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Harper's blitz sets up Victoria's day in Perth

Sam Harper has continued the best summer of his career, whacking a 76-ball century for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia.

Tough new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco 'thugs'

Tough new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco 'thugs'

Tough new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco 'thugs'

Tough new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco 'thugs'

Businesses caught selling illegal tobacco could have their shops shut down for up to 90 days under planned state laws.

Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger

Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger

Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger

Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell hopes State of Origin will thrive into the future despite injuring a finger in Victoria's 24-point win over WA.

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No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again

No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again

Carlton vice-captain Jacob Weitering has been discharged from hospital and will fly home after being cleared of any neck, spinal or internal injuries.

Tough police powers to target 'hate-promoting' protests

Tough police powers to target 'hate-promoting' protests

Police will get the power to reject protest applications they believe could promote hate under planned state laws.

Sam Taylor left my confidence at rock bottom: Hogan

Sam Taylor left my confidence at rock bottom: Hogan

All-Australian defender Sam Taylor destroyed Jesse Hogan's confidence in recent weeks, and the star forward couldn't be more thankful.

This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay

This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay

The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be.

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Olympic champ Kennedy thrilled with pole vault return

Olympic champ Kennedy thrilled with pole vault return

Olympic champ Kennedy thrilled with pole vault return

Olympic champ Kennedy thrilled with pole vault return

It was only off a half run-up, but Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy was still able to dazzle the crowd in her long-waited return from injury.

Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin

Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin

Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin

Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin

Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.

Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury

Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury

Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury

Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury

Jacob Weitering has become the first player to suffer an injury during the AFL's State of Origin rebirth, with the Victorian stretchered off in a neck brace.

'Plain lie': Heyman left fuming as Glory beat United

'Plain lie': Heyman left fuming as Glory beat United

'Plain lie': Heyman left fuming as Glory beat United

'Plain lie': Heyman left fuming as Glory beat United

Perth's prospects of making the A-League Women's top six have been boosted by a controversial late goal from Susan Phonsongkham to defeat Canberra 1-0.

Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby scorcher in the west

Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby scorcher in the west

Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby scorcher in the west

Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby scorcher in the west

The ACT Brumbies have piled on eight tries to show they remain Australia's Super Rugby Pacific perennial powers in an ominous derby win over the Western Force.

Advantage Lynx as Maley wins battle of MVP contenders

Advantage Lynx as Maley wins battle of MVP contenders

Advantage Lynx as Maley wins battle of MVP contenders

Advantage Lynx as Maley wins battle of MVP contenders

The Perth Lynx are one win away from making the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after beating the Bendigo Spirit in their semi-final opener.

No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived

No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived

No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived

No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived

The best of the best will go head to head as Western Australia and Victoria renew their rivalry in a blockbuster AFL State of Origin showdown.

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'Better every day': Jets star making case for Socceroos

Max Burgess is leading the charge in Newcastle's resurgence and coach Mark Milligan believes it's the type of form that should be considered by the Socceroos.

Doolittle fires as Wildcats continue march to finals

NBL title contenders Perth have taken care of business with a Kristian Doolittle-inspired fourth-straight win, burying injury-ravaged Brisbane at RAC Arena.

Seventh heaven for Newcastle in win over 10-man Glory

A-League Men leaders Newcastle have claimed their seventh win on the spin with a 3-1 victory over Perth Glory.

Bill Walker gives Vics a kick on way to legend status

WAFL great Bill Walker says it will be an honour to become just the 34th person to be elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

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Battle over Virginia Giuffre’s estate inches forward

A court is yet to decide whether more family members of deceased Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre can join a legal battle over her estate.

Bail bid for Labor figure's alleged killer fails

Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally "coward punched" Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.

Origin helps Bontempelli and Greene finally make peace

Toby Greene vowed last year he wouldn't ever share a beer with Marcus Bontempelli, so the Western Bulldogs skipper bought his arch rival a coffee instead.

Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott

State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.

Injury-hit Brumbies to 'crack on' against Force

The ACT Brumbies may be without their starpower from last season, but veteran prop James Slipper believes the side can compete for a Super Rugby Championship.

Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says he had dinner with teammates Nic Martin and Mason Redman to smooth the waters following his failed bid to join Hawthorn.

No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon

Victoria coach Chris Scott has told his players there is no room for a half-arsed effort in Saturday's State of Origin showdown against WA in Perth.

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