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'Danger to women': creek rapist seeks less jail time

'Danger to women': creek rapist seeks less jail time

A violent serial rapist who has been labelled a "significant" danger to women is trying to reduce his two-decade prison term on appeal.

Leishman's major lure driving his Australian Open push

Leishman's major lure driving his Australian Open push

Leishman's major lure driving his Australian Open push

Leishman's major lure driving his Australian Open push

Ex-British Open runner-up Marc Leishman says the chance to earn a spot at Portrush in 2025 is added motivation to win this week's Australian Open in Melbourne.

Nationals leader out to pasture, new blood takes reins

Nationals leader out to pasture, new blood takes reins

Nationals leader out to pasture, new blood takes reins

Nationals leader out to pasture, new blood takes reins

A state Nationals leader will continue to serve as an MP on the coalition's back bench after announcing his resignation following 10 years in the role.

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Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Mandatory closing hours, slower spin times and smaller spending limits will aim to minimise gambling harm in reforms put forward by a state government.

A-League Men transfer fees exceeding broadcast: union

A-League Men transfer fees exceeding broadcast: union

For the first time, A-League Men clubs have brought in more money via outgoing transfer fees than via the league's broadcast deal, say the players' union.

Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff wins AFLW best and fairest

Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff wins AFLW best and fairest

Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff has won the AFLW best and fairest award after finishing three votes ahead of North Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell.

36ers Harrell, Davis given NBL bans after fan scuffle

36ers Harrell, Davis given NBL bans after fan scuffle

Adelaide 36ers players Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis have been suspended for their involvement in an ugly scuffle involving spectators.

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Stars split with WBBL coach after wooden spoon

Stars split with WBBL coach after wooden spoon

Stars split with WBBL coach after wooden spoon

Stars split with WBBL coach after wooden spoon

Jonathan Batty's three-year tenure as Melbourne Stars WBBL coach is over after the club's wooden-spoon season.

Luke Parker wants to bring belief to Kangaroos

Luke Parker wants to bring belief to Kangaroos

Luke Parker wants to bring belief to Kangaroos

Luke Parker wants to bring belief to Kangaroos

North Melbourne recruit Luke Parker wants to bring belief and leadership to the Kangaroos after leaving Sydney for the AFL cellar-dwellers.

Bail for cleaner accused of hiding Isla Bell's remains

Bail for cleaner accused of hiding Isla Bell's remains

Bail for cleaner accused of hiding Isla Bell's remains

Bail for cleaner accused of hiding Isla Bell's remains

A residential cleaner who allegedly transported the remains of Isla Bell in a fridge and helped conceal her death from police has been granted bail.

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

A judge has accused police of operating a "joint criminal enterprise" to take down drug kingpin Tony Mokbel by using his lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informer.

A whole room of Banksys as street art fills a gallery

A whole room of Banksys as street art fills a gallery

A whole room of Banksys as street art fills a gallery

A whole room of Banksys as street art fills a gallery

A new work by street art superstar Bansky will feature when two of Australia's biggest street art collectors show off their finds.

Hawthorn want to repair relationships after racism saga

Hawthorn want to repair relationships after racism saga

Hawthorn want to repair relationships after racism saga

Hawthorn want to repair relationships after racism saga

President Andy Gowers says Hawthorn wants to find the right way to repair relationships with Indigenous former players affected by the club's racism saga.

Beyond The Valley to host pill testing in state first

Beyond The Valley to host pill testing in state first

Beyond The Valley to host pill testing in state first

Beyond The Valley to host pill testing in state first

Beyond The Valley will be the first Victorian music festival to trial pill testing in an effort to curb overdoses and save lives.

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Stars consigned to WBBL wooden spoon after wash out

The Melbourne Stars have slipped to their first WBBL wooden spoon in five years after their last-round match against fellow strugglers Adelaide was washed out.

Police appeals over 'deplorable' Land Forces protests

More than 100 people have been arrested so far after violence erupted between anti-war protesters and police outside a weapons exhibition.

Ruthless Roos thump Power to charge into AFLW decider

North Melbourne are into the AFLW grand final where they will face Brisbane after thumping Port Adelaide by 57 points in their preliminary final.

Ex-Greens MP quits, claims parliament office vandalised

Former Greens MP Sam Hibbins is quitting politics, alleging personal items including photos of his children were vandalised inside his parliamentary office.

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Man fights for life after leg amputated in river rescue

A man is fighting for life and his leg has been amputated after he became stuck in rapids in the Franklin River while out on the water with friends.

Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10

Is Australia's longest-serving Labor government on the edge of the electoral abyss after 10 years, or are there enough runs on the board to win another term?

Man accused of covering up Isla Bell killing seeks bail

A man accused of assisting in the murder of Isla Bell should have known the teen's body was in a fridge he transported across the city, a court has been told.

Slain woman's mother urges 'solidarity' to end violence

Thousands of people, including family members of Melbourne teenager Isla Bell, have descended on major cities to protest against gendered violence.

Union boss trial may be halted due to criminal charges

The boss of the Health Workers Union has maintained the Fair Work Commission's case against her should be stayed because she may face criminal charges.

Gunston rejoins Hawks, Suns swing AFL rookie surprise

Gold Coast pounced on delisted Fremantle ruckman Max Knobel, while another 14 players rejoined their AFL clubs through the pre-season or rookie drafts.

Financial watchdog warns of structural budget problems

Almost one of every $10 raised by the Victorian government is set to be spent paying down debt within four years as interest expenses explode.

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