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'Pigs fly': Metro deadline delays cloud opening date

'Pigs fly': Metro deadline delays cloud opening date

The initial handover of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel to operators has been delayed 12 months but the government insists it will still open to passengers on time.

Man freed as alleged rape victim's evidence 'unlikely'

Man freed as alleged rape victim's evidence 'unlikely'

Man freed as alleged rape victim's evidence 'unlikely'

Man freed as alleged rape victim's evidence 'unlikely'

An accused rapist's convictions have been overturned after three Court of Appeal judges did not believe the evidence from his alleged 71-year-old victim.

'Vile conduct': jogging trail rapist's appeal denied

'Vile conduct': jogging trail rapist's appeal denied

'Vile conduct': jogging trail rapist's appeal denied

'Vile conduct': jogging trail rapist's appeal denied

An appeal court has found rapist Joel Russo will present a danger to women "long into the future" as they denied his 20-year prison term challenge.

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Boulevard goes dotty for Japan's art superstar

Boulevard goes dotty for Japan's art superstar

For artist Yayoi Kusama, polka dots represent infinity. For Australia's biggest exhibition of her art, more than 60 trees will be wrapped in her signature dots.

Design for first public housing towers to be demolished

Design for first public housing towers to be demolished

Plans to demolish public housing towers are forging ahead, with designs for their replacement unveiled despite an ongoing trial to stop it.

No sale - state denies snowfields up for grabs

No sale - state denies snowfields up for grabs

An expression of interest process to find a new manager for two loss-making snowfields does not amount to a sale, a state government says.

Driver who killed paramedic flees state before sentence

Driver who killed paramedic flees state before sentence

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a dangerous driver who killed an off-duty paramedic after he went on the run days before his sentence.

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'Dangerous': Calls to premier for more gas ban rebates

'Dangerous': Calls to premier for more gas ban rebates

'Dangerous': Calls to premier for more gas ban rebates

'Dangerous': Calls to premier for more gas ban rebates

More than a dozen health and equity organisations are zoning in on gas-related health risks and calling on Victoria's premier to take a stand.

Kangaroos' Randall desperate for elusive AFLW flag

Kangaroos' Randall desperate for elusive AFLW flag

Kangaroos' Randall desperate for elusive AFLW flag

Kangaroos' Randall desperate for elusive AFLW flag

North Melbourne forward Tahlia Randall is preparing for her fourth AFLW grand final and is determined to break through for a first premiership.

Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad

Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad

Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad

Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad

Australia are considering bringing Beau Webster into their squad for the Adelaide Test, as cover for allrounder Mitch Marsh.

In-form Green fires warning to Australian Open field

In-form Green fires warning to Australian Open field

In-form Green fires warning to Australian Open field

In-form Green fires warning to Australian Open field

Fresh off a stellar three-title season in the USA, golf ace Hannah Green says she's never been better placed to win an Australian Open.

Driver locked up after facing families of five killed

Driver locked up after facing families of five killed

Driver locked up after facing families of five killed

Driver locked up after facing families of five killed

A dangerous driver who killed five people after ignoring police and warning signs is in jail after facing the families of his victims.

No cap, but rental reviews to factor severity of hikes

No cap, but rental reviews to factor severity of hikes

No cap, but rental reviews to factor severity of hikes

No cap, but rental reviews to factor severity of hikes

The size alone of a rental increase will be able to be challenged by tenants for the first time under proposed reforms.

Why Lobb is bullish Dogs will cover midfield holes

Why Lobb is bullish Dogs will cover midfield holes

Why Lobb is bullish Dogs will cover midfield holes

Why Lobb is bullish Dogs will cover midfield holes

Ahead of his 12th pre-season, Rory Lobb is feeling upbeat about the Western Bulldogs' prospects of filling the void left by Bailey Smith and Jack Macrae.

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Cameron Smith slams organisers for US-style Open set-up

Tournament drawcard Cameron Smith has lashed officials for preparing an American-style course set up for the Australian Open golf championship in Melbourne.

Full extent of final high school exams bungle revealed

English, mathematical methods and legal studies are among the 56 final high school exams caught up in a cover sheet scandal that has prompted a sweeping review.

Sad homecoming as teenage backpackers' bodies returned

The heartbroken parents of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles have brought their bodies back to Australia after their deaths from methanol poisoning in Laos.

Marinoff adds MVP award to AFLW honours

Adelaide captain Ebony Marinoff has been voted the AFL Players' Association Most Valuable Player, a day after winning the AFLW best and fairest.

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'Overwhelmed' family raise Laos tragedy target to $500k

Laos media say eight men have been detained over tourist deaths, as the families of two Australians who died of suspected methanol poisoning lift funding goals.

Knee injury forces Brad Crouch into AFL retirement

Veteran St Kilda midfielder Brad Crouch has choked back tears while informing his teammates of his decision to retire immediately due to injury.

Spectator banned for life after melee with NBL players

NBL chief executive David Stevenson hopes the league has sent a strong message by handing down long bans to a pair of unruly spectators.

Students jump ticket barriers in train station rally

Student demonstrators staged a loud pro-Palestine protest at a major train station, a day after a man was arrested as tensions ran high outside a synagogue.

Beefed-up hate laws won't touch religious free pass

With social cohesion under strain, one Australian state is trumpeting tougher hate laws and penalties but will keep exceptions for "genuine" religious beliefs.

Rapist who preyed on drunk woman thrown behind bars

Convicted rapist Karl Bacash has been sentenced to seven years in jail after a jury found him guilty of assaulting a vulnerable woman.

Ex-Dog Bailey Smith set to immediately lift Cats

Geelong's reigning AFL best and fairest winner Max Holmes can't wait to start playing alongside boom recruit Bailey Smith.

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