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Bulldogs unsure when ruckman will return from injury

Bulldogs unsure when ruckman will return from injury

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says Tim English will be out for their wildcard final, throwing doubt on whether the ruckman will return this season.

Magpies premiership hero to retire, Tigers great exits

Magpies premiership hero to retire, Tigers great exits

Magpies premiership hero to retire, Tigers great exits

Magpies premiership hero to retire, Tigers great exits

A Collingwood great has announced his retirement on the same day a Richmond premiership player confirmed his exit from Punt Rd after eight seasons.

Trio accused of Malthouse home invasion to stand trial

Trio accused of Malthouse home invasion to stand trial

Trio accused of Malthouse home invasion to stand trial

Trio accused of Malthouse home invasion to stand trial

Three men will face trial after allegedly trying to break into the home of AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse.

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'How's ya missus?': teen girl confronted alleged rapist

'How's ya missus?': teen girl confronted alleged rapist

A man who denies raping a 16-year-old girl at a regional house party is facing trial in the County Court, with messages between the pair detailed to a jury.

'Episode of Home and Away' as Bombers close in on coach

'Episode of Home and Away' as Bombers close in on coach

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed rumours of a rift between him and potential new Bombers leader Mark McVeigh.

'Would miss him a lot': McRae speaks on Magpies icon

'Would miss him a lot': McRae speaks on Magpies icon

Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury has given the Magpies a timeline on when he plans to make a call on his future plans beyond this season.

Connection to Country cited as accused murderer bailed

Connection to Country cited as accused murderer bailed

A woman charged with murder has won her bid for bail after a judge found there were "unusual reasons" to release her ahead of her trial.

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Fatal crash sparks calls for new buggy racing rules

Fatal crash sparks calls for new buggy racing rules

Fatal crash sparks calls for new buggy racing rules

Fatal crash sparks calls for new buggy racing rules

A fatal crash at an off-road racing event has prompted calls for stricter safety standards, with the driver's widow urging the racing community to take heed.

Socialite's drug pledge as Geoffrey 'circus' detailed

Socialite's drug pledge as Geoffrey 'circus' detailed

Socialite's drug pledge as Geoffrey 'circus' detailed

Socialite's drug pledge as Geoffrey 'circus' detailed

A magistrate has accepted a socialite is trying to turn her life around after a marriage breakdown led her to meth use.

Last-ditch intervention to scrap 'open air' prison laws

Last-ditch intervention to scrap 'open air' prison laws

Last-ditch intervention to scrap 'open air' prison laws

Last-ditch intervention to scrap 'open air' prison laws

A First Peoples' treaty body is piling pressure on a state government to dump legislation that would curtail the right of prisoners to an hour of outdoor time.

Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

Victoria has become the last Australian jurisdiction to abolish a voting system that enabled candidates to be elected with a fraction of first preferences.

Wildcard or bust: Saints walk finals tightrope

Wildcard or bust: Saints walk finals tightrope

Wildcard or bust: Saints walk finals tightrope

Wildcard or bust: Saints walk finals tightrope

St Kilda's off-season player splurge has failed to pay big dividends this year, with the team just one loss away from being eliminated from the finals race.

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

A warning has been issued for the public to avoid two alleged fake doctors who engaged in the unqualified treatment of a chronically ill patient.

Cats coach refuses to speculate on defender's future

Cats coach refuses to speculate on defender's future

Cats coach refuses to speculate on defender's future

Cats coach refuses to speculate on defender's future

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he wants to respect Jake Kolodjashnij's privacy and has batted away questions surrounding the Cats' concussion waiver.

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Hawks, new-look Demons ready to make AFLW statements

Melbourne are determined to start a new era in perfect style while Hawthorn have a point to prove when they meet in the AFLW first round.

Caretaker wants Carlton's fulltime coaching job

Josh Fraser, after stunning success as Carlton's interim coach, has thrown his hat into the ring to become the Blues' next fulltime coach.

AFL brings in lawyers to decide Cats controversy

The AFL probe into Geelong's handling of its secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij continues, while the defender will be rested this weekend.

'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short

A state government is pledging to stop convicted rapists using suppression orders following the high-profile cases of Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr.

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Contentious work-from-home laws pushed beyond election

A newly-minted premier has delayed the start of work-from-home laws and declared "sensible" changes are in the offing as the Victorian election nears.

Former powerhouse wants Western United's A-League spot

South Melbourne has seized on Western United's demise as an opportunity to mount a fresh bid for an A-Leagues licence.

Five teens arrested over violent dating app assaults

Police have arrested five teenagers following accusations they ambushed and assaulted men after they were lured to meet them on dating apps and social media.

'Name up in lights': Demons ace to make unlikely return

Forgotten Melbourne star Jack Viney is making a dramatic push to be part of the Demons' finals campaign, returning via the VFL this weekend.

Cats board hold crisis meeting over concussion deal

Geelong will reply on Tuesday afternoon after the AFL sent them a 'please explain' over the secret concussion deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij.

Signing bonus dangled as third teacher strike looms

Public school educators have been offered a revised pay deal, including a one-off signing bonus, in a state government's latest bid to scupper planned strikes.

Saints superstar learns hamstring injury fate

St Kilda's wildcard hopes are hanging by a thread and they will have to make a last-ditch bid to qualify without hamstrung star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.

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