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Man charged with murdering woman found dead by family

Man charged with murdering woman found dead by family

A 33-year-old man has been charged with murdering a woman whose body was found by family members checking on her welfare.

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

A boy has been killed and four other children seriously injured after a woman collecting a child crashed through a fence and into a Melbourne school.

Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Socceroos' Behich handed two-game ban for ALM stamp

Melbourne City's Aziz Behich has been handed a two-game suspension for stamping on Melbourne Victory's Nikos Vergos.

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Roos confirm former Rising Star Stephenson's retirement

Roos confirm former Rising Star Stephenson's retirement

Former Rising Star winner Jaidyn Stephenson has announced his retirement from the AFL aged just 25.

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

A Victorian coroner has made recommendations to state and federal governments after a woman was killed by a violent partner she was trying to flee.

Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul

Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul

Victims and witnesses to certain crimes won't have to testify in court multiple times under reforms aimed at reducing the chance of increasing their trauma.

Tobacco licensing laws smoulder as parties fire up

Tobacco licensing laws smoulder as parties fire up

The Victorian government has denied dragging its feet on legislation to tackle tit-for-tat tobacco firebombings despite blocking a licensing scheme bill.

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Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.

Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina

Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina

Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina

Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina

Trainer Chris Waller says connections are weighing up if Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina will race, but international Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.

Diamonds vow to regain sparkle in fourth netball Test

Diamonds vow to regain sparkle in fourth netball Test

Diamonds vow to regain sparkle in fourth netball Test

Diamonds vow to regain sparkle in fourth netball Test

While they've already lost the Constellation Cup to New Zealand, the Diamonds want to win the final Test in Melbourne and play to their world No.1 standing.

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

The trial for a Victorian public housing tower class action has been delayed as lawyers fight for secret cabinet documents to be produced.

Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement

Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement

Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement

Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement

Matthew Wade has confirmed his international retirement, with the versatile wicketkeeper moving straight into a coaching role with Australia.

Geelong aim high with WNBL title up for grabs

Geelong aim high with WNBL title up for grabs

Geelong aim high with WNBL title up for grabs

Geelong aim high with WNBL title up for grabs

The WNBL title race is wide open after an off-season of change, with newcomers Geelong United among those eyeing the championship.

Bombers ruck tears ACL ahead of must-win AFLW clash

Bombers ruck tears ACL ahead of must-win AFLW clash

Bombers ruck tears ACL ahead of must-win AFLW clash

Bombers ruck tears ACL ahead of must-win AFLW clash

Steph Wales has been ruled out of the remainder of the season after rupturing her ACL in what is a massive blow for Essendon's finals aspirations.

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Kangaroos' Stephenson set to retire from AFL

Former AFL Rising Star winner Jaidyn Stephenson has reportedly lost his passion for the game and is set to retire at 25.

Behich facing suspension, Bulls assistant banned

Melbourne City captain Aziz Behich has been cited for an incident involving Melbourne Victory's Nikos Vergos, while Macarthur's assistant coach faces a big ban.

Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home

A 35-year-old woman has been found dead by her family at home with a man known to her under arrest as police probe the tragedy.

Family forced to live under father's 'tyranny' of abuse

A father of six has faced the first day of a trial accused of forcing his wife and children into working on a farm by subjecting them to tyrannical abuse.

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Australia rules Inglis out of becoming new Test opener

Australia have prioritised preparing for the blockbuster Test battle against India when choosing their T20 squad to face Pakistan next month.

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

The reasoning behind a state government decision to demolish multiple public housing towers has been questioned in the Supreme Court.

Hurt of tough year driving Kangaroos recruit Daniel

North Melbourne recruit Caleb Daniel has moved on from a difficult final season at the Western Bulldogs and is determined to show he's still got plenty to give.

Two sex workers killed in 24 hours: man pleads guilty

Prosecutors have accepted manslaughter pleas from a man who killed two sex workers within 24 hours, and then stole cash and designer handbags.

'Recent threats': Thorpe's alleged attacker in court

A woman who allegedly left Lidia Thorpe with serious nerve and spinal injuries in an assault outside the MCG has faced court virtually due to "recent threats".

'Starve yourself': weight stigma harms health treatment

Doctors are accused of placing too much focus on weight when treating women with polycystic ovary syndrome, which researchers warn is affecting quality of care.

Melbourne crush Cairns in one-sided NBL encounter

Melbourne took advantage of an undermanned Cairns outfit to deliver a 43-point thrashing in their Sunday NBL clash.

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