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Vandalised Captain Cook statue's removal ignites debate

Vandalised Captain Cook statue's removal ignites debate

The decision to remove a controversial Captain Cook memorial after repeated acts of vandalism has sparked debate among leaders.

Victims turn up heat over abuse liability 'loophole'

Victims turn up heat over abuse liability 'loophole'

Victims turn up heat over abuse liability 'loophole'

Victims turn up heat over abuse liability 'loophole'

A state isn't ruling out a unilateral legislative response after a High Court ruling that a church wasn't liable for a priest's historical abuse of a child.

Flip the switch: Design Week starts with lights on show

Flip the switch: Design Week starts with lights on show

Flip the switch: Design Week starts with lights on show

Flip the switch: Design Week starts with lights on show

Part of Melbourne Design Week, 100 LIGHTS shows off the sheer inventiveness of Australian lighting design.

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'Night and day': cycling star to return after surgery

'Night and day': cycling star to return after surgery

Sarah Gigante is about to return to Europe after becoming one of several cycling stars needing a serious operation to fix an artery condition.

No certainty on Kerr's full Matildas return

No certainty on Kerr's full Matildas return

Interim Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni says Sam Kerr remains a camp-by-camp proposition, while he believes Joe Montemurro would thrive in the top job.

Rory 'keeps his word': Masters champ heading to Melb

Rory 'keeps his word': Masters champ heading to Melb

Golf Australia says talks to lure Rory McIlroy for the Australian Open started before his historic Masters win, which made him the hottest commodity in golf.

Moore, De Goey sidelined as Pies prepare for Crows

Moore, De Goey sidelined as Pies prepare for Crows

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has an AC joint injury and will miss their big AFL home game against Adelaide, while Jordan De Goey has a new leg problem.

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Mushroom expert gives evidence in Erin Patterson trial

Mushroom expert gives evidence in Erin Patterson trial

Mushroom expert gives evidence in Erin Patterson trial

Mushroom expert gives evidence in Erin Patterson trial

An international expert has told Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial it is "challenging" to identify which mushrooms are poisonous just from looking at them.

Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates

Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates

Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates

Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates

A bail crackdown has prompted moves to increase prison bed numbers but opposition politicians say the numbers don't add up.

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Protesters have heaped fresh pressure on a state premier and treasurer to dump an expanded emergency services levy ahead of it being put to a final vote.

'Murdered and dumped': plea to crack 30-year cold case

'Murdered and dumped': plea to crack 30-year cold case

'Murdered and dumped': plea to crack 30-year cold case

'Murdered and dumped': plea to crack 30-year cold case

For decades, the identity of a man found dead after wandering suburban streets has been a mystery, but police hope a new image could lead to a breakthrough.

Plea for drivers to stop taking risks as deaths soar

Plea for drivers to stop taking risks as deaths soar

Plea for drivers to stop taking risks as deaths soar

Plea for drivers to stop taking risks as deaths soar

The road toll in one state spiked by 10 over a deadly Mother's Day weekend as authorities beg "entitled" motorists to stay safe.

Train cash splash in budget amid state's tunnel vision

Train cash splash in budget amid state's tunnel vision

Train cash splash in budget amid state's tunnel vision

Train cash splash in budget amid state's tunnel vision

The Victorian government will set aside $727 million to run services through the $15 billion Metro Tunnel as part of a state budget cash injection.

Kylie's hotpants among new museum's national treasures

Kylie's hotpants among new museum's national treasures

Kylie's hotpants among new museum's national treasures

Kylie's hotpants among new museum's national treasures

Performance memorabilia from some of Australia's biggest stars will have a new home at The Australian Museum of Performing Arts, set to open in December.

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Haynes slots seamlessly into new-look Blues AFL defence

Right from the start, Carlton defensive general Jacob Weitering has given new teammate Nick Haynes his tick of approval.

Paps puts hand up for Origin utility role with Blues

Ryan Papenhuyzen says he'd wear any number if it meant a State of Origin debut, with the flying fullback also nominating a Storm teammate for Blues selection.

Cats back Blicavs after costly miss in tense GWS finish

Mark Blicavs missed a crucial late shot at goal as Geelong suffered an agonising four-point home defeat to GWS in a classic AFL encounter.

Giants hail Hogan's heroics after epic win over Cats

Jesse Hogan kicked seven goals to help propel GWS to a fifth straight win at GMHBA Stadium, outlasting Geelong in a four-point thriller.

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Offside goal helps Mariners stun City to make ALW final

Central Coast have stunned Melbourne City 1-0 with a controversial winner from Isabel Gomez to reach the A-League Women grand final against Melbourne Victory.

Tigers hang on to keep Eagles winless in AFL

A game-saving tackle by Tom Brown in the last minute has ensured Richmond beat West Coast by two points at the MCG.

Bellamy backs Papenhuyzen for NSW Origin call-up

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen, who scored four tries in their 64-0 romp over Wests Tigers, is Origin ready.

Bombers' Merrett cleared, stays eligible for Brownlow

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been cleared for high contact with Sydney defender Nick Blakey late in Saturday's narrow AFL win.

Paps helps Storm embarrass Tigers with fantastic four

Melbourne have delivered an almost flawless 80 minutes, thrashing Wests Tigers 64-0 to underline their NRL premiership credentials.

Cricket mourns death of Aussie Ashes icon Bob Cowper

Bob Cowper, the Australian Test cricketer who retired at age 28 then went on to become a multimillionaire in Monaco, has died.

Upgrades revved up for Australia's F1 Grand Prix venue

Formula One fans in Australia are set to flock to Melbourne for years to come, with upgrades coming to the Albert Park track to meet international standards.

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