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Richmond are bracing for bad news regarding Nathan Drummond with the Tigers suspecting the 22-year-old will need another knee reconstruction.

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Mature-age rookie Ben McNiece is set for an Anzac Day debut after being named in the Bombers' side for Tuesday's clash with Collingwood.

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A boozed up P-plater was restrained by a group of residents in Berwick overnight, when he attempted to flee the site of a car crash after losing control of his vehicle and running into a power pole, cutting off an entire street's electricity.

Notorious Sydney crime figure Arthur "Neddy" Smith who is serving a life sentence for murder attempted to escape hospital after a guard fell asleep and the other was using a laptop, News Corp reported.

Two men have been stabbed in the back during a brawl in Sydney's west.

Two studies by the same group of researchers have given soft drink consumers a whole new reason to drop the habit.

American Airlines has apologised to a female passenger and suspended a flight attendant after a video showing an onboard clash over a baby stroller went viral, in the latest embarassment for a US carrier over how it treated a customer.

A Darwin couple spent 24 hours awaiting rescue in outback Western Australia after getting bogged in the Gibson Desert.

A knife-wielding man threatened police at Gare du Nord train station in Paris on Saturday, causing panic before he was arrested, a spokesman for French rail operator SNCF said.

North Korea's foreign ministry has lashed out at Julie Bishop and warned Australia was "coming within the range of the nuclear strike".

Move to secure coach after St George Illawarra boss trumpeted his future as a long-term NRL coach.

More than 3000 people took to the streets to call for more evidence and reason in Australia's political process.

If you are a corporation that wants to use the Olympic rings, you have no choice but to deal with the AOC's exclusive agent.

Giants officials will meet with Heath Shaw on Sunday after an alleged offensive sledge by the veteran defender was picked up on the umpire's microphone in Saturday night's thumping win over the cross-town Swans.

GWS plunged Sydney's season to the depths of despair with a brutal 42-point hiding.

Police in the US state of New Mexico are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that left a 76-year-old Australian man dead.

"He was a simple man who loved his job, and he was really committed to the LGBT cause," a colleague said.

Royal birthday celebrated with a coordinated, and very modern, social media campaign.

Under-fire Fremantle recruit Shane Kersten booted a goal with just 44 seconds remaining to guide his side to a pulsating five-point win over North Melbourne in Saturday night's AFL clash at Domain Stadium.

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A contentious 76th minute try to Leivaha Pulu has given the Gold Coast a shock come-from-behind win over Cronulla on Saturday night, to snap a four-game NRL losing streak.

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It's now time for the night matches as Sydney face GWS and Fremantle host North Melbourne.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has won plaudits from America for upping his rhetorical pressure on China to rein in North Korea after talks with American Vice-President Mike Pence focused on reaffirming American-Australian relations.

A woman is fighting for life while a toddler is among five others injured in two-car crash near Birregurra.

More western Sydney derbies, Gus? Parramatta won't mind. Just name the time and place while the Panthers are struggling like this.

The end of a three-week overseas trek seemingly took its toll on a lacklustre Chiefs side, who were made to work hard to get past the Force in their Super Rugby clash in Perth on Saturday night.

'It won't happen again': Qantas works to rectify damage from toxic spill

It's hard to believe that a satirical description of that most common of weekend pastimes – gatecrashing parties – or the other activity favored by young men – pissing on  public monuments – could end up in jail time.

After an easy victory by the Adelaide Crows over the Gold Coast Suns, the biggest talking point after the game was a free kick: specifically, the strict new interpretation of deliberate rushed behinds.

Waratahs captain Michael Hooper says his side's defeat to the Southern Kings was one of the lowest moments in his time at NSW.

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A lack of interest from rival clubs in the cross-code star means the pair are likely to be stuck with each other.

There is a high-altitude plateau for successful teams, but the descent from there can be a graceless one.

A relieved Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has praised his side's ability to find enough to prevent what would have been an embarrassing loss to Brisbane in much-loved captain Bob Murphy's 300th game.

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Newcastle-bound fullback Kalyn Ponga has scored two tries in North Queensland's 12-point NRL win over the Knights on Saturday in Townsville.

For the Suns to have any chance, their midfield had to bring their absolute best against the Crows. Gary Ablett had to produce the sort of vintage game that it's no longer fair to expect on cue. It didn't happen.

Skaters are crying out for maintenance money to fix up cracked and broken areas of skate parks.

Vanessa Smith could not overstate the role she and other Aboriginal health workers play in breaking the cycle of distrust Indigenous families feel for health services.

An Ulladulla man is threatening to take legal action against Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council for a broken windscreen.

It sounds like a simple task: build a trail next to a road by the beach, for walkers and cyclists.

The 27-year-old died earlier this month, but his friends and family are committed to continuing his legacy.

ASIO is about to lose some of its spooks.

A famous record player attracted almost as much attention as rare vinyl at one Canberra store.

WorkSafe ACT says the safety of staff at the school was compromised.

There is only one thing worse than missing out on tickets to see your favourite band.

This Tuesday will mark the 101st year of ANZAC Day commemorations, thousands of people will participate in official services and marches all across the country.

Canberra Raiders recruitment boss Peter Mulholland says it's unlikely they'll bring anyone in before the deadline.

Doctors and the medical community need to take vaccination hesitancy seriously, or risk seeing immunisation rates fall, researchers have found.

With the younger generation learning to code before they learn to read, today's high school students need to quickly catch up.

Carlton leaders Marc Murphy and Bryce Gibbs are both facing scans early in the week to determine their availability to face Sydney at the MCG on Saturday.

It's the redemption story that everyone wanted to believe – but Eman Sharobeem's tale was simply too good to be true.