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Alleged gangland boss gets gun charges against dropped

Alleged gangland boss gets gun charges against dropped

Victoria Police will pay the court $20,000 after they withdrew four firearm charges against alleged gangland boss Fadi Haddara in a brief hearing.

Saints star King in doubt for AFL opener after surgery

Saints star King in doubt for AFL opener after surgery

Saints star King in doubt for AFL opener after surgery

Saints star King in doubt for AFL opener after surgery

St Kilda spearhead Max King has had knee surgery, with the Saints conceding the key forward is "touch and go" for round one.

Magpies back Maynard to be fit for AFL opener

Magpies back Maynard to be fit for AFL opener

Magpies back Maynard to be fit for AFL opener

Magpies back Maynard to be fit for AFL opener

Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard should be fit to face GWS in the AFL opening round but the Magpies appear less confident on Jordan De Goey featuring.

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Daicos stars, recruits impress as Pies beat Tigers

Daicos stars, recruits impress as Pies beat Tigers

Nick Daicos appears set to kick his game up another gear in 2025 after starring in Collingwood's 83-point pre-season win over Richmond.

'Narcissistic' abusive husband seeks shorter sentence

'Narcissistic' abusive husband seeks shorter sentence

Lawyers for an "entitled" man who locked his wife up and subjected her to daily beatings say he has narcissistic personality disorder and deserves less jail.

Airport rail link back on track as PM throws lifeline

Airport rail link back on track as PM throws lifeline

Rail links between one of Australia's busiest airports and the city centre are mobile again after a funding lifeline from the state and federal governments.

Men charged with Nazi salute after photo emerges online

Men charged with Nazi salute after photo emerges online

A group of men have been charged with performing the Nazi salute after police investigated a photo of them performing the prohibited gesture circulating online.

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Traditional track walk back for Melbourne F1 fans

Traditional track walk back for Melbourne F1 fans

Traditional track walk back for Melbourne F1 fans

Traditional track walk back for Melbourne F1 fans

After a probe following a 2023 safety breach, Formula One fans will again be allowed to walk the track at the end of the Melbourne race next month.

Crash expert to be called in Samantha Murphy trial

Crash expert to be called in Samantha Murphy trial

Crash expert to be called in Samantha Murphy trial

Crash expert to be called in Samantha Murphy trial

Prosecutors will call evidence from a crash reconstructionist, DNA and digital forensic experts in the trial of the man charged with killing Samantha Murphy.

AFL players called as Nixon fights fake footy claims

AFL players called as Nixon fights fake footy claims

AFL players called as Nixon fights fake footy claims

AFL players called as Nixon fights fake footy claims

Melbourne Football Club players will be among the witnesses to give evidence in Ricky Nixon's fake football memorabilia case.

Star recruit Utoikamanu opens up about Storm move

Star recruit Utoikamanu opens up about Storm move

Star recruit Utoikamanu opens up about Storm move

Star recruit Utoikamanu opens up about Storm move

Looking to challenge himself, Stefano Utoikamanu says he's getting comfortable with being uncomfortable after joining NRL heavyweights Melbourne.

Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

South East Melbourne face a huge NBL Playoffs task against top seeds Illawarra but coach Josh King has backed his team to beat anyone in the title race.

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne United will rely on a team effort to blunt Perth Wildcats scoring champion Bryce Cotton in their best-of-three NBL Playoffs series.

Mills details Swans' plan to avoid grand final scars

Mills details Swans' plan to avoid grand final scars

Mills details Swans' plan to avoid grand final scars

Mills details Swans' plan to avoid grand final scars

After a detailed review, Sydney have put last year's grand final disaster behind them in pursuit AFL premiership success this season.

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Cats say Smith will play next week in season opener

Star Geelong recruit Bailey Smith sat out their pre-season loss to Essendon with a knee injury, but he is rated a certain starter next week against Brisbane.

Kako's pressure a feature as Bombers beat Cats in AFL

New Essendon player Isaac Koko impressed as much with his defensive pressure as he did by kicking four goals in the pre-season win over Geelong.

Silenced workplace victims to reclaim sentencing voices

More loved ones of workers killed in workplace accidents would be allowed to speak of their loss under recommended sentencing law changes.

Kako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats

Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako kicked four goals and the Bombers' pressure was impressive as they beat Geelong by 21 points in their AFL pre-season match.

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Vandals scared off trying to decapitate Captain Cook

Beefed-up security has prevented vandals doing more damage to a statue of Captain Cook as a historical cottage was defaced with anti-colonial graffiti.

Man on trial for setting fire to neighbour over noise

A man has faced the first day of trial accused of pouring accelerant onto a neighbour and setting her on fire during a late night dispute over noise.

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has applied for bail again after losing his first bid because of his alleged risk of reoffending.

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.

'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home

A man's "heinous" campaign of abuse against his wife has been aired ahead of him becoming the first person sentenced for aggravated servitude in Victoria.

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

One premier has fleshed out a government vision to make their state the "townhouse capital" of Australia, with a fresh plan to cut planning red tape.

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Sandy Brondello will lead the charge towards another Olympic basketball medal after committing to coach the Australian women through to the Los Angeles Games.

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