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Star forwards McKay, Curnow headline Blues injury chaos

Star forwards McKay, Curnow headline Blues injury chaos

Carlton are reeling after a devastating defeat, compounded by injury carnage, but star Jacob Weitering believes the Blues' best is still good enough.

Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Victoria's axing of a promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 has been praised by police but rebuked by Indigenous, legal and youth advocates.

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

A cyclist's death after being crushed by a cement truck was preventable, a coroner has found, as he recommended better safety measures and a campaign.

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Push to ban gangland compo claims startles top lawyers

Push to ban gangland compo claims startles top lawyers

Top lawyers fear a push to ban compensation claims over the use of lawyers as police informants is dangerous, but the government says rights are not at risk.

Age of criminality broken promise raises treaty fears

Age of criminality broken promise raises treaty fears

Indigenous leaders are raging at the Victorian government for breaking its promise to raise the age of criminality to 14 ahead of treaty talks.

Lack of understanding behind $10m crypto cash splash

Lack of understanding behind $10m crypto cash splash

A man's cognitive limitations is partly blamed for a flurry of cash splashes after being mistakenly refunded more than $10 million from a crypto website.

Teen begged for help after mother's alleged murder

Teen begged for help after mother's alleged murder

A teenager has recounted her mother's final moments as she gave evidence against her father in his Supreme Court murder trial.

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Demons respond to Petracca 'disgruntled' report

Demons respond to Petracca 'disgruntled' report

Demons respond to Petracca 'disgruntled' report

Demons respond to Petracca 'disgruntled' report

Melbourne have responded to reports suggesting Christian Petracca is "disgruntled", saying the superstar will remain at the Demons until at least 2029.

Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires

Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires

Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires

Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires

Dyson Heppell will retire at the end of the AFL season and Essendon are determined to fight out their remaining games against Sydney and Brisbane.

Racism class action told to clarify case against AFL

Racism class action told to clarify case against AFL

Racism class action told to clarify case against AFL

Racism class action told to clarify case against AFL

A Supreme Court judge has told a landmark racism class action against the AFL to clear-up their claims.

Kerr, fellow Matildas to be consulted in coach search

Kerr, fellow Matildas to be consulted in coach search

Kerr, fellow Matildas to be consulted in coach search

Kerr, fellow Matildas to be consulted in coach search

Football Australia will consult with Sam Kerr and her Matildas teammates during the process of recruiting the national team's next coach.

Saints hoping to win the battle for in-demand Josh

Saints hoping to win the battle for in-demand Josh

Saints hoping to win the battle for in-demand Josh

Saints hoping to win the battle for in-demand Josh

St Kilda star Jack Sinclair believes in the direction the Saints are taking, and hopes in-demand teammate Josh Battle will stay to be a part of it.

Swans' coach fires up over 'extraordinary' Magpie call

Swans' coach fires up over 'extraordinary' Magpie call

Swans' coach fires up over 'extraordinary' Magpie call

Swans' coach fires up over 'extraordinary' Magpie call

Collingwood coach Craig McRae's comments about a contentious umpiring decision have sparked a stinging response from Sydney's John Longmire.

AFLW seasons over for Bulldog, Tiger after ACL tears

AFLW seasons over for Bulldog, Tiger after ACL tears

AFLW seasons over for Bulldog, Tiger after ACL tears

AFLW seasons over for Bulldog, Tiger after ACL tears

The dreaded ACL tear has struck again ahead of the AFLW season, with Richmond's Montana McKinnon and Western Bulldog Mua Laloifi suffering the injury.

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Daughter tried to save mum from accused killer dad

An 18-year-old girl has given evidence against her own father in the Victorian Supreme Court as he stands trial for the murder of her mother.

Hawks racism report author accused of stealing $779k

The author of Hawthorn's damning report into racism, Phil Egan, is accused of fleecing almost $800,000 from an Indigenous organisation he worked for.

Pressure on raise-the-age promise amid youth crime woes

Premier Jacinta Allan has left the door ajar for the Victorian government to go back on a commitment to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.

Hopes gag order change will stop workplace perpetrators

Gag orders preventing workplace sexual harassment victims from speaking out about their abuse could be restricted or even banned under flagged law reforms.

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McKay joins list as banged-up Blues face injury crisis

Carlton's injury crisis could get even worse after star forward Harry McKay was sent for scans on a suspected quadriceps injury.

'Heartbroken' Pies not giving up on AFL finals dream

Collingwood ruckman Darcy Cameron is eyeing a strong finish to the home-and-away campaign as the Magpies fight to keep their AFL finals dream alive.

'We have to win': red-hot Hawks keep eyes on ball

Hawthorn are favoured to sew up an AFL finals spot but Sam Mitchell's men face must-win clashes with Richmond and North Melbourne over the next fortnight.

Saints eye Cats challenge after adding to Tigers' pain

St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, but will quickly turn their focus to facing Geelong.

Suns delight in rising star Mac Andrew's late heroics

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes match-winner Mac Andrew can become a special player, and is adamant Jack Lukosius's future lies with the Suns.

Demolition deal signed despite ongoing class action

A contract to demolish three public housing towers has been signed even though a case against Homes Victoria is yet to begin Supreme Court trial proceedings.

Youth justice moves closer as teen quizzed over crash

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is remaining tight-lipped on changes to youth justice laws after a 16-year-old was questioned over another fatal crash.

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