Police witnesses seek protection over Aboriginal death The family of an Aboriginal man who died in custody are seeking justice as the police officers involved in his arrest make a bid to avoid self-incrimination. AAP · Mar 30
Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath. AAP · Mar 29
Blues' mental woes grow in second-half horror show Carlton have thrown away a 43-point lead in their loss to Melbourne and lost all six quarters played after halftime in their matches this season. AAP · Mar 29
Aiken-George stars as Fever thrash winless Giants West Coast Fever goal shooter Romelda Aiken-George has matched her career-high tally of 53 goals in a 19-goal win over the Giants at RAC Arena. AAP · Mar 29
'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone Melbourne have celebrated captain Max Gawn's 250-game milestone with a remarkable comeback win over Carlton from 43 points down at the MCG. AAP · Mar 29
Outspoken Liberal MP rolled in preselection race High-profile state Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been dealt a potentially career-ending blow after losing a preselection battle. AAP · Mar 29
AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent. AAP · Mar 29
Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain' Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne. AAP · Mar 28
'No compelling case': AFL resists later grand final The AFL grand final will stay in the traditional 2.30pm timeslot for at least the next two seasons, but the door remains open for a future decider under lights. AAP · Mar 28
North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water. AAP · Mar 28
Coach wants more to rise high with superstar Saint St Kilda head into the AFL bye sitting 1-3, and coach Ross Lyon says more players need to lift to reach the level of young star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. AAP · Mar 28
Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints Brisbane dropping a tag on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera proved pivotal as the reigning premiers beat St Kilda by 33 points for their first win of the AFL season. AAP · Mar 28
Australia cruise to big one-day win over West Indies Stafanie Taylor's century was the sole highlight for the West Indies as Australia easily won their opening one-day game. AAP · Mar 28
No excuses: Giants won't blame injuries for poor start Undermanned GWS enter the bye sitting 1-3 after their loss to Collingwood but coach Adam Kingsley won't use a big injury list as an excuse. AAP · Mar 27
AAP · Mar 27 Injury concerns won't stop Magpies taking risks: coach Collingwood will likely be without Darcy Moore against Brisbane but coach Craig McRae has backed how they've managed their captain's hamstring problem.
AAP · Mar 27 Moore, Pendlebury worries sour Magpies' win over Giants Led by Nick Daicos, Collingwood have claimed a 33-point win over undermanned and wasteful GWS, but have injury worries over Darcy Moore and Scott Pendlebury.
AAP · Mar 26 Crows won't change approach to fix slow starts Adelaide have been left to rue slow starts for two consecutive weeks but coach Matthew Nicks is confident they don't need to change anything.
AAP · Mar 26 Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield Fresh off an important win over Adelaide, Geelong appear likely to regain skipper Patrick Dangerfield from injury against Hawthorn.
AAP · Mar 26 Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win Slow-starting Adelaide have suffered consecutive heartbreaking losses after Geelong fought past the Crows' late comeback to claim a crucial eight-point win.
AAP · Mar 26 Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the government says.
AAP · Mar 25 Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD Civil rights groups are alarmed over a plan to almost double the number of patrolling police officers in a major city, citing fears of increased profiling.
AAP · Mar 25 Jealous killer jailed for 'frightening' attack on wife The violent murder of an innocent and unarmed woman at the hands of her husband should be strongly condemned, a supreme court judge has said in sentencing.
AAP · Mar 25 Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution Victoria's wealth of bowling options has left coach Chris Rogers with one of the toughest calls of his coaching career ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.
AAP · Mar 25 Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong Three star Crows have had their wings clipped ahead of Adelaide's away game against Geelong.
AAP · Mar 24 More teacher strikes loom as pay dispute intensifies Teachers are preparing for another strike unless a state government offers a better pay deal, warning of further disruption ahead.