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Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws

Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws

Drums are beating louder for broader search powers to curb knife crime after two fatal stabbings as a government insists state laws are effective.

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

A former umpire has been accused of passing on insider information about players who would get votes at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal and placing bets on it.

Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Negligent manslaughter charges have been laid against two police officers after a man died following his arrest in a car park.

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The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

Supporters of one of Australia's oldest literary journals have staged a protest against a "purely financial" decision to close it down.

AFL great Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

AFL great Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar is facing multiple assault charges over two separate incidents.

Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents

Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has maintained Charlie Curnow is a required player despite the Coleman medallist's desperation to leave the Blues.

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Bombs away as Storm ready for Bulldogs aerial threat

Bombs away as Storm ready for Bulldogs aerial threat

Bombs away as Storm ready for Bulldogs aerial threat

Bombs away as Storm ready for Bulldogs aerial threat

Coach Craig Bellamy has his team ready for an aerial assault in their NRL final, again bringing out a machine named after big-kicking Bulldog Matt Burton.

Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

A Liberal heavyweight has quit after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked ahead of leaders and party faithful gathering for a key meeting.

Accused tobacco syndicate ringleader faces court

Accused tobacco syndicate ringleader faces court

Accused tobacco syndicate ringleader faces court

Accused tobacco syndicate ringleader faces court

The man police say is leading an illicit tobacco syndicate, dodging $36 million in commonwealth taxes, has faced court for a brief hearing.

'I love it': Hawks goalsneak lauds Dad's footy passion

'I love it': Hawks goalsneak lauds Dad's footy passion

'I love it': Hawks goalsneak lauds Dad's footy passion

'I love it': Hawks goalsneak lauds Dad's footy passion

A father-son combination dominated on the field and then in the rooms afterwards when Hawthorn beat GWS in last weekend's elimination final.

Olive branch extended to fugitive's suspected helpers

Olive branch extended to fugitive's suspected helpers

Olive branch extended to fugitive's suspected helpers

Olive branch extended to fugitive's suspected helpers

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman may be offered indemnity against prosecution if they help with his arrest.

'We won't trade Zach Merrett': Bombers stand firm

'We won't trade Zach Merrett': Bombers stand firm

'We won't trade Zach Merrett': Bombers stand firm

'We won't trade Zach Merrett': Bombers stand firm

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't be stripping Zach Merrett of the captaincy despite the star midfielder exploring a move away from the club.

Photographer 'rattled' by verbal tirade from Cats star

Photographer 'rattled' by verbal tirade from Cats star

Photographer 'rattled' by verbal tirade from Cats star

Photographer 'rattled' by verbal tirade from Cats star

Geelong star Bailey Smith has left a female photographer "rattled" after swearing and demanding she delete images of him taken at an open training session.

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Slain boy's dad pleads for greater community protection

Mourners have gathered near the site where two boys were stabbed to death, urging for greater community efforts to stop the surge in youth crime.

Fled or dead: police weigh all options in Freeman hunt

Police are not ruling out the possibility Australia's most wanted man, Dezi Freeman, has escaped the area where he allegedly killed two officers.

Melbourne Victory icon makes call on A-League future

Melbourne Victory striker and fan favourite Bruno Fornaroli has retired, opting instead to move into a football department role at the A-Leagues club.

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

Comparisons between a state treaty and the failed voice to federal parliament have been derided as a prominent 'no' campaigner calls for a referendum.

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Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Western United's hopes of returning to the A-League in the future have received a major boost following a Football Australia backflip.

'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.

Storm signing feels big shift south has been vindicated

Stefano Utoikamanu is set to finally realise his goal of playing in an NRL final, with the hard-running prop leading the Storm forward pack against Canterbury.

Accused underworld killer to walk free on bail

A man accused of complicity in the targeted shooting of underworld figure Robert Issa at a shopping centre has been granted release on bail.

Extreme ideologies on collision course in rival rallies

"Gutless" protesters who use rallies as an excuse to pick fights have been put on notice as rival groups plan demonstrations in the heart of a capital city.

Home scheme extension set to open more doors

Lifting the caps in an expanded government home-buying scheme will open the door for more first-time buyers, but it also risks fast-tracking price rises.

Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and president Brad Green have praised sacked premiership coach Simon Goodwin at the club's best and fairest function.

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