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Stars' 41-year-old veteran helps upset BBL champions

Stars' 41-year-old veteran helps upset BBL champions

The Melbourne Stars' bid for a maiden BBL title has begun brightly, as they demolished reigning champions Hobart by eight wickets at the MCG.

Melbourne snap NBL losing streak by hammering Hawks

Melbourne snap NBL losing streak by hammering Hawks

Melbourne snap NBL losing streak by hammering Hawks

Melbourne snap NBL losing streak by hammering Hawks

Illawarra's JaVale McGee copped a nasty poked eye and Melbourne's Shea Ili appeared to reaggravate a hamstring issue as United emerged from a night of carnage.

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

A push to dismiss a legal fight over a loan to a former Liberal leader has failed, with the internal fracas expected to go to trial in an election year.

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Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail

Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail

A man has successfully applied for bail after he was charged with the murder of his wife, who was killed more than 30 years ago.

'Weak signals' of crime turnaround as brats run wild

'Weak signals' of crime turnaround as brats run wild

Rampant theft, repeat offenders and machete attacks continue to plague one state as another across the border tames youth crime in regional areas.

Veteran Socceroo ready to silence doubters at World Cup

Veteran Socceroo ready to silence doubters at World Cup

Aziz Behich believes the Socceroos can again silence doubters at the World Cup finals but first has his eyes set on helping Melbourne City.

Injury-plagued St Kilda star undergoes more surgery

Injury-plagued St Kilda star undergoes more surgery

Star St Kilda forward Max King has had a fourth operation on his problematic knee in 2025, delaying his return to Saints training even further.

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Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won't be released

Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won't be released

Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won't be released

Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won't be released

An accused stabber who allegedly injured a worker in a random attack on a city street has secured bail to continue treatment for complex psychological issues.

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.

Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Andrew McGrath has been confirmed as Essendon's captaincy replacement for Zach Merrett on the same day Bombers chief executive Craig Vozzo quit his role.

Flyers heap further pain on Venom in demolition

Flyers heap further pain on Venom in demolition

Flyers heap further pain on Venom in demolition

Flyers heap further pain on Venom in demolition

The Geelong Venom have suffered their sixth consecutive defeat as Cayla George stepped up to help the Southside Melbourne Flyers to an 86-58 win.

Man under police guard after minivan crash kills four

Man under police guard after minivan crash kills four

Man under police guard after minivan crash kills four

Man under police guard after minivan crash kills four

Multiple teenagers are being treated for critical injuries after a minivan crashed into a tree in country Victoria, killing four adults and injuring others.

McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

Craig McRae, one of six current premiership coaches, has committed to Collingwood through to the end of the 2028 season.

Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

An elderly woman's fall from a faulty reclining chair will cost a public aged care provider a six-figure fine following a WorkSafe investigation.

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'A moving violation': Moffatt given irreverent tribute

Motorsport icon Allan Moffat has been honoured with a state memorial service in Melbourne, with one speaker delighting in giving him 'a good shafting'.

Driver could be freed in 15 months after girl's death

A 25-year-old driver has been jailed after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a little girl after she was thrown metres into the air.

Diabetic driver's bid for silence in five-death inquest

A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has legally challenged being called as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Richmond traded up to pick No.1 to snag Olivia Wolmarans in the AFLW draft and the power forward wants to repay the Tigers' faith by taking them to the top.

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Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong

Tim Seifert has become only the second Melbourne Renegades player to score a BBL century as he set up a victory over the Brisbane Heat.

Tigers snap up power forward with prized top draft pick

West Australian key forward Olivia Wolmarans is the top of the 2025 AFLW draft class after being selected by Richmond with the prized No.1 pick.

Leishman rides like the wind to claim Vic PGA title

Australian golfer Marc Leishman has broken a 17-year title drought in Australia by claiming a nail-biting one-shot victory at the Victorian PGA Championship.

Melbourne United off target as Kings rule in overtime

Sydney's Kendric Davis starred to hand Melbourne United a fourth straight NBL loss and their second overtime defeat in three days.

It's Ben a long time going from Sun rise to Blue heaven

New Carlton forward Ben Ainsworth has opened up on the "challenging" decision to leave Gold Coast with the Suns finally on the cusp of success.

Problem-plagued toll road opens after decade of delays

A long-awaited tunnel project promising to ease congestion in one of Australia's biggest cities has officially opened after cost blowouts and lengthy delays.

How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick

After a horror AFLW season that ended with the sacking of their coach and football boss, Richmond will enter the draft with the prized No.1 pick.

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