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It was a try that stopped a nation, not to mention a flying Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with all the momentum of a run-away locomotive.

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Footage has emerged of a group of youths bashing a man on a Sunbury line city-bound train on Friday night, reportedly after he made racial comments.

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Faced with a growing homelessness issue in one of the world's wealthiest countries, then-prime minister Kevin Rudd declared "something needs to be done".

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The number of Mitchell Moses-style in-season transfers will be reduced significantly as the NRL moves towards a rostering system that makes it harder for clubs to trade out players from next year.

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Hackers have released documents and files that cybersecurity experts say indicate the US National Security Agency had accessed the SWIFT interbank messaging system, allowing it to monitor money flows among some Middle Eastern and Latin American banks.

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The latest version of the most-talked about item of clothing in New Zealand this week got its first airing on Saturday night.

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It's one of the most popular days on the church calendar, and it comes with one simple message: celebrate life.

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An oestrogen shortage has left as many as 300,000 Australian women struggling to buy it.

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Some of the world's most stunning images from the best photographers on the planet.

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The two night matches see Adelaide host Essendon and Carlton take on Gold Coast.

Queenslanders have been urged to buy Easter bilby chocolates rather than bunnies – but to also ensure the brand actually raises money for the endangered species.

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Defiant Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has claimed Jack Bird's defection from the premiers to the Broncos was "probably about money" after vowing the contract saga won't derail Cronulla's title defence.

Melbourne were left to lament the heavy cost of a poor quarter of football for the second week in a row, with coach Simon Goodwin admitting "we're shattered as a footy club" as the Demons went down to Fremantle by two points in an MCG heartbreaker.

A 33-year-old man, reported to be from Roxburgh Park, has been remanded in custody after being charged.

George Smith capped his 150th Super Rugby appearance with a try in the Queensland Reds' 47-34 victory over the Kings on Saturday.

A Sydney councillor has been told to take out an advertisement in the Sun-Herald apologising to a Liberal colleague or face a lawsuit.

So far in the 2017 campaign, there have been about 2000 fewer cars caught speeding and 40 less drivers over the blood-alcohol limit.

The head of Victoria's energy watchdog has warned that households are being lured into deals with the promise of large discounts unaware that companies can ratchet up prices at any time.

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Manly coach Trent Barrett was left lamenting a deplorable opening 20 minutes on Saturday as Melbourne staved off a spirited Sea Eagles fightback to land a four-point win at Lottoland.

Collingwood bad boy Jordan De Goey began to repay the faith for his off-season indiscretion with a superb performance in the VFL in the Magpies' two-point win on Saturday.

Canberra driver caught driving 50km/h over speed limit while on bail for another speeding charge.

North Korea warns the US to end its "military hysteria" or face retaliation at military parade.

Hawthorn have dropped Brendan Whitecross and Teia Miles among three changes for their massive Easter Monday AFL clash with Geelong.

n almost 1000 kilogram bomb dropped by US forces on an Islamic State hideout killed about three dozen militants in eastern Afghanistan, officials said Friday

"We unequivocally reject that the ARU has any ability to 'chop' or 'cut' (ARU words) the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby licence," the statement read.

US Vice-President Mike Pence is not expected to use his Australian visit to raise new objections to the controversial asylum-seeker deal that infuriated President Donald Trump, White House officials have said.

In the context of the bigger picture, Lachie Neale's goal for Fremantle right on the half-time siren at the MCG on Saturday didn't seem like a big deal.

ACT Brumbies open to synthetic turf at proposed $350 million Canberra stadium

They're the future of Perth's culinary scene, already plying their craft in some of the top kitchens around town.

Refugees have challenged Turnbull government claims that shots fired during an outbreak of violence at the Manus Island detention centre were discharged by PNG military personnel into the air.

A belief George Burgess was trying to escape a headlock from Bulldogs prop Aiden Tolman has saved the Rabbitohs enforcer from a second elbow-induced suspension in as many months as older brother Sam wasn't so lucky.

Melbourne's outer suburbs are booming, but it's the city centre that is growing fastest of all.

Paul Stringer has become the latest staffer to part company with Wests Tigers, but believes the remaining members of the club's "big four" should not follow suit after being afforded "red carpet" treatment to stay.

St George Illawarra great Mark Coyne believes coach Paul McGregor "can't do any more" to justify a new contract after the club's outstanding start to the year.

An expert panel is set to recommend allowing doctors to hold a "conscientious objection" to physician-assisted death

Canterbury have been shopping halfback Moses Mbye to rival clubs in a bid to free up salary cap space for a hit list that includes James Tedesco, Kieran Foran, Cooper Cronk and Aaron Woods.

Melbourne will attempt to bring Gareth Widdop back to the club if they fail in their bid to sign Kieran Foran.

• ANALYSIS

While the journalist who last weekend asked Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge about the prospect of Will Minson returning to the Dogs side has made the blooper reels for that question, in one respect he made a reasonable point.

In 1981, Mark Hipworth decided to take part in the Stawell Gift to improve his speed in football.

There has been an almost 16 per cent reduction in new cases of HIV reported in Queensland so far this year.

In the 1990s Richmond had two of football's most successful father-son picks in Matthew Richardson and Joel Bowden. But unlike Geelong's riches won with Ablett, Scarlet and Hawkins, the Tiger pair were destined to endure a premiership drought that has now dragged into its 37th year. 

The Queensland government discovered toxic firefighting foam had likely spilled into waterways near the Brisbane Airport on Tuesday - three days before the public was notified.

The boss of rugby league in Western Australia is not holding his breath for Perth's expansion bid to be expedited, but wants the 13-man code to re-establish its junior presence across the continent if embattled Super Rugby franchise Western Force is axed.

The 29-year-old, killed last week, was looking forward to his wedding and becoming an Australian.

With signs up everywhere and advertising reminders ringing non-stop, you can't say they didn't warn you...

Canberrans who feel hopeless in the face of overseas tragedy have at least one local outlet to really make a difference.

AFL great Leigh Matthews says he would be surprised if North Melbourne skipper Jack Ziebell was not suspended for his heavy hit which has left an injured Travis Cloke facing up to six weeks on the sidelines.

Heartbroken relatives of an off-duty police officer who was hit by a ute while cycling with his daughter in Melbourne's south-east on Good Friday say his family were "his world".