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Rain dampens Shield final after Vics claim SA wickets

Rain dampens Shield final after Vics claim SA wickets

Victoria sent South Australia in to bat on day one of the Sheffield Shield final and claimed three wickets before rain stopped play.

Immortalised Payne sends message with Flemington statue

Immortalised Payne sends message with Flemington statue

Immortalised Payne sends message with Flemington statue

Immortalised Payne sends message with Flemington statue

The Victoria Racing Club has unveiled a statue of Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne, which the racing trailblazer hopes will inspire the masses.

'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.

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'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.

Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash

Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash

GWS are out to reclaim their trademark by speeding up the game when they take on Collingwood in a rare appearance on the Friday night stage.

Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD

Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD

Civil rights groups are alarmed over a plan to almost double the number of patrolling police officers in a major city, citing fears of increased profiling.

'Frightening' arson attack destroys infamous nightclub

'Frightening' arson attack destroys infamous nightclub

A "highly suspicious" blaze that tore through a notorious inner-city nightclub in the early hours was likely a targeted attack, police have suggested.

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'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

Gout Gout is brimming with confidence as resumes his sprint rivalry with Lachlan Kennedy in the headline act at a star-laden Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne.

Neo-Nazi leader to stand trial over alleged camp attack

Neo-Nazi leader to stand trial over alleged camp attack

Neo-Nazi leader to stand trial over alleged camp attack

Neo-Nazi leader to stand trial over alleged camp attack

A man accused of storming an Indigenous protest site will face a jury in the County Court after formally pleading not guilty over the alleged attack.

Plan in place for historic NFL game despite AFL problem

Plan in place for historic NFL game despite AFL problem

Plan in place for historic NFL game despite AFL problem

Plan in place for historic NFL game despite AFL problem

The first NFL regular-season clash in Australia has been locked in for September 11, raising scheduling concerns for the AFL finals series.

'Not done yet, mate': Ange vows his best is yet to come

'Not done yet, mate': Ange vows his best is yet to come

'Not done yet, mate': Ange vows his best is yet to come

'Not done yet, mate': Ange vows his best is yet to come

Ange Postecoglou has reflected on his "brutal' sacking at Nottingham Forest but insists he hasn't yet scratched the surface of his soccer ambitions.

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

Joy probably isn't the emotion felt by commuters embarking on a long trip from the suburbs, but a multi-storey car park hopes to bring a little happiness.

Storm warning from coach as Cowboys' clash looms

Storm warning from coach as Cowboys' clash looms

Storm warning from coach as Cowboys' clash looms

Storm warning from coach as Cowboys' clash looms

Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has denied complacency was an issue in their grand-final replay loss to Brisbane, as the Storm prepare to face the Cowboys.

Bail tightened for ex-CFMEU official amid fresh claims

Bail tightened for ex-CFMEU official amid fresh claims

Bail tightened for ex-CFMEU official amid fresh claims

Bail tightened for ex-CFMEU official amid fresh claims

A former construction union official has withdrawn a bid to vary his bail conditions after police outlined fresh allegations against him.

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Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution

Victoria's wealth of bowling options has left coach Chris Rogers with one of the toughest calls of his coaching career ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies skipper Darcy Moore and Jeremy Howe will play their first game of the season while Collingwood coach Craig McRae made a statement about Nick Daicos.

More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

A landmark concussion class action against the AFL has been expanded, with more ex-players suing their former clubs for damages.

Jealous killer jailed for 'frightening' attack on wife

The violent murder of an innocent and unarmed woman at the hands of her husband should be strongly condemned, a supreme court judge has said in sentencing.

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Mayor denies assault and 'looks forward' to court date

An inner-city mayor accused of assault says he will fight the claims with "heaps of witnesses" at a contested hearing.

Suns hit again as star's rough conduct ban upheld

Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.

Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.

Accused Easey Street double killer to face rape charge

Prosecutors have reinstated a rape charge against a man accused of double murder almost half a century ago.

Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.

Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Victoria quick Scott Boland is eyeing his fifth Sheffield Shield title when he plays his 100th match in the final against South Australia.

Accused in underworld killing to query police probe

Defence lawyers for five men accused of the alleged targeted murder of an underworld figure will question police on their investigations.

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