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Solomon Islands link to massive drug haul highlights growing problem for Pacific islands
A 2. 7-tonne cocaine seizure estimated to be worth nearly $1 billion that reache...
Andrew Mathieson 23 Jun 2026
AFL Northern Territory decides fate of controversial Barkly season
AFL Northern Territory stripped the 2025 Barkly AFL premiership off a Tennant Cr...
Andrew Mathieson 6 Oct 2025
"Deep-seated pain and sadness" - Port speak out on Rioli's Hawks comments after forward receives racist abuse
Port forward Willie Rioli has shared racist and homophobic slurs received after...
Jarred Cross 14 Apr 2025
Wallam backs Māori former teammate following release of investigation findings
Former teammates Remi Kamo and Donnell Wallam have taken to social media to accu...
Andrew Mathieson 30 Mar 2025
Eagles reach out to Walters following fan abuse
West Coast has reached out to Fremantle crosstown rival Michael Walters in an ac...
Andrew Mathieson 24 Apr 2024
Thomas prepares for day of reckoning ahead of AFL investigation

Tarryn Thomas has given an indication that his time with North Melbourne could be over. The club stood down the First Nations talent nearly four weeks ago for the third time in his career, asking him...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 12, 2024
North move to distance themselves from Tarryn Thomas until investigation is over

Tarryn Thomas has effectively been handed down his third club ban in a little more than 12 months. The troubled North Melbourne talent was told on Sunday following domestic violence claims against him...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jan 23, 2024
Cyril Rioli hints at resolution yet to come with Hawthorn

Cyril Rioli has teased a return to AFL circles immediately after an authorised hearing was scheduled to take place with Hawthorn Football Club to redress issues relating to Indigenous past players and...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 28, 2023
Past Hawthorn Indigenous players and families to share in financial compensation with coaches

An AFL investigation into Hawthorn's dubious handling of complaints from a number of upset First Nations footballers and a staffer is expected to recommend that the club "make good" on paying out a si...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 25, 2023
Reports emerge on former Hawks' submissions for compensation following open letter and end of probe

Former Hawthorn footballers Cyril Rioli and Jermaine Miller-Lewis and their partners made submissions to the club and the AFL for compensation amid the Hawks racism investigations, according to report...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 5, 2023
Full letter: Indigenous players and partners at heart of Hawthorn racism investigation speak out

Indigenous former Hawthorn players and their partners among those who alleged racist misconduct by three senior Hawthorn officials during their time at the club have issued a public statement on the h...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 2, 2023
AFL Players’ Association CEO says Hawthorn probe "flawed" and "not truly independent"

The AFL Players' Association chief executive, Paul Marsh, has expressed his concern at the league's abrupt closure of the investigation into claims of racism at Hawthorn, labelling the months-long pro...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 1, 2023
Jason Burt claims family central to Hawthorn saga "are not Indigenous Australians”

Former Hawthorn player development manager Jason Burt has added yet another explosive element to the ongoing crisis hanging over the Hawks and AFL.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 1, 2023
AFL drops Hawthorn probe, parties find agreement on "no adverse findings" against Clarkson, Fagan and Burt

Investigations into alleged racist conduct by three former Hawthorn Football Club coaches have been dropped with "no adverse findings" against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt found by th...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 30, 2023
Mediation breakdown leaves Hawthorn investigation in limbo

A mediation meeting between the parties involved in ongoing Hawthorn racism probe has fallen over following confusion over who had been extended an invitation, according to reports.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 24, 2023
Hawthorn Football Club CEO resigns after "very difficult period"

Hawthorn Football Club chief executive Justin Reeves has informed the club of his resignation, effective immediately. In a statement on Wednesday, the club said Reeves' decision comes due to "the pers...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 24, 2023
Mediation likely as breakthrough sought in Hawks saga

A mediation session planned for this week is likely to go ahead as a breakthrough is sought in the Hawthorn inquiry. But who attends the session, when it happens and what might come out of it remains...

Sources claim Clarkson, Fagan and Jason Burt likely to be exonerated as end of Hawthorn probe nears

Reports indicate a lack of evidence against former Hawks coaching staff Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt is likely to see allegations of racism deemed unfounded by the long-running invest...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 20, 2023
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