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Bail tightened for ex-CFMEU official amid fresh claims

Bail tightened for ex-CFMEU official amid fresh claims

A former construction union official has withdrawn a bid to vary his bail conditions after police outlined fresh allegations against him.

Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution

Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution

Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution

Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution

Victoria's wealth of bowling options has left coach Chris Rogers with one of the toughest calls of his coaching career ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies skipper Darcy Moore and Jeremy Howe will play their first game of the season while Collingwood coach Craig McRae made a statement about Nick Daicos.

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More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

A landmark concussion class action against the AFL has been expanded, with more ex-players suing their former clubs for damages.

Jealous killer jailed for 'frightening' attack on wife

Jealous killer jailed for 'frightening' attack on wife

The violent murder of an innocent and unarmed woman at the hands of her husband should be strongly condemned, a supreme court judge has said in sentencing.

Mayor denies assault and 'looks forward' to court date

Mayor denies assault and 'looks forward' to court date

An inner-city mayor accused of assault says he will fight the claims with "heaps of witnesses" at a contested hearing.

Suns hit again as star's rough conduct ban upheld

Suns hit again as star's rough conduct ban upheld

Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.

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Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.

Accused Easey Street double killer to face rape charge

Accused Easey Street double killer to face rape charge

Accused Easey Street double killer to face rape charge

Accused Easey Street double killer to face rape charge

Prosecutors have reinstated a rape charge against a man accused of double murder almost half a century ago.

Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.

Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Victoria quick Scott Boland is eyeing his fifth Sheffield Shield title when he plays his 100th match in the final against South Australia.

Accused in underworld killing to query police probe

Accused in underworld killing to query police probe

Accused in underworld killing to query police probe

Accused in underworld killing to query police probe

Defence lawyers for five men accused of the alleged targeted murder of an underworld figure will question police on their investigations.

'Don't know': Bellamy's frank admission on Katoa return

'Don't know': Bellamy's frank admission on Katoa return

'Don't know': Bellamy's frank admission on Katoa return

'Don't know': Bellamy's frank admission on Katoa return

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has admitted for the first time he doesn't know if Eliesa Katoa will ever play NRL again after last year's brain seizures.

Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's death

Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's death

Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's death

Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's death

A coroner has compelled a doula to give evidence into the death of an influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

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Surfers excited as new-look tour kicks off at Bells

The world's best surfers will finally hit the water at Bells Beach, with the Championship Tour competition set to get under way next week.

'No surprise': Cricket Australia on Kiwis' BBL call

New Zealand's decision not to join the BBL isn't surprising to Cricket Australia's chief executive.

Star Magpie all smiles on return to team training

Bobby Hill appeared in a positive frame on mind as he returned to Collingwood training for the first time in months after taking leave for personal reasons.

Students told to stay home as teachers strike over pay

Parents have been told to keep their children home from school due to staff shortages stemming from two statewide strikes.

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'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers

Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.

Denise Scott thanks the comedy gods as festival returns

A comedian locked in a stairwell, and Denise Scott channelling Rage Against The Machine ... it must mean the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back.

Accused murderer pushes for charges to be thrown out

A man accused of murdering a sex worker inside her brothel is seeking to have some of his charges struck out.

Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut

A globally popular cake swap picnic event is being held in Australia for the first time, with about 1600 cakes on show - and yes, there are seconds.

Victory unleash second-half blitz to sink Mariners 4-1

Melbourne Victory have extended their unbeaten run to seven matches after scoring four second-half goals to post a 4-1 win over Central Coast.

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a thumping win over Richmond.

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Diversion programs will be rolled out to try and keep kids from committing crimes as a pair of youths are charged with setting a gelato shop alight.

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