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Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Australia's "toughest" bail laws will be put to the test when a woman accused of stabbing a worker at random on a city street makes another bid for freedom.

Phillip Island lap record smashed in MotoGP practice

Phillip Island lap record smashed in MotoGP practice

Phillip Island lap record smashed in MotoGP practice

Phillip Island lap record smashed in MotoGP practice

Italian Marco Bezzecchi has responded from a horror crash in Indonesia two weeks ago to smash the Australian MotoGP lap record at Phillip Island.

Victory buzzing for Mata mania in ALM opener

Victory buzzing for Mata mania in ALM opener

Victory buzzing for Mata mania in ALM opener

Victory buzzing for Mata mania in ALM opener

Matt Grimaldi and Jason Davidson are now loving life as Juan Mata's teammate at Melbourne Victory, with the Spanish superstar set to debut against Auckland FC.

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Gangland boss's case delayed after alleged discovery

Gangland boss's case delayed after alleged discovery

A crime boss's case against prison authorities has been delayed after allegations emerged of contraband being found in his cell and an earlier plot to escape.

O'Neill grabs another five-wicket haul for Victoria

O'Neill grabs another five-wicket haul for Victoria

Fergus O'Neill has captured another five-wicket haul for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, the seamer giving the hosts the advantage over NSW in Melbourne.

Coaching turmoil casts shadow over trans-Tasman series

Coaching turmoil casts shadow over trans-Tasman series

NZ captain Karin Burger wants stood-down coach Noeline Taurua reinstated but believes her team can still pull together in their netball Test against Australia.

Parents of alleged victims of monk abuse reveal shock

Parents of alleged victims of monk abuse reveal shock

The loved ones of several girls allegedly sexually abused by the chief monk at their Buddhist temple have spoken to a jury in the second week of his trial.

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School screen-time limit hailed as device cost queried

School screen-time limit hailed as device cost queried

School screen-time limit hailed as device cost queried

School screen-time limit hailed as device cost queried

Primary school kids face screen time limits and parents no longer need to pay for devices, but questions persist around content quality and costs to schools.

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

While St Kilda have been busy on their recruiting drive, they stunned the AFL by deciding against recruiting GWS defender Leek Aleer.

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton believe they had no other option than to trade Charlie Curnow to Sydney after the star forward made it clear he desperately wanted to leave the Blues.

'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid

Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid

Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid

Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid

North Melbourne set a high price on captain Jy Simpkin, who is staying at the Kangaroos after his bid for a trade fell through.

'Excruciating': murderer set wife and stepchild on fire

'Excruciating': murderer set wife and stepchild on fire

'Excruciating': murderer set wife and stepchild on fire

'Excruciating': murderer set wife and stepchild on fire

A man set his wife on fire in front of children, ignoring their pleas for him to stop, and then blamed his dying partner and convinced her to lie to police.

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Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

A power outage forced operators to use pen and paper to dispatch emergency services, prompting calls for a system overhaul.

Melbourne won't rush Bellamy into decision on 2027

Melbourne plan to wait until next year to begin talks with Craig Bellamy about his future, despite interest from Gold Coast.

Accused child killer re-arrested in detention

A judge hit out at a "frustrating" situation where an accused teenage killer kept refusing to attend court which prompted an unusual arrest.

Abbott splits webbing on hand in latest bowling blow

Sean Abbott has become the latest Test hopeful to suffer an injury, ruled out of NSW's Sheffield Shield match after splitting the webbing on his bowling hand.

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Knives out as Liberal leader capitalises on state crime

A premier has not rolled out the welcome mat for the federal opposition leader after she arrived in a state capital likening its levels of crime to the 1920s.

Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer

Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.

Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Voters will have the final say on the survival of a landmark statewide treaty as the opposition promises to rip it up and start again if elected.

Man charged over death allegedly threw objects at walls

A man charged over the death of his partner was seen raising his fists at her and drinking before her death, a court has been told.

Devils applaud 'positive step' for potential AFL coach

Nathan Buckley has received backing from Tasmania to take on a surprise assistant coaching job as he remains favourite to become the Devils' first AFL coach.

Dying on 'own terms' to get easier in law refresh

Barriers to terminally ill patients accessing assisting dying are poised to be pulled down under a law shake-up, honouring the last wishes of a young man.

Australia's Gen Z cricketers sticking together

Incumbent Australia Test opener Sam Konstas will face up to his under-19 World Cup teammates in an intriguing Sheffield Shield clash between Victoria and NSW.

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