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Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

A new task force will take the helm in the search for wanted fugitive Dezi Freeman, two months after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers.

J-Mac chases Cox Plate history aboard Via Sistina

J-Mac chases Cox Plate history aboard Via Sistina

J-Mac chases Cox Plate history aboard Via Sistina

J-Mac chases Cox Plate history aboard Via Sistina

James McDonald had a scary fall from Via Sistina before last year's Cox Plate but has enjoyed a smooth preparation for Saturday's $6 million Group 1 feature.

'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

Legal minds, engineers and residents have renewed their fight to tear down plans to demolish and rebuild a city's entire stock of public housing towers.

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Sobey shines for Phoenix in tough win over Kings

Sobey shines for Phoenix in tough win over Kings

Former NBA forward Wes Iwundu made his NBL debut for South East Melbourne as Nathan Sobey fired in a tough home win over Brian Goorjian's Sydney Kings.

Pole position: contentious EV charging plan to go ahead

Pole position: contentious EV charging plan to go ahead

Power providers in one state will be allowed to install electric vehicle chargers on their power poles despite opposition to the proposal.

Union wants fire chief gone, criticises award

Union wants fire chief gone, criticises award

Firefighters are ramping up their campaign against their commissioner, slamming a decision to honour him with an award as "contradictory" to his service record.

Coroner's call to prevent 'senseless' youth knife crime

Coroner's call to prevent 'senseless' youth knife crime

Reliance on law and order in response to escalating youth knife crime will create further harm, a coroner says as she recommends community-based action "now".

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Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Three men accused of brawling outside Luna Park have been released on bail despite two of them being allegedly involved in another knife fight a fortnight ago.

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

A state police chief admits "the buck stops with me" after flying interstate on a force helicopter, but denies the travel decision risked public safety.

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Will Phillips, a former No.3 draft pick who inherited the number of North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey, has been axed by the struggling Kangaroos.

'Therein lies the challenge': Gilly on Konstas form

'Therein lies the challenge': Gilly on Konstas form

'Therein lies the challenge': Gilly on Konstas form

'Therein lies the challenge': Gilly on Konstas form

Mentoring means a lot to Australian cricketing great Adam Gilchrist, who worked for several years with boxer Caitlin Parker before her historic Olympic medal.

Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Victoria coach Chris Scott believes the pre-season timing of State of Origin means clubs will be more open to allowing their players to be involved.

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

Geelong coach Chris Scott remains unmoved on Bailey Smith's off-field and social media behaviour, even after the club received a formal warning from the AFL.

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Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

City hope first win can spark reinvigorated ACL tilt

Melbourne City have fought out a 2-1 comeback win over Thai club Buriram United to claim the first points of their Asian Champions League Elite campaign.

Kennedy Snr statue - and legend - go to new Hawks home

John Kennedy Jnr has no doubt his father would have enjoyed comparing the removal of his statue from Waverley to the toppling of a dictator.

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Protecting vulnerable people from harmful behaviour within cults could be problematic for legitimate religious groups, Christian leaders say.

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Match-winning Shield spell boosts Boland for Ashes

Australian Test paceman Scott Boland said his five-wicket spell for Victoria last Friday was important for his confidence ahead of the Ashes.

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.

Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.

AFL champion launches legal fight over 'missing $2.1m'

Two-time AFL premiership player Scott Pendlebury has filed a claim for loss and damages in the Supreme Court against his former manager.

New charges for man linked to alleged childcare abuser

A man accused of possessing child abuse material and bestiality offences has failed to keep his case hidden from the public after he was handed fresh charges.

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

A fibre optic internet backbone will deliver internet speeds up to six times faster as well as a multi-billion-dollar boost to Australia's economy by 2040.

First Nations designers go west on Fashion Week runway

Fashion Week has kicked off with a sold-out runway dedicated to First Nations designers - and styled on a western theme.

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