45 h. ago Mitchell speaks on Merrett saga; Gunston torments the side that drafted him

Not since 1983 had the top side bowed out in straight sets, but that all changed on a nightmare night for Adelaide in the city of churches.

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51 h. ago ‘No one is bigger than the club’: Essendon president’s message to Merrett, Ridley

Essendon president David Barham has delivered a strong message to Zach Merrett and Jordan Ridley, as his Hawthorn counterpart said his club was in the right to chase the Bombers’ skipper.

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52 h. ago This Lions trio was released by the Suns. They can spoil the fairytale

They are the former Suns who were dispatched, and have gone on to become key pillars in the Brisbane Lions’ quest to defend their premiership crown. 

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56 h. ago ‘I’m always under persecution’: Palmer defends himself in fraud case

Billionaire Clive Palmer’s human rights might have been impeded in his Queensland fraud case because prosecutors failed to disclose documents against him for years, a magistrate has ruled. 

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60 h. ago ‘Hurt and angry’: Teammate reacts to escalating Merrett drama, defends Brad Scott

Nic Martin launched an impassioned defence of his coach Brad Scott while also admitting he was “bitterly hurt” when he heard skipper Zach Merrett had met with an arch rival.

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63 h. ago Moved around ‘like a paedophile priest’: How rapist Scott Hawken hunted victims

Female guards working for Corrective Services NSW have been subjected to years of sexual abuse from their colleagues despite repeated complaints.

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2 d. ago Scott sorry for outburst at AFL employee, Smith apologises to photographer

Bailey Smith sent a text message saying sorry to a News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session, while Chris Scott has also been forced in an apology.

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3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Former umpire in court over Brownlow betting probe

Bailey Smith sent a text message apologising to News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session on Wednesday. Meanwhile, former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

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3 d. ago ‘I don’t think it is true’: Martin defends Brad Scott over strained relationship claims

Essendon midfielder Nic Martin has come out in defence of senior coach Brad Scott after club great Tim Watson suggested the players’ relationship with the coach was strained.

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3 d. ago Panthers seek answers after To’o makes lewd public remarks about teammates’ partners

Penrith management have asked their star winger to explain comments on the club’s Instagram posts during the Panthers’ awards night.

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3 d. ago ‘You all caused this’: US faces bitter reckoning as police search for gunman

As armed officers go door to door in their search for the person who shot Charlie Kirk, a bipartisan moment of silence on the floor of the House of Representatives descended into angry chaos.

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3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Bombers players will have major say on Merrett captaincy; Former umpire appears in court

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans, and former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

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3 d. ago Brisbane Festival review: The Platypus takes a marriage breakdown through the multiverse

Francis Greenslade’s witty play is a Brisbane-set domestic drama, with walk-ons by Cary Grant and Lady Bracknell.

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3 d. ago ‘Emotions are high’: Essendon CEO won’t guarantee captaincy for Merrett; Howe expects to play in preliminary final

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, while Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans.

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3 d. ago With its underestimated heroine, this British crime drama twists an old format

Code of Silence is a procedural, but it’s really about how Alison navigates a world that casually marginalises her.

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4 d. ago ‘The gloves are off’: Scott rules out trading Merrett, takes a swipe at Hawthorn and Mitchell

Speaking on Fox Footy’s AFL 360 on Wednesday night, Brad Scott admitted he was blindsided by Zach Merrett’s meeting with Sam Mitchell, especially after having him over for dinner just days earlier.

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4 d. ago Brighton locals vow to protect their seaside suburb from ‘Gold Coast high

The reaction was swift and one-sided to a state government plan for 12-storey residential buildings in this famously particular Melbourne suburb.

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4 d. ago Dangerous escalation of war in Europe as Polish PM condemns Russian drone incursion

Poland and NATO allies scrambled fighters to shoot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what its military described as an “act of aggression”.

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4 d. ago Brighton residents react to proposed development in the suburb

Brighton residents react to proposed high-rise developments in the suburb

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4 d. ago Essendon should consider stripping Merrett of the captaincy ... if they keep him

It’s difficult to be a leader at a club you don’t believe in. The Bombers’ choice is between trading their best player, or retaining one whose actions are a poor example for younger teammates.

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