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Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Another overhaul of bail laws is on the cards, as a state government is accused of buckling to scare-mongering amid rising youth crime.

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

The danger isn't over in fire-hit areas now threatened by new lightning strikes, with emergency crews backburning as a cool change sweeps in.

Tributes flow for former Lions midfielder Troy Selwood

Tributes flow for former Lions midfielder Troy Selwood

Tributes flow for former Lions midfielder Troy Selwood

Tributes flow for former Lions midfielder Troy Selwood

Former Brisbane player Troy Selwood, a member of the AFL's famous Selwood family, is being remembered for several roles in the game after his death aged 40.

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Bail decision delays for accused 'Pam the Bird' vandal

Bail decision delays for accused 'Pam the Bird' vandal

A man who allegedly spray-painted "Pam the Bird" graffiti across Melbourne trains and landmarks is yet to learn whether he will be released on bail.

Hurt of 2024 AFL finals flop driving Magpies: Hill

Hurt of 2024 AFL finals flop driving Magpies: Hill

Collingwood gun forward Bobby Hill is adamant the Magpies will use the hurt of their 2024 AFL season to drive them to new heights this campaign.

Woman with sleep disorder cleared of husband's murder

Woman with sleep disorder cleared of husband's murder

A woman accused of killing her husband will no longer face a murder charge after prosecutors discontinued their case against her.

Korean golf gun the star attraction at Vic Open

Korean golf gun the star attraction at Vic Open

South Korean Jiyai Shin will feel right at home as the red-hot favourite to win a second Vic Open title this weekend at 13th Beach.

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Essendon VFL coach, former Lions assistant Tapping dies

Essendon VFL coach, former Lions assistant Tapping dies

Essendon VFL coach, former Lions assistant Tapping dies

Essendon VFL coach, former Lions assistant Tapping dies

The AFL world is mourning the loss of Essendon VFL coach and former Brisbane Lions assistant Dale Tapping, who has died aged 59.

Storm's Papenhuyzen picks brain of All Blacks legend

Storm's Papenhuyzen picks brain of All Blacks legend

Storm's Papenhuyzen picks brain of All Blacks legend

Storm's Papenhuyzen picks brain of All Blacks legend

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says he's been able to implement some of the best habits of All Blacks great Dan Carter after a weekend in New Zealand.

Hard times driving Sutherland to cricket stardom

Hard times driving Sutherland to cricket stardom

Hard times driving Sutherland to cricket stardom

Hard times driving Sutherland to cricket stardom

Amid more success for the Australian women's cricket team, Belinda Clark Award winner Annabel Sutherland has reflected on their one big failure last year.

Basketball icon Lauren Jackson to steer WNBL in new era

Basketball icon Lauren Jackson to steer WNBL in new era

Basketball icon Lauren Jackson to steer WNBL in new era

Basketball icon Lauren Jackson to steer WNBL in new era

Legendary basketballer Lauren Jackson has joined the WNBL as a special advisor to the league's new owners, who are set to take control in April.

Head, Sutherland claim Australian cricket's top honours

Head, Sutherland claim Australian cricket's top honours

Head, Sutherland claim Australian cricket's top honours

Head, Sutherland claim Australian cricket's top honours

Travis Head has won his first Allan Border Medal and Annabel Sutherland has claimed the Belinda Clark Award, also for the first time.

Bulldogs lose Jones to injury for start of AFL season

Bulldogs lose Jones to injury for start of AFL season

Bulldogs lose Jones to injury for start of AFL season

Bulldogs lose Jones to injury for start of AFL season

A hamstring injury will sideline Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones for the Indigenous All Stars game and the start of the AFL season

Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action

Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action

Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action

Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action

Indigenous All Stars players are eager for their pre-season exhibition showpiece to become a regular feature on the AFL calendar in coming years.

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'Back to the future': mega rail line under cash cloud

The potential return of a federal coalition government could spell financial ruin for a controversial rail line orbiting a major city.

Homes lost, fire crew's lucky escape from burning ute

One of 114 fires started by dry lightning has destroyed two homes and a shed, while another blaze engulfed an emergency vehicle as wild weather lashes a state.

Consistency key as Bombers' Gresham chases finals goal

Essendon are hopeful their long AFL finals win drought could end this season and are targeting greater consistency as the platform for success in 2025.

Phoenix overcome scare to beat Harrell-inspired 36ers

Joe Wieskamp has pulled off a clutch block in the dying seconds to help South East Melbourne secure an important six-point win over the Adelaide 36ers.

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Schmid scores first men's Cadel win for Australian team

Swiss Mauro Schmid has ridden brilliantly to score the first win for the Australian Jayco AlUla team at the men's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

Fire-ravaged state on high alert for 'killer' heatwave

There will be no reprieve from a summer heatwave for several days for residents of a bushfire-ravaged state as conditions fuel blazes.

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

LGBTQI members and advocates have bared their skin and souls in sweltering heat at an annual pride march as the community warns it is under renewed threat.

Sydney into fourth as race for WNBL top four heats up

The Perth Lynx were the big losers in round 14 of the WNBL season after suffering a shock loss to Adelaide, while the Sydney Flames surged into fourth spot.

Police pledge to continue year-long search for remains

Samantha Murphy went missing almost a year ago, but police are still confident they will find her remains and provide some closure for her family.

Women to party, men phone it in at cricket awards

Travis Head and Ashleigh Gardner are the strong favourites to claim the top gongs at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne.

Sore Healy to rest, vows to lead Aussies at World Cup

Injured Australia captain Alyssa Healy will rest for the next few months after her team completed a landmark women's Ashes whitewash of England.

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