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Socceroo Velupillay can step up for Victory: coach

Socceroo Velupillay can step up for Victory: coach

Socceroo Nishan Velupillay is starting to hit his straps again for Melbourne Victory and coach Arthur Diles has backed the winger to step up.

Broken collarbone won't ruin Jakara's bid for more gold

Broken collarbone won't ruin Jakara's bid for more gold

Broken collarbone won't ruin Jakara's bid for more gold

Broken collarbone won't ruin Jakara's bid for more gold

Olympic champion mogul skier Jakara Anthony hasn't skied since snapping her collarbone last year, but says she'll be ready to defend her title in Italy in 2026.

Hidden cost risks for controversial rail loop laid bare

Hidden cost risks for controversial rail loop laid bare

Hidden cost risks for controversial rail loop laid bare

Hidden cost risks for controversial rail loop laid bare

The Victorian government has been accused of a cover-up after a secret document laid out a raft of risks to delivering the controversial Suburban Rail Loop.

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Ciao Olympics: Snowboarder Guseli going for Italy gold

Ciao Olympics: Snowboarder Guseli going for Italy gold

Teenage Australian snowboarder Valentino Guseli says he will be going all out to win gold at the next Olympics in Milan-Cortina to honour his Italian roots.

AFL involved as NFL game set for MCG in September

AFL involved as NFL game set for MCG in September

The AFL has been a key part of negotiations for an regular-season NFL game to be played at the MCG next year, most likely in early September.

A-League stalwart, City goalkeeper Jamie Young retires

A-League stalwart, City goalkeeper Jamie Young retires

Melbourne City veteran goalkeeper and A-League Men stalwart Jamie Young has retired from professional football, effective immediately.

City star McNamara ready to take on Matildas dream

City star McNamara ready to take on Matildas dream

Melbourne City star Holly McNamara says her Matildas recall is a "dream come true" after celebrating her call-up with a hat-trick against Western United.

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Weather on firefighters' side in race to control blazes

Weather on firefighters' side in race to control blazes

Weather on firefighters' side in race to control blazes

Weather on firefighters' side in race to control blazes

Concerns have been raised about how health services deal with fire threats, as a cool change offered fire crews a chance to contain raging blazes.

Co-accused flies free as alleged 'Pam' vandal caged

Co-accused flies free as alleged 'Pam' vandal caged

Co-accused flies free as alleged 'Pam' vandal caged

Co-accused flies free as alleged 'Pam' vandal caged

Accused of trying to make sure everybody heard about "Pam the Bird", alleged vandal Jack Gibson-Burrell has lost his bid for bail.

Defending Vic Open champ Coletta set for a big 2025

Defending Vic Open champ Coletta set for a big 2025

Defending Vic Open champ Coletta set for a big 2025

Defending Vic Open champ Coletta set for a big 2025

Defending champion Brett Coletta plans to parlay another strong Vic Open showing into a breakout year on the DP World Tour.

Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

All reforms are on the table as part of a so-called bail law review, including re-establishing offences found to disproportionately target Aboriginal people.

Fake nurse's web of lies lands him $4000 fine

Fake nurse's web of lies lands him $4000 fine

Fake nurse's web of lies lands him $4000 fine

Fake nurse's web of lies lands him $4000 fine

A man who faked nursing qualifications and attempted to work in the sector has been handed a $4000 fine after pleading guilty.

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Another overhaul of bail laws is on the cards, as a state government is accused of buckling to scare-mongering amid rising youth crime.

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

The danger isn't over in fire-hit areas now threatened by new lightning strikes, with emergency crews backburning as a cool change sweeps in.

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Tributes flow for former Lions midfielder Troy Selwood

Former Brisbane player Troy Selwood, a member of the AFL's famous Selwood family, is being remembered for several roles in the game after his death aged 40.

Bail decision delays for accused 'Pam the Bird' vandal

A man who allegedly spray-painted "Pam the Bird" graffiti across Melbourne trains and landmarks is yet to learn whether he will be released on bail.

Hurt of 2024 AFL finals flop driving Magpies: Hill

Collingwood gun forward Bobby Hill is adamant the Magpies will use the hurt of their 2024 AFL season to drive them to new heights this campaign.

Woman with sleep disorder cleared of husband's murder

A woman accused of killing her husband will no longer face a murder charge after prosecutors discontinued their case against her.

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Korean golf gun the star attraction at Vic Open

South Korean Jiyai Shin will feel right at home as the red-hot favourite to win a second Vic Open title this weekend at 13th Beach.

Essendon VFL coach, former Lions assistant Tapping dies

The AFL world is mourning the loss of Essendon VFL coach and former Brisbane Lions assistant Dale Tapping, who has died aged 59.

Storm's Papenhuyzen picks brain of All Blacks legend

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says he's been able to implement some of the best habits of All Blacks great Dan Carter after a weekend in New Zealand.

Hard times driving Sutherland to cricket stardom

Amid more success for the Australian women's cricket team, Belinda Clark Award winner Annabel Sutherland has reflected on their one big failure last year.

Basketball icon Lauren Jackson to steer WNBL in new era

Legendary basketballer Lauren Jackson has joined the WNBL as a special advisor to the league's new owners, who are set to take control in April.

Head, Sutherland claim Australian cricket's top honours

Travis Head has won his first Allan Border Medal and Annabel Sutherland has claimed the Belinda Clark Award, also for the first time.

Bulldogs lose Jones to injury for start of AFL season

A hamstring injury will sideline Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones for the Indigenous All Stars game and the start of the AFL season

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