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Fraud charges over Russia-bound phones, mortgages

Fraud charges over Russia-bound phones, mortgages

Four men from an organised crime syndicate have been charged with almost 100 offences including fraud and dealing with proceeds of crime worth about $4 million.

Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells

Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells

Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells

Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells

American duo Cole Houshmand and Caitlin Simmers have won their maiden Rip Curl Pro crowns on a dramatic finals day at Bells Beach.

Tom Liberatore extends his stay with the Bulldogs

Tom Liberatore extends his stay with the Bulldogs

Tom Liberatore extends his stay with the Bulldogs

Tom Liberatore extends his stay with the Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore will play on for at least one more year after signing a new deal to the end of the 2025 AFL season.

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Travel company and school charged after student's death

Travel company and school charged after student's death

The death of a 16-year-old student on a school trip to Vietnam has resulted in WorkSafe laying charges against a travel company and his school.

'Be wary about free mulch' amid asbestos fears: agency

'Be wary about free mulch' amid asbestos fears: agency

While testing for asbestos in mulch has found few traces of contamination, the Victorian environment regulator is urging people to remain vigilant.

Promoters defy festival gloom... by playing the blues

Promoters defy festival gloom... by playing the blues

As big music festivals fall over, a new grassroots fusion music event hopes to defy the festival blues as part of a trend towards smaller music events.

Years of anguish for train driver's widow after crash

Years of anguish for train driver's widow after crash

Jenny Kennedy will never forget the day her beloved, train driver husband John was killed in a derailment north of Melbourne in 2020.

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Munster 'pretty good chance' to face Broncos

Munster 'pretty good chance' to face Broncos

Munster 'pretty good chance' to face Broncos

Munster 'pretty good chance' to face Broncos

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is hopeful Cameron Munster will put a frustrating injury saga behind him to line up against Brisbane on Thursday night.

Rail operators fined $525k over fatal train derailment

Rail operators fined $525k over fatal train derailment

Rail operators fined $525k over fatal train derailment

Rail operators fined $525k over fatal train derailment

NSW Trains and Australian Rail Track Corporation have been sentenced in a Melbourne court after two men were killed in a 2020 train derailment.

Worker dies amid 'tragic spike' in building falls

Worker dies amid 'tragic spike' in building falls

Worker dies amid 'tragic spike' in building falls

Worker dies amid 'tragic spike' in building falls

There's a warning about a spike in construction workers suffering serious falls on building sites after the death of a worker in Melbourne.

Swim warning at dozens of Victorian beaches after rain

Swim warning at dozens of Victorian beaches after rain

Swim warning at dozens of Victorian beaches after rain

Swim warning at dozens of Victorian beaches after rain

More than 30 beaches around Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay have been deemed unsafe for swimming after days of heavy downpours.

Tigers' Baker to serve one-game AFL ban for high bump

Tigers' Baker to serve one-game AFL ban for high bump

Tigers' Baker to serve one-game AFL ban for high bump

Tigers' Baker to serve one-game AFL ban for high bump

Richmond have given the AFL tribunal plenty to consider, but Liam Baker will still serve a one-game suspension for his high bump on Sydney's Lewis Melican.

Storm football boss reveals key to Papenhuyzen comeback

Storm football boss reveals key to Papenhuyzen comeback

Storm football boss reveals key to Papenhuyzen comeback

Storm football boss reveals key to Papenhuyzen comeback

Ryan Papenhuyzen is back to his brilliant best after an injury-ravaged three years, with the Storm fullback's return down to more than physical prowess.

Hawks forward Ginnivan spills on exit from Collingwood

Hawks forward Ginnivan spills on exit from Collingwood

Hawks forward Ginnivan spills on exit from Collingwood

Hawks forward Ginnivan spills on exit from Collingwood

Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan insists his papers at Collingwood were stamped after a rollercoaster 2023 that included a pre-grand final trip to the races.

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Lowly Eagles hope to learn to fly on extended trip

West Coast are using their extended stay in Melbourne ahead of Gather Round as a chance for player bonding as they cope with a poor start to the AFL season.

Lynch injury 'sucks' but Rioli backs Tigers to thrive

Richmond are looking to luckless Tom Lynch for more off-field inspiration after his latest injury.

Planned burns unlikely to impact gliders, court finds

The Federal Court has ruled planned burns in a Victorian forest are unlikely to significantly impact endangered possum populations in the area.

Surfing finals day put on hold again at Bells Beach

Rip Curl Pro organisers hope to run the surfing finals at Bells Beach on Wednesday, with a forecast of improving conditions.

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Father, grandfather drown trying to save toddler

An Easter tragedy has unfolded on the Gold Coast with a father and grandfather dying while trying to save a toddler who fell into a pool.

Severe thunderstorm warnings as rain, wind hammer state

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for large parts of Victoria, with heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts and large hail likely.

Hawkins lights up MCG as Cats beat Hawks

Geelong have survived a lightning delay and a Hawthorn comeback at the MCG to win by 36 points in club legend Tom Hawkins' 350th game.

Lacey and Mannix-Power win rain-delayed Stawell Gifts

Jack Lacey and Chloe Mannix-Power have overcome brutal weather conditions and a long delay to win the Stawell Gifts.

Blues return to scene of AFL Gather Round crime

The inaugural Gather Round last year was a disaster for Carlton, who take on Fremantle in one of the highlights of next weekend's Adelaide matches.

Surprise! Celia Pacquola returns to stand-up

Comedian Celia Pacquola returns to stand-up comedy with her first show in five years, I'm As Surprised As You Are.

NBL champion JackJumpers poised to build on success

Tasmania coach Scott Roth envisages few changes to his line-up next season but wants to soak up the team's NBL success before looking too far ahead.

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