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'Misinformation, lies': Australian-first treaty warning

'Misinformation, lies': Australian-first treaty warning

Students are set to learn more about post-colonial impacts on Aboriginal people after an agreement was struck on an Australian-first treaty.

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

A court has heard how a victim's life was ruined by a violent rape nearly 40 years ago as her attacker was sentenced to more than nine years behind bars.

Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid

Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid

Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid

Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid

Collingwood premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe continue to press their cases to return for the Magpies' preliminary final.

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'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons

'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons

One of Hawthorn's top recruits this season says while they still lack finals experience, they are building something impressive.

Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed

Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed

A state government is under growing pressure to address youth crime after the deaths of two boys, with some parents taking drastic measures to protect kids.

Burke and Wills explore comedy in Sammy J musical trip

Burke and Wills explore comedy in Sammy J musical trip

In his latest musical comedy foray, Sammy J explores the famed Burke and Wills expedition, which he describes as "the perfect historical story of stupidity".

Charged Palestine activist to test freedom of speech

Charged Palestine activist to test freedom of speech

A man charged with using "insulting words" at a pro-Palestine rally will argue he has a constitutional right to freedom of speech in political discourse.

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Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.

Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon

Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon

Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon

Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon

Ruckman Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season.

Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider

Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider

Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider

Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider

Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.

AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule

AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule

AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule

AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule

AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary.

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Lawyers for mushroom killer Erin Patterson will begin weighing up her options for an appeal after she was sentenced to life in jail for murdering three people.

Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak

Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak

Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak

Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak

GWS pair Leek Aleer and Jacob Wehr are set to depart the club following the Giants' tough elimination final loss to Hawthorn.

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

With public concern mounting over youth crime following the deadly stabbing of two boys, a state premier has made a plea for "local solutions".

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Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out

Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

A retiring police officer thought of himself as indestructible and remarked he was going to miss the job before being gunned down in cold blood.

'Thank God': Hawks forward winning confidence battle

One of the heroes of Hawthorn's elimination final win over GWS has spoken candidly of his struggles with self-confidence.

Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s

Convicted killer Erin Patterson has been left with the hope of one day being released after murdering three lunch guests with deadly mushrooms.

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Victory snap up Socceroo for fresh shot at silverware

After losing star midfielder Ryan Teague to an overseas move at the end of the last A-League Men season, Melbourne Victory have snapped up another Socceroo.

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

An app is helping speed up the process of diagnosing cerebral palsy in babies by allowing parents to complete an early test from their own home.

Sweet 16 as North Melbourne thump Pies in AFLW romp

North Melbourne have posted their 16th consecutive AFLW win after powering past Collingwood by 45 points.

Geelong silenced 'haters' with Lions win: star Cat

Geelong's lead-in to the AFL finals was under scrutiny but midfielder Max Holmes believes their stunning qualifying final performance silenced those doubts.

Tears for young victims as cops search for gang killers

The deaths of two boys on usually quiet suburban streets has the hallmarks of a youth gang attack as detectives hunt for up to eight offenders.

Briggs brilliance stunned Hawks star Meek in finals win

Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek says being able to rally and win after giving up a 42-point lead showed some of the Hawks' work coming to fruition.

Lions midfield ready to lift in Neale's absence

Brisbane's premiership defence is hanging by a thread after several crucial injuries, but star midfielder Josh Dunkley is refusing to panic.

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