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Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli leaves Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.

Nick Daicos teaches a coaching icon a major lesson, Marcus Bontempelli continues his dominance, and a magical Dustin Martin milestone moment at the MCG.

Carlton reasserts itself as a premiership contender, Hawthorn continues an incredible run of form, and alarm bells continue ringing for Melbourne. Here are the talking points from Round 13 in the AFL.

Firefighters fear it's only a matter of time before someone is hurt as tobacco arson attacks continue in Melbourne.

The Western Bulldogs are breathing a huge sigh of relief after scans revealed Aaron Naughton will still be able to play a part in the remainder of their 2024 season.

The Sydney Swans have extended their record to 10 wins and one loss after defeating the Western Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs have confirmed their concussion-affected star on-baller will return to AFL action next month, but coach Luke Beveridge says he now holds his breath with every tough contest his players are involved in.

Walyalup/Fremantle prevail over Euro-Yroke/St Kilda despite a wayward night in front of goals, while Brisbane utterly demolish Richmond by 119 points at the Gabba.

Police and prosecutors withdraw a murder charge against a 12-year-old girl over the stabbing death of a 37-year-old woman in a Footscray apartment last year.

Western Bulldogs rookie Aiden O'Driscoll is forced to retire on medical advice after suffering a significant head injury during a pre-season training session.

As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, the ABC spoke to families and students who say they're relying on savings tip-offs online, discount stores, and food banks to get by.

Richmond is hopeful Maurice Rioli Jr has avoided serious injury after leaving the field on a medicab during a humiliating 91-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs.

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, intimacy coordinators including Bayley Turner have become fundamental to stage and screen productions.

Fremantle kick clear late to beat the Western Bulldogs in Perth and secure a spot in the top eight, after the Cats overcome a key injury to hold on and beat Carlton at the MCG. 

A court has heard a 12-year-old girl facing a murder charge after she allegedly stabbed a woman to death in Melbourne last year could have the case against her dropped depending on a psychiatrist's report.

The Italian-Australian furniture salesman is best known for his unique television adverts in the 80s.

Premiership player Kirsty Lamb seals a move from the Western Bulldogs to Port Adelaide as part of a deal that involved a staggering 12 players.

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is set to miss the entire 2024 AFL season after sustaining a serious knee injury at training.

A youth worker says a 12-year-old girl charged with the murder of a 37-year-old woman in Melbourne last week was failed by the system that should have been looking after her.

Footscray locals say 12-year-old girl who was charged with murder was failed by authorities

A 12-year-old girl is remanded in custody after appearing in a Melbourne court charged with the murder of a 37-year-old woman in Footscray.

Sacked Western Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke says he regrets calling out the fitness of his players mid-season, as the club finished bottom of the ladder.

Homicide detectives have charged a girl, aged 12, with the murder of a woman in Barkly Street, Footscray.

Police say a 12-year-old girl is in hospital under police guard, as they investigate the alleged fatal stabbing of a 37-year-old woman at Footscray.

Australia has seen a rise in "zero-alcohol" beverages on the market. But some still contain low levels of alcohol, leading to potential confusion for customers, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.