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Machete ban enforcers slow to hit beat after mall brawl

Machete ban enforcers slow to hit beat after mall brawl

A task force dedicated to monitoring shops' compliance with a machete sales ban won't hit the ground until after it takes effect.

Richmond's Balta to fly to Sydney for VFL game

Richmond's Balta to fly to Sydney for VFL game

Richmond's Balta to fly to Sydney for VFL game

Richmond's Balta to fly to Sydney for VFL game

Star defender Noah Balta will fly to Sydney ahead of the Tigers' clash with GWS, but will only be involved in their earlier VFL game.

Sicily talk 'storm in tea cup' says bristling Mitchell

Sicily talk 'storm in tea cup' says bristling Mitchell

Sicily talk 'storm in tea cup' says bristling Mitchell

Sicily talk 'storm in tea cup' says bristling Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has fiercely defended James Sicily amid speculation about the Hawks captain's AFL form and fitness.

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Richmond believe Dustin Martin would be a 'great coach'

Richmond believe Dustin Martin would be a 'great coach'

Richmond coach Adem Yze has pitched to retired legend Dustin Martin to return to the Tigers in any off-field role he wants.

Olympic snub puts fire in the belly of Matildas' Grant

Olympic snub puts fire in the belly of Matildas' Grant

Matildas defender Charli Grant has come out the other side of the most challenging year of her career and is ready to shine.

Bungling crook sets himself alight during arson attempt

Bungling crook sets himself alight during arson attempt

Footage of a man setting himself on fire in a botched arson attack is being investigated for possible connections to tobacco wars in a major capital city.

Fremantle skipper wins tribunal challenge, free to play

Fremantle skipper wins tribunal challenge, free to play

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's rough conduct charge and his proposed three-match ban have been dismissed by the AFL Tribunal.

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Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's interview played to jury

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's interview played to jury

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's interview played to jury

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's interview played to jury

Erin Patterson's version of a deadly mushroom lunch has been revealed, with a jury shown footage of the accused murderer's police interview.

What Lions star regrets from his hot MCG spell

What Lions star regrets from his hot MCG spell

What Lions star regrets from his hot MCG spell

What Lions star regrets from his hot MCG spell

Charlie Cameron produced a stunning three-goal cameo in three minutes against Hawthorn but the Brisbane Lions star wishes he got a chance to fix his set shots.

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

First homebuyers would be exempt from paying stamp duty on $1 million homes as a major party in one state tries to woo Millennials and Generation Z voters.

Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition

Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition

Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition

Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition

With some senior Matildas missing the upcoming games against Argentina, emerging players Kahli Johnson and Amy Sayer know a huge opportunity awaits.

Carlton's new AFLW captain follows famous father

Carlton's new AFLW captain follows famous father

Carlton's new AFLW captain follows famous father

Carlton's new AFLW captain follows famous father

Carlton have chosen a favourite daughter to captain them this upcoming AFLW season, replacing pregnant defender Kerryn Peterson.

Special gesture that show Victory's 'family' mentality

Special gesture that show Victory's 'family' mentality

Special gesture that show Victory's 'family' mentality

Special gesture that show Victory's 'family' mentality

Melbourne Victory's Brendan Hamill tore his ACL two weeks before the A-League Men grand final but a special gesture from his teammates underlines their quality.

'Hard-done by' Pearce heads to AFL Tribunal over ban

'Hard-done by' Pearce heads to AFL Tribunal over ban

'Hard-done by' Pearce heads to AFL Tribunal over ban

'Hard-done by' Pearce heads to AFL Tribunal over ban

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir maintains the collision that led to captain Alex Pearce's three-game rough conduct ban was nothing more than a "footy act".

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Selection squeeze at Collingwood as stars set to return

Sitting atop the AFL ladder, Collingwood will regain up to five stars for their upcoming blockbuster match against Hawthorn at the MCG.

Flu vax hesitation sends kids to emergency in droves

More children than ever are presenting to hospital emergency rooms with the flu, as a survey finds an increasing number of parents are vaccine hesitant.

Mills banned for one game, adding to Swans' AFL woes

After his first AFL game this season, Sydney captain Callum Mills has been banned for one game on a rough conduct charge.

Star defender latest Bomber to suffer injury

Essendon defender Ben McKay has been ruled out of the match against Brisbane at the Gabba after becoming the latest Bomber to suffer an injury.

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Mushroom murder trial hears from public health official

A health investigator tasked with finding the source of poisonous mushrooms cooked by Erin Patterson has recalled how she didn't return messages after the meal.

Knives out for machete sale ban after shopper terror

An Australian-first ban on retailers selling machetes will be rushed out the door after a gang brawl sent thousands of shoppers fleeing for their lives.

Night and day - Magpies reflect on first AFLW game

Collingwood defender Jordy Allen says the AFLW has changed enormously since the Magpies and Carlton played the historic first match in early 2017.

'Us three old guys': Magpie veterans yet to call time

Defender Jeremy Howe says he and fellow 30-plus Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom haven't discussed their AFL futures.

European champions boost Matildas for Argentina clashes

Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond expects a huge lift out of Arsenal stars Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross for the Argentina series.

Hardwick bristles at Lyon jibe as Suns hold off Saints

Rival coaches Damien Hardwick and Ross Lyon traded barbs as Gold Coast resisted St Kilda's second-half challenge to reach a club-best 8-2 start to the season.

'Special talent' stars as Demons revival continues

A fifth win from six games has Melbourne poised to make an unlikely push at AFL finals, after Kysaiah Pickett starred in a 53-point rout of Sydney.

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