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Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions.

Wildlife and livestock losses mount in bushfire carnage

Wildlife and livestock losses mount in bushfire carnage

Wildlife and livestock losses mount in bushfire carnage

Wildlife and livestock losses mount in bushfire carnage

Bushfire recovery efforts are gathering pace as authorities gauge the potentially devastating impact on injured and at-risk wildlife.

Workers find suspected human remains at island home

Workers find suspected human remains at island home

Workers find suspected human remains at island home

Workers find suspected human remains at island home

Forensic testing is being carried out on suspected human remains that were discovered by workers doing plumbing at an island home.

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Mother charged over kids' deaths in fire skips court

Mother charged over kids' deaths in fire skips court

A woman charged over the death of her two children has not reported to police since December, with a warrant issued for her arrest after she skipped court.

'Adding tools': young gun Smylie joins LIV circuit

'Adding tools': young gun Smylie joins LIV circuit

Seven years after he was awarded a Cam Smith golfing scholarship, rising star Elvis Smylie will play under him on the LIV circuit.

'Can't speak': tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot

'Can't speak': tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot

A 29-year-old from Sydney has upstaged tennis's biggest names to walk off with the $1 million prize as winner of the 1 Point Slam at Melbourne Park.

Tomic's Australian Open hopes end in qualifying loss

Tomic's Australian Open hopes end in qualifying loss

Bernard Tomic's quest to play in the Australian Open main draw has fallen short after a straight-sets loss, while fellow local Dane Sweeny enjoyed a win.

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Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Volunteer firefighters are "blaming themselves" for being unable to lessen the devastation wrought by an ongoing bushfire crisis, a fire chief says.

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

World No.6 Alex de Minaur and teenage sensation Maya Joint have officially been named as home singles seeds for the Australian Open starting on Sunday.

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son will challenge his two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail.

Thumbs up from Stoinis amid injury concern

Thumbs up from Stoinis amid injury concern

Thumbs up from Stoinis amid injury concern

Thumbs up from Stoinis amid injury concern

Marcus Stoinis sent a scare through the Australia and Melbourne Stars camps when he was hit on the thumb while batting and retired hurt during a BBL fixture.

Curran fires as Stars end awful Strikers' BBL season

Curran fires as Stars end awful Strikers' BBL season

Curran fires as Stars end awful Strikers' BBL season

Curran fires as Stars end awful Strikers' BBL season

Tom Curran dismissed four of the top five batters as the Stars bowled out Adelaide for just 83 in a commanding win that secured their BBL finals spot.

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again

Cruz Hewitt has crashed out of Australian Open qualifying at the first hurdle but Storm Hunter has reached the second round at Melbourne Park.

Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

As bushfires continue to burn, angry locals have gathered outside a health service where the Victorian premier held a news conference.

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Commotion in court as accused imam attacker denied bail

There has been screaming in a suburban court as a man accused of attacking an imam tried to jump out of the dock during a bail hearing.

Crowd-pulling Kyrgios stands by Australian Open call

Targeting Wimbledon for his return to grand slam tennis, Nick Kyrgios is standing by his call to sit out the Australian Open singles despite his strong form.

'He stole my dog': accused double killer court outburst

A man accused of two murders, including a pregnant woman, has interrupted a brief administrative court hearing despite being told not to speak by a magistrate.

Unprecedented reward to solve girl's 50-year mystery

Police hope a $1 million reward will help solve the disappearance of an eight-year-old girl 50 years ago and lead to finding her remains.

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Nursing home exodus 'last resort' as fire cause probed

A truck trailer sparking along a major road is being probed as the possible cause of a devastating bushfire as cash is set aside to facilitate the clean up.

Tomic in fine touch as he chases Open berth

Bernard Tomic and Olivia Gadecki are among the locals looking to secure a spot in the Australian Open main draw, with both banking opening qualifying wins.

Pre-season ACL injuries sideline AFL pair

Carlton and North Melbourne have made bad starts to 2026, losing a player each to ACL ruptures that will most likely sideline them for the whole AFL season.

'Fully committed': Hayes offers support to Silvagnis

New football boss Lenny Hayes is the first St Kilda official to comment after the Tom Silvagni court case, with Stephen and Jack at the club.

Accused unable to front court after alleged imam attack

One of three people arrested over an alleged attack on a Muslim religious leader has remained in the court cells because he was not fit to face a magistrate.

Premier hoses down fire funds row, as victim identified

Questions about a state's emergency services preparedness have been slapped down by a premier, as the identity of the first victim of ongoing fires is revealed.

Previously jailed driver loses fresh bid for release

A Supreme Court judge has refused bail for a driver previously jailed for hitting a cyclist and leaving him for dead.

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