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Bishop allegedly told teen: 'No one is going to know'

Bishop allegedly told teen: 'No one is going to know'

A senior Catholic cleric gave a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex, a court has been told.

'Why would I do that?': teen in court after mum killed

'Why would I do that?': teen in court after mum killed

'Why would I do that?': teen in court after mum killed

'Why would I do that?': teen in court after mum killed

A teenager charged with murdering his mother and seriously injuring his sister in a suburban home has told a court he did not "do that".

Eagles sign restricted free agent ruckman until 2032

Eagles sign restricted free agent ruckman until 2032

Eagles sign restricted free agent ruckman until 2032

Eagles sign restricted free agent ruckman until 2032

Bailey Williams has gone from being on the outer to signing a six-year contract extension for West Coast, and it seems his best football years lie ahead of him.

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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.

Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told

Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told

A young woman allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show wanted to marry the performer and dreamed she was Victoria Beckham.

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

A former Catholic Bishop hosted alcohol-fuelled parties using church funds so he could access Aboriginal youths and sexually assault them, a jury has been told.

Teenager suspected of killing mother, stabbing sister

Teenager suspected of killing mother, stabbing sister

A 12 year-old girl has managed to flee for her life after her older brother allegedly stabbed their mother to death as well as turning the knife on her.

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Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight

Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight

Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight

Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight

Jaeger O'Meara is yet to win a finals game during his 206-game AFL career, and the injured veteran faces some hurdles to break that trot this year.

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

A young woman has told a court she thought she was going to an after-party before she was allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show.

Eagles star banned, Lions defender escapes with a fine

Eagles star banned, Lions defender escapes with a fine

Eagles star banned, Lions defender escapes with a fine

Eagles star banned, Lions defender escapes with a fine

Liam Baker is set to miss Friday night's western derby unless the West Coast hard nut can overturn his rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal.

Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby

Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby

Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby

Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby

The Wallabies have farewelled coach Joe Schmidt with a win, running in nine tries to two in a 57-10 thumping of Italy in Perth.

Lethal Lions mow down Eagles for sixth straight win

Lethal Lions mow down Eagles for sixth straight win

Lethal Lions mow down Eagles for sixth straight win

Lethal Lions mow down Eagles for sixth straight win

Brisbane have shrugged off a stiff challenge from West Coast, with Lachie Neale, Will Ashcroft and Kai Lohmann leading the Lions to victory in Perth.

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Josh Canham has become the first lock in Wallabies history to score a Test hat-trick as Australia snapped a six-match losing streak with a huge win over Italy.

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

NSW Waratahs will play Fijian Drua in next Saturday’s Super W rugby grand final in Ba after a 33-22 away win over Western Force in their semi-final in Perth.

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Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash

Australia have lost twice in a row to Italy, but the Wallabies are vowing to make amends in Perth in a bid to farewell coach Joe Schmidt in style.

Feathers will fly: Lions brace for new Eagle Starcevich

West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich will face his former team for the first time when the Eagles host Brisbane at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.

Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms

The Wallabies are keen to send coach Joe Schmidt out with a win, but they know they face a tough task against an Italian side that beat Australia last year.

It's not about the numbers: Eagles back in Elliot Yeo

West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo's leadership has been critical for the rebuilding side this year, with the Eagles not concerned about his drop in possessions.

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Wallabies set to unleash new enforcer against Italy

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has heaped praise on Miles Amatosero after naming the enforcer to make his Test debut off the bench in Saturday's clash with Italy.

Golden heart, Italian budgies: Tizzano's unique mix

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano is proud of his Italian heritage, but he's fully invested in the Wallabies gold ahead of Saturday night's Test in Perth.

BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike

Port workers have downed tools over a wage dispute with BHP and their union warns more strike action is possible if the mining giant doesn't buckle.

Schmidt backs in Meredith ahead of Wallabies farewell

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has taken the gamble of selecting Declan Meredith for the starting flyhalf spot ahead of Ben Donaldson for the clash against Italy.

Supermarket giant fights watchdog on mining store block

A major supermarket has launched a legal challenge to a landmark competition ruling blocking it from opening a second supermarket in a mining centre.

Dockers star out of Port game, Mason Cox keeps his spot

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he will only rest players if they really need it as the Dockers close in on the minor premiership.

Minor premiership within grasp as Flagmantle takes hold

The Flagmantle craze is already in overdrive as Fremantle start hot favourites against a Port side missing Zak Butters and Mitch Georgiades.

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