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Police probe Victorian MP for 'incitement'

<p>Victoria Police will investigate after sitting state MP Catherine Cumming told a rally she wanted to turn Premier Daniel Andrews into "red mist".</...

Dees hold off North to reach AFLW decider

<p>Melbourne will take on minor premiers Brisbane in the AFLW grand final after grinding out a 17-point win over North Melbourne at Ikon Park.</p>

Newcomers Western Utd stun Victory in ALW

<p>Western United star Jessica McDonald has led the A-League Women newcomers to a 1-0 upset of reigning champions Melbourne Victory in their season op...

Man's body found in flooded NSW town

<p>NSW police believe a body found on the outskirts of flood-hit Eugowra is that of an 85-year-old man who was reported missing by his loved ones.</p>

Glory hold hosts Canberra to ALW draw

<p>Perth have earned a point on the road against Canberra United to start their A-League Women season, the sides playing out a 2-2 draw.</p>

Roar goalkeeper stars in ALW win over Jets

<p>Brisbane have beaten Newcastle 2-1 in their A-League Women season opener with Roar goalkeeper Hensley Hancuff a star on debut and winger Shea Connn...

West Indies tested in tour game draw

<p>The West Indies were 4-114 in reply to a NSW/ACT XI's 4-426 when their tour game in Canberra was declared a draw on Saturday.</p>

Man charged with murder in WA's Goldfields

<p>Homicide detectives in Western Australia have charged an 18-year-old with murder over the death of another man known to him in the Goldfields.</p>

Visa woes bar NBL's Sotto from entering NZ

<p>Visa issues will precent Filipino centre Kai Sotto from travelling with the Adelaide 36ers to Auckland to face the New Zealand Breakers.</p>

Aussies rotate captaincy when Cummins out

<p>Josh Hazlewood is just one of several players set to step up as captain when Pat Cummins rests from ODIs in the next year, with officials to rotate...

Perth loss puts WBBL finals hopes on rocks

<p>Melbourne Stars beat Perth Scorchers in a close WBBL clash in Moe to ensure the Brisbane Heat play in the finals and leave Perth relying on other r...

Vic Libs candidate distanced from party

<p>A week out from election day, the Victorian Liberals have moved to distance themselves from an upper house candidate over her links to a controvers...

PM wraps regional tour with optimism

<p>The prime minister has completed his nine-day tour of Southeast Asia where he put Australia's standing on trade, cooperation and climate to other w...

'No one likes a Toolie': QLD minister

<p>Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan has issued a veiled warning to "Toolies" planning to crash Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast over the next seve...

Some relief for temporary visa holders

<p>Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has made some changes to travel restrictions for refugees on temporary protection visas but broader issues remain...

The truth behind this year's snake season

<p>The first national Venomous Bites and Stings Day is spreading the word about Australia's venomous creatures, and what to do if you run into one.</p...

Socceroos refugees want to inspire at cup

<p>Australia's trio of South Sudanese refugees hope playing at the World Cup in Qatar will be a source of inspiration for others.</p>

Teens charged over assaults, robberies

<p>Detectives have arrested four teens after several men were allegedly bashed and robbed after agreeing to rendezvous with people they had met online...

NZ aim to stop Jillaroos' three-peat bid

<p>The Jillaroos are on a mission to win a third-straight Women's Rugby League World Cup crown but New Zealand are intent on revenge.</p>

Lions survive prelim, eye second AFLW flag

<p>Brisbane will boast vast grand final experience and surprise home ground advantage for the AFLW decider that will be played at their new Springfiel...