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What’s on in Canberra for June 2025

Wrap yourself with the warmth of being inside by attending an exhibition, dining out (indoors), or head to the National Library of Australia or Canberra Theatre Centre for a range of events.

15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now it’s time for action

The death of former AFL footballer Adam Selwood, less than four months after the death by suicide of his twin Troy, is an unfathomable tragedy for the Selwood family.

Big weekend of sport to commemorate Anzac Day in Canberra

The Anzac Day long weekend in Canberra will be filled with sports clashes across the AFL, NRL and Super Rugby.

AFL to review heated Kingsley-McRae exchange

The AFL will review a verbal exchange between former colleagues Adam Kingsley and Craig McRae on the boundary line during the Giants' win over Collingwood.

Cyclone forces AFL to postpone Queensland season-opener

The AFL has rescheduled two season-opening games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings, which forced other sports, including golf and surfing, to cancel events.

Giants young gun rejects rival’s huge $17m offer to recommit

AFL young gun Finn Callaghan will remain with GWS until at least the end of the 2029 season after resisting offers to return to Victoria.

AFL involved as NFL game set for MCG in September 2026

The AFL has been a key part of negotiations for an regular-season NFL game to be played at the MCG next year, most likely in early September.

Longmire quits as Swans coach, Dean Cox to take over

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has handed the reins to long-time assistant Dean Cox, deciding to step down after his 14th season in charge of the AFL club.

List of what GWS players did at their Wacky Wednesday

A look at why a number of GWS players were suspended or fined for their controversial end-of-season function.

GWS players investigated over distressing allegations

The AFL could hand down suspensions and fines after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were levelled against a number of GWS players.

Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function

GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.

Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

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

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

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.

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