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Last TackleJason Akermanis says Jason Akermanis might struggle in AFLCourier MailTHE AFL's Karmichael Hunt experiment will be a raging success or an embarrassing failure and I'm leaning to the latter. Having lived in Queensland for 20 ...Watch your step on Karmichael Hunt experimentMelbourne Herald SunIn publicity, Hunt has already paid for himselfGold Coast News - goldcoast.com.auQueensland legends say Broncos should sack Karmichael Hunt nowMelbourne Herald SunMelbourne Herald Sun -Courier Mail -Courier Mailall 28 news articles »

Virtual Form GuideGlobal crisis strikes Melbourne CupThe AustralianInternational entries for the three majors -- the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate -- plummeted from 66 down to 43, or 35 per cent, ...Irish stars missing from Melbourne CupMelbourne Herald SunBart's 11 chances for 13th Melbourne CupABC OnlineCorey Brown praises Metal Bender after barrier trialCourier MailVirtual Form Guide -Melbourne Herald Sun -Melbourne Herald Sunall 29 news articles »

Virtual Form GuideGlobal crisis strikes Melbourne CupThe AustralianBrendan Cormick THE global financial crisis has been blamed for a dramatic downturn in entries for this year's Melbourne spring carnival, though officials ...Irish stars missing from Melbourne CupMelbourne Herald SunBart's 11 chances for 13th Melbourne CupABC OnlineCorey Brown praises Metal Bender after barrier trialCourier MailVirtual Form Guide -Melbourne Herald Sun -Melbourne Herald Sunall 29 news articles »

Leigh Montagna could take home Brownlow Medal, statistician saysMelbourne Herald SunST KILDA'S Leigh Montagna would take "Charlie" home if the Brownlow Medal count was held tonight, the AFL's official statistician says. ...Steven King, Leigh Montagna right to playMelbourne Herald Sunall 9 news articles »

Hyland Anticipates Liston With 'Fantastic' ZaritaVirtual Form GuideScratched from last year's Melbourne Cup (3200m), Zarita is a daughter of Pentire that has won once from four attempts when tried beyond 2300m. ...

AFL umpires to target illegal bumps as Lions protest Jonathan ...Courier MailILLEGAL off-the-ball treatment of Brisbane's Jonathan Brown and other key forwards in recent weeks will lead to a crackdown on the practice in AFL matches ...Brisbane Lion Jonathan Brown battering on umpires' radarMelbourne Herald Sunall 5 news articles »

Pompeii exhibition in Melbourne has drawn record-breaking crowdsNEWS.com.auBut an exhibition about the doomed Vesuvian city in Melbourne is drawing its own record-breaking crowds. Yesterday, Melbourne Museum welcomed its 100000th ...and more »

Johnathan Thurston is one of the premier rugby league players in the world, but according to Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith, the North Queensland superstar still plays the game like a seven-year-old.

Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray has been charged with drug possession as part of an eight-month police investigation into a large drug syndicate.

Kelsey starting to feel like world No.1Sunshine Coast DailyThe Asia Pacific Championships is rated the third biggest tournament in the world behind the World Championships and Commonwealth Games. ...

Lismore Northern StarGilt-edge invitations to ride in Lismore CupLismore Northern StarSOME of the region's top jockeys, including former Melbourne Cup winners Chris Munce and Scott Seamer, will be given gilt-edge invitations to return and ...and more »

The AgeLovett-Murray to fight drug chargeThe AustralianHe's been tested four times already this season by the AFL and as late as last week." Jess described the police drug charge as being "so out of character" ...AFL star charged with drug possessionNinemsnEssendon's Lovett-Murray on drug chargeThe AgeBomber accused of possessing ecstasy seeks biological testing to ...Brisbane TimesABC Online -The Age -The Ageall 33 news articles »

Wooden spoon now second-biggest prizeThe AustralianIT ought make sense that if winning the premiership is the most sought after team prize in the AFL then the second most-wanted reward would be to finish ...It's gaming the codeThe Australianall 2 news articles »

Talking of tanking, dead rubbers can also mean live interestThe AgeWho would bet on a Melbourne Cup if half the horses were trying not to win? Asked if they want their team to win, many Melbourne fans say they do not. ...and more »

The AgeAFL boss backs Dees after lossThe AgeThe AFL chief executive revealed he discussed tactics with the Demons after the game, and Melbourne boss Cameron Schwab confirmed he spoke with Demetriou ...Demetriou in denial as tanking compromises game's integrityThe AustralianBan the tankers, says VossABC OnlineMore fuel for the tankersMelbourne Herald SunAFL -The Australian -Melbourne Herald Sunall 51 news articles »

Vern Axup, the oldest member of the Melbourne Cricket Club, who never missed a Boxing Day Test at the MCG from 1946, has died peacefully aged 105.

Christopher Stewart, who was instrumental in forming one of Victoria’s biggest banks and became a respected figure in Australia’s banking industry, has died following a stroke at his Mornington Peninsula farm.

Paramedics will not work on their days off, in a move to escalate their push for longer breaks between shifts.

Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin was unlawfully intimidating housing associations in an effort to seize control of Alice Springs’ town camps, the Federal Court has heard.

Godwin Grech, at the depth of his despair last week, wrote to former prime minister John Howard.