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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.

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

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

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

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

Man charged after baby dumped in box during car theft

Man charged after baby dumped in box during car theft

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.

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

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

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.

Demons up against the odds in AFLW finals

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

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.

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Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

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

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

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

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

Crime boss adds month to sentence for 'brutal' assault

Crime boss adds month to sentence for 'brutal' assault

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

Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

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

New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear

New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear

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.

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

A talented young athlete who died after a freak cricket training accident has been remembered by his devastated loved ones as a source of endless joy and love.

Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

With Melbourne the final hurdle en route to an AFLW grand final, coach Darren Crocker has revealed what North Melbourne's two biggest threats are.

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Kangas still 'likely' to remove captaincy from Simpkin

No final decisions have been made but North Melbourne remain likely to remove Jy Simpkin as club captain after he sought a move to rival AFL clubs.

Marvel to be ready for BBL as Renegades consider move

Melbourne Renegades have been promised an optimal Marvel Stadium surface as the BBL club considers a pivot away from the entertainment-focused venue.

Gangland lawyer no longer facing criminal charges

Prosecutors have withdrawn an attempting to pervert the course of justice charge against one of Tony Mokbel's lawyers.

Hunt for car thief who left baby in a box

Police are on the hunt for a thief who left a baby in a box after stealing a vehicle from a supermarket car park.

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Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season

Melbourne have extended the contract of skipper Harry Grant until the end of the 2028 NRL season after losing four key players in the off-season.

Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick

Latrelle Pickett was stunned when his cousin Kysaiah - also a No.12 selection - presented him with his Melbourne guernsey at the AFL draft.

'Pretty honoured': Dean destiny as Harry joins Blues

Harry Dean, the son of two-time Carlton premiership player Peter Dean, went to the Blues with the No.3 pick in Wednesday night's AFL draft.

'I'm Batman': Duursma eyes Eagles double-act with Reid

Victorian teenager Willem Duursma will join West Coast after being selected with the No.1 pick at the AFL national draft.

First test for Liberal leader as party fights 'optics'

A woman tasked with steering state Liberals out of a political mire denies egos will make it difficult to select who's in and out of the shadow cabinet.

Man 'didn't intend' to murder wife when he stabbed her

Lawyers for a man on trial over his wife's stabbing death say he admits he killed her but he did not intend to murder the mother of five, a jury has been told.

Accused storms out after negligent manslaughter ruling

A man charged over a woman's death has been ordered to stand trial on the charge of negligent manslaughter.

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