Hawks' finances strong ahead of election Hawthorn have defied poor on-field performances to post a strong financial result for 2022 as the AFL club's boardroom stoush reaches boiling point. AAP · Nov 16, 2022
Feathers fly ahead of Hawks board election Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has fired off more headline-grabbing tweets ahead of the AFL club's December 13 board election. AAP · Nov 15, 2022
Hawthorn president hopefuls Peter Nankivell, Andy Gowers aim to woo Tasmanian AFL fans in Launceston visit Both candidates for the Hawthorn president job say they support Tasmania's bid for a standalone AFL team, as they visit the island in an attempt woo local Hawks fans to help them get elected. ABC News · Nov 13, 2022
Kevin Rudd accuses News Corp of ‘dog-whistling’ over reporting of Daniel Andrews Former prime minister and media academics criticise reports, but Jeff Kennett says questions are ‘fair play’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022
For the Tiwi Islands, the future of footy is female The Tiwi Islands is home to the most Australian Rules players per capita. Yet only two Tiwi Islander women are playing professionally. Is the AFLW ready to support First Nations women? ABC News · Oct 28, 2022
Labor's love lost: the tide is turning on private ownership of electricity grids The promise by the Andrews government to reintroduce public enterprise to Victoria’s electricity industry, through a revived State Electricity Commission, is something of a shock. The Conversation · Oct 24, 2022
Premiers trade barbs on Vic energy plan An ex-Victorian premier has hit out at plans to bring back a government-owned energy operator he privatised in the 1990s amid economic turmoil. AAP · Oct 23, 2022
Act fast on AFL racism row: Hawk Kennett Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett hopes an AFL investigation into alleged racism at his club can be completed by Christmas. AAP · Oct 3, 2022
Watch: Australia plans rescue of women and children in Syria, Jeff Kennett under fire, Property prices tumble Watch: Australia prepares to bring home dozens of women and children stranded in Syria. Property prices tumble again as RBA considers another rate hike. The New Daily · Oct 2, 2022
Current cybersecurity laws ‘absolutely useless’, Clare O’Neil says – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2022
Hawks president Jeff Kennett criticises First Nations players for speaking to media over racism allegations Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett tells members at the Hawks' best and fairest awards night it was "unfair" for the three First Nations players to speak to ABC journalists. ABC News · Oct 1, 2022
Kennett welcomes WorkSafe's Hawthorn probe Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has again criticised Indigenous players and their partners who went public with racism allegations against the club. AAP · Oct 1, 2022
Could the Hawthorn review unleash a new reckoning in the AFL? Any integrity unit investigation is expected to vindicate either the players or the former Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson and other club staff The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022
Hawthorn AFL football club president Jeff Kennett addresses racism review in letter to members Club president Jeff Kennett has written to Hawthorn members to reassure them the club will cooperate with the AFL's investigation into historic racism allegations, but also to express disappointment that club figures were publicly named. ABC News · Sep 30, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 AFL investigating ‘harrowing’ allegations of bullying of Indigenous players at Hawthorn One former player claims coaches urged him to have his partner’s pregnancy aborted
ABC News · Sep 20, 2022 No club can claim immunity from racism, but Hawthorn has a messy history with its Indigenous players There are few Australian football clubs who could claim immunity from racially prejudiced pasts, but Hawthorn's history is scattered with dire examples of hurtful moments. Warning: This story contains racist images.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022 Factions, new blood and Jeff Kennett: Daniel Andrews’ dilemma after losing four ministers Analysis: Victorian premier has five months to introduce a new leadership group to voters
AAP · Jun 23, 2022 Hawthorn name Kennett's AFL successor Hawthorn have finally named Jeff Kennett's successor, with the outspoken president to stand down as the Hawks' AFL president in December.
ABC News · Jun 13, 2022 Bailey Smith's drug photos spark renewed debate over AFL's illicit drugs policy The AFL's illicit drugs policy is a topic that always manages to divide opinion, and this latest Bailey Smith case has proven no exception, writes David Mark.
AAP · May 12, 2022 Kennett, Hawks invite Rioli to Darwin game Hawthorn hope an invitation to their AFL match in Darwin on May 28 can help toward reconciliation with former star Cyril Rioli.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2022 Daniel Andrews walking a thin blue line with Victoria’s police union Premier careful with his words on Police Association’s calls for 1,500 more officers
AAP · Apr 6, 2022 Kennett says Hawks taking Rioli seriously Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the AFL club will not shirk their responsibility to work through the issues raised by former star Cyril Rioli and his wife.
AAP · Apr 5, 2022 O'Meara hopes Hawks, Riolis can heal rift Acting Hawthorn captain Jaeger O'Meara says he was saddened by comments from former Hawks great Cyril Rioli, who is staying away from the club.
AAP · Apr 3, 2022 Mitchell wants Cyril Rioli back at Hawks Premiership hero Cyril Rioli has said he does not want to be part of AFL club Hawthorn while president Jeff Kennett remains in his post.
ABC News · Apr 2, 2022 Chris Johnson backs Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli over his break with the club over comments by Hawks' president Jeff Kennett Indigenous Team of the Century member Chris Johnson gives strong support to Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli and his wife for their quitting of the club over comments by president Jeff Kennett, saying there are times when Indigenous people are better off without some people in their lives.