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.
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.
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.
'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'.
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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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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.