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'Hit the timelines': AFL says Devils, stadium on track

'Hit the timelines': AFL says Devils, stadium on track

Amid renewed speculation about the cost of the new Hobart stadium, the AFL has told club presidents the southern expansion remains on track.

Ex-boxer's son accused of murder after death behind pub

Ex-boxer's son accused of murder after death behind pub

Ex-boxer's son accused of murder after death behind pub

Ex-boxer's son accused of murder after death behind pub

The 37-year-old son of a former Australian super featherweight boxer has fronted court after being charged with murder.

Demons superstar avoids ban, Magpie suspended

Demons superstar avoids ban, Magpie suspended

Demons superstar avoids ban, Magpie suspended

Demons superstar avoids ban, Magpie suspended

Collingwood defender Billy Frampton has received a three-game suspension for a tackle that left Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek with a fractured neck.

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'All in': defiant premier toughs out leadership talk

'All in': defiant premier toughs out leadership talk

Jacinta Allan has signalled she will not go down as Victorian premier without a fight as another set of dire polling for Labor rekindles leadership tensions.

Demons counting cost from epic King's Birthday win

Demons counting cost from epic King's Birthday win

Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek was stretchered from the MCG and went to hospital for scans after his neck injury in their King's Birthday win.

Pickett shines as Dees pip Pies in Big Freeze epic

Pickett shines as Dees pip Pies in Big Freeze epic

Kysaiah Pickett starred as Melbourne outlasted Collingwood in a King's Birthday classic in which both sides lost key players to injuries.

'Legacy': Gawn nurses sore shoulder in epic AFL win

'Legacy': Gawn nurses sore shoulder in epic AFL win

The question of how the FightMND campaign would continue without Neale Daniher has been answered emphatically for Melbourne captain Max Gawn.

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'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

A record Big Freeze crowd has filled the MCG for the annual Collingwood-Melbourne King's Birthday AFL clash to honour the late, great Neale Daniher.

Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Essendon have shifted pieces of the on-field puzzle under interim coach Dean Solomon, who intends to persevere with key players in new positions.

Blues forward pleased time-wasting tactics paid off

Blues forward pleased time-wasting tactics paid off

Blues forward pleased time-wasting tactics paid off

Blues forward pleased time-wasting tactics paid off

Harry McKay kicked three crucial goals in Carlton's win over Essendon, but it was his time-wasting tactics that were the biggest talking point out of the match.

Blues overrun Bombers amid latest AFL clock furore

Blues overrun Bombers amid latest AFL clock furore

Blues overrun Bombers amid latest AFL clock furore

Blues overrun Bombers amid latest AFL clock furore

Carlton overcame a 23-point deficit to beat Essendon at the MCG and continued their unlikely push for a wildcard finals berth under interim coach Josh Fraser.

'Loud and clear': Daniher looms large over Big Freeze

'Loud and clear': Daniher looms large over Big Freeze

'Loud and clear': Daniher looms large over Big Freeze

'Loud and clear': Daniher looms large over Big Freeze

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Neale Daniher's example will be prominent as he prepares his team for their massive King's Birthday match against Melbourne.

'Betrayal': Aussie teacher allegedly murdered in India

'Betrayal': Aussie teacher allegedly murdered in India

'Betrayal': Aussie teacher allegedly murdered in India

'Betrayal': Aussie teacher allegedly murdered in India

An Australian school teacher who went missing in India is being remembered for his "heart of gold" as police allege he was murdered by his brother.

Mavericks make history as Super Netball finals loom

Mavericks make history as Super Netball finals loom

Mavericks make history as Super Netball finals loom

Mavericks make history as Super Netball finals loom

The Melbourne Mavericks have won their first derby clash with the Vixens, with the defending champions in worrying form ahead of their Super Netball finals.

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Teens arrested, charged over spate of machete attacks

A state government says its strengthened knife laws are working, as several teenagers are arrested following a brawl at a major train precinct.

Dogs defender takes down Wizard - and abusive fan

Michael Sellwood had the last laugh against opponent Nick Watson and an abusive fan as the Western Bulldogs toppled Hawthorn in another tense finish.

'Huge shoes': Swans great's high praise for coach

Tasked with filling the shoes of Sydney's "greatest-ever" coach, Dean Cox has earned high praise from a club icon after a barnstorming start to the season.

'Vile and appalling': Hawks call out racist abuse

Hawthorn's Mabior Chol has become the latest AFL star to receive racist messages on social media, with the league and his club now investigating.

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The Blues are coming: Bombers next on Carlton hit list

Carlton are a perfect 3-0 under interim coach Josh Fraser and will start hot favourites when they take on last-placed Essendon at the MCG on Sunday.

Healthy Hawks primed to attack second half of season

Hawthorn are set to welcome back leading goal-kicker Jack Gunston among a trio of returning stars after the bye.

Ponga in the wars ahead of second State of Origin

Kalyn Ponga has hurt his neck during Newcastle's tight loss to Melbourne but the injury isn't expected to keep the Queensland fullback out of State of Origin.

Dogs' spirit shines in comeback win over Hawks

The Western Bulldogs have overcome a 29-point deficit in a dominant second half to post a tense win over Hawthorn and crash into the AFL's top six.

Storm star suffers injury setback which ends season

Xavier Coates won't play in 2026 after the Melbourne winger snapped his Achilles at training while attempting to return from an earlier injury.

Storm use shattering injury as motivation for Knights

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said his players drew motivation from a season-ending injury to winger Xavier Coates, to down Newcastle.

Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride's bail bid

A man has called Islamic State bastards and described the terror group as evil as he gave evidence during his niece's bail application.

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