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Roosters happy to rain on Bellamy's Storm parade

Roosters happy to rain on Bellamy's Storm parade

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says his team has remained focused on shutting down Craig Bellamy's milestone celebrations despite some off-field turmoil.

Buried 1000 years, Viking Age treasures tour Down Under

Buried 1000 years, Viking Age treasures tour Down Under

Buried 1000 years, Viking Age treasures tour Down Under

Buried 1000 years, Viking Age treasures tour Down Under

Unearthed with a metal detector in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard contains precious treasures that date back to the Viking Age.

State denied bid to keep case in 'shroud of secrecy'

State denied bid to keep case in 'shroud of secrecy'

State denied bid to keep case in 'shroud of secrecy'

State denied bid to keep case in 'shroud of secrecy'

A state's secretary for families' attempt to keep all future hearings a secret in its parental care of a girl previously accused of murder has been rejected.

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'Always improvement': coach reflects on Brown comments

'Always improvement': coach reflects on Brown comments

Former West Coast player Mitch Brown is being lauded for revealing his bisexuality in what is being described as a landmark moment for the AFL.

AFL legend fronts court on assault, choking charges

AFL legend fronts court on assault, choking charges

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar has ignored questions from reporters after facing court on assault charges.

Freo coach happy to Reid rave reviews about young star

Freo coach happy to Reid rave reviews about young star

Fremantle young gun Murphy Reid has enjoyed a stunning debut season but faces stiff competition for the AFL Rising Star award from Dan Curtin and Levi Ashcroft.

Loud bangs heard as police return to scene of slayings

Loud bangs heard as police return to scene of slayings

Onlookers have described hearing loud bangs similar to gunshots as police return to the scene where a dangerous fugitive gunned down two officers.

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'Take the burden': ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual

'Take the burden': ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual

'Take the burden': ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual

'Take the burden': ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual

Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly identify as bisexual, has spoken about the fear of having his sexuality discovered while he was playing.

Girl dies, students hurt in school bus rollover horror

Girl dies, students hurt in school bus rollover horror

Girl dies, students hurt in school bus rollover horror

Girl dies, students hurt in school bus rollover horror

The use of seatbelts will form part of a probe into a tragic bus crash that killed a young student and injured scores of others, including the elderly driver.

AFLW great lauds Brown for revealing his sexuality

AFLW great lauds Brown for revealing his sexuality

AFLW great lauds Brown for revealing his sexuality

AFLW great lauds Brown for revealing his sexuality

An AFLW star is among many to praise former West Coast utility Mitch Brown for being the first AFL player to publicly say he is bisexual.

Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run

Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run

Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run

Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run

After playing just two finals in 11 AFL seasons, former prodigy Jack Martin has his sights set on a September run with his new club Geelong.

'Toughest decision' - De Koning informs Carlton of call

'Toughest decision' - De Koning informs Carlton of call

'Toughest decision' - De Koning informs Carlton of call

'Toughest decision' - De Koning informs Carlton of call

Tom De Koning, the most talked-about free agent in the AFL, has described telling Carlton he is leaving as the "toughest decision" of his life.

Sovereign citizens: attack mirrors rise in radicalism

Sovereign citizens: attack mirrors rise in radicalism

Sovereign citizens: attack mirrors rise in radicalism

Sovereign citizens: attack mirrors rise in radicalism

The sovereign citizen movement in Australia is growing and a related pattern of extreme violence will continue unless there is a crackdown, an expert says.

Tennis coach who preyed on young students jailed

Tennis coach who preyed on young students jailed

Tennis coach who preyed on young students jailed

Tennis coach who preyed on young students jailed

A regional tennis coach will spend 12 months behind bars after admitting he sexually assaulted seven young female students.

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Search for fugitive over 'cold-blooded murder' of cops

Police are deploying every available resource as they hunt for an armed and dangerous gunman accused of killing two police officers and wounding another.

Two injured stars out of Australian team for worlds

Injuries have ruled two Australian stars out of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Magpies confirm injury blow as Hawks hail good news

While Hawthorn's finals campaign has received a timely boost, Collingwood have confirmed the season could be over for one of their most important players.

Blues continue overhaul as favourite son leaves

A favourite son is leaving Carlton, who have announced three more departures from their football department in the wake of a disastrous 2025 AFL campaign.

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Killer teen driver cries over seven-year jail sentence

A teen will not be eligible for parole for four years after admitting he was responsible for a fatal crash that killed a 28-year-old man.

Banned star features in All-Australian squad

The All-Australian squad has some notable names missing, while a recent controversy means a star will be in the spotlight when the final team is named.

Eagles making the most of extended AFLW road trip

West Coast are staying in Melbourne between two AFLW games in Victoria and coach Daisy Pearce and midfielder Dana Hooker believe it can have massive benefits.

Indigenous Round a crucial part of AFLW: players

Indigenous Round should just be the first step in supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to reach the AFLW, says Kirby Bentley.

Scores of childcare workers' clearances to be suspended

A gap allowing childcare workers accused of offences to keep working in one state will be closed, with more than 170 people in the firing line.

Four men charged after Brownlow Medal betting scandal

Police have laid more than 100 charges following a betting scandal on the AFL's most prestigious individual award, the Brownlow Medal.

Mushroom cook awaits fate over 'slow, painful' deaths

Triple murderer Erin Patterson will learn whether she will ever be eligible for parole when she is sentenced for what prosecutors labelled "horrific" offending.

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