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Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test

Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test

Star Aussie batter Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test against India after proving his fitness during a Christmas morning training session at the MCG.

The Olympic feat driving teen prodigy after ACL setback

The Olympic feat driving teen prodigy after ACL setback

The Olympic feat driving teen prodigy after ACL setback

The Olympic feat driving teen prodigy after ACL setback

Snowboard star Valentino Guseli isn't ready to give up on his historic quest to compete in three disciplines at the next Olympics despite a serious knee injury.

Konstas adds another element to Boxing Day debutants

Konstas adds another element to Boxing Day debutants

Konstas adds another element to Boxing Day debutants

Konstas adds another element to Boxing Day debutants

Sam Konstas's Boxing Day debut puts him on the same path as a Test captain, national selector, cult hero and Italian star by starting his career at the MCG.

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Measles, polio detected as authorities urge caution

Measles, polio detected as authorities urge caution

Health authorities are urging people to monitor for measles symptoms after an infectious case was detected while polio was also found in wastewater.

Finch calls for Renegades move unless Marvel improves

Finch calls for Renegades move unless Marvel improves

Aaron Finch has called for Melbourne Renegades to move to Geelong if Marvel Stadium doesn't improve, as BBL bosses consider scheduling solutions for the ground.

Konstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play

Konstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play

Teenage opener Sam Konstas will become one of Australia's youngest Test cricketers after being declared to make his debut at the MCG on Boxing Day.

Shoppers to splash the cash in $1.3b Boxing Day spree

Shoppers to splash the cash in $1.3b Boxing Day spree

Cost of living pressures are not high enough for Australians to miss out on bumper billion-dollar Boxing Day sales after a season of early shopping tactics.

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Man arrested after anti-Semitic parliament protest

Man arrested after anti-Semitic parliament protest

Man arrested after anti-Semitic parliament protest

Man arrested after anti-Semitic parliament protest

A 29-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested after he allegedly led an anti-Semitic protest attended by 20 others on the steps of Victorian parliament.

Renegades defend Marvel pitch after taming Scorchers

Renegades defend Marvel pitch after taming Scorchers

Renegades defend Marvel pitch after taming Scorchers

Renegades defend Marvel pitch after taming Scorchers

Melbourne Renegades have overcome a middle order collapse to eke out a two-wicket win over Perth Scorchers at Marvel Stadium.

JackJumpers hand United fourth straight loss

JackJumpers hand United fourth straight loss

JackJumpers hand United fourth straight loss

JackJumpers hand United fourth straight loss

The Tasmania JackJumpers have won a sixth straight NBL game, handing Melbourne United a fourth consecutive loss in the process.

'See ball, hit ball' Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test

'See ball, hit ball' Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test

'See ball, hit ball' Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test

'See ball, hit ball' Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test

Sam Konstas' NSW teammate and fellow Australian squad member Sean Abbott says the teenager would not be worried by the pressure of a Boxing Day Test debut.

Court throws Health Workers Union into administration

Court throws Health Workers Union into administration

Court throws Health Workers Union into administration

Court throws Health Workers Union into administration

The Health Workers Union has been slapped with an interim administration order by the Federal Court in ongoing fallout over claims of rorting by a branch boss.

MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket

MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket

MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket

MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket

The MCG's efforts to create more bowler-friendly Boxing Day Test pitches should find support from Jasprit Bumrah.

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

Liberal Party stalwart Kevin Andrews has been remembered as "a man of honour in the bear pit of public life" at a state funeral.

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'John's cooked': writing on the wall for Liberal leader

A state Liberal Party could opt for its fourth leader in four years as a backflip by incumbent John Pesutto fails to cool tensions.

Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting

Senior Liberals have turned on Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto, calling a meeting after he backflipped on readmitting expelled MP Moira Deeming.

Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires

Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.

Teenager charged with murder following fatal brawl

A 15-year-old boy has been charged following the death of a man killed in a bloody brawl in Melbourne’s west as police urge witnesses to come forward.

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Victory ready to build again after Kisnorbo exit

Melbourne Victory interim coach Arthur Diles is adamant the A-League Men club can go from strength to strength despite losing Patrick Kisnorbo as their boss.

Victory, City fight out derby draw after Kisnorbo exit

Melbourne Victory have fought out a 1-1 draw with A-League Men rivals Melbourne City in their first match since coach Patrick Kisnorbo quit out of nowhere.

Walton Jr fires as Phoenix crush 36ers in open-air win

South East Melbourne's hot form under new coach Josh King has continued, with Derrick Walton Jr's 28-point haul lifting them to a 20-point win over Adelaide.

McSweeney describes devastation of Test axing

Axed Test opener Nathan McSweeney says he's "devastated" after being dropped for Boxing Day after just three matches but he's back in action for Brisbane Heat.

Evacuations as fires rage in nation's east

Evacuation orders are in place for an out-of-control fire in Victoria as blazes and sweltering temperatures begin Australia's bushfire season.

Police probe anti-Semitic banner on steps of parliament

Police are working to identify a group of alleged neo-Nazis who displayed an offensive banner outside a state parliament.

High-flyer Head returns to scene of India series axing

Travis Head's Test career was almost killed off by India four years ago at the MCG. His axing in that series helped put him on the path to his glut of runs.

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