'Success ... or money?': Fagan's question to gun Lions Reminded of his time at Hawthorn, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan sees a world where both Zac Bailey and Lachie Neale remain flag-hunting Lions. AAP · Apr 16
'Hopefully it lifts their spirits': Storm get star back Melbourne players have welcomed the return of Tui Kamikamica, with the prop released from rehab following his stroke, and heading straight to training. AAP · Apr 16
Voss maintains dream to lead Carlton to premiership Under pressure to keep his job as Carlton coach ahead of his 100th game in charge, Michael Voss has reflected on his lifelong love for the Blues. AAP · Apr 15
New minister has 'no regrets' over ex-CFMEU boss ties A state government cabinet pick has shrugged off concerns about her association with an ex-union boss, declaring she doesn't ditch mates in tough times. AAP · Apr 14
NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight Basketball Australia has finalised its investigation into NBL owner Larry Kestelman following a formal complaint from one of the league's clubs. AAP · Apr 13
Melbourne Mavericks bag much-needed Super Netball win The Melbourne Mavericks have clinched their second win of the Super Netball season, securing an impressive nine-goal victory over Sunshine Coast. AAP · Apr 12
'Not a stunt': recruitment plan targets overseas police Addressing rising crime rates will be a key battleground during the Victorian election campaign as the opposition proposes a police recruitment drive. AAP · Apr 12
'We won't get sucked in': Geelong coach on Eagles Geelong coach Chris Scott says he won't get "sucked in" to thinking West Coast's rebuild has stalled after the Eagles' heavy defeat last start. AAP · Apr 10
'World of hurt': AFL great's cancer warning for men Carlton defender Sam Docherty was in his football prime when diagnosed with cancer. Now he's urging men to learn from his mistake. AAP · Apr 10
Teachers to push on with strikes as pay war escalates Public school educators are moving ahead with plans for a wave of rolling strikes as pay and condition negotiations stall with a state government. AAP · Apr 10
Returning Giants not going to solve problems: Kingsley GWS coach Adam Kingsley is set to field his strongest line-up yet and has swung the axe after labelling one key player's performance as "okay". AAP · Apr 10
Hawks ready to embrace monster Bulldogs task Hawthorn are full of belief after their gripping win over Geelong and are thrilled at the prospect of backing up against the unbeaten Western Bulldogs. AAP · Apr 9
Double headers return as AFLW ponders Gather Round Double headers are back in AFLW and a women's footy Gather Round could be on the way as the league works to improve crowds and engagement. AAP · Apr 9
Collingwood back Nick Daicos to return and deliver Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury are due to return for Collingwood against Fremantle and forward Beau McCreery is confident they are ready to make an impact. AAP · Apr 9
AAP · Apr 9 'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.
AAP · Apr 8 Circus Oz hangs in the balance with its latest show Circus Oz premieres the comedy festival show Here, There and Everywhere, with the influential company now run by volunteers determined to keep it alive.
AAP · Apr 8 'Foul play' likely in missing mum's 50-year cold case A missing mother likely met with foul play, police say, after she vanished in 1976 but her now-deceased husband was never interviewed over the disappearance.
AAP · Apr 7 'Finally worked it out': Pickett's light-bulb moment Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.
AAP · Apr 7 Blues recruit's striking ban upheld by AFL tribunal Will Hayward will miss Carlton's Gather Round match against Adelaide after the AFL tribunal upheld his one-game ban for striking.
AAP · Apr 7 Star Fremantle midfielder to remain on sidelines Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a key pair of players will spend another week on the sidelines and miss the Gather Round clash against Collingwood.
AAP · Apr 7 'Get on with it': Voss blocks out Blues blowtorch Under-fire coach Michael Voss remains focused on steering Carlton out of their rut amid intense scrutiny on the beleaguered AFL club.
AAP · Apr 6 Hawks hopeful over duo, Dangerfield return uncertain After Jack Gunston and James Sicily played through pain in an epic win over Geelong, Hawthorn are optimistic the duo will be fit to face the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Apr 6 Hawthorn write their names into Cats rivalry history Hawthorn have claimed bragging rights in an Easter Monday classic, with Jack Gunston the hero as the Hawks scraped out a one-point win over Geelong.
AAP · Apr 6 Rising star Jones ready for Brits in tennis Cup clash A year ago teenager Emerson Jones was the "orange girl" but could now be a key cog as Australia looks to down Great Britain in the BJK Cup tie in Melbourne.
AAP · Apr 5 Stars sidelined as Bulldogs count cost of Bombers win Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has offered a sobering assessment of his unbeaten charges while he will be without two of his biggest stars for a period.