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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>

Aussies ponder what ifs at T20 World Cup

<p>While hoping for a Sri Lankan win over England to keep them alive in the T20 World Cup, Australia's Glenn Maxwell is pondering the what ifs.</p>

Rocked Huni prevails in heavyweight test

<p>Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni has been given a huge scare by underdog New Zealander Kiki Leutele before winning a unanimous points decision to m...

Aussies win but lose control of T20 fate

<p>Australia have defeated Afghanistan but are now relying on Sri Lanka to beat England if the hosts are to advance to the T20 World Cup semi-finals....

Sydney FC wary of goal-shy Brisbane Roar

<p>Brisbane Roar have scored just one goal this season and will be desperate to secure their first win when they host Sydney FC.</p>

Stacked Victory attack's best yet to come

<p>Nani is growing in confidence and coach Tony Popovic believes his marquee winger and the rest of his impressive Melbourne Victory attack will only...

Irishman takes T20 hat-trick in loss to NZ

<p>Ireland paceman Josh Little has claimed a hat-trick in a loss to New Zealand in their T20 World Cup clash in Adelaide.</p>

SCG wicket among Aussies' last hopes

<p>Australia's hopes of qualifying for the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals could rely on Sri Lanka making the most of a worn SCG wicket against England...

Redmayne, Harris star as Heat beat Thunder

<p>Brisbane Heat have surged to second spot on the WBBL ladder after beating the Sydney Thunder by 14 runs in Hobart. </p>