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Have the Magpies lost their 'aura'? The Bombers have their say

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at its best, as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.
Collingwood walk off the field after AFL loss to Gold Coast.

She's photographed The Queen and Jennifer Coolidge — now Polly Borland's making faceless sculptures

She's renowned for her photography, but Australian-born, LA-based artist Polly Borland has used inspiration from the pandemic and her famous architect father to create a stunning sculptural exhibition.
PROXY - Polly and the Queen

Yarra City Council forced into 'embarrassing backdown' over plan to give CEO powers to sell property

Yarra council is forced to back down on a controversial proposal that would have allowed its CEO to buy and sell property worth up to $10 million without councillor approval, after receiving overwhelming community backlash.
The City of Yarra council is based at Richmond town hall.

'What's the point of the council?': Yarra locals rage over plan to give executives more power

A Yarra councillor says a tenfold increase to the value of property the CEO can sell-off without councillor sign-off could turn the role into that of an 'unelected, economic czar'. 
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The City of Yarra council is based at Richmond town hall.

Thirteen people arrested, millions of illicit cigarettes seized in operation targeting illegal tobacco trade

Police have arrested 13 people — some with alleged links to a Middle Eastern crime group — over the cigarette war that's led to the fire bombings of dozens of tobacco stores across Australia. 
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A packet of cigarettes on display with bundles of cash as part of a police press conference.

analysis:AFL Round-Up: Bontempelli's masterpiece, Daicos's lesson to coaching icon and Dusty's magical milestone moment

Nick Daicos teaches a coaching icon a major lesson, Marcus Bontempelli continues his dominance, and a magical Dustin Martin milestone moment at the MCG.
Marcus Bontempelli, Nick Daicos and Dustin Martin

De Goey suffers injury setback as Collingwood's horror run continues

After missing Collingwood's draw against Fremantle with "groin awareness", scans have revealed something more sinister for star midfielder Jordan De Goey. He is now on the club's lengthy injury list.
Jordan De Goey looks to the sky

'Cam would kick this': Pearce pays tribute to former teammate as Dockers snatch dramatic draw with Magpies

Walyalup/Fremantle captain Alex Pearce reveals he was thinking of his former Dockers teammate Cam McCarthy, who died earlier this month, as he took his shot on goal that helped the hosts salvage a draw with Collingwood in Perth.
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The Dockers' Alex Pearce points to the sky after kicking a late goal against the Magpies.

Dockers keep touch with top eight with win over Saints, Lions enjoy record-breaking win over Tigers

Walyalup/Fremantle prevail over Euro-Yroke/St Kilda despite a wayward night in front of goals, while Brisbane utterly demolish Richmond by 119 points at the Gabba.
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Dockers players get around Jeremy Sharp in celebration of a goal

Collingwood fan left 'a broken man' after AFL bans him for grabbing West Coast's Harvey Johnston

A Collingwood fan will not be able to watch his side in action for the rest of the season after the AFL came down hard on him for grabbing West Coast's Harvey Johnston.
A Collingwood fan hugs West Coast's Harvey Johnston

Collingwood coach Craig McRae gives powerful speech against gender-based violence

After Collingwood pulled off another thrilling win, Magpies coach Craig McRae opened his press conference to declare "enough is enough" as the AFL condemns gender-based violence.
AFL coach Craig McRae, in a black shirt, walking off a football field

AFL clubs support stance on gendered violence as Eagles boss Pyke highlights 'horrendous' numbers

Essendon and Collingwood back the lead of Don Pyke in condemning violence against women, as the AFL confirms the code will make a statement on the issue at matches this weekend.
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Don Pyke speaks to the media in 2019.

Victorian premier says she didn't know of brutal massacres of Aboriginal people near her home

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has appeared at the Yoorrook Justice Commission, becoming the first leader of an Australian government to give evidence at a formal truth-telling inquiry.
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Jacinta Allan sits, looking serious, at a desk with a microphone.

'I did not know of the massacres, I'm ashamed to say': Premier appears before Indigenous-led truth inquiry — as it happened

For the first time, an Australian leader of a state or territory government has appeared before an Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry. Catch up on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's evidence.
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Jacinta Allan sits in a chair in bushland, speaking with a serious expression.

Lions coach says 54-point Anzac Day thumping hearkens back to his tough early days in Brisbane

The Giants produce a brilliant team performance to take care of the Lions in Canberra, wrapping up Anzac Day football after a dramatic draw at the MCG. 
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Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan talks to captain Harris Andrews as they walk off the field.

Magpies defender Murphy retires from the AFL after ongoing concussion concerns

Collingwood announces defender Nathan Murphy has retired from the AFL after getting advice from the medical concussion panel. 
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Nathan Murphy

Victorian government criticised over 'disappointing' response to truth-telling inquiry recommendations

The state government has rejected three recommendations proposed by a year-long inquiry into Victoria's child protection and criminal justice system.
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A woman speaks to the media from a lecturn outdoors

Saints' Mason Wood to have surgery on broken collarbone after MCG collision

St Kilda says Mason Wood could have faced 'something far more serious' after a collision at the MCG leaves him with concussion and a broken collarbone.
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A medic makes contact with an AFL player lying on a motorised stretcher with his neck in a brace after an injury.

'I was in the Monash Uni car park': Higgins reacts to contentious goal in Saints' win over Magpies

Jack Higgins plays down the controversy surrounding his crucial goal in St Kilda's 15-point won over defending premiers Collingwood at the MCG.
Jack Higgins kicks a goal from the boundary line against Magpies.

McRae tells Collingwood fans to 'stay true' as Magpies look to defy history in premiership defence

Sitting winless after two rounds, Collingwood faces a tough test against St Kilda to get its first win on the board — and the Magpies coach has a message for the club's fans.
Craig McRae

McRae rejects talk of Collingwood premiership hangover after winless start to flag defence

The Magpies are yet to get on the board in the 2024 season, but coach Craig McRae dismisses the suggestion his side has not moved on from last year's premiership success.
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Collingwood AFL players walk from the field after losing to Sydney Swans.

Swans too strong for Magpies at the MCG, as questions mount for defending premiers

The Sydney Swans spoil the premiership flag party for Collingwood at the MCG with a solid win — but the defending premiers are left with issues after starting the season 0-2.
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A Sydney Swans forward pumps his fist as he runs away after a goal.

'Buy yourself a Hummer, you're an absolute idiot': Inner-Melbourne council debates parking hike for big cars

Yarra City Council will investigate raising the cost of parking a larger vehicle on its streets, citing safety concerns. 
A large truck

Mason Cox apologises over pre-match bump on GWS Giants coach

Collingwood offers its take on the contact between its star ruckman and GWS assistant Shane Mumford, with Mason Cox acknowledging he should not have bumped Mumford.
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A Channel Seven screenshot of Collingwood Magpies' Mason Cox touching GWS Giants assistant Shane Mumford.

'Really bizarre': AFL to investigate Mason Cox's pre-match stunt

Collingwood premiership player Mason Cox will have to explain himself to the AFL after shoving GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford before Saturday night's match in Sydney.
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Three Collingwood AFL players walk from the field after losing to GWS.