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Suspended lawyer fined $5k for groping underage girl

Suspended lawyer fined $5k for groping underage girl

A Melbourne lawyer who was found guilty of grabbing a 17-year-old's buttock during a night out has been convicted and fined.

Penchant for poison: what the mushroom jury didn't hear

Penchant for poison: what the mushroom jury didn't hear

Penchant for poison: what the mushroom jury didn't hear

Penchant for poison: what the mushroom jury didn't hear

Another trip to the tip, poison documents and an allegedly fake cat: what the jury did not hear in killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson's trial.

Why estranged husband didn't go to deadly mushroom meal

Why estranged husband didn't go to deadly mushroom meal

Why estranged husband didn't go to deadly mushroom meal

Why estranged husband didn't go to deadly mushroom meal

Erin Patterson's estranged husband Simon did not go to a toxic mushroom lunch at her home as he believed she'd been trying to poison him, it can be revealed.

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Howe knocked out as Hawks batter flagging Magpies

Howe knocked out as Hawks batter flagging Magpies

Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after a huge collision with Jai Newcombe as Hawthorn posted a crucial win at the MCG.

Storm go top as Broncos cop bizarre halves injury blows

Storm go top as Broncos cop bizarre halves injury blows

Brisbane are sweating on the fitness of their star halves Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam, who were both injured in the first half of their 22-2 loss to Melbourne.

Cats make Danger call ahead of crucial Bombers clash

Cats make Danger call ahead of crucial Bombers clash

Patrick Dangerfield won't be able to lay off any goal assists to century-hunter Jeremy Cameron this week, rested from Geelong's clash with Essendon.

Doedee in for Lions, Dockers veteran Fyfe returns

Doedee in for Lions, Dockers veteran Fyfe returns

Unlucky defender Tom Doedee is finally back in AFL action after two knee reconstructions and Fremantle have recalled two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe.

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Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot

Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot

Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot

Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot

Teenage opener Sam Konstas is fighting to keep his spot for the Ashes, while Tasmanian Jake Weatherald is pressing his claims for an Ashes debut.

Voss marked safe: Carlton back their coach for 2026

Voss marked safe: Carlton back their coach for 2026

Voss marked safe: Carlton back their coach for 2026

Voss marked safe: Carlton back their coach for 2026

Carlton have described Michael Voss as a "strong and selfless leader", backing him to coach the Blues next season after a horror 2025 campaign.

'Hard to fill the void' - Dunstall on choosing a coach

'Hard to fill the void' - Dunstall on choosing a coach

'Hard to fill the void' - Dunstall on choosing a coach

'Hard to fill the void' - Dunstall on choosing a coach

Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductee Jason Dunstall says it's crucial that an AFL club knows itself when choosing a new coach.

Sliding doors moments set up stars for sports greatness

Sliding doors moments set up stars for sports greatness

Sliding doors moments set up stars for sports greatness

Sliding doors moments set up stars for sports greatness

Netballer Laura Geitz, AFL goalkicking machine Jason Dunstall and sports physician Dr Peter Harcourt are among the latest Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees

'Good clubs don't wait': Gawn reflects on Goodwin axing

'Good clubs don't wait': Gawn reflects on Goodwin axing

'Good clubs don't wait': Gawn reflects on Goodwin axing

'Good clubs don't wait': Gawn reflects on Goodwin axing

The sacking of coach Simon Goodwin left Max Gawn down in the dumps, but the Melbourne skipper concedes it's a tough decision that may prove to be the right one.

Western Bulldogs veteran timing his run to AFL finals

Western Bulldogs veteran timing his run to AFL finals

Western Bulldogs veteran timing his run to AFL finals

Western Bulldogs veteran timing his run to AFL finals

All-Australian Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar has targeted a return in the next three weeks from his latest calf setback.

Pursuit of key Carlton defender continues to heat up

Pursuit of key Carlton defender continues to heat up

Pursuit of key Carlton defender continues to heat up

Pursuit of key Carlton defender continues to heat up

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declined to talk about the club's chase of Jack Silvagni, but admitted every club is on the hunt for good free agents.

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Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

A former Fair Work Commissioner deputy president and university lecturer has been allowed to visit Europe while on bail accused of child abuse possession.

Police confusing victim with abuser, family workers say

Officers responding to family violence see victims as perpetrators, downplay incidents and discriminate against marginalised groups, an advocacy group claims.

Paris 'sting' driving Australian triathlete to stardom

Australian Olympic triathlete Matt Hauser leads the world rankings, with the championship series to be held in October at Wollongong.

Pezet eyes week-to-week NRL in Storm spine squeeze

Melbourne's back-up half Jonah Pezet has made no secret of his desire to play NRL every week, with first-choice No.7 Jahrome Hughes having signed until 2030.

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Voss still Carlton coach after Blues board meets

Michael Voss's job was on the agenda at a scheduled Carlton board meeting, but the under-pressure coach remains in his position.

Longmire, Simpson speak after Goodwin's Demons sacking

AFL premiership coaches Adam Simpson and John Longmire, who are working in the media, have spoken following Melbourne's sacking of Simon Goodwin.

Hawks coach confident injury-plagued star will be back

Will Day's season-ending foot injury is a massive blow for Hawthorn as they prepare for a blockbuster against Collingwood.

Mavs joins Vixens on hunt for new Super Netball coach

The Melbourne Mavericks will have a new Super Netball coach in 2026 after former England coach Tracey Neville announced her departure.

Storm star in line for shock return ahead of NRL finals

While Melbourne are bracing for the best of Brisbane, their hard road to the finals could be eased by the early return of Jahrome Hughes.

Murderer won't get more jail time for ex-partner attack

The Court of Appeal has knocked back a prosecution push to have convicted murderer James William Pualic's "lenient" jail sentence extended.

No regrets: Star Swan ready for AFLW return

Sydney AFLW captain Chloe Molloy is ready to return from her ACL tear and has no regrets over how the Swans handled the news of her devastating injury.

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