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Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

The Opals fought back from 18 points down to pip China in a thriller, completing a sweep of their series ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup.

AAP · Jul 9

'Complex': man charged with 17-year-old girl's murder

Days after a girl was found unconscious, police have charged a man with the 17-year-old's murder, saying he was in a "domestic relationship" with the child.

AAP · Jul 9

Watson sidelined again, Nash could miss season

One of Hawthorn's stars has been ruled out again for their big game against Carlton, while a teammate might not play again this season.

AAP · Jul 9

Open invite to fatally injured footy player's memorial

Family members of a beloved football player will join a memorial service hosted by his local club after the 27-year-old died of on-field injuries.

AAP · Jul 7

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

Opals guard Steph Reid is desperate for a ticket to Berlin in September as she eyes her first major international tournament.

AAP · Jul 7

Opals overcome Zhang-inspired China for tense win

An experimental Australian Opals line-up held off China to win the first of two exhibition clashes between the teams ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup.

AAP · Jul 7

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build.

AAP · Jul 6

Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy

A beloved school teacher who died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves Australian rules game will be farewelled by his local club.

AAP · Jul 6

The deadly cancer that survivors say is easy to miss

Sarcoma often masquerades as everyday aches and pains, delaying diagnosis of one of Australia's deadliest yet least recognised cancers.

AAP · Jul 4

Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out

The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory.

AAP · Jul 4