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Time for Victory to back up on derby stage: coach

Time for Victory to back up on derby stage: coach

Coach Arthur Diles has warned Melbourne Victory's win over Adelaide will mean nothing if they don't back it up in their derby against Melbourne City.

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Melbourne Victory have snapped a four-game winless run with a 2-1 triumph over fierce rivals Adelaide United, relieving pressure on coach Arthur Diles.

O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10

O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10

O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10

O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10

Seth O'Donnell has continued his meteoric rise in middle-distance running, adding the Zatopek:10 title to his 5000m national crown in Melbourne.

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'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

Nathan Sobey has put on a shooting clinic, pouring in 36 points as South East Melbourne made light work of the New Zealand Breakers.

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

The Bendigo Spirit have won their seventh straight WNBL game after dealing the Geelong Venom a 77-71 loss courtesy of some Izzy Borlase magic.

Canberra slay another giant to go top in A-League Women

Canberra slay another giant to go top in A-League Women

Canberra United have stunned Melbourne City to go top of the A-League Women, while Melbourne Victory and Newcastle also enjoyed wins.

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Converted e-bikes will no longer be allowed on a major rail network, with one state government blaming "after-market add-ons" for causing fires.

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Storm look in-house to cover Katoa injury blow

Storm look in-house to cover Katoa injury blow

Storm look in-house to cover Katoa injury blow

Storm look in-house to cover Katoa injury blow

While Eliesa Katoa is already back running, the Storm won't budge on him playing in 2026, with teammate Josh King saying they have depth in the second row.

Federer back in the swing as old pal Rafa's in a sling

Federer back in the swing as old pal Rafa's in a sling

Federer back in the swing as old pal Rafa's in a sling

Federer back in the swing as old pal Rafa's in a sling

Roger Federer is returning for a special match at the Australian Open -- but old friend and foe Rafa Nadal jokes injury will keep him away from Melbourne Park.

Rayner's shot for middle-distance history goes on line

Rayner's shot for middle-distance history goes on line

Rayner's shot for middle-distance history goes on line

Rayner's shot for middle-distance history goes on line

Jack Rayner is one win from equalling the legendary Ron Clarke with five 10,000m national titles, but will first have to overcome a fellow middle-distance ace.

Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding

Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding

Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding

Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding

An activist's six-year battle against a state over its use of capsicum spray at protests has culminated in a landmark finding that police committed battery.

Defiant Diles believes Victory on verge of ALM revival

Defiant Diles believes Victory on verge of ALM revival

Defiant Diles believes Victory on verge of ALM revival

Defiant Diles believes Victory on verge of ALM revival

Two blockbusters against fierce rivals are the perfect opportunity for battling Melbourne Victory to stand and deliver, says under-pressure coach Arthur Diles.

Second teen charged over young man's stabbing death

Second teen charged over young man's stabbing death

Second teen charged over young man's stabbing death

Second teen charged over young man's stabbing death

A second teenager will face court after he was charged with murder following the stabbing death of an 18-year-old.

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.

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'Always going to happen': new Blues pumped for rematch

Rather than seethe about their exit from Sydney, new Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent are excited about trying to cause an early 2026 upset.

'Beyond belief': police memorial vandals condemned

Police are hunting vandals who targeted a memorial, painting anti-police slogans, for the second time in two years.

State library 'saved' as management back down from cuts

Outcry from prominent Australians to a state library restructure that would have resulted in workforce cuts has led to management withdrawing the proposal.

Storm star admits he's in the sights of Perth Bears

Nick Meaney is weighing up a move to Perth Bears, but he has no desire to shift to fullback as Melbourne mull how to fill the big void left by Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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McLaren F1 boss leaves Supercars championship team

Supercars champion Chaz Mostert will race for a new-look team, with McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown stepping away from Walkinshaw Andretti United.

'A genuine crack': Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.

A-Leagues club given fresh hope in legal bid to survive

Western United has been given a new deadline to pay its $15.5 million tax bill as the A-Leagues club scraps to survive.

'No real ego': Gawn happy either way on D's captaincy

Max Gawn says he was "scared" about whether new Melbourne coach Steven King would like him, amid widespread change at the Demons.

How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with rape.

Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.

Query over second dead camper ahead of murder retrial

Prosecutors are yet to rule out manslaughter over the death of a second missing camper after Greg Lynn was ordered to face retrial for Carol Clay's murder.

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