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Russian president Vladimir Putin announces a partial mobilisation for the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump sued for fraud by New York's Attorney General, and Alastair Clarkson denies wrongdoing in the racism scandal that's rocked the A-F-L in the week of its Grand Final.

The AFL announces an external independent panel to examine allegations of harassment targeting First Nations players, Drilling halted on a major gas project after court action by traditional owners, The Socceroos prepare to play against New Zealand's team for the first time since 2011.

The Hawthorne Football Club to respond to allegations of harassment of First Nations players, A major school bus crash in Bacchus Marsh, Australia take out the victory against India in the first of the T20 three-match series.

The United Nations issues a dire assessment of global affairs as foreign dignitaries meet in New York, Pro-Kremlin separatists in Ukraine announce referendum's on joining Russia and a scathing review reveals racial vilification and harassment of First Nations players at Hawthorne Football Club.

The government issues a warning ahead of the federal budget, Promises that the blow will be softened when petrol prices rise next week, The AFL investigating whether or not to adopt a concept from the National Rugby league next season.

The late Queen Elizabeth the Second has been laid to rest after ten days of mourning, Parole laws tightened in New South Wales for convicted murderers, In AFL, Lance Franklin signs on for one more year with Sydney Swans.

The state funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth the Second ends with a grand procession in London, China hits back against the United States over President Joe Biden's comments about Taiwan, and in sport, the AFL signals a stadium in Tasmania is the final step to securing a state team.

Final preparations for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth the Second, A senior Reserve Bank official shares insights into interest rates, In sport, Australia's Lauren Jackson confident ahead of the women's basketball world cup

Mourners rush to Westminster Hall before the queue to visit Queen Elizabeth II's coffin closes; More mass graves discovered in Ukraine; In AFL, Carlton's Patrick Cripps wins this year's Brownlow medal in a tight final vote.

World leaders gather in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the US calls for peace over conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and in AFL, Carlton's Patrick Cripps wins this year's Brownlow medal in a tight final vote.