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Diabetic driver's bid for silence in five-death inquest

Diabetic driver's bid for silence in five-death inquest

A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has legally challenged being called as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Richmond traded up to pick No.1 to snag Olivia Wolmarans in the AFLW draft and the power forward wants to repay the Tigers' faith by taking them to the top.

Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong

Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong

Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong

Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong

Tim Seifert has become only the second Melbourne Renegades player to score a BBL century as he set up a victory over the Brisbane Heat.

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Tigers snap up power forward with prized top draft pick

Tigers snap up power forward with prized top draft pick

West Australian key forward Olivia Wolmarans is the top of the 2025 AFLW draft class after being selected by Richmond with the prized No.1 pick.

Leishman rides like the wind to claim Vic PGA title

Leishman rides like the wind to claim Vic PGA title

Australian golfer Marc Leishman has broken a 17-year title drought in Australia by claiming a nail-biting one-shot victory at the Victorian PGA Championship.

Melbourne United off target as Kings rule in overtime

Melbourne United off target as Kings rule in overtime

Sydney's Kendric Davis starred to hand Melbourne United a fourth straight NBL loss and their second overtime defeat in three days.

It's Ben a long time going from Sun rise to Blue heaven

It's Ben a long time going from Sun rise to Blue heaven

New Carlton forward Ben Ainsworth has opened up on the "challenging" decision to leave Gold Coast with the Suns finally on the cusp of success.

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Problem-plagued toll road opens after decade of delays

Problem-plagued toll road opens after decade of delays

Problem-plagued toll road opens after decade of delays

Problem-plagued toll road opens after decade of delays

A long-awaited tunnel project promising to ease congestion in one of Australia's biggest cities has officially opened after cost blowouts and lengthy delays.

How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick

How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick

How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick

How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick

After a horror AFLW season that ended with the sacking of their coach and football boss, Richmond will enter the draft with the prized No.1 pick.

Time for Victory to back up on derby stage: coach

Time for Victory to back up on derby stage: coach

Time for Victory to back up on derby stage: coach

Time for Victory to back up on derby stage: coach

Coach Arthur Diles has warned Melbourne Victory's win over Adelaide will mean nothing if they don't back it up in their derby against Melbourne City.

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Melbourne Victory have snapped a four-game winless run with a 2-1 triumph over fierce rivals Adelaide United, relieving pressure on coach Arthur Diles.

O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10

O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10

O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10

O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10

Seth O'Donnell has continued his meteoric rise in middle-distance running, adding the Zatopek:10 title to his 5000m national crown in Melbourne.

'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

Nathan Sobey has put on a shooting clinic, pouring in 36 points as South East Melbourne made light work of the New Zealand Breakers.

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

The Bendigo Spirit have won their seventh straight WNBL game after dealing the Geelong Venom a 77-71 loss courtesy of some Izzy Borlase magic.

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Canberra slay another giant to go top in A-League Women

Canberra United have stunned Melbourne City to go top of the A-League Women, while Melbourne Victory and Newcastle also enjoyed wins.

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Converted e-bikes will no longer be allowed on a major rail network, with one state government blaming "after-market add-ons" for causing fires.

Storm look in-house to cover Katoa injury blow

While Eliesa Katoa is already back running, the Storm won't budge on him playing in 2026, with teammate Josh King saying they have depth in the second row.

Federer back in the swing as old pal Rafa's in a sling

Roger Federer is returning for a special match at the Australian Open -- but old friend and foe Rafa Nadal jokes injury will keep him away from Melbourne Park.

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Rayner's shot for middle-distance history goes on line

Jack Rayner is one win from equalling the legendary Ron Clarke with five 10,000m national titles, but will first have to overcome a fellow middle-distance ace.

Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding

An activist's six-year battle against a state over its use of capsicum spray at protests has culminated in a landmark finding that police committed battery.

Defiant Diles believes Victory on verge of ALM revival

Two blockbusters against fierce rivals are the perfect opportunity for battling Melbourne Victory to stand and deliver, says under-pressure coach Arthur Diles.

Second teen charged over young man's stabbing death

A second teenager will face court after he was charged with murder following the stabbing death of an 18-year-old.

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.

'Always going to happen': new Blues pumped for rematch

Rather than seethe about their exit from Sydney, new Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent are excited about trying to cause an early 2026 upset.

'Beyond belief': police memorial vandals condemned

Police are hunting vandals who targeted a memorial, painting anti-police slogans, for the second time in two years.

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