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Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Indigenous Australians die by suicide at three times the rate of non-Indigenous according to figures that may understate the true number of deaths.

This is 40: Collingwood's Mr Durable wants long career

This is 40: Collingwood's Mr Durable wants long career

This is 40: Collingwood's Mr Durable wants long career

This is 40: Collingwood's Mr Durable wants long career

Ahead of his 250th game, Collingwood star Jack Crisp believes he could play until he's 40 as he eyes the VFL/AFL's consecutive games record.

Hauser to make long-course triathlon debut in Geelong

Hauser to make long-course triathlon debut in Geelong

Hauser to make long-course triathlon debut in Geelong

Hauser to make long-course triathlon debut in Geelong

Matt Hauser will make his long-course triathlon debut in Geelong and go up against fellow Tokyo Olympians Aaron Royle and Jake Birtwhistle.

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Man committed to stand trial over girlfriend's murder

Man committed to stand trial over girlfriend's murder

A man has been committed to face a murder trial after he pleaded not guilty to killing his girlfriend Nikkita Azzopardi, who was found dead by her family.

Storm star shrugs off knee issues to play round one

Storm star shrugs off knee issues to play round one

"Resilient bugger" Ryan Papenhuyzen has overcome knee issues to be fit for Melbourne's NRL season-opener against the Jason Ryles-coached Parramatta

Burglary crackdown looms as crime laws 'not working'

Burglary crackdown looms as crime laws 'not working'

A high-profile home invasion and bashing of a security guard have piled more pressure on a state government to overhaul law and order settings.

Hawks aim to bring their rage into new AFL season

Hawks aim to bring their rage into new AFL season

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they learned a lot from last season as they returned to the AFL finals - especially the need for further improvement.

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United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

Having coached 360 NBL matches and 45 finals, Melbourne United mentor Dean Vickerman said his team's semi-final series win over Perth was one of the best.

Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final

Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final

Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final

Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final

Melbourne skipper Chris Goulding scored the winning shot at the death to steer United into the NBL championship series with a 113-112 win over Perth.

Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death

Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death

Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death

Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death

A man accused of killing his ex-partner's baby has been committed to stand trial after a magistrate found there was sufficient evidence for conviction.

Roll back speed limits to curb child deaths, state told

Roll back speed limits to curb child deaths, state told

Roll back speed limits to curb child deaths, state told

Roll back speed limits to curb child deaths, state told

A state government advisory body has called for speed limits to be lowered in streets frequented by children and for cheaper off-peak public transport fares.

'Buried' wedge-tail eagle report too important to rush

'Buried' wedge-tail eagle report too important to rush

'Buried' wedge-tail eagle report too important to rush

'Buried' wedge-tail eagle report too important to rush

A report into the deaths of hundreds of native birds in 2018 should be released, according to the Greens.

Cats' coach will never fully get over prelim heartbreak

Cats' coach will never fully get over prelim heartbreak

Cats' coach will never fully get over prelim heartbreak

Cats' coach will never fully get over prelim heartbreak

Geelong coach Chris Scott is looking forward to a new AFL campaign, but concedes he will never fully get over last season's preliminary final loss.

Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states

Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states

Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states

Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states

A second case of the deadly Japanese encephalitis has been detected in regional Victoria after a handful of cases were reported in NSW and Queensland.

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Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

A bid to boost police numbers will see one force drop requirements including an entrance exam and psychological testing for those keen to join law enforcement.

Dodgy builder 'nightmares' spark protections shake-up

Victims of dodgy builders have been promised easier access to a state-operated insurance scheme to fix shoddy work under a consumer law shake-up.

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

Prosecutors have confirmed they will appeal a five-and-a-half-year prison term handed down to a driver who killed five people and a dog.

'Wrong': Back down on bailed youths in classroom plan

A state education minister has intervened to kill off a plan for high-risk accused youth criminals to stay in school while wearing ankle monitoring bracelets.

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Brisbane, GWS tipped as grand finalists by captains

AFL captains are tipping the Brisbane Lions and GWS to reach the AFL grand final, with Collingwood ace Nick Daicos the favourite to collect the Brownlow medal.

Saints forward Owens cleared of major shoulder injury

St Kilda's Mitch Owens is a chance to play in round one after being cleared of major structural damage to an injured shoulder.

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

Phoenix star Hurt credits NBL rival for finals rev-up

South East Melbourne Phoenix import Matt Hurt says Melbourne United's Jack White got him fired up for his NBL final, with the pair former college teammates.

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

The former head of Australian Border Force's tobacco task force said the trade's war wouldn't be the monster it is today if his warnings were heeded.

Big reward to solve 'brutal and horrendous' car bombing

Police have announced a $1 million reward in a bid to solve the cold case death of John Furlan, who died instantly in a car bombing almost 30 years ago.

Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years

With time served, a man may walk free on parole in less than four years for killing his mother after an argument and fleeing interstate.

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