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Blues-Magpies rivalry set to heat up in AFLW opener

Blues-Magpies rivalry set to heat up in AFLW opener

Collingwood finished with the AFLW wooden spoon last year, but the arrival of No.1 draft pick Ash Centra could help them make a rapid rise up the table.

'It comes with risk': Dockers weigh up Fyfe, Young call

'It comes with risk': Dockers weigh up Fyfe, Young call

'It comes with risk': Dockers weigh up Fyfe, Young call

'It comes with risk': Dockers weigh up Fyfe, Young call

Fremantle duo Nat Fyfe and Hayden Young will be at a higher risk of injury for the rest of this season, and the Dockers are weighing up the risk versus reward.

Cost-cutting, poor voter estimates behind poll problems

Cost-cutting, poor voter estimates behind poll problems

Cost-cutting, poor voter estimates behind poll problems

Cost-cutting, poor voter estimates behind poll problems

Ballot paper shortages and long voter queues at some polling booths during a state election were caused by cost-cutting and poor planning, an inquiry has found.

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Turfed: Muddy square forces Eagles' AFLW venue change

Turfed: Muddy square forces Eagles' AFLW venue change

Badly damaged turf in the centre square has forced a venue change ahead of West Coast Eagles' AFLW opener.

Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems

Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems

The results are in for another of Australia's heat-vulnerable reef ecosystems hammered by elevated ocean temperatures ahead of a key climate target deadline.

'Post and boast' laws 'threaten' free speech: activists

'Post and boast' laws 'threaten' free speech: activists

Activists are concerned one state's proposed laws to deter the glorification of illegal activity on social media could impede the right to protest peacefully.

'I don’t need anything further': Dockers great retires

'I don’t need anything further': Dockers great retires

Two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe has announced his retirement and is out to end his glittering AFL career by steering Fremantle to finals.

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Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Guinea pigs taken from an animal shelter have allegedly been eaten by inmates at a prison, with a premier saying he is appalled by the allegations.

Tourist pleads guilty over fatal e-scooter crash

Tourist pleads guilty over fatal e-scooter crash

Tourist pleads guilty over fatal e-scooter crash

Tourist pleads guilty over fatal e-scooter crash

An English tourist has pleaded guilty over the death of a man after she collided with him while riding an e-scooter drunk.

It's extraordinary: Eagles coach stunned by Ginbey snub

It's extraordinary: Eagles coach stunned by Ginbey snub

It's extraordinary: Eagles coach stunned by Ginbey snub

It's extraordinary: Eagles coach stunned by Ginbey snub

Leigh Montagna and Andrew McQualter were once grand final teammates, but they couldn't disagree more when it comes to West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.

Health the key as Crows plot deep finals run

Health the key as Crows plot deep finals run

Health the key as Crows plot deep finals run

Health the key as Crows plot deep finals run

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will consider resting some of his older players if he feels it will help them avoid carrying a niggle into the finals.

Injured Thilthorpe the hero as Crows avoid huge upset

Injured Thilthorpe the hero as Crows avoid huge upset

Injured Thilthorpe the hero as Crows avoid huge upset

Injured Thilthorpe the hero as Crows avoid huge upset

West Coast have come close to pulling off the upset of the season, with only inspired efforts from Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe and Jordan Dawson stopping them.

Angry and frustrated: Eagles skipper hailed a warrior

Angry and frustrated: Eagles skipper hailed a warrior

Angry and frustrated: Eagles skipper hailed a warrior

Angry and frustrated: Eagles skipper hailed a warrior

West Coast are headed for a one-win season, but co-captain Liam Duggan is doing his best to keep spirits high despite his heavy leadership burden.

Matildas opponent revealed as preparations ramp up

Matildas opponent revealed as preparations ramp up

Matildas opponent revealed as preparations ramp up

Matildas opponent revealed as preparations ramp up

The Matildas will face Wales for the first time when the two nations lock horns in Cardiff on October 25, but will Sam Kerr be able to play?

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How Fyfe enhanced reputation even more during rehab

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe hasn't played finals since 2015, but that drought could be broken this year if the stars align and his injury demons don't return.

Nothing I can do to bulletproof myself: Hayden Young

Fremantle are holding out hope Hayden Young can return before the AFL finals, but whether his body will be able to hold up remains to be seen.

The knee that ended UFC star Carlos Ulberg's NRL dream

New Zealand UFC star Carlos Ulberg plans to put on a show in Perth, believing a win over American Dominick Reyes will open up a title shot.

More gold jackpots lurking in WA dirt, top miner says

The mining industry's "Dealer of the Year", Simon Lill, says there are more gold deposits of the scale of his huge Hemi find out there for prospectors.

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Union alarm as mining giant mulls sick leave overhaul

Proposed changes to the sick leave policy for thousands of Rio Tinto workers has sparked union concerns other employee entitlements will also be targeted.

How sweet potato is making Aussie UFC star happier

Steve Erceg is riding a three-fight losing run, but the withdrawal of two scheduled opponents and a temporary switch to bantamweight has him primed for victory.

Pearce set for AFL return, Dockers undecided on Fyfe

Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce has played just once in the past 10 weeks, and he won't be at 100 per cent fitness when he faces Port Adelaide.

Let's work together: miners look for price stability

Lithium miners have been punished by a "maniacal" Chinese supply glut in recent years, boosting calls for Australian companies to band together.

Teen e-dirt bike rider accused of fatal crash gets bail

A teen electric bike rider accused of fatally hitting a pedestrian has been granted bail, with strict conditions, including not driving e-rideables in public.

Call-up looms for Fyfe after Young scans come through

Fremantle have ruled Hayden Young out of Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide, but there's still a chance he will return before the finals.

Rivers of gold pour into Kalgoorlie for mining forum

Goldminers were beaming while uranium diggers ran for cover as mining’s winners and losers took centre stage at a leading industry conference.

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