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'We want to belt them': Vics talk up AFL Origin revival

'We want to belt them': Vics talk up AFL Origin revival

Victoria want to "belt" Western Australia in the AFL's first State of Origin match in 27 years, naming Marcus Bontempelli among four walk-up starts in the team.

Refreshed Victory ready for ALW grand final rematch

Refreshed Victory ready for ALW grand final rematch

Refreshed Victory ready for ALW grand final rematch

Refreshed Victory ready for ALW grand final rematch

Melbourne Victory will face Central Coast for the first time since their A-League Women grand final defeat and a massive squad overhaul.

AFL shrugs off Rankine missing spicy Magpies-Crows game

AFL shrugs off Rankine missing spicy Magpies-Crows game

AFL shrugs off Rankine missing spicy Magpies-Crows game

AFL shrugs off Rankine missing spicy Magpies-Crows game

AFL minor premiers Adelaide will open their 2026 campaign with a grudge match against Collingwood at the MCG, although there will be one very notable absentee.

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'Nazi scum' chants greet white supremacist on release

'Nazi scum' chants greet white supremacist on release

A neo-Nazi leader has been met with protesters, media and police as he walked from court after being granted bail over his role in a group attack.

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Increasingly violent protesters will not be tolerated by police who are hunting eight people suspected of involvement in pelting officers with rocks at a rally.

'Whatever it takes': Labor's youth crime political fix

'Whatever it takes': Labor's youth crime political fix

Tougher consequences for violent youth offenders pave the way for a long-time state government to return to more comfortable turf come election time.

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

A treaty with Aboriginal people has been hailed as a historic moment and way forward for future local agreements, but critics question how effective it can be.

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Caught in limbo Aloisi opens up on coaching future

Caught in limbo Aloisi opens up on coaching future

Caught in limbo Aloisi opens up on coaching future

Caught in limbo Aloisi opens up on coaching future

Socceroos great John Aloisi has effectively been a coach without a club since Western United went into hibernation but is ready to seize his next chance.

Killer who threw dead teacher in bin gets 10 years jail

Killer who threw dead teacher in bin gets 10 years jail

Killer who threw dead teacher in bin gets 10 years jail

Killer who threw dead teacher in bin gets 10 years jail

A man who killed his housemate and left her body in a bin outside another property has been locked up for 10 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter.

Remorseless killer jailed for attacking vulnerable baby

Remorseless killer jailed for attacking vulnerable baby

Remorseless killer jailed for attacking vulnerable baby

Remorseless killer jailed for attacking vulnerable baby

A man has gritted his teeth as he learnt he will spend up to 13 years behind bars for killing a defenceless infant.

Pipers have world record in the bag with AC/DC tribute

Pipers have world record in the bag with AC/DC tribute

Pipers have world record in the bag with AC/DC tribute

Pipers have world record in the bag with AC/DC tribute

Australia has smashed the world record for the biggest ever bagpipe ensemble, playing AC/DC’s It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll).

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Two of Australia's most prominent radio personalities have been spared contempt charges after they made comments during the mushroom murder trial.

Neo-Nazi in second bid for release over camp attack

Neo-Nazi in second bid for release over camp attack

Neo-Nazi in second bid for release over camp attack

Neo-Nazi in second bid for release over camp attack

A Nazi group leader has raised his right hand before applying for bail a second time over allegedly leading a group attack on an Aboriginal protest site.

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

A man charged over a synagogue arson that caused more than $20 million damage has made a bid for freedom, almost a year after the blaze.

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Crows 'back of the pack' as Dees regroup for finals

Out to claim their first AFLW finals victory in three years, Melbourne coach Mick Stinear believes heavyweights Adelaide are finally showing vulnerabilities.

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.

Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails

Threatening and offensive emails allegedly sent by the former boss of the embattled construction union to its administrator have led to his arrest and charges.

'Distressing' toll on A-League Women players revealed

Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop believes the lack of stability and full-time professionalism in the league amplifies psychological distress faced by players.

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Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

A state premier has defended backing down on plans to ban face coverings at protests after concerns were raised about a possible legal challenge.

Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.

Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Melbourne Renegades allrounder Georgia Wareham has begun the season on fire with her two wickets and 58 runs inspiring a WBBL win over Sydney Thunder.

'Do you care?': Coles stares down anti-salmon activists

Coles shareholders have voted down activist-backed resolutions taking aim at its sourcing of salmon after executives were peppered with questions on the issue.

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Only two Indigenous men have played Test cricket for Australia, but there could be that same number in the same XI during this summer's Ashes.

'Terrifying': runway change leads to two near misses

Two international airliners flew so close to an active work site at a major city airport that jet blast affected the area, causing a vehicle to shake violently.

'100 per cent innocent': AFL star cleared on rape claim

Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.

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