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Late bloomer Geria can dare to dream of big things

Late bloomer Geria can dare to dream of big things

Socceroos late bloomer Jason Geria has slotted beautifully into Tony Popovic's defence and knows his form could attract attention from overseas clubs.

Bancroft's nightmare continues with another low score

Bancroft's nightmare continues with another low score

Bancroft's nightmare continues with another low score

Bancroft's nightmare continues with another low score

Cameron Bancroft's disappointing start to the summer has extended into another match, on a poor opening day for WA against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

Multi-faith leaders have stood in solidarity against protesters planning to target a Christmas event, as the organiser insisted children were never a target.

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Fans say host trampled Dolly Alderton's Good Material

Fans say host trampled Dolly Alderton's Good Material

Fans of Dolly Alderton complain an evening with the bestselling author in Melbourne was dominated by host Hugh van Cuylenburg.

Mother's pain as daughter's killer awaits sentence

Mother's pain as daughter's killer awaits sentence

The family of murdered woman Maryam Hamka have faced her killer Toby Loughnane in court as fronted a pre-sentence hearing.

Matildas' World Cup hero Vine takes break from football

Matildas' World Cup hero Vine takes break from football

The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.

Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope

Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope

Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.

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Final exams blunder prompts government review

Final exams blunder prompts government review

Final exams blunder prompts government review

Final exams blunder prompts government review

The education minister says Victoria's students "deserve better" after reports emerged that those sitting VCE exams could find hidden questions in sample tests.

Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification still hanging in the balance.

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

An event to launch Myer's Christmas Windows has been scrapped after protesters planned to crash the celebration, with police vowing a strong presence.

Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom

Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom

Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom

Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom

Negotiations on Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people will begin within days as the state opposition demands the public has a say.

Hawks handed prime slots in AFL's 2025 fixture

Hawks handed prime slots in AFL's 2025 fixture

Hawks handed prime slots in AFL's 2025 fixture

Hawks handed prime slots in AFL's 2025 fixture

Sam Mitchell's Hawthorn were dubbed the Hollywood Hawks last season and now they have been rewarded with plenty of spotlight in the 2025 AFL fixture.

Blunder didn't compromise final exams, authority says

Blunder didn't compromise final exams, authority says

Blunder didn't compromise final exams, authority says

Blunder didn't compromise final exams, authority says

Victoria's examinations authority has denied Year-12 exams were compromised by a sample papers blunder caused by human error.

'Deserted': police begin first strikes in over 20 years

'Deserted': police begin first strikes in over 20 years

'Deserted': police begin first strikes in over 20 years

'Deserted': police begin first strikes in over 20 years

Police have walked off the job for the first time in two decades to protest the Victorian government's "disrespect" in a long-running impasse over a pay deal.

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Murder trial awaits Samantha Murphy's accused killer

The 23-year-old son of an ex-AFL player will stand trial charged with the murder of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castles and other inflatables aren't always properly anchored, putting children's safety at risk, a workplace safety watchdog has warned.

World Surf League to expand women's elite field

With women's surfing booming, the World Surf League will add another six spots to the 2026 Championship Tour, but it hasn't made a call on the mid-season cut.

Familiar foe Renard leads Saudis against Socceroos

A familiar foe to Australian football, new Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard will attempt to bring the Socceroos undone in their huge World Cup qualifier.

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Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

A father held inside his home with his baby during a siege broke down as he described the ordeal, with police preparing to charge the offender.

Daniels reaches new NBA heights as Hawks pip Celtics

Australian guard Dyson Daniels was a huge contributor in Atlanta's tense 117-116 win over reigning champions Boston as the NBA Cup tipped off.

Murphy, Harper help Vics end WA's one-day cup defence

Sam Harper hit an unbeaten half-century and Todd Murphy claimed four wickets as Victoria beat WA in a rain-affected one-dayer at the MCG.

Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis

The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Vote tampering appears to have occurred in two local council elections with police to investigate suspicious ballots that authorities describe as "nefarious".

Family calls for change after woman murdered by partner

The family of a murdered woman have welcomed a coroner's recommendations, saying those changes could protect other women from their violent partners.

Melbourne Storm keep key man out of rivals' clutches

Melbourne have signed football mastermind Frank Ponissi until the end of the 2029 season, ensuring a smooth transition when NRL coach Craig Bellamy calls time.

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