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Bullets coach lashes NBL refs after Melbourne loss

Bullets coach lashes NBL refs after Melbourne loss

Brisbane coach Stu Lash lamented a 36-11 foul count as NBL leaders Melbourne United resisted a late fightback in their narrow win.

'Big boss' watching as Victory win grand final rematch

'Big boss' watching as Victory win grand final rematch

'Big boss' watching as Victory win grand final rematch

'Big boss' watching as Victory win grand final rematch

Melbourne Victory defeated Central Coast in their A-League Women grand final rematch, with Matildas coach Joe Montemurro among the interested spectators.

Wingman Wood assists red-hot Mostert to grand final

Wingman Wood assists red-hot Mostert to grand final

Wingman Wood assists red-hot Mostert to grand final

Wingman Wood assists red-hot Mostert to grand final

Ryan Wood pulled off a defensive masterclass to block a rampaging Will Brown from catching teammate Chaz Mostert, who cruised to victory at Sandown 500.

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Demons knock out Crows, advance to AFLW prelim final

Demons knock out Crows, advance to AFLW prelim final

Kate Hore booted three goals and Tahlia Gillard produced two super chasedown tackles as Melbourne reached the final four by defeating Adelaide.

Supercars legend Tander calls time on racing career

Supercars legend Tander calls time on racing career

Six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Garth Tander has ended his racing career on a high note, announcing he will step back from his co-driving role at Grove Racing.

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

After their free gig was shut down over safety fears, rock band Amyl and the Sniffers apologised to fans and put $35,000 on the bar at Melbourne venues.

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Police will be deployed across more of a major state train network and shopping centres in a bid to reduce the likelihood of violent crime.

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20 years on: Aloisi opens up about joy, legacy and more

20 years on: Aloisi opens up about joy, legacy and more

20 years on: Aloisi opens up about joy, legacy and more

20 years on: Aloisi opens up about joy, legacy and more

Two decades on from the iconic penalty shootout, Socceroos legend John Aloisi has vivid memories of the spot kick that ended Australia's World Cup heartache.

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

Battery-powered sports cars, vans, SUVs and motorbikes will go on show in Melbourne but organisers say some attendees may need test drives to win them over.

Holmes wins WNBL showdown as veteran reaches milestone

Holmes wins WNBL showdown as veteran reaches milestone

Holmes wins WNBL showdown as veteran reaches milestone

Holmes wins WNBL showdown as veteran reaches milestone

The Geelong Venom have overcome the Southside Melbourne Flyers to extend their winning streak over their rivals and bank their second consecutive victory.

Mostert thankful for finals as he closes in on Feeney

Mostert thankful for finals as he closes in on Feeney

Mostert thankful for finals as he closes in on Feeney

Mostert thankful for finals as he closes in on Feeney

Chaz Mostert was the hottest of the drivers vying for a berth in the inaugural Supercars grand final, coming second in both practice sessions at Sandown 500.

Man charged with manslaughter of children dies on bail

Man charged with manslaughter of children dies on bail

Man charged with manslaughter of children dies on bail

Man charged with manslaughter of children dies on bail

Prosecutors have withdrawn all charges against a man over the deaths of two children in a house fire after he died while on bail.

Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

A magistrate has granted a 21-year-old accused synagogue arsonist bail while acknowledging the decision will cause consternation among the Jewish congregation.

Blues wary of wounded Hawks in AFLW semi-final

Blues wary of wounded Hawks in AFLW semi-final

Blues wary of wounded Hawks in AFLW semi-final

Blues wary of wounded Hawks in AFLW semi-final

Hawthorn appear to be limping towards another straight-sets exit from the AFLW finals, but Carlton coach Mathew Buck is not taking the Hawks lightly.

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Storm star faces long recovery after brain bleed

NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.

Storm to push Bellamy for early call on coaching future

Storm boss Justin Rodski says the club wants an early decision from coach Craig Bellamy about whether he will be at the helm for a 25th NRL season.

'Not guilty': man linked to accused childcare abuser

An alleged rapist linked to a notorious childcare abuse case has opted to fast-track dozens of charges to a higher court.

'Challenge for everyone': Dogs star on forward's exit

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's final season at the Western Bulldogs was a "challenge for everyone", captain Marcus Bontempelli admits.

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Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge

Years in jail and store bans are among tougher penalties flagged by a state government tackling a troubling surge in attacks and threats on retail shop staff.

'We want to belt them': Vics talk up AFL Origin revival

Victoria want to "belt" Western Australia in the AFL's first State of Origin match in 27 years, naming Marcus Bontempelli among four walk-up starts in the team.

Refreshed Victory ready for ALW grand final rematch

Melbourne Victory will face Central Coast for the first time since their A-League Women grand final defeat and a massive squad overhaul.

AFL shrugs off Rankine missing spicy Magpies-Crows game

AFL minor premiers Adelaide will open their 2026 campaign with a grudge match against Collingwood at the MCG, although there will be one very notable absentee.

'Nazi scum' chants greet white supremacist on release

A neo-Nazi leader has been met with protesters, media and police as he walked from court after being granted bail over his role in a group attack.

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Increasingly violent protesters will not be tolerated by police who are hunting eight people suspected of involvement in pelting officers with rocks at a rally.

'Whatever it takes': Labor's youth crime political fix

Tougher consequences for violent youth offenders pave the way for a long-time state government to return to more comfortable turf come election time.

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