Body burning killer 'utterly remorseless' After shooting and killing Maddison Parrott at point blank range, Nicholas Cross burnt her body to cover his tracks but he maintains his innocence. AAP · Dec 16, 2022
Coach Beveridge re-signs with Bulldogs The Western Bulldogs are sticking with 2016 premiership coach Luke Beveridge, signing the 52-year-old to a deal that will keep him at the club until 2025. AAP · Dec 15, 2022
Fired up Cripps set for big AFL season The post-Brownlow blues that affected Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines this time last year have not yet troubled Carlton's medal winner Patrick Cripps. AAP · Dec 15, 2022
Heppell not tied to Bombers AFL captaincy Dyson Heppell is happy to hand over the Essendon captaincy as soon as next season if the AFL club decides on a new-look leadership group. AAP · Dec 15, 2022
AFL won't change Brownlow voting process The AFL will not alter its Brownlow Medal voting procedure, despite calls for it to be taken out of the hands of umpires after this year's betting scandal. AAP · Dec 15, 2022
Barilaro to wait nine months for hearing John Barilaro has a nine-month wait ahead before a court will hear allegations he assaulted a cameraman as he faced scrutiny over an overseas trade role. AAP · Dec 14, 2022
Scott won't entertain Bombers finals talk Essendon coach Brad Scott won't be distracted by early AFL finals expectations as he looks to bed down a new game plan with his developing playing group. AAP · Dec 14, 2022
Ex-captain Vandenberg quits Hawthorn board The appointment of Andy Gowers as Hawthorn's new president has led to Richie Vandenberg quitting his role as the AFL club's football director. AAP · Dec 14, 2022
Ali Rachid Ammoun was on parole for the attempted murder of his ex-wife when he fired shots at Canberra Airport Ali Rachid Ammoun pleads guilty to firing a revolver inside the Canberra Airport in August. His plea means details of his attempted murder conviction can now be reported. ABC News · Dec 14, 2022
Two teenagers charged over fatal stabbing of Hashim Mohamed in St Kilda The two boys — 16-year-old and a 17-year-old — were taken into custody during early-morning raids in Melbourne's north-west. ABC News · Dec 14, 2022
Jeff Kennett departs Hawthorn with fractured AFL club in need of healing Kennett’s achievements as president were not insignificant but the task facing his successor Andy Gowers is enormous The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022
Gowers wins Hawthorn AFL presidency Andy Gowers' push for change at Hawthorn has delivered him the AFL club's presidency ahead of Jeff Kennett's anointed successor Peter Nankivell. AAP · Dec 13, 2022
Gold Coast's Matt Rowell inks new AFL deal Former No.1 draft pick Matt Rowell has committed to Gold Coast until the end of the 2025 AFL season by signing a two-year contract extension with the club. AAP · Dec 12, 2022
Scott Pendlebury steps down as Collingwood's longest-serving AFL captain ahead of 2023 season After a club record 206 matches in charge, Scott Pendlebury hands over captaincy duties at the Magpies ahead of the 2023 AFL season. ABC News · Dec 12, 2022
AAP · Dec 12, 2022 Pendlebury steps down as Pies' skipper Record-breaking Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury has stepped down from the skipper's role ahead of what could be the final season of his decorated career.
ABC News · Dec 11, 2022 Tasmania cops 'crap' AFL fixtures for 2023 as wait for state's own team drags into the new year The AFL's decision to schedule a series of eight potentially low-drawing matches for Tasmania in 2023 has been described as "crap" by a former premier, as talks over the state's own licence drag on.
AAP · Dec 11, 2022 Chidiac magic as Victory beat Perth in ALW Alex Chidiac's brilliant goal direct from a corner and Melina Ayres' brace have led Melbourne Victory to a 3-0 A-League Women win over a 10-woman Perth Glory.
ABC News · Dec 10, 2022 Online-gambling addiction inquiry reveals disturbing stories Three years ago, Mark Kempster was in the grip of a mobile-phone betting addiction that cost him $100,000 and almost destroyed his life. Now he's telling a government inquiry about the predatory tactics being used to try to lure him back.
AAP · Dec 10, 2022 Blues, Lions given prime AFL fixture slots Carlton will feature in at least seven Thursday and Friday night matches during the 2023 AFL season, after the league locked in the first 15 rounds.
AAP · Dec 9, 2022 Wanderers fired up to beat Adelaide in ALW Adelaide's unbeaten start to the A-League Women season came to a heartbreaking end last week, and they'll confront a fired-up Western Sydney Wanderers outfit.
AAP · Dec 9, 2022 Adelaide and Brisbane draw in ALM Socceroos star Craig Goodwin was a late withdrawal as his Adelaide United side drew 1-all with Brisbane Roar in an A-League thriller at Redcliffe.
AAP · Dec 9, 2022 Bone infection hospitalised Magpies' Moore Collingwood defender Darcy Moore is recovering after being hospitalised with a bone infection and isn't expected back at AFL pre-season training until 2023.
AAP · Dec 8, 2022 AFL Gather Round to leave fans 'raving' Adelaide Oval will host six games of the AFL's Gather Round next season with Adelaide and Carlton kicking off the action in a Thursday night clash.
ABC News · Dec 8, 2022 Mourners in Archie Roach's funeral procession fined after being caught by red light camera Victoria Police has reviewed several fines given to members of the Archie Roach funeral cortege, but says they won't be overturned due to the seriousness of the offences.
AAP · Dec 8, 2022 Lion Eric Hipwood signs on until 2029 Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has signed a six-year contract extension, and has his sights set on helping his only AFL club to a premiership.