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Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.

AAP · Sep 26

'Justice is served': Family relief over killer's guilt

A young teen who stabbed another boy to death to avenge a short-lived fling has been found guilty of murder.

AAP · Sep 1

Magistrate clears cops of manslaughter over man's death

Two police officers will no longer face negligent manslaughter charges over the death of a man after a magistrate ruled the evidence was insufficient.

AAP · Aug 25

Grieving dad backs testing tool for invisible killer

Researchers have developed laser technology that can detect deadly chemicals such as methanol in sealed alcohol bottles.

AAP · Jul 16

'Light-bulb moment': Price is right for Games debut

After narrowly missing out on selection for the previous Commonwealth Games, Australian star Jamie-Lee Price realised she had to change her mindset.

AAP · Jul 12

Free speech legal loss low note for dumped pianist

An orchestra did not take action against an international concert pianist because of his political beliefs, a federal court judge has determined.

AAP · Jul 9

Doctor who filmed staff in toilets to face his victims

A junior doctor who was originally facing more than 900 charges for hiding cameras in toilets has ultimately pleaded guilty to 13 offences.

AAP · Jul 9

Rape-accused Melbourne identity claims woman is lying

A man with connections to Melbourne's elite has denied he sexually assaulted and raped a former worker after using cocaine with her at his home.

AAP · Jul 8

From floor wiper to Opals: Teen star readies for debut

Boom rookie Sitaya Fagan and sharpshooter Amy Atwell are gearing up for the Opals series against China as the Women's World Cup fast approaches.

AAP · Jul 6

Trump policies blamed for online 'fermentation of hate'

Australia's eSafety commissioner has blamed the Trump administration in part for fermenting "caustic" online hate speech which is hard to police.

AAP · Jul 1