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Bus driver jailed after dozing off and killing woman

Bus driver jailed after dozing off and killing woman

A minibus driver will spend 12 months in jail after he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed, killing a woman and injuring 11 other passengers.

Teen accused of rape denied bail over risk to community

Teen accused of rape denied bail over risk to community

Teen accused of rape denied bail over risk to community

Teen accused of rape denied bail over risk to community

A 16-year-old boy charged with stalking, rape and the sexual assault of a female jogger has been denied bail due to his potential risk to the community.

No harmony in sight as symphony's fight rises in tempo

No harmony in sight as symphony's fight rises in tempo

No harmony in sight as symphony's fight rises in tempo

No harmony in sight as symphony's fight rises in tempo

Lawyers for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have accused pianist Jayson Gillham of making outrageous demands, further intensifying their dispute.

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AFL weren't tempted to move Sydney derby final

AFL weren't tempted to move Sydney derby final

The Sydney derby qualifying final at the SCG is sold out but chief executive Andrew Dillon says the AFL never planned to play it at the bigger Accor Stadium.

Cats veterans Hawkins, Guthrie ramp up AFL finals bids

Cats veterans Hawkins, Guthrie ramp up AFL finals bids

Geelong coach Chris Scott has flagged AFL premiership heroes Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie returning from extended injury lay-offs at VFL level this weekend.

Stars align as big-hitting Duckett returns to BBL

Stars align as big-hitting Duckett returns to BBL

English top-order batter Ben Duckett is the No.1 BBL draft pick with the Melbourne Stars, but India's Harmenpreet Kaur was not named among the WBBL choices.

Hawks beat Carlton for strong AFLW start

Hawks beat Carlton for strong AFLW start

Hawthorn have begun their first AFLW season under new coach Daniel Webster with a 38-point win over Carlton in windy conditions in Frankston.

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Bulldogs, AFL mourn death of 'Gentleman John' Schultz

Bulldogs, AFL mourn death of 'Gentleman John' Schultz

Bulldogs, AFL mourn death of 'Gentleman John' Schultz

Bulldogs, AFL mourn death of 'Gentleman John' Schultz

The AFL community is mourning the death of John Schultz, a champion Footscray ruckman and Western Bulldogs club great.

Families given a voice to escalate concerns in hospital

Families given a voice to escalate concerns in hospital

Families given a voice to escalate concerns in hospital

Families given a voice to escalate concerns in hospital

A new hospital hotline will be rolled out in Victoria allowing concerned families to escalate care if a patient's health worsens while in hospital.

De Koning presses AFL finals case as Cats eye Power

De Koning presses AFL finals case as Cats eye Power

De Koning presses AFL finals case as Cats eye Power

De Koning presses AFL finals case as Cats eye Power

Sam De Koning shone in his return from injury at VFL level, making a case to be recalled for Geelong's AFL qualifying final against Port Adelaide.

Victorians could bankroll Scotland's Commonwealth Games

Victorians could bankroll Scotland's Commonwealth Games

Victorians could bankroll Scotland's Commonwealth Games

Victorians could bankroll Scotland's Commonwealth Games

Victoria's hefty compensation bill for abandoning the 2026 Commonwealth Games is being touted by the likely new host as enough to largely cover the event.

Sparks fly as monster epic Beowulf makes a fiery return

Sparks fly as monster epic Beowulf makes a fiery return

Sparks fly as monster epic Beowulf makes a fiery return

Sparks fly as monster epic Beowulf makes a fiery return

Actor and Beowulf scholar Felix Nobis returns to his celebrated solo performance of the epic tale Beowulf, staged for the first time in a blacksmith's workshop.

Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans

Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans

Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans

Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans

Melbourne AFLW star Tayla Harris suffered a "flare-up" of her left shoulder against Geelong but coach Mick Stinear says the Demons didn't risk her.

Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats

Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats

Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats

Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats

Melbourne have beaten Geelong by two points in their AFLW season opener, with captain Kate Hore starring but forward Tayla Harris re-injuring her shoulder.

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Star Demon Christian Petracca to stay at Melbourne

Melbourne star Christian Petracca says he will remain at the Demons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the disgruntled AFL star's future.

Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss

A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers.

No charges against religious parents over baby's death

The religious parents of a malnourished newborn won't face criminal charges despite deciding not to seek medical help when the baby was critically ill.

Carlton's Docherty firms for shock finals comeback

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has no doubt Sam Docherty is ready to return from a knee reconstruction for the Blues' elimination final against Brisbane.

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Hawks rule out midfielder Day from elimination final

Hawthorn's Will Day has been ruled out of the elimination final against the Western Bulldogs because of a collarbone injury.

Teacher runs towards an end to preventable blindness

Thousands of Australians have taken part in a virtual charity event to raise funds to help the vision impaired in 25 countries around the world.

Multiple states on alert as damaging winds continue

There are severe weather warnings for damaging winds in multiple states, in addition to concerns about floods, falling trees and dangerous live power lines.

Contentious 'Caceres Clause' to be phased out of ALM

Goalkeeper Alex Paulsen will be able to play on loan for Auckland FC from AFC Bournemouth after FA announced the 'Caceres Clause' will be phased out.

Masseur charged with sexual assault of four clients

A suburban massage therapist has faced court charged with 31 sexual assault offences with police alleging four women were attacked at a massage parlour.

Wife killer faces life in jail for bloody axe murder

A husband who hacked and stabbed his estranged wife to death with a knife and axe faces the prospect of life in jail after being found guilty of her murder.

Workers fearful over 'rotten culture' on building sites

Construction workers are reluctant to make complaints about bad behaviour on building sites, fearing reprisals and lacking confidence any action will be taken.

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