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Rapist talent manager's prison 'hell' in daily lockdown

Rapist talent manager's prison 'hell' in daily lockdown

A talent manager to the stars, now convicted rapist, has complained about being in "living hell" as he details the struggles in prison cell lockdown.

Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

A third statewide strike of public school teachers has been cancelled after unionised educators swung in behind a sweetened pay offer.

Revenge fears as shot underworld figure clings to life

Revenge fears as shot underworld figure clings to life

Revenge fears as shot underworld figure clings to life

Revenge fears as shot underworld figure clings to life

Police are on high alert for possible retaliation after a Melbourne crime figure was shot and discovered lying beside his car in a "pool of blood".

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Double AFL draws mean round 24 will not be so wild

Double AFL draws mean round 24 will not be so wild

The new wildcard round was supposed to create more games of consequence at the end of the AFL regular season, but the top 10 is set in stone.

Fraser set to be named coach of finals-bound Carlton

Fraser set to be named coach of finals-bound Carlton

Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has won the race for the full-time role after steering the Blues to the once unlikeliest of AFL finals berths.

Munster discusses Storm future amid PNG Chiefs links

Munster discusses Storm future amid PNG Chiefs links

Off contract next year, Cameron Munster says Melbourne's plans for life after Craig Bellamy will influence a decision on his NRL future.

Gang made $1m threat in 'horrifying' home invasion

Gang made $1m threat in 'horrifying' home invasion

A man, woman and teenage girl have moved out after being corralled into a room and having their family home ransacked by armed thieves in a two-hour ordeal.

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Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals

Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals

Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals

Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals

Melbourne are desperate to have spearhead Jacob van Rooyen available for finals and will head to the tribunal to appeal the forward's three-match striking ban.

'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

Essendon coach Dean Solomon has urged Bombers fans to turn up for their last game of the season after another small crowd attended the loss to Sydney.

Bombers show glimpses as McVeigh awaits coaching call

Bombers show glimpses as McVeigh awaits coaching call

Bombers show glimpses as McVeigh awaits coaching call

Bombers show glimpses as McVeigh awaits coaching call

Sydney assistant and Essendon senior coaching candidate Mark McVeigh had plenty to think about at the MCG on Sunday as the Swans beat the Bombers.

Blues draw with Dogs to clinch AFL wildcard final berth

Blues draw with Dogs to clinch AFL wildcard final berth

Blues draw with Dogs to clinch AFL wildcard final berth

Blues draw with Dogs to clinch AFL wildcard final berth

Carlton have clinched what was once the unlikeliest AFL wildcard finals berth under interim coach Josh Fraser by drawing with the Western Bulldogs.

Bulldogs superstar no guarantee to face AFL's Demons

Bulldogs superstar no guarantee to face AFL's Demons

Bulldogs superstar no guarantee to face AFL's Demons

Bulldogs superstar no guarantee to face AFL's Demons

Marcus Bontempelli missed the Western Bulldogs' draw with Carlton through an Achilles issue he has been managing and won't necessarily face the Demons.

Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Melbourne are set to be without key forward Jacob van Rooyen for the start of the finals after he was suspended for contact to an opponent's head.

Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions, Power win

Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions, Power win

Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions, Power win

Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions, Power win

A Swans debutant has kicked a last-minute sealer to help lift her side to a thrilling victory over Adelaide, while Brisbane crushed Essendon at Windy Hill.

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'Left a zero off': tolls, police in rival voter pitches

Cost of living and law and order are shaping up as key battlefronts in an upcoming state election as the major parties unveil competing offers.

'A lot of players back': Magpies surging into finals

Collingwood will consider managing players for their final home-and-away game, but could also regain four stars for their clash with Brisbane.

Hawks coach becomes 'glorified fan' in landmark finish

Fresh off a second draw against Collingwood this season, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell had to sit back and marvel while taking the remarkable result in.

Yet Moore MCG drama as Magpies, Hawks draw again

Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has failed to make the distance with a kick on the siren as the Hawks amazingly drew with Collingwood for the second time this season.

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Tigers beat Magpies, Bulldogs post AFLW win over Suns

Richmond have kicked off their AFLW season with a comfortable win over Collingwood, while the fast-starting Bulldogs beat the Suns on enemy territory.

Cats coach 'not privy' to Kolodjashnij update

As Geelong await the AFL's findings on their concussion crisis, coach Chris Scott says he doesn't know whether Jake Kolodjashnij will be back playing next week.

Cats survive North scare to keep top-four hopes alive

Geelong has survived a massive scare from North Melbourne, coming back from 39 points down then prevailing by 15 in a see-sawing game to stay in the top six.

Richmond coach left fuming as stars' farewell fizzles

Richmond coach Adem Yze was furious about the way his side played in what was the final game for two of the Tigers' three-time premiership heroes.

Commanding Kangas crush Cats to kick off AFLW defence

AFLW juggernauts North Melbourne have shaken off a new-look Geelong with ease to kick off their latest premiership defence with an ominous 73-point thumping.

Swans embrace MCG trek with second spot up for grabs

Sydney can lock in second spot on the ladder and two home finals with victory over Essendon on Sunday, with Dean Cox's men well placed for a tilt at the flag.

'Pre-dates my time': How Blues handle great expectation

Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has spoken about how the new-look Blues are dealing with growing expectations of a potential unlikely finals berth.

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