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Lions tame Tigers in AFLW qualifying final

<p>The Brisbane Lions have stormed into a home AFLW preliminary final after a commanding 17-point win against Richmond at Metricon Stadium.</p>

AFL confirms participants in racism probe

<p>The AFL has confirmed some complainants to have made explosive historical allegations about racism at Hawthorn will take part in the independent in...

ALW champions Victory lure Kellond-Knight

<p>Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight has signed with A-League Women champions Melbourne Victory in a boost to their hopes of a third straight t...

Reds keen to feast on decimated ALM champs

<p>Reigning A-League Men champions Western United are winless in four games, with Adelaide United hoping to capitalise on their rivals' defensive woes...

Qld energy jobs focus among Labor leaders

<p>The Queensland premier has put a call out for workers to fill thousands of roles at public energy companies as part of the transition to renewables...

WA man faces drink spiking allegations

<p>A WA man stands accused of spiking the drinks of women he met on a dating site, and assaulting them.</p>

Disclosure rules to tighten for NSW MPs

<p>Integrity reforms rolled out in response to recent corruption probes will require NSW MPs to disclose the interests of their immediate family membe...

Alleged bikie faces Qld counterfeit claims

<p>An alleged outlaw motorcycle gang member has been charged alongside a 27-year-old woman over what police say is a counterfeit money and ID operatio...

Burke calls on spirit of '16 from Bulldogs

<p>Western Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke has hit back at any suggestion that this year's AFLW finals series is just about experience for his young team....

Giant Ukraine flag at Sculpture by the Sea

<p>A large flag has been unfurled at Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney in a show of solidarity with the people of Ukraine.</p>

Wire fence investigated after lions escape

<p>Taronga Zoo is examining the failure of a mesh wire fence as part of an investigation into how five lions escaped from their main enclosure.</p>

Daniel Andrews blasts 'smear and innuendo'

<p>The Victorian premier has issued a blistering statement about "smear and innuendo" surrounding an investigation by the state's anti-corruption watc...

All-Pacific clash packs Origin intensity

<p>Tonga may have sparked the Pacific revolution in 2017, but now it's Samoa who want to join them at the game's top table.</p>

Addo-Carr gets five as 'Roos thump Lebanon

<p>Lebanon's Rugby League World Cup campaign is over, suffering a 48-4 defeat at the hands of Australia in Huddersfield. </p>

Two bodies found at western Sydney home

<p>Police have established a crime scene after discovering the bodies of two men at a home in Londonderry, in Sydney's west.</p>

Cheika keen to continue in Lebanon role

<p>Michael Cheika has enjoyed his time with the Lebanese national rugby league team so much he wants to continue the role into the 2025 tournament. </...

Hand a concern but Huni's IQ, grit lauded

<p>Justis Huni's ability to adjust his tactics mid-fight have been lauded but the heavyweight hopes another hand injury won't slow his progress.</p>

Woman allegedly pulls knife on Qld police

<p>Queensland police tasered a woman when she allegedly pulled a knife out as she was being questioned for dangerous driving.</p>

International driver blows six times limit

<p>A man has been caught drink driving at more than six times the legal limit on South Australia's Limestone Coast.</p>

Australia sevens men ease to Hong Kong win

<p>Australia's world series-winning rugby men have returned to action at the Hong Kong Sevens by easing to a win over the hosts.</p>