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Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes

Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes

Bobby Hill has barely played in the back end of the season but if he does get an unlikely preliminary final call-up, Steele Sidebottom is confident he can fire.

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

A major crime boss claims he had been deprived of liberty with allegations prison staff had kept him locked down and away from other prisoners.

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Business owners in a region central to the search for an accused killer can breath a sigh of relief with travel restrictions scrapped and cash help on its way.

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The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith.

King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.

Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag

Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag

A 26-year-old woman who put a newborn baby in a plastic bag and threw him out a bathroom window has admitted recklessly endangering life.

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Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey believes he owes his teammates after reaping the rewards of taking a break to get his body right and prime himself for finals.

Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust won't have a fairytale finish to his AFL career after scans confirmed he suffered a serious knee injury in the VFL.

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Caitlin Gould was taken to hospital for scans after hurting a wrist in the opening stages of Adelaide's impressive AFLW win over Hawthorn.

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Geelong have piled more pain on winless Richmond, comfortably claiming a 30-point win to claim their second victory of the AFLW season.

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Jesse Wardlaw marked her 75th AFLW match in fine style with three goals as St Kilda put Essendon to the sword in a one-sided affair at Windy Hill.

Behind the scenes: major hunt for accused police killer

Behind the scenes: major hunt for accused police killer

Behind the scenes: major hunt for accused police killer

Behind the scenes: major hunt for accused police killer

The search for alleged gunman and fugitive Dezi Freeman has developed into the largest tactical policing operation in Australian history.

Storm star's relief after harrowing concussion setback

Storm star's relief after harrowing concussion setback

Storm star's relief after harrowing concussion setback

Storm star's relief after harrowing concussion setback

Debilitating concussion symptoms made this NRL season the worst time of Will Warbrick's life, now the flyer is firing on all cylinders as a grand final beckons.

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Jam and scones and rock 'n' roll are all the bush needs

A music festival that began in a dusty function room at a country motel has grown into a celebration of life outside the cities, mixing scones, snags and songs.

Battered Bulldogs to battle on without injured brigade

Wounded Canterbury still believe they can cause havoc in the finals despite Stephen Crichton headlining a long list of injuries out of their loss to Melbourne.

Blues cruise continues in AFLW rout of Gold Coast Suns

Carlton kicked seven unanswered goals in the second half to power away from Gold Coast and post the third-biggest win in the club's AFLW history.

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

A state Liberal party is honing its focus on crime, announcing a beefing-up of knife search powers ahead of an election, while denying members are disunited.

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Bellamy believes best is yet to come as Storm advance

Melbourne are hopeful that the two-week break before their preliminary final means superstar halfback Jahrome Hughes can recover from injury to play.

'Not looking great': Bulldogs sweat on Crichton's scans

Canterbury are sweating on an ankle injury to Stephen Crichton after the Bulldogs captain limped off AAMI Park in their qualifying final loss against Melbourne.

Storm send battered Bulldogs into sudden-death semi

Melbourne can put their feet up while injury-hit Canterbury tackle either reigning premiers Penrith or the Warriors after the Storm won their qualifying final.

Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach

Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.

Bombers lay down law over want-away stars

Essendon president Dave Barham is adamant the Bombers won't be trading away two of their biggest stars.

Offshore wind setback, but energy source still turning

Offshore wind might take longer to develop as it is still a new technology in Australia, but an expert says it is viable despite its latest project stumble.

Nazi spared jail for 'very serious' police intimidation

A magistrate has labelled neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell's intimidation of a police officer and his wife as "very serious" and targeted, but spared him jail.

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