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Daicos-Mullin match-up to shape huge AFL clash

Daicos-Mullin match-up to shape huge AFL clash

Oisin Mullin couldn't play in the All-Ireland final for Mayo but his job on Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos could be huge in the context of Geelong's season.

Young girl's family baffled as 'manic' driver jailed

Young girl's family baffled as 'manic' driver jailed

Young girl's family baffled as 'manic' driver jailed

Young girl's family baffled as 'manic' driver jailed

A family is heartbroken after a sentence was handed down to the drug driver who broke the law before crashing into their car and killing their daughter.

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job.

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Australia coach unconvinced Stokes exit is permanent

Australia coach unconvinced Stokes exit is permanent

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unconvinced he has seen the last of Ben Stokes, predicting the incoming England coach will "twist his arm" out of retirement.

Double-headers dominate final AFL fixtures

Double-headers dominate final AFL fixtures

An MCG double-header and AFLW games before the men dominate the AFL's fixture release for round 23 and 24.

'Bike boy' accused of trying to take car with children

'Bike boy' accused of trying to take car with children

An accused pantless carjacker once involved in a notorious crash with a former premier is seeking to be released on bail to attend rehab.

Saints 'all-in' on 'devastated' injured star forward

Saints 'all-in' on 'devastated' injured star forward

St Kilda will consider sending Max King overseas to get on top of his injury issues, vowing to protect the devastated forward following another setback.

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Demons coach doesn't expect spice in Petracca reunion

Demons coach doesn't expect spice in Petracca reunion

Demons coach doesn't expect spice in Petracca reunion

Demons coach doesn't expect spice in Petracca reunion

Gold Coast's Christian Petracca will face his former club Melbourne for the first time, but Demons coach Steven King isn't expecting any spice in the reunion.

Six the Musical returns, but can it rise to the throne?

Six the Musical returns, but can it rise to the throne?

Six the Musical returns, but can it rise to the throne?

Six the Musical returns, but can it rise to the throne?

Six the Musical has returned for another Australian run amid hopes the hit show will escape the unfortunate beheadings of some recent theatre productions.

Taipans' Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard

Taipans' Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard

Taipans' Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard

Taipans' Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard

Jonah Bolden will play for Cairns while cross-town rivals South East Melbourne and United have each announced import signings ahead of the 2026/27 NBL season.

Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Wests Tigers have made a call on Adam Doueihi's immediate playing future, naming the utility on their team sheet to face fellow strugglers Parramatta.

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

Victoria's new premier rose from humble beginnings as a retail worker to become a lawyer, adviser and Labor player.

Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm

Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm

Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm

Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm

Storm players are praising skipper Harry Grant for coaching from the sideline as the superstar hooker repairs his hamstring

‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back

‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back

‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back

‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back

Torres Strait Islanders have taken the federal government to court for a second time in a bid to secure climate change justice.

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Magpies suffer injury blow ahead of Cats blockbuster

Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard will miss three to four weeks, including a blockbuster clash with Geelong, after undergoing a procedure on his knee.

Royal commission as new Labor premier changes course

Newly-minted Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has vowed to tread a different path to his predecessors, promising a royal commission into the building sector.

Cats weigh up Dangerfield call for Magpies clash

Geelong have a decision to make on whether to field captain Patrick Dangerfield in a huge clash with Collingwood.

Outspoken MP quits Liberals after 'headlock' fiasco

A first-term MP has resigned from a state Liberal party's parliamentary wing after she was dumped as an election candidate.

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Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams

The collapse of Jacinta Allan's premiership has denied her a chance to become the first woman to lead Victorian Labor to victory at a state election.

Straight to the pool room: beloved comedy goes onstage

The feature film responsible for Australian sayings such as ''Tell him he's dreaming'' is being launched as a stage production.

Seeing-eye dog puppies bone up on theatre etiquette

Aspiring seeing-eye dogs have visited a renowned arts venue, highlighting accessibility measures to help blind and low-vision people.

Chinese WNBL superstar makes big decision on future

Towering centre Han Xu has made a bombshell call on her WNBL destiny ahead of the 2026-2027 season.

AFL season over for luckless Saint, Giants dynamo

St Kilda have received bad news on the injury front for unlucky forward Max King, while fellow AFL finals hopefuls GWS also suffered a giant setback.

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

A Labor premier is not backing away from a leadership showdown with her deputy, refusing to stand aside after being told she has lost the backing of most MPs.

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

A local mayor in Melbourne accused of punching an intruder at an election party is facing a four-day hearing into the "rapidly developing scuffle".

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