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Powderfinger's Darren Middleton wants Australian acts to headline the grand final entertainment.

AFL grand final slammed over lack of Aussie artists

Australian artists are questioning why they keep missing the AFL grand final spotlight as international acts dominate the game’s biggest stage.

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Back in Blue: Brad Haddin will take over as NSW coach from next season (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Haddin wants to restore NSW 'aura' as new coach

Brad Haddin has won the race to be NSW's next cricket coach, after a turbulent few months for the Blues.

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Matildas captain Sam Kerr revs up the crowd after scoring a goal.

‘World-class’ Kerr’s still got another level to reach

Matildas captain Sam Kerr still believes her best is yet to come after once again proving the difference for Australia as they punched their ticket for the Women’s Asian Cup final.

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Sam Kerr’s goal has lifted Australia past China and into the final of the Women’s Asian Cup.

Sam Kerr magic act sends Matildas into Asian Cup final

The Aussies have won a pulsating battle against the reigning champs and the home crowd loved it.

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News. AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. Semi-Final. Matilda Sam Kerr scores a goal. Jackson Flindell

Slammin’ Sam does it again as Matildas surge into final

Sam Kerr has scored for a sixth successive Matildas game in Perth to catapult Australia into the Women’s Asian Cup final after they beat China 2-1 at Optus Stadium.

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Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says he does not believe his club has a drug problem.

Hawthorn coach cops grilling over stars’ arrest: ‘Not my job’

Sam Mitchell has been put on the spot with two burning questions about his club and his players.

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Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has learned his fate at the AFL Tribunal.

Pendlebury learns fate after Tribunal appeal

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has learned his fate at the AFL Tribunal after the Magpies challenged a one-match ban handed to the 427-gamer.

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Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett needs to cheer up.

Bennett’s grumpy routine is getting a bit old

If a try-scoring record can’t bring a smile to your face, I am not sure what will.

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Tigers star Taylan May's shoulder injury will keep him sidelined until round eight. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Massive blow for Tigers after red-hot start to season

Wests Tigers' superb start has been soured by news Taylan May's shoulder injury will keep him out until round eight.

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Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib dismissies England's  Liam Livingstone at the 2025 Champions Trophy. (AP PHOTO)

England allrounder says he was denied support after axe

Liam Livingstone says he was left out in the cold after being dropped by England last year and claims the current regime does not care about players outside the core group.

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Former NRL star and new Western Force recruit Zac Lomax spoke with the media today. Michael Wilson

Lomax won’t rush into Union after code switch

Western Force signing Zac Lomax concedes he’s ‘taking day by day’ as he adapts to a new code following his high-profile switch.

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Sydney CEO Matthew Pavlich.

Swans chair disappointed by backlash to Bondi tribute

Sydney chairman Andrew Pridham has labelled the reaction to the removal of references to the Jewish community from a tribute honouring victims of the Bondi terrorist attack as ‘disappointing’.

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Chris Walker faces a raft of charges including unlawful stalking, wilful damage and assault. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

'Significant challenges': ex-NRL player's family speaks

Former NRL star Chris Walker's family has spoken out after he was charged with multiple offences and released on bail following his Gold Coast arrest.

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Michelle Payne has offered her condolence after the devastating crash.

Michelle Payne pays heartfelt tribute after ‘awful’ accident

The stable offered their condolences to the family of the driver, while confirming a third horse died in the crash.

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