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Indigenous leader taken into custody ahead of sentence

Indigenous leader taken into custody ahead of sentence

Geoff Clark has started his jail term ahead of sentencing after three juries found him guilty of stealing more than $920,000.

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.

Ruckman Meek thriving in Mitchell's new-age Hawks

Ruckman Meek thriving in Mitchell's new-age Hawks

Ruckman Meek thriving in Mitchell's new-age Hawks

Ruckman Meek thriving in Mitchell's new-age Hawks

A pitch from Sam Mitchell and wife Lyndall helped seal Lloyd Meek's move to Hawthorn and now the big man is making his mark in the Hawks' finals charge.

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Wilde dance a groundbreaking ballet of queer love

Wilde dance a groundbreaking ballet of queer love

With its world premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's Oscar, the Australian Ballet has put queer love into classical dance.

Kiwi camp chat behind halfback Hughes' Storm surge

Kiwi camp chat behind halfback Hughes' Storm surge

A star turn in the Kiwis' record win over the Kangaroos convinced Jahrome Hughes to make changes at Melbourne, and the halfback is reaping the rewards.

Post-trade premiership: why Pies' flag fired up Henry

Post-trade premiership: why Pies' flag fired up Henry

A year after watching Collingwood win the AFL premiership while on holidays in Bali, Geelong forward Ollie Henry is living his own finals dreams.

Two children die after being found in burning home

Two children die after being found in burning home

Two young girls have died in hospital after being critically injured in a fire at a house in Melbourne’s northwest.

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Top cop slams 'hypocrite' activists after violent rally

Top cop slams 'hypocrite' activists after violent rally

Top cop slams 'hypocrite' activists after violent rally

Top cop slams 'hypocrite' activists after violent rally

Dozens of police and protesters have been injured in violent scenes outside a weapons convention in Melbourne with missiles thrown and rubber bullets fired.

Rebecca to feature in Melbourne Theatre Company line-up

Rebecca to feature in Melbourne Theatre Company line-up

Rebecca to feature in Melbourne Theatre Company line-up

Rebecca to feature in Melbourne Theatre Company line-up

An adaptation of Rebecca will feature in the Melbourne Theatre Company's 2025 program, of which eight productions are premieres of Australian works.

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

A long-delayed murder trial is a step closer to being resolved following a High Court challenge over documents withheld to protect an informant's identity.

Hawks brush Hodge's 'old-school' criticism of Ginnivan

Hawks brush Hodge's 'old-school' criticism of Ginnivan

Hawks brush Hodge's 'old-school' criticism of Ginnivan

Hawks brush Hodge's 'old-school' criticism of Ginnivan

Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with a social media post, attracting criticism from Luke Hodge, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell isn't concerned.

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Police have charged a man over the theft of four Olympic medals taken from an Oarsome Foursome member's car, but the search for the medals continues.

Indigenous leader found guilty of stealing $920k

Indigenous leader found guilty of stealing $920k

Indigenous leader found guilty of stealing $920k

Indigenous leader found guilty of stealing $920k

Indigenous leader Geoff Clark and his son Jeremy have been found guilty of stealing close to $1 million from Aboriginal organisations over a 15-year period.

Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith

Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith

Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith

Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith

Ahead of their qualifying final against Cronulla, Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says he's inspired by retired club legend Cameron Smith.

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Lawson leaps from WA 'ressies' to AFL big time at Cats

A year ago, Lawson Humphries was playing in the WAFL reserves and now he's about to play for Geelong in an AFL preliminary final.

Macrae wants out: another big-name Bulldog seeks trade

The day after Bailey Smith confirmed he wants to leave the Western Bulldogs, it's emerged premiership player Jack Macrae also will seek an AFL trade.

'Something to hide': contempt claims over Games docs

The Victorian government is yet to hand over documents tied to its bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sparking claims it could be in contempt of parliament.

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

American legal experts have taken the stand in Federal Court as lawyers for the social network known as X argue it should not have to pay Twitter's fines.

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'Tried to wake her up': 4yo boy finds great gran's body

A four-year-old boy has described how he found his great-grandmother covered in blood after his grandfather shot her dead.

Nazi salute compared to hailing a taxi in trial case

The first case to test a law banning the public performance of the Nazi salute continues, with lawyers arguing over the definition and contexts of the gesture.

'Petrified' siblings fight for their lives after blaze

The father of one-of-the-three children found unconscious inside a burning home says one child may not survive as the siblings remain critical in hospital.

Victoria spends $15 million to police anti-war protest

A Victorian MP will skip parliament to join a major anti-war protest, which the state's treasurer has confirmed will cost up to $15 million to police.

Open champ gunning for 76-year first this Aussie summer

South African golfer Ashleigh Buhai will return to chase her third successive Australian Open title while men's champion Joaquin Niemann has also signed on.

'Gone begging': 2021 Storm failure still fires Munster

Melbourne No.6 Cameron Munster is still driven by the hurt of not winning the 2021 NRL title after the side smashed records and claimed the minor premiership.

Duo charged over $20 million vineyard fraud scam

Police have charged two men in regional Victoria as part of a lengthy investigation into a $20 million fraud scam.

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