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Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Raiders prop Josh Papalii is set to face court over a late-night incident at the Raiders Gungahlin club.

How this Melbournite brought up in AFL land fell in love with NRL

Growing up in Melbourne, AFL was always the dominant sport.

Larkham signs new deal with Brumbies

ACT Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has signed a two-year contract extension, securing his position with the club through to the end of the 2026 season.

Jubilant AFL fans pack the streets for grand final parade

Thousands of AFL fans have swarmed Melbourne's streets to watch their favourite Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions players at the grand final parade.

Swans skipper Callum Mills ruled out of AFL Grand Final

Sydney have ruled captain Callum Mills out of the AFL grand final after choosing not to risk him off the back of a hamstring injury.

McDonald to play in AFL Grand Final, Swans wait on Mills

Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.

Raiders lock down speedster for two more years

Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.

Raiders star in hot water over late-night incident

Josh Papalii is under police investigation after an alleged incident at a licensed venue the night before he was named the Raiders' club person of the year.

Local boxer makes history with ‘surreal’ Olympic debut

Missing out on her boxing debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Queanbeyan’s Monique Suraci says it was “surreal” to compete in Paris this year.

Oscar Piastri wins in Baku after his ‘most stressful’ day

Australian Oscar Piastri has won a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a sensational drive, holding off Charles Leclerc in a classic duel in Baku.

Fearless Giants ready for Lions in AFL semi-final

GWS swingman Lachlan Keeffe says fear won't be a factor when his side fight to keep their premiership aspirations alive in an AFL semi-final against Brisbane.

Corey Horsburgh spurs rivals, set to stay with Raiders

After recent speculation Corey Horsburgh was set to leave Canberra, the fiery middle forward has declared he wants to continue his career at the Raiders.

Big Red answers Raiders prayers with miracle late try

In possibly his last game for the club, Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh sealed a thrilling comeback victory over St George to keep their slim finals hopes alive.

Canberra’s Vanessa Low claims long jump gold as Ballard goes on attack

Vanessa Low wants to push more boundaries after breaking a new long jump world record en route to a third consecutive gold medal.

No bad blood with Whitehead, says injured Roosters star Smith

A devastated Brandon Smith says there is no bad blood between him and Elliott Whitehead after the hip-drop tackle that ruptured his ACL, ending the Sydney Roosters star's season.

Joe Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders’ full-time captain

With Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead having likely already played his last game with the club, forward Joe Tapine is eager to step into the role next year.

How GWS became Aussie sport’s social media trendsetters

GWS is on a mission to be the most talked-about club in Australia. The man behind the memes explains how the AFL's youngest side took social media by storm.

Matildas star re-signs with Canberra United

Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has opted not to head overseas in favour of staying at A-League Women club Canberra United.

Elliott Whitehead’s NRL career over after guilty plea

Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead has almost certainly played his last game in the NRL after accepting a three-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Brandon Smith.

De Minaur wins all-Aussie affair to reach US Open quarters

Alex de Minaur has won his all-Australian US Open clash with Jordan Thompson to be the first Aussie in 20 years to make three straight slam quarter-finals.

Elliott Whitehead’s NRL career looks over after copping big ban

Canberra captain Elliott Whitehead will need to overturn a suspension for a hip-drop tackle if he is to play in the NRL again.

Whitehead says Robinson ‘out of order’ for refusing apology

Elliott Whitehead was disappointed Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson wouldn't accept his apology for accidentally injuring Brandon Smith in Canberra's win.

Gutsy Raiders claim 14-12 win over Roosters as Rapana injured

The Raiders have defended their way to an incredible 14-12 win over the Roosters in Sydney, despite being on the wrong end of some questionable refereeing desicions.

Aussie teen Gout Gout bolts to second in 200m final at world junior champs

Australian sprinters Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis have produced eye-catching performances to win silver in the 200m at the world junior championships.

Aussie Popyrin stuns Djokovic to make US Open’s last 16

Alexei Popyrin has stormed into the US Open's last 16 after becoming the first Australian in 18 years to beat history-chasing Novak Djokovic at a grand slam.

Canberra lose Jamal Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash

Canberra's faint finals hopes have taken a hit with halfback Jamal Fogarty ruled out of their must-win clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a hamstring strain.

Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs at Manuka

Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs.

From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paralympics gold for Aussie star Tom Gallagher

Tom Gallagher has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics after bouncing back from a near-deadly tussle with pancreatitis.

Brent Daniels signs six-year extension in giant show of faith

GWS forward Brent Daniels has enjoyed a career-best season in 2024, and he has pledged his long-term future to the Giants.

How Savage love salvaged Raiders flyer’s NRL career

Canberra Raiders winger Xavier Savage is enjoying his most successful NRL season yet, but he almost found himself without a club before Christmas.
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