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Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing

Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing

Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player.

Traffic controller didn't issue warning before crash

Traffic controller didn't issue warning before crash

Traffic controller didn't issue warning before crash

Traffic controller didn't issue warning before crash

Victoria's chief coroner is investigating a mid-air collision between two training-flight planes, which claimed the lives of four pilots.

Freedom of Information Act 'not fit for purpose'

Freedom of Information Act 'not fit for purpose'

Freedom of Information Act 'not fit for purpose'

Freedom of Information Act 'not fit for purpose'

Victoria's Information Commissioner is pushing for greater independence from government and says the Freedom of Information Act is not fit for purpose.

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Yoorrook turns to early settlement, massacre sites

Yoorrook turns to early settlement, massacre sites

The first sites of European settlement and Indigenous massacre have been visited by Victoria's truth-telling inquiry ahead of a new round of hearings.

Emergency inspector shifts blame for triple-zero delays

Emergency inspector shifts blame for triple-zero delays

Victoria's emergency management inspector has been grilled at an inquest about its response to issues with triple-zero call response times during COVID-19.

'I am truly sorry': top road cop nabbed for speeding

'I am truly sorry': top road cop nabbed for speeding

Victoria's Road Policing Assistant Commissioner says he is "mortified" after getting caught by a speed camera going over the legal limit.

Mixed results for Melbourne over injured defensive duo

Mixed results for Melbourne over injured defensive duo

Fractured ribs will keep Steven May out of Melbourne's clash with Port Adelaide, but the Demons are hoping for better news over fellow defender Jake Lever.

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Picklum inspired by Gilmore as she aims for Bells title

Picklum inspired by Gilmore as she aims for Bells title

Picklum inspired by Gilmore as she aims for Bells title

Picklum inspired by Gilmore as she aims for Bells title

Eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore is an inspiration for fellow Australian Molly Picklum, one of the new stars in women's surfing.

Man jailed for nightclub sex assault on woman

Man jailed for nightclub sex assault on woman

Man jailed for nightclub sex assault on woman

Man jailed for nightclub sex assault on woman

A man who forced a woman to do sex acts against her will in exchange for drugs had a dysfunctional childhood that led to substance abuse, a court has heard.

Mum makes Bells Beach extra special for surfer Ewing

Mum makes Bells Beach extra special for surfer Ewing

Mum makes Bells Beach extra special for surfer Ewing

Mum makes Bells Beach extra special for surfer Ewing

Rip Curl Pro defending champion Ethan Ewing hopes his late mum Helen, also a winner at Bells Beach, can send him some good waves.

One dead, another in hospital after boat capsizes

One dead, another in hospital after boat capsizes

One dead, another in hospital after boat capsizes

One dead, another in hospital after boat capsizes

A man has died and another is in hospital after their boat capsized in eastern Victoria.

Vic premier quashes push for NSW-style protest permits

Vic premier quashes push for NSW-style protest permits

Vic premier quashes push for NSW-style protest permits

Vic premier quashes push for NSW-style protest permits

Victoria Police already has powers to swoop on unruly protesters after calls for a permit system following another violent clash, the premier says.

Outgoing ombudsman rebukes 'knee-jerk' justice reforms

Outgoing ombudsman rebukes 'knee-jerk' justice reforms

Outgoing ombudsman rebukes 'knee-jerk' justice reforms

Outgoing ombudsman rebukes 'knee-jerk' justice reforms

The outgoing Victorian ombudsman has taken the state government to task in her final report, suggesting it has bent to media-driven tough-on-crime policies.

Blues confident of avoiding AFL post-bye slump

Blues confident of avoiding AFL post-bye slump

Blues confident of avoiding AFL post-bye slump

Blues confident of avoiding AFL post-bye slump

Carlton had a bye just two rounds into the AFL season but defender Mitch McGovern is confident the disruption won't affect the Blues' red-hot start.

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'Just another shot': Roth plays down NBL game-winner

The Tasmania JackJumpers are on the verge of a maiden NBL title after Jack McVeigh's long-range game-winner sunk Melbourne United.

Hopper faces knee cleanout as Tigers weather injury run

Richmond had six forced changes, but lost no friends with their spirited performance on Sunday in the MCG loss to Port Adelaide.

Time of the Sainz: Spaniard wins dramatic Australian GP

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz has won a dramatic Australian Formula One Grand Prix, capitalising after defending world champion Max Verstappen was forced to retire.

Port celebrate Boak's 350th with AFL win over Tigers

Port Adelaide broke clear in the second half to overwhelm an undermanned Richmond by 30 points in Travis Boak's 350th game for the Power.

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Tasmania on verge of NBL title after McVeigh dagger

Jack McVeigh's late triple ended a gripping tussle in game three of the NBL Championship Series, giving Tasmania a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five contest.

Bombers' Wright sent to tribunal for Cunningham bump

Essendon forward Peter Wright has been referred to the AFL tribunal for the bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham.

Weightman kicks six as Bulldogs sink Suns in AFL

The Western Bulldogs have beaten Gold Coast by 48 points to claim their first win of the AFL season, with Cody Weightman snaring six goals.

Podium sacrifice 'completely fair' to Piastri

Despite being told to make way for teammate Lando Morris and give up a possible podium spot at home, McLaren star Oscar Piastri says he has no hard feelings.

Calls for reform, march in Celeste Manno's name

Family and supporters of Celeste Manno have marched, calling for law reform after the young woman was murdered by a man who was stalking her.

Albert Park winner Percat 'hated every second' at WAU

Ending his four-year Supercars win drought, Nick Percat admitted he wanted to quit racing and "hated every second" at former team Walkinshaw Andretti United.

Amelia Hamer takes on Monique Ryan in Kooyong contest

The grand-niece of former Victorian premier Rupert 'Dick' Hamer is the Liberal candidate chosen to fight independent Monique Ryan for the seat of Kooyong.

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