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Taiwan wants in for next Pacific forum, NZ isn't sure

The Pacific Islands Forum is considering how to better structure its engagement with other world powers but isn't about to show Taiwan the door.

AAP · Sep 3

No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation

Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations.

AAP · Sep 3

Why the Bulldogs will back themselves in a close final

With eight wins by 10 points or less this season, Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has lifted the lid on how they keep getting it done in tight games.

AAP · Sep 3

'Long haul': NFL's bold plan for future Aussie games

Ahead of the NFL's landmark regular-season game at the MCG, league officials have declared they want to play games in Australia every year.

AAP · Sep 3

'Sailor's disease' scurvy linked to young boy's death

A 'very fussy' six-year-old boy was taking a multivitamin to improve his health but doctors realised too late that the product lacked vitamin C.

AAP · Sep 3

Power supply 'secure' after fire guts hydro station

A major hydroelectric power plant has gone up in flames, with fire crews working through the night to bring the blaze under control.

AAP · Sep 3

Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage

Geelong have pulled a selection surprise by axing a reliable key defender, but star midfielder Max Holmes is back to tackle the Blues.

AAP · Sep 3

'Lucky' veteran signs on as historic World Cup beckons

The ACT Brumbies have announced that prop James Slipper will stay on for another year following a season where he became Super Rugby's most-capped player.

AAP · Sep 3

Shocked Fagan calls out 'unfair' Clarkson assessment

Chris Fagan hopes Alastair Clarkson was given a chance to act on feedback given to him by North Melbourne before the four-time premiership coach's brutal axing.

AAP · Sep 3

Perry wants better schedule for good of cricket

Australia's women no longer play elite cricket in school-holiday windows under the current schedule - something Ellyse Perry believes needs to change.

AAP · Sep 3