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'Never enough': cop's widow reflects on hefty jail term

'Never enough': cop's widow reflects on hefty jail term

A police chief has called for laws to be changed after a meth-affected car thief who killed an officer on duty was given a 15-year sentence for manslaughter.

Wallaroos pick youngster as World Cup prep builds

Wallaroos pick youngster as World Cup prep builds

Wallaroos pick youngster as World Cup prep builds

Wallaroos pick youngster as World Cup prep builds

The Wallaroos' World Cup preparations are taking shape with a tough match against NZ followed by two games against Wales to come.

Woodside activists vow to fight on despite jail terms

Woodside activists vow to fight on despite jail terms

Woodside activists vow to fight on despite jail terms

Woodside activists vow to fight on despite jail terms

Two climate activists have been handed suspended prison terms for their "harmful" act of letting off stench gas at Woodside’s headquarters.

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Youth justice in crisis before teen's death: coroner

Youth justice in crisis before teen's death: coroner

A coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention says he might recommend another inquiry into the facility.

AFL to inspect SCG after Freo coach's 'unsafe' claims

AFL to inspect SCG after Freo coach's 'unsafe' claims

The AFL are considering moving Sunday's clash between Fremantle and Sydney away from the SCG due to concerns about the safety of the venue's turf.

'Animals treated better' than Indigenous teen: family

'Animals treated better' than Indigenous teen: family

An Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in detention was subjected to "barbarous and criminal" neglect, his mother says as an inquest into his death resumes.

Kennedy excited for Matildas midfield under Montemurro

Kennedy excited for Matildas midfield under Montemurro

Veteran defender Alanna Kennedy has put her hand up for more chances in the Matildas' midfield after being used there by new coach Joe Montemurro.

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Fyfe suffers calf scare as Dockers beat Saints

Fyfe suffers calf scare as Dockers beat Saints

Fyfe suffers calf scare as Dockers beat Saints

Fyfe suffers calf scare as Dockers beat Saints

Fremantle have kicked five goals to two in the final term to produce a come-from-behind victory over Ross Lyon's St Kilda.

Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender

Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender

Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender

Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender

The clash between Gold Coast and Melbourne attracted plenty of fines, but Brayden Fiorini is in the clear for the incident that concussed Harrison Petty.

Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury

Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury

Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury

Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury

The British and Irish Lions may need to send an SOS to Scottish scrumhalf Ben White after Welsh veteran Tomos Williams was cut down by a hamstring injury.

Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force

Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force

Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force

Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force

The British and Irish Lions will be sweating on the fitness of Tomos Williams after he copped an injury but they also showcased a rising star in Henry Pollock.

Be bold and brave: Montemurro gives Matildas wings

Be bold and brave: Montemurro gives Matildas wings

Be bold and brave: Montemurro gives Matildas wings

Be bold and brave: Montemurro gives Matildas wings

The Matildas were error-riddled and stagnant at times during their 3-0 win over Slovenia, but it was an important first step in the Joe Montemurro era.

How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?

How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?

How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?

How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?

Fremantle were humbled by St Kilda eight weeks ago and there will be added intrigue to Sunday's re-match given Ross Lyon will come face to face with Freo fans.

From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears

From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears

From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears

From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears

West Australian businessman Peter Cumins has been appointed to the Perth Bears' inaugural board, nine months after having his bid for NRL expansion rejected.

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'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

The mother of a murdered Indigenous boy says her son's killers are "monsters", after the man who delivered the fatal blows was jailed for at least 22 years.

Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time

Fremantle will continue on with their two-ruckmen experiment, but Luke Jackson is still going to be given a licence to thrill in a variety of roles.

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

A former police officer who rammed a car while on duty then allegedly lied about the incident has been recommended for prosecution by a corruption watchdog.

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

The British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour on Saturday when they take on the Western Force, and coach Andy Farrell is keeping a laser focus.

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Stranded cruise passengers rescued from remote island

All passengers and guides have been rescued after becoming marooned when a low tide caught them unawares on a tour off a remote island in northern Australia.

Error-riddled Matildas not a concern: Montemurro

Slovenia have unleashed a whopping 20 shots in Joe Montemurro's first game in charge of the Matildas, but Australia still escaped with a 3-0 win.

McNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas

Holly McNamara has broken her international goal drought to help lead the Matildas to a 3-0 win over Slovenia at HBF Park.

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

The British & Irish Lions have overhauled their starting line-up for the clash with the Western Force as they look to give plenty of new players a crack.

Teen's mum says heinous murder left community in fear

An Indigenous high school student's racist murder has "torn at the fabric of society" and left a community fearing for its children, the victim's mother says.

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will kick off their Australian tour against the Western Force on Saturday, and they've already got plenty of motivation.

Optimism builds at Eagles despite ugly win-loss column

West Coast face an uphill battle to avoid this year's wooden spoon, but former Tiger Liam Baker is optimistic about what lies ahead for his new club.

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