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Carlton provide update on injured star forward

Carlton provide update on injured star forward

Star Carlton forward Harry McKay has failed to participate during the Blues' main training session following a much-talked about knee injury.

Premiership Hawk re-signs for one more year

Premiership Hawk re-signs for one more year

Premiership Hawk re-signs for one more year

Premiership Hawk re-signs for one more year

A three-time premiership player has re-signed with Hawthorn on the back of a big season in 2025 and continued good form in 2026.

'Good space': Crows star set for fiery Magpies clash

'Good space': Crows star set for fiery Magpies clash

'Good space': Crows star set for fiery Magpies clash

'Good space': Crows star set for fiery Magpies clash

Adelaide's coach is backing Izak Rankine to be composed when he plays Collingwood for the first time since his ban for a homophobic slur at a Magpie player.

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AFL legend left bloodied, bruised after home invasion

AFL legend left bloodied, bruised after home invasion

Photos show the extent of injuries AFL legend Mick Malthouse suffered fending off alleged intruders and the injury he dealt to one of the accused.

Well-connected man disputes 'horrible mixture of lies'

Well-connected man disputes 'horrible mixture of lies'

The rape trial of a man with connections to Melbourne's elite has entered its final stages, with lawyers making their closing arguments to the jury.

NBL's famous Bradtke surname back in Melbourne

NBL's famous Bradtke surname back in Melbourne

Jensen Bradtke, son of NBL legend Mark, has signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United after beginning his career with the Brisbane Bullets.

Elderly alleged robber denied bail over 'flight risk'

Elderly alleged robber denied bail over 'flight risk'

A magistrate believes a 78-year-old former rugby league international could abscond if granted bail while accused of a violent armed robbery three decades ago.

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Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney is back training after a spate of serious injuries and is making an unlikely push to be part of the Demons' finals campaign.

'Lifetime of grief': Family confront woman's murderer

'Lifetime of grief': Family confront woman's murderer

'Lifetime of grief': Family confront woman's murderer

'Lifetime of grief': Family confront woman's murderer

The family of a woman who was stabbed to death by her drug-addled neighbour has called for a life sentence for her killer.

Fed-up teachers reject offer as mass strike confirmed

Fed-up teachers reject offer as mass strike confirmed

Fed-up teachers reject offer as mass strike confirmed

Fed-up teachers reject offer as mass strike confirmed

A minister has made a desperate plea for a statewide strike to be called off after union members voted against a revised government pay offer.

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

A federal minister has been accused in court of favouring an energy giant over the environment by agreeing to extend the life of a major gas project.

New halves combination in Cowboys' push for NRL finals

New halves combination in Cowboys' push for NRL finals

New halves combination in Cowboys' push for NRL finals

New halves combination in Cowboys' push for NRL finals

North Queensland have reshuffled their halves as they fight to stay on track for a finals berth, while Melbourne and the Sydney Roosters welcome back key men.

Robot dealership agents in EV maker's Australian pitch

Robot dealership agents in EV maker's Australian pitch

Robot dealership agents in EV maker's Australian pitch

Robot dealership agents in EV maker's Australian pitch

Humanoid greeters in car dealerships and flying vehicles are among the latest pitches from a Chinese EV maker trying to crack the Australian market.

McRae sends special message to Hill before heading west

McRae sends special message to Hill before heading west

McRae sends special message to Hill before heading west

McRae sends special message to Hill before heading west

With Collingwood set to be at full-strength for their Adelaide clash, coach Craig McRae sent a message to missing star Bobby Hill who is set to quit the club.

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'What the fans want': AFLW defends historic match venue

While the AFLW is set to play five double-headers, they have defended their venue choice for the inaugural international between Australia and Ireland.

'Room for optimism': Cats coach on injured star duo

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he is optimistic that two injured gun players will play again this season.

Australia keep faith in opening bat, recall big guns

Australia's selectors have kept the faith in opener Jake Weatherald and recalled a trio of big guns for the looming two-Test series against Bangladesh.

'Fork in the road': Buckley on missing Devils job

Nathan Buckley is unlikely to bid for other currently vacant head coaching jobs after being overlooked by the Tasmania Devils.

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Star Essendon forward in the clear after heart scare

Essendon's Nate Caddy has been cleared to resume training and playing after being hospitalised with an elevated heart rate during Sunday's win against GWS.

Alleged 'ISIS bride' on terror charges to walk free

An alleged "ISIS bride" accused of joining the terror group has been granted bail after her lawyer successfully argued she posed a relatively low safety risk.

'Bloody good feeling': Essendon secure famous win

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon was elated to "push back" on the football world who revelled in the Bombers' struggles, with an upset win over GWS.

Hawks put hapless Tigers to the sword at MCG

Hawthorn stars Will Day and Jack Ginnivan will both be available next round after a thumping win for the Hawks over Richmond at the MCG.

Blues spearhead suffers knee injury, midfielder cleared

Carlton forward Harry McKay has suffered a torn meniscus and bone bruising to his knee following the Blues' 21-point loss against nemesis Collingwood.

Collingwood face big calls on veterans for short break

Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom and Jack Crisp were carefully managed against Carlton in preparation for a five-day break.

Collingwood extend winning streak over rivals Carlton

A fifth-straight win has boosted Collingwood's finals hopes, the Magpies shutting down arch-rivals Carlton by 21 points in a defensive masterclass at the MCG.

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