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McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

Oscar Piastri has gone quickest on the first day of practice for the Australian grand prix, as his team boss hit out at so-called conspiracy theorists.

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Brodie Kostecki has won his second straight race at the Melboune SuperSprint, while Matt Payne extended his Supercars championship lead in second.

'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

Aston Martin face a fight just to put a car on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix amid troubles they've laid squarely at the feet of engine partner Honda.

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GPs disturbed by latest contraceptive pill 'shortcut'

GPs disturbed by latest contraceptive pill 'shortcut'

Australia's top doctors' group has lashed a state government's move to allow women seeking the contraceptive pill to bypass general practitioners.

'Very thin': inside the figures propping up Grand Prix

'Very thin': inside the figures propping up Grand Prix

As the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix gets under way and race fever takes over Melbourne, some are asking if taxpayers' millions could be better spent.

Twisted and dark: Aussie opens up on F1 axing

Twisted and dark: Aussie opens up on F1 axing

Jack Doohan has detailed the hurt of his 2025 axing from Alpine, with the Australian believing his fate was sealed before he really had a chance to race.

Murder charge after body found at regional property

Murder charge after body found at regional property

A man will face court charged with murder after a body was found inside a regional property with stab wounds.

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Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

While Collingwood have been tipped to miss the top eight this year, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes they remain an AFL heavyweight ahead of their MCG clash.

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers' estranged wife claims he "shamelessly" blamed her for a lewd photo scandal, without giving her an opportunity to respond.

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors are appealing a former soap star's restorative justice sentence for performing a Nazi salute, as the actor launches his own conviction challenge.

Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great

Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great

Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great

Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great

While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.

U-eys and meat pies: Finn favourite turning Aussie

U-eys and meat pies: Finn favourite turning Aussie

U-eys and meat pies: Finn favourite turning Aussie

U-eys and meat pies: Finn favourite turning Aussie

Valtteri Bottas has taken to a local delicacy as he prepares for his Formula One return with grid newcomers Cadillac at the Australian Grand Prix.

Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta

Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta

Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta

Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta

Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win.

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

Melbourne United have booked a date with the Perth Wildcats after outlasting the depleted Tasmania JackJumpers by 14 points.

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'Don't be silly': star aims to correct tribunal record

Toby Greene has vowed not to be suspended this season - a big call, given the GWS captain's extensive tribunal record.

Sick lap: Kostecki chunders his way to Supercars win

Brodie Kostecki has given everything to win from pole position in the opening Supercars race in Melbourne, after vomiting in his helmet during qualifying.

Won't see that person again: Why Hamilton flipped mood

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has binned the downtrodden figure of 2025, ready to fire again at the Australian grand prix.

Complex trauma escalated to gruesome murder, court told

Family and friends of a beloved man have told of the anguish over his grisly murder, while the killer's life and mental state was unveiled in court.

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Melbourne won't make or break F1 favourite Russell

Mercedes' George Russell expects plenty of twists and turns in a long Formula One season as he manages huge expectations as the championship favourite.

Man accused of killing accomplice in firebombing

Charges have been laid over the death of a man who was involved in an alleged arson attack on an inner-city business.

'Additional safeguard': AFL makes concussion changes

Independent doctors at AFL and AFLW games will have greater powers regarding concussed players under a new protocol change.

No rebellious streak: Why Piastri will play team game

Australian Oscar Piastri says he will only blow his shot at a title if he stopped playing the team game at McLaren, with no plans to defy orders in 2026.

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

A victim of a terrifying sexual assault is appealing for public assistance to help find the man responsible, speaking out about the horrific late-night attack.

Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial

A former pilot has failed to show he has exceptional circumstances to permit his release on bail before a murder retrial over the death of a missing camper.

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

A state is seeking advice on suppression order laws after a cross-outlet media complaint over a "tactic" being used to shield defendants.

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