynx to their lowest score in five years, with Izzy Borlase producing another attacking masterclass.

Rockers on song for pop-up gigs to boost ailing CBD

Rockers on song for pop-up gigs to boost ailing CBD

Rockers on song for pop-up gigs to boost ailing CBD

Rockers on song for pop-up gigs to boost ailing CBD

An iconic Australian rocker kicked off a series of free concerts, but a critic likened the effort to 'band-aids on a bullet wound' to CBD confidence.

Pressure builds on Victory boss after rough start

Pressure builds on Victory boss after rough start

Pressure builds on Victory boss after rough start

Pressure builds on Victory boss after rough start

Melbourne Victory have won just one of their opening five A-League Men matches, piling pressure on coach Arthur Diles.

Sixers shooter DJ Vasiljevic puts Phoenix in spin

Sixers shooter DJ Vasiljevic puts Phoenix in spin

Sixers shooter DJ Vasiljevic puts Phoenix in spin

Sixers shooter DJ Vasiljevic puts Phoenix in spin

DJ Vasiljevic caught fire in the final quarter and inspired the Adelaide 36ers in their important road win over South East Melbourne.

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

The Brisbane Lions will meet North Melbourne in the AFLW decider for a third straight season after a crushing 35-point preliminary final defeat of Carlton.

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North Melbourne have punched their ticket to an AFLW grand final after Blaithin Bogue played a starring role in a sensational comeback win over Melbourne.

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Flyers fly high to pile more pain on 'clumsy' Flames

The Southside Melbourne Flyers' birthday girl has helped snap a two-game losing streak, also dealing the Sydney Flames their fifth loss in six WNBL games.

Man charged after baby dumped in box during car theft

A man allegedly seen picking up a baby before placing it in a box in a supermarket car park and taking off in a red Volkswagen has been charged.

Star responds to the AFL's racism duty of care denial

An Indigenous AFL star, part of a class action against the code over claims he suffered injuries from repeated racist abuse, says the league's defence "hurts".

Crows land flag star as players earn AFL lifelines

Adelaide couldn't satisfy Brisbane in their AFL trade negotiations for Callum Ah Chee, but have finally landed their target through the pre-season draft.

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Demons up against the odds in AFLW finals

The first to fall in a historic winning streak, Melbourne are looking to end defending premiers North Melbourne's reign and reach another AFLW grand final.

The Irish connection that helped Blues snag AFLW star

Gaelic football star Erone Fitzpatrick heeded Zach Tuohy's advice on a unique road from Ireland to an AFLW preliminary final, weathering a big setback en route.

Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

The Western Bulldogs have high hopes for father-son recruit Will Darcy, who joins brother Sam at the club where their father Luke once starred.

It's elementary - Cats feel more need for Holmes speed

Hunter Holmes will join his older brother Max at Geelong, one of several familiar family names to feature on night two of the AFL draft.

Crime boss adds month to sentence for 'brutal' assault

A convicted killer and underworld crime boss will spend another month in prison for assaulting an officer while frustrated with his jail living conditions.

Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

First Nations women experiencing family violence face a law system that is fraught with barriers to access justice, a report has found.

New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear

A former Liberal premier has warned the state party's first female leader not to reward factional players with promotions but she's offered no assurances.

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