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Abusive parents banned from school grounds in new laws

Abusive parents banned from school grounds in new laws

It will be easier for principals to ban abusive parents from school grounds under expanded laws, including those who target teachers through social media.

Adelaide's 'dream' quarter has Crows' coach in awe

Adelaide's 'dream' quarter has Crows' coach in awe

Adelaide's 'dream' quarter has Crows' coach in awe

Adelaide's 'dream' quarter has Crows' coach in awe

Adelaide's second best first quarter in club history has earned high praise from coach Matthew Nicks, saying he has dreamt of a fast start like that.

Big Cats' versatility means Geelong keep options open

Big Cats' versatility means Geelong keep options open

Big Cats' versatility means Geelong keep options open

Big Cats' versatility means Geelong keep options open

A strong game last week from one of their taller players has Geelong considering tactical options ahead of Friday's important home match against Gold Coast.

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'Bad to worse': productivity sinks to post-pandemic low

'Bad to worse': productivity sinks to post-pandemic low

Poor productivity is bedevilling the Australian economy, with levels heading in the wrong direction for Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Dawson inspires fast-starting Crows to Dogs demolition

Dawson inspires fast-starting Crows to Dogs demolition

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has put in a quarter for the ages to set the tone for the Crows' stunning 57-point demolition of the Western Bulldogs.

'Can't be worried': Kelly remains keen for senior role

'Can't be worried': Kelly remains keen for senior role

Missing out on an AFL senior coaching role has given a Geelong assistant plenty of perspective, with Carlton and Essendon in the market this time around.

Lions premiership forward to make long-awaited return

Lions premiership forward to make long-awaited return

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood will play his first game in almost a year when the Lions face Richmond in Hobart.

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Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach

Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach

Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach

Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach

Nate Caddy cut a frustrated figure during last week's loss to Carlton, and Essendon are being urged to fix their ball movement to help their star forward.

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

Lucky escape: Demon Mihocek 'millimetres from disaster'

Lucky escape: Demon Mihocek 'millimetres from disaster'

Lucky escape: Demon Mihocek 'millimetres from disaster'

Lucky escape: Demon Mihocek 'millimetres from disaster'

Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek is still able to walk after undergoing successful surgery on a broken neck, but he faces an uncertain playing future.

Prison escapee fled funeral after 'corrections failure'

Prison escapee fled funeral after 'corrections failure'

Prison escapee fled funeral after 'corrections failure'

Prison escapee fled funeral after 'corrections failure'

Police are appealing for help in tracking down an alleged drug importer with links to Albanian organised crime six weeks after he escaped custody.

Bling or bust? Cartier winter show sparkles for some

Bling or bust? Cartier winter show sparkles for some

Bling or bust? Cartier winter show sparkles for some

Bling or bust? Cartier winter show sparkles for some

Cartier jewellery promises to dazzle gallery-goers at the NGV with pieces worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly, but does it succeed?

Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Children will be assessed twice for autism and development delays before entering school as a state prepares to launch its NDIS alternative.

Bosses to testify at inquest over deadly COVID outbreak

Bosses to testify at inquest over deadly COVID outbreak

Bosses to testify at inquest over deadly COVID outbreak

Bosses to testify at inquest over deadly COVID outbreak

An inquest into the deaths of 50 aged care residents during a COVID-19 outbreak will resume after the facility pleaded guilty to a criminal charge.

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Rideshare driver injured after daylight attack

Passers-by were forced to intervene after two young males set upon a rideshare driver on the side of the road after the victim was forced to cancel their trip.

'Love to see it': top Dog and star Crow to cross paths

Two of the AFL's greatest players are set to cross paths when the Western Bulldogs host Adelaide in a high-stakes Thursday night clash.

I didn't mean to hurt my friend: Frampton overturns ban

Collingwood defender Billy Frampton says he was left distressed after realising his tackle on Melbourne's Brody Mihocek caused a neck injury.

Gun licence 'rubber stamping' process panned by coroner

Medical evidence should be required when applying for a gun licence after a man with a history of mental illness took his life, a state coroner says.

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Hawks antagonist Watson receives unlikely support

After an ill-fated halftime interview, livewire Hawthorn forward Nick Watson has received support from an unlikely source.

Australian-first plan to spot autism, ADHD in schools

Parents and teachers could benefit under a state election pitch to place specialists in prep classes to assess, refer and diagnose neurodivergent students.

'The system is broken': deadly driver's sentence upheld

A driver doing a minimum of three years in prison for killing five people will not serve a longer term after prosecutors' appeal was dismissed.

'Don't go down NRL track': Beveridge's advice for AFL

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge believes the AFL should stick with its current player movement model, shunning any change to the system used in the NRL.

Ablett's Hall of Fame career could have sunk in waves

Gary Ablett says his Hall of Fame career almost never happened because he had eyes on the surf as a teenager before he was drafted by Geelong.

Little Master joins 'God' the father in Hall of Fame

Gary Ablett Jr has been inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame, joining his father and Geelong premiership teammates Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright.

Mihocek 'up and walking' after surgery on neck fracture

Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek has needed surgery on a neck fracture after he was stretchered off the MCG in the AFL King's Birthday match.

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