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Melbourne’s Decline Sparks Mayoral Battle to Tackle Crime and Make the City Great Again
Rising crime and revitalising businesses key to winning voters’ hearts from mailed-in preferences.
‘Before Cook’: Indigenous Ceremony at Football Final Reignites Debate
A slightly unusual Welcome to Country ceremony before the AFL semi-final last weekend has led One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to repeat her call to ban it.
Manufacturers Seek to Walk From Union Amid AFL Grudge
The manufacturing division of the CFMEU wants to walk, with a bill set to be voted on in Parliament next week.
Tasmania Devils Launched as AFL 19th Club
‘Our Tasmania Devil is a free spirited, powerful, and authentic identity,’ club chair Grant O'Brien said.
‘Pain and Sadness’: Australian Football League Clubs Call for Change to Australia Day
North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs called for a date change, while Port Adelaide said they respect everyone’s ‘right to choose’ how they reflect on today.
A ‘Sorrowful Day’: National Rugby League Reveals Stance on Australia Day
In the last few weeks, several of Australia’s most prominent organisations have revealed their stance on the national holiday.
Australian Football League to Stop Publicising Player Weights
In an age where athletes face greater online scrutiny and abuse than ever before, some sports officials believe publishing player weights could be weaponised.
