'It was huge': Lions scalp has Cats purring for prelim Many AFL players would kill for just one preliminary final. This Geelong player has had them as a matter of course throughout his career. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt As the manhunt for an accused killer enters a fourth week, a relief package for businesses impacted by the search will be a drop in the ocean for many. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes Bobby Hill has barely played in the back end of the season but if he does get an unlikely preliminary final call-up, Steele Sidebottom is confident he can fire. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Sexton ready to come to Dogs' rescue after 'crazy' year Toby Sexton had feared he may have played his last game for Canterbury but now he's ready to come to the undermanned Bulldogs' rescue against Penrith. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Bulldogs sweat on Sexton, Crichton injury confirmed Phil Gould has confirmed captain Stephen Crichton will miss two to four weeks as the club waits on a crucial Monday scan for Toby Sexton ahead of Penrith. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Lions won't rule out Neale for AFL grand final return Lachie Neale's season might not be over just yet, with Brisbane hopeful he can make a surprise return if they overcome Collingwood to reach the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Storm star's relief after harrowing concussion setback Debilitating concussion symptoms made this NRL season the worst time of Will Warbrick's life, now the flyer is firing on all cylinders as a grand final beckons. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Hawks' injury concerns grow as veteran hurts knee Hawthorn triple-premiership star Luke Breust's AFL career could be over after he suffered a potentially serious knee injury while playing at VFL level. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
Bellamy believes best is yet to come as Storm advance Melbourne are hopeful that the two-week break before their preliminary final means superstar halfback Jahrome Hughes can recover from injury to play. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
'Time's running out': Crows veterans yet to make call Their bid for a premiership over after a semi-final loss, off-contract Adelaide veterans Taylor Walker and Brodie Smith have yet to make a call on their future AAP · Sep 13, 2025
Storm send battered Bulldogs into sudden-death semi Melbourne can put their feet up while injury-hit Canterbury tackle either reigning premiers Penrith or the Warriors after the Storm won their qualifying final. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
Nazi spared jail for 'very serious' police intimidation A magistrate has labelled neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell's intimidation of a police officer and his wife as "very serious" and targeted, but spared him jail. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets A former umpire has been accused of passing on insider information about players who would get votes at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal and placing bets on it.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns A Liberal heavyweight has quit after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked ahead of leaders and party faithful gathering for a key meeting.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Australia squeezed on climate by Vanuatu minister Vanuatu's climate change adaptation minister Ralph Regenvanu says a recent World Court advisory opinion has reset the legal framework on climate change.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Cats forward won't be part of any Curnow trade Emerging Geelong forward Shannon Neale will be staying at the club, told by Cats football boss Andrew Mackie he is not up for trade.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Extreme ideologies on collision course in rival rallies "Gutless" protesters who use rallies as an excuse to pick fights have been put on notice as rival groups plan demonstrations in the heart of a capital city.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Big fines for breaches as childcare workers 'drowning' Fines will more than double for childcare breaches in one state, but a union says "drowning" educators are quitting due to low pay and intense pressure.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid Collingwood premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe continue to press their cases to return for the Magpies' preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Burke and Wills explore comedy in Sammy J musical trip In his latest musical comedy foray, Sammy J explores the famed Burke and Wills expedition, which he describes as "the perfect historical story of stupidity".
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Charged Palestine activist to test freedom of speech A man charged with using "insulting words" at a pro-Palestine rally will argue he has a constitutional right to freedom of speech in political discourse.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 'He'll put his hand up': Lions cub to fill massive void Brisbane's Rising Star contender Levi Ashcroft is tipped to take on the challenge of filling the void caused by dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale's injury.