‘Blood streaming’ on face after alleged slave beatings
An alleged slave spoke to a nurse about bloodied assaults, days after she escaped a home where a jury has been told she was being kept.
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‘Maintain the rage’: Demons coach challenges players
Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.
Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent.
Love triangle led to murder, body in river, court told
A man has denied murdering a friend and throwing his body in a river more than 20 years ago after their on-again-off-again lover was asked to choose a partner.
Collingwood back Nick Daicos to return and deliver
Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury are due to return for Collingwood against Fremantle and forward Beau McCreery is confident they are ready to make an impact.
Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash
The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn.
Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith’s perfect start
Penrith's perfect start to the NRL season has come undone with a stunning upset loss to Canterbury at Accor Stadium.
Crows’ second term sinks Blues in Gather Round opener
While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues.
Orthodox Easter brings ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter.
De Minaur subdues ‘incredible talent’ in Monte Carlo
Buoyant Alex de Minaur has made the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for a shootout to be world No.1.
‘Bringing the heat’: Dockers wary of wounded Magpies
Dockers forward Isaiah Dudley reckons a Collingwood side coming off a tough loss to Brisbane makes them opponents to be wary of.
Data reveals key to fixing housing affordability crisis
Two major cities are becoming more unaffordable faster than other capitals, as they build fewer homes relative to population growth than Sydney and Melbourne.
Australia ‘going backwards’ on human rights of children
A federal cabinet minister for children has been recommended to a Senate inquiry examining Australia's youth justice and incarceration system.
Israel seeks talks with Lebanon as Iran truce teeters
The US-Iran ceasefire hangs in the balance with Israel seeking peace talks with Lebanon, while Donald Trump demands the free flow of oil through the region.
Melania Trump raises Epstein, denies any connection
US first lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for a congressional hearing for survivors of his abuse.
Cool Day masters Augusta as Rory turns up the heat
Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day is in a familiar lofty spot on the Masters leaderboard after a stinking hot first round at Augusta National.
Premier, colleagues shocked after MP found dead
A state MP has been found dead at his home, prompting condolences to his family from all sides of politics.
ADF boss weighs in on Middle East military capabilities
The head of Australia's military has pushed back on suggestions the country would not have the capability to send a navy ship to the Middle East.
Best in world: Tigers’ bold Campbelltown pathway plans
Wests Tigers CEO Shaun Mielekamp has revealed long-term plans for south-west Sydney, after setting the ambitious goal of having the sport's best pathway system.
Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.
Astronauts to end moon mission in ‘fireball’ re-entry
After a record flyby to the moon, NASA's Artemis II astronauts have reflected on their historic journey ahead of a fiery return through earth's atmosphere.
Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees’ energy
Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.
Dragon Atkinson ‘trying too hard’, moved to five-eighth
St George Illawarra have moved Daniel Atkinson from halfback to five-eighth as they look to spark their spluttering NRL season.
Star Fremantle midfielder to remain on sidelines
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a key pair of players will spend another week on the sidelines and miss the Gather Round clash against Collingwood.
Dyson’s Hawks denied as McCollum game-winner waved away
Dyson Daniels registered a double-double and then strategically fouled out before CJ McCollum almost snatched victory in a crazy finish against the Knicks.
Young half backed as Broncos unveil Walsh replacement
Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars will take his chance at replacing Reece Walsh at fullback as Tom Duffy prepares for a Broncos debut at No.7 against his old club.
‘Sinister’ motive in accusing mum of murder, jury told
The prosecution's key witness in a murder trial was the daughter of the accused who had been granted immunity and admitted lying to police, a jury has heard.
Government under fire for ‘cherry-picking’ crime stats
Statistics show "adult crime, adult time" laws are turning the tide on youth offending, a state government says, as it's accused of cherry-picking data.
Moloney’s $250k risk explained as title shot locked in
Andrew Moloney could become Australia's only male world boxing champion after locking in a title shot in Japan, seven years after last owning a belt.
‘Told that all my life’: Flook to make it big in Italy
Silky Reds centre Josh Flook has defended coach Les Kiss and, with a point to prove, reflected on his reasons for a move to Italy next season.
Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations
A trial date can now be revealed for ex-federal ministerial staffer Bruce Lehrmann who has been charged with raping a woman he met at a regional nightclub.