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High stakes as Kiwi prepares for Perth UFC bout

High stakes as Kiwi prepares for Perth UFC bout

New Zealand star Carlos Ulberg hopes victory over American Dominick Reyes in Perth will give him a crack at the UFC light heavyweight crown.

Jackies bounce back with hard-fought NBL win over Perth

Jackies bounce back with hard-fought NBL win over Perth

Jackies bounce back with hard-fought NBL win over Perth

Jackies bounce back with hard-fought NBL win over Perth

Bryce starred in Perth - Hamilton, not Cotton - as the Tasmania JackJumpers opened their NBL account with a three-point win over the Wildcats.

Dockers star Bowers tackles Essendon into submission

Dockers star Bowers tackles Essendon into submission

Dockers star Bowers tackles Essendon into submission

Dockers star Bowers tackles Essendon into submission

Essendon's freefall has continued, with the Bombers only just avoiding their lowest score in a 48-point loss to Fremantle.

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Why frustrated Kangaroos skipper could be on the move

Why frustrated Kangaroos skipper could be on the move

North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin has become increasingly frustrated at his lack of midfield minutes, but Harry Sheezel is imploring the 27-year-old to stay.

No holding back as Pearce aims to take down Demons

No holding back as Pearce aims to take down Demons

West Coast coach Daisy Pearce will forever be remembered as an AFLW legend at Melbourne but will be treating the Demons as the enemy on Sunday.

Demons keen to trade May, Windhager stays a Saint

Demons keen to trade May, Windhager stays a Saint

Melbourne are keen to trade Steven May, Adelaide veteran Brodie Smith has retired, while tagger Marcus Windhager has re-signed with St Kilda.

Higgins lodges appeal over costly defamation loss

Higgins lodges appeal over costly defamation loss

Brittany Higgins is challenging the costs order and damages awarded to her former boss after she lost a defamation battle against the ex-senator.

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WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

West Coast legend Glen Jakovich expects Western Australia to take the fight to Victoria when State of Origin football returns to the AFL calendar.

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Fremantle have improved their AFLW western derby record to 8-0 after edging West Coast in atrocious conditions at Fremantle Oval.

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

As Australia finds itself transitioning to renewables, those in remote communities are finding ways to lead the charge toward clean energy on Country.

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.

Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks

Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks

Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks

Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks

Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Fremantle have ruled out making a play for Lachie Neale, and insist star ruckman Luke Jackson never asked to leave the club.

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Matildas star Sam Kerr has finally recovered from her knee reconstruction and will be the face of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup when it hits Australian shores.

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Dockers, Eagles brace for 'the biggest' AFLW derby yet

Fremantle are in a world of pain following three consecutive defeats, but they will still start as slight favourites when they host arch-rivals West Coast.

Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out

Emerging midfield star Neil Erasmus has turned down interest from cross-town rivals West Coast to extend his stay at Fremantle until the end of 2028.

Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing a defamation case.

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

Almost $3 million has been awarded to a man in a landmark case after he was repeatedly sexually abused as a child in a state's care.

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Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

American guard Mason Jones has joined the Perth Wildcats on a one-season contract, following stints in the NBA and G League.

'Rips your heart out': Dockers reveal misery over Fyfe

Fremantle players were left crushed after their one-point loss to Gold Coast officially ended the glittering career of Nat Fyfe.

Life's a breeze as Daisy's Eagles down Port

West Coast have improved their record to 3-1 after producing a five-goal final-quarter blitz to beat Port Adelaide by 19 points in Perth.

'Fine them $10,000': Longmuir wants AFL to end staging

Cam Rayner's flop against Geelong has thrust the topic of staging for free kicks back into the spotlight, and Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has a quick fix.

Time to knock Big Brother off Gabba perch: Hardwick

Gold Coast have lost their past 10 games at the Gabba, but they are confident they can buck history in the QClash semi-final against Brisbane.

Dockers have five or six more cracks at the flag: Fyfe

Fremantle great Nat Fyfe says he was left feeling numb after his AFL career was brought to a close in a heartbreaking one-point loss to Gold Coast.

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