Opinion: The Magpies are still a finals-worthy team this year.

Ballarat hoons face being arrested, losing their licences and having their cars impounded, as police launch a zero-tolerance crackdown on dangerous driving in the city.

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan wants to "manifest a hyper Australia", declaring the country needs "more Australian everything" - from farming and manufacturing to babies, humour and barbecues.

Ballarat's Muslim community is reeling after police opted not to immediately arrest a man accused of crashing a dinner and hurling racist abuse.

Petrie was at Mars Stadium on Wednesday for a schoolboys representative football game to help coach Geelong's St. Joseph's College - ironically against his Ballarat alma mater of St Pat's - but ...

After the May election, Mr Palmer flagged his political end by saying he was "too old for politics", but the 71-year-old said a new keto diet had reinvigorated him to run again.

Tony Popovic has turned to Eddie Jones and will also sound out coaches from the AFL as he prepares the Socceroos for a World Cup campaign where matches will be interrupted by mandatory drinks breaks.

Ukraine claims to be retaking territory and Russia insists it's "advancing rather successfully", while US-brokered peace ...

Richmond coach Adem Yze won't let his charges focus on how under-fire Carlton respond to a week in the headlines as the Tigers seek a round-one upset for the second straight season. The Blues' opening ...

A former Big Bash League and state-level cricketer will plead guilty to child sexual abuse offences, a court has been told.

Police are under pressure for not immediately arresting an alleged extremist who shouted racist abuse at Muslims ...

Australia's tax system needs to be rebalanced towards effort and ingenuity, independent MP Allegra Spender said as ...