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Rapper's young killer 'wanted to become a gangster'

Rapper's young killer 'wanted to become a gangster'

A young man who killed a rapper in a home invasion gone wrong wanted to be a gangster and planned to supply a gun for another burglary months later.

State chugs on with rail loop despite no budget top-up

State chugs on with rail loop despite no budget top-up

State chugs on with rail loop despite no budget top-up

State chugs on with rail loop despite no budget top-up

The federal treasurer won't budget a "big number" to fill a funding hole in a massive rail line project, but the state's premier vows to push on regardless.

'Tim's tough': Tigers to block out Taranto criticism

'Tim's tough': Tigers to block out Taranto criticism

'Tim's tough': Tigers to block out Taranto criticism

'Tim's tough': Tigers to block out Taranto criticism

Richmond will help star midfielder Tim Taranto block out criticism while they have no plans of tempering spearhead Tom Lynch's aggression.

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Kennedy and Gout vie for Aussie sprint supremacy

Kennedy and Gout vie for Aussie sprint supremacy

Australian men's sprint stars Lachlan Kennedy and Gout will take centre stage with Letsile Tebogo and others at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.

Air show braces for anti-war protests

Air show braces for anti-war protests

The biennial Avalon Airshow has opened its doors to showcase the latest crop of defence and aviation technology as anti-war activists prepare to picket outside.

Aboriginal man 'sick several days' before prison death

Aboriginal man 'sick several days' before prison death

An inquest into the prison death of a 38-year-old Aboriginal man has been told he was too sick to get out of bed before his passing.

Buddy Franklin hopes Hollywood Hawks go all the way

Buddy Franklin hopes Hollywood Hawks go all the way

AFL great Lance Franklin isn't surprised by how well former teammate and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is doing and believes the Hawks' best is as good as anyone.

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Luke McGregor brings fresh stand-up to comedy festival

Luke McGregor brings fresh stand-up to comedy festival

Luke McGregor brings fresh stand-up to comedy festival

Luke McGregor brings fresh stand-up to comedy festival

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back, with Luke McGregor testing his jokes on both children and axolotls.

Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft

Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft

Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft

Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft

Former champion jockey Danny Nikolic and ex-lawyer Patrick Lennon have faced court over attempts to allegedly steal $177,000 worth of jewellery and belongings.

Man booked Japan flight after stabbing mother: police

Man booked Japan flight after stabbing mother: police

Man booked Japan flight after stabbing mother: police

Man booked Japan flight after stabbing mother: police

Investigators have alleged a 40-year-old man booked an airline ticket to Tokyo in the two hours after his elderly mother was murdered via multiple stab wounds.

Tesla Cybertruck named the hero of motor show comeback

Tesla Cybertruck named the hero of motor show comeback

Tesla Cybertruck named the hero of motor show comeback

Tesla Cybertruck named the hero of motor show comeback

It is large, futuristic and not ready to drive on Australian roads but Tesla's Cybertruck will be the centrepiece of the first Melbourne motor show in 15 years.

Mavs lose star shooter ahead of Super Netball season

Mavs lose star shooter ahead of Super Netball season

Mavs lose star shooter ahead of Super Netball season

Mavs lose star shooter ahead of Super Netball season

Melbourne Mavericks have suffered another injury blow on the eve of the Super Netball season with star goaler Eleanor Cardwell undergoing more knee surgery.

Accused murderer denies he intended to kill man

Accused murderer denies he intended to kill man

Accused murderer denies he intended to kill man

Accused murderer denies he intended to kill man

Malwal Aweng has accepted he stabbed a man to death but told a Supreme Court jury he did not intend to kill him.

Jim Stynes' AFL record looms large for durable Magpie

Jim Stynes' AFL record looms large for durable Magpie

Jim Stynes' AFL record looms large for durable Magpie

Jim Stynes' AFL record looms large for durable Magpie

Collingwood's Jack Crisp avoided a suspension for a dangerous tackle and is now closing on breaking Jim Stynes' long-held record for most consecutive games.

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Robbie Williams' Keys to the City honour prompts review

A review has been launched into how a major council awards Keys to the City, after questions were raised about pop star Robbie Williams receiving the honour.

'My coach loves me': Gawn defends Dees boss Goodwin

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has no issue with Simon Goodwin after the Demons coach disclosed a personal matter following a defeat to North Melbourne.

Scans clear Cats' Tom Stewart of major knee injury

Geelong star Tom Stewart can breathe more easily after scans cleared him of a serious knee injury from his awkward landing against the Bulldogs.

AFL asks Eagles to explain Harley Reid gesture

West Coast's former No.1 draft pick Harley Reid could still face a penalty but has escaped a fine - for now - after flashing a middle finger to Brisbane fans.

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Calls for premier's rail 'pet project' to be cancelled

A state opposition party is intensifying its calls for a major multibillion-dollar rail project to be cancelled to avoid sending the state broke.

Family fights for change ahead of prison death inquest

The family of a Gunditjmara and Wiradjuri man hopes an inquest into his death in custody in 2022, will bring about "meaningful and significant" change.

Larkey laps up winning as North prepare for Crows test

North Melbourne forward Nick Larkey says he can see "what all the hype's about" around winning and adds it's time the Kangaroos started doing it consistently.

Bombers seek response to 'totally unacceptable' effort

Winless Essendon face a huge challenge to turn their form around against Port Adelaide after a "bitterly disappointing" performance in the loss to Adelaide.

One state won't leave cardiac arrest survival to chance

People who suffer cardiac arrest are more likely to survive the medical condition in one Australian state than almost anywhere else in the world.

Teal MP, husband apologise after rival's sign removed

The husband of a teal MP has apologised after he was filmed removing a sign supporting his wife's political opponent.

Fake quote lures tradie to suburban shooting ambush

Police are hoping CCTV footage of a brazen daylight shooting in a residential street will help them find the gunman.

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