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Star NZ sprinter swaps allegiance to Australia

Star NZ sprinter swaps allegiance to Australia

The Australian 4x100m relay squad is set to benefit from the change of allegiance by flying Kiwi sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia.

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

Rory McIlroy will start the second round of the Australian Open seven shots adrift of the leading trio.

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.

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Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Mitch Marsh has failed with the bat as he makes a rare Sheffield Shield outing amid speculation he's an outside contender for an Ashes spot.

'Christmas grinch': public service cuts as wages soar

'Christmas grinch': public service cuts as wages soar

Top dogs have not escaped the wrath of more than 1000 public service job cuts, with a state desperate to rein in wages and debt.

Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach

Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach

Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson has been sacked, just three months after being re-signed, following a review of the Tigers' AFLW program.

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

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Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Tournament drawcard Rory McIlroy has mixed five birdies and six bogeys on a rollercoaster start to his Australian Open campaign.

Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.

Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

A magistrate has asked lawyers for a former Australian soap actor to make inquiries into a unique form of punishment for performing a Nazi salute.

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Immediate action to expand donor registrations will see people asked about organ donation when they obtain or renew their driver’s licence.

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Ahead of this year's Australian Open, Min Woo Lee has bulked up, saying he needed to become stronger after suffering a bizarre injury in last year's lead-up.

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Essendon young gun Archie Roberts has described pre-season training session as "gruelling" after the Bombers brought in a new fitness team.

McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy loves playing in Australia but isn't sure about Royal Melbourne, the venue for the Australian Open, rating another course over it.

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Teacher accused of stabbing school principal 'snapped'

A teacher who allegedly stabbed his school principal after his contract was not renewed has been refused bail due to his "extreme" risk to the community.

Threats and profanity as builder collapse boiled over

Staff and home owners were at each other's throats as a state insurance scheme struggled with "unprecedented" demand after a construction giant went bust.

Golf the only sport on former Storm star's horizon

Ryan Papenhuyzen says the only sport he's contemplating playing next year is golf, with the former Melbourne star satisfied with his decision to quit the NRL.

Refreshed Cam Davis seeks another Royal Melbourne mark

Cam Davis is aiming to win his second Australian Open, back in his happy place this week at Royal Melbourne where he still owns a course record.

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'Injury-riddled' Worpel happy to be home in Geelong

New Geelong recruit James Worpel believes he would have been good enough to play midfield at Hawthorn, but couldn't resist an offer to join the Cats.

'Pure evil' rapist's appeal win rejected by High Court

A rapist's appeal against his convictions has been reversed by Australia's highest court after prosecutors challenged the decision to allow him a re-trial.

Doctor accused of toilet filming faces 775 more charges

A junior doctor accused of filming staff in toilets at three major hospitals will face hundreds of additional charges, bringing the total to more than 900.

Camper killer's crimes detailed as suppression lifts

A suppression order has been lifted over convicted murderer Greg Lynn's interactions with police and his first wife, who was found dead in 1999.

Charges laid after school principal stabbed

Detectives have charged a man, reportedly a staff member, with unlawful assault after a secondary school principal was stabbed on the suburban campus.

Man arrested after alleged high school stabbing

A man has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing after an assault at a school in Melbourne's southeast.

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent has been fined $4500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.

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