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Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

A bid to boost police numbers will see one force drop requirements including an entrance exam and psychological testing for those keen to join law enforcement.

Dodgy builder 'nightmares' spark protections shake-up

Dodgy builder 'nightmares' spark protections shake-up

Dodgy builder 'nightmares' spark protections shake-up

Dodgy builder 'nightmares' spark protections shake-up

Victims of dodgy builders have been promised easier access to a state-operated insurance scheme to fix shoddy work under a consumer law shake-up.

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

Prosecutors have confirmed they will appeal a five-and-a-half-year prison term handed down to a driver who killed five people and a dog.

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'Wrong': Back down on bailed youths in classroom plan

'Wrong': Back down on bailed youths in classroom plan

A state education minister has intervened to kill off a plan for high-risk accused youth criminals to stay in school while wearing ankle monitoring bracelets.

Brisbane, GWS tipped as grand finalists by captains

Brisbane, GWS tipped as grand finalists by captains

AFL captains are tipping the Brisbane Lions and GWS to reach the AFL grand final, with Collingwood ace Nick Daicos the favourite to collect the Brownlow medal.

Saints forward Owens cleared of major shoulder injury

Saints forward Owens cleared of major shoulder injury

St Kilda's Mitch Owens is a chance to play in round one after being cleared of major structural damage to an injured shoulder.

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

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Phoenix star Hurt credits NBL rival for finals rev-up

Phoenix star Hurt credits NBL rival for finals rev-up

Phoenix star Hurt credits NBL rival for finals rev-up

Phoenix star Hurt credits NBL rival for finals rev-up

South East Melbourne Phoenix import Matt Hurt says Melbourne United's Jack White got him fired up for his NBL final, with the pair former college teammates.

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

The former head of Australian Border Force's tobacco task force said the trade's war wouldn't be the monster it is today if his warnings were heeded.

Big reward to solve 'brutal and horrendous' car bombing

Big reward to solve 'brutal and horrendous' car bombing

Big reward to solve 'brutal and horrendous' car bombing

Big reward to solve 'brutal and horrendous' car bombing

Police have announced a $1 million reward in a bid to solve the cold case death of John Furlan, who died instantly in a car bombing almost 30 years ago.

Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years

Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years

Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years

Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years

With time served, a man may walk free on parole in less than four years for killing his mother after an argument and fleeing interstate.

Dodgy footy tickets spark legitimacy warning

Dodgy footy tickets spark legitimacy warning

Dodgy footy tickets spark legitimacy warning

Dodgy footy tickets spark legitimacy warning

Second guessing ticket sale websites, being alert for unusual payment requests and ignoring sales by social media should be the new normal for footy fans.

Phoenix rise to challenge to beat Hawks, level series

Phoenix rise to challenge to beat Hawks, level series

Phoenix rise to challenge to beat Hawks, level series

Phoenix rise to challenge to beat Hawks, level series

Young American Matt Hurt has bagged 30 points to help South East Melbourne Phoenix level their NBL semi-final series against the Illawarra Hawks.

Saints forward Mitch Owens receives positive scan news

Saints forward Mitch Owens receives positive scan news

Saints forward Mitch Owens receives positive scan news

Saints forward Mitch Owens receives positive scan news

St Kilda forward Mitch Owens looks to have escaped a serious shoulder injury, but Cooper Sharman will undergo surgery on a fractured thumb.

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Victory hot on heels of record-equalling City in ALW

Melbourne Victory beat Western United to close the gap on A-League Women leaders Melbourne City, who have gone a record-equalling 18 games unbeaten.

Saints' Owens latest AFL player hurt in marking contest

St Kilda forward Mitch Owens is the fourth AFL player to be hurt in the pre-season after an opponent was pushed into a marking contest.

Swans star Gulden to have surgery on broken ankle

Sydney's Errol Gulden is the latest AFL star to be injured in the pre-season, suffering a broken ankle in a trial match.

Police minister's brother charged with drug offences

A state police minister has decried the impact of illicit drug use and addiction on families after her estranged brother was charged with drug offences.

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Bitter dispute ends as cops vote for bumper pay deal

Police officers have voted in their thousands to bring protracted and bitter negotiations with a state's force to an end.

Regional shake up to accommodate population boom

Regional centres are set to expand to cope with a looming population boom, with a development focus on areas beyond at least one of the nation's largest cities.

'My grief is relentless': heartbreak over son's murder

Daniel O'Shea's mother has faced off with his killer during a pre-sentence hearing where she expressed her heartbreak at losing her son in a violent shooting.

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Domestic violence victims suffer a stark drop in education, employment and lifetime earnings, sparking a call for universities and workplaces to step up.

'Inappropriate' for killer to face more assault charges

A magistrate has urged prosecutors to reconsider assault charges laid against killer Toby Loughnane, saying he was already serving a lengthy prison term.

Hot-hand Goulding gives United finals lead over Perth

Chris Goulding has scored 10 three-pointers among a haul of 41 to almost single-handedly steer Melbourne to a one-nil lead over Perth in the NBL semi-finals.

'Pam the Bird' flies from jail after being granted bail

Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has walked from court with his head covered after being granted bail.

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