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Two children critical after siblings die in shed fire

Two children critical after siblings die in shed fire

A community is mourning the loss of two children killed in a shed fire as their mother stays at the bedside of their critically injured siblings.

Death 'not suspicious' after body found at school

Death 'not suspicious' after body found at school

Death 'not suspicious' after body found at school

Death 'not suspicious' after body found at school

A post-mortem has determined the death of a man whose body was found in the greenhouse of a Melbourne school was not suspicious.

Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing

Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing

Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing

Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing

Premier Jacinta Allan assured Commonwealth Games representatives Victoria would make good on funding the 2026 event that was later dumped, a top official says.

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Melbourne Renegades take down Strikers in WBBL upset

Melbourne Renegades take down Strikers in WBBL upset

The Adelaide Strikers' 81-run upset loss to the Melbourne Renegades has extended the losing streak of WBBL teams winning the toss and bowling to seven games.

Muffin Break franchise fined for hiring underage kids

Muffin Break franchise fined for hiring underage kids

A Melbourne Muffin Break franchise has been fined after admitting 360 charges relating to the illegal employment of three 14-year-old children last year.

Fear, shame, anger: child abuse inquiry hears of agony

Fear, shame, anger: child abuse inquiry hears of agony

A Victorian inquiry is examining historical allegations of child sexual abuse at 24 government schools as survivors describe their fear and powerlessness.

Melbourne Fashion Week starts with a splash, literally

Melbourne Fashion Week starts with a splash, literally

The sold out opening show for Melbourne Fashion Week was an ode to summer, with models walking a lap of a hotel pool deck.

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Philippoussis backs de Minaur for Australian Open run

Philippoussis backs de Minaur for Australian Open run

Philippoussis backs de Minaur for Australian Open run

Philippoussis backs de Minaur for Australian Open run

Two-time grand slam finalist Mark Philippoussis believes home hope Alex de Minaur has the game to contend for Australian Open glory in January.

Swimming Queensland makes stand against national body

Swimming Queensland makes stand against national body

Swimming Queensland makes stand against national body

Swimming Queensland makes stand against national body

With its stars like Kaylee McKeown breaking world records, Swimming Queensland has taken a stand against reforms to Swimming Australia's constitution.

Drug driver sobs in court after admitting fatal crash

Drug driver sobs in court after admitting fatal crash

Drug driver sobs in court after admitting fatal crash

Drug driver sobs in court after admitting fatal crash

Corey Comport, 24, was drug-affected and driving more than double the speed limit when he crashed his car, killing a man.

Swim star Titmus opens up on recovery from surgery

Swim star Titmus opens up on recovery from surgery

Swim star Titmus opens up on recovery from surgery

Swim star Titmus opens up on recovery from surgery

Swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus says she feels like a "blob" after returning to training following surgery to remove benign tumours from one of her ovaries.

Italian Sinner leads field at Open warm-up at Kooyong

Italian Sinner leads field at Open warm-up at Kooyong

Italian Sinner leads field at Open warm-up at Kooyong

Italian Sinner leads field at Open warm-up at Kooyong

Italy's world No.4 Jannik Sinner and 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune, who is ranked sixth, have signed on for the Australian Open warm-up exhibition at Kooyong.

Dire need for pill testing service, Vic agencies say

Dire need for pill testing service, Vic agencies say

Dire need for pill testing service, Vic agencies say

Dire need for pill testing service, Vic agencies say

Victorian agencies have written to the government, calling for a life-saving service that would let people check the content and dosage of their illicit drugs.

Matildas goalkeeper injured as Western Utd beat Victory

Matildas goalkeeper injured as Western Utd beat Victory

Matildas goalkeeper injured as Western Utd beat Victory

Matildas goalkeeper injured as Western Utd beat Victory

Western United substitute Keiwa Hieda has scored late to lift her side to a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory, while Perth and Wellington also enjoyed ALW wins.

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Eagles pull off upset win against Bombers in AFLW

West Coast have claimed their second win of the AFLW season by defeating Essendon by four points.

Goulding fires United to NBL win over Breakers

Melbourne United have ridden Chris Goulding's hot hand in the second half of a 97-88 win over New Zealand, maintaining top spot on the NBL ladder.

MotoGP stars back call to cancel sprint amid rain, wind

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix sprint race has been cancelled due to extreme weather at the famous Phillip Island circuit.

Collingwood beat Geelong for fourth straight AFLW win

Collingwood have held on against a fast-finishing Geelong to claim their fourth win on the bounce and push closer to the AFLW finals.

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Two children killed, another two injured in shed fire

Two children are dead while another two have been airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured in a shed fire.

Max Gawn defends Dees' culture amid off-field trouble

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has backed the AFL club's culture despite off-season controversies surrounding Clayton Oliver and Joel Smith.

Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan bring funk to Jazz Festival

Music legends Chaka Khan and Nile Rodgers have played a packed Myer Music Bowl for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Aussie rider Kelso secures first Moto3 podium

Australian Joel Kelso has secured a maiden Moto3 podium by finishing third in the category's race during the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Without A Fight up for Melbourne Cup battle: Zahra

Without A Fight disappointed at last year's Melbourne Cup but shapes as a genuine contender for next month's race after a scintillating Caulfield Cup win.

Demons quash Kangaroos to go top of AFLW ladder

Melbourne have triumphed by 23 points in a blockbuster battle against North Melbourne to return to top spot on the AFLW ladder.

Williams dominates as Phoenix keep winning in NBL

South East Melbourne Phoenix have made it three straight NBL wins with Alan Williams dominant in a 96-73 victory over the Brisbane Bullets.

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