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Geelong's finals hopes over as Tigers snatch thriller

Geelong's finals hopes over as Tigers snatch thriller

Richmond have given their AFLW top-four hopes a mighty boost after kicking two late goals to snatch a seven-point victory over Geelong.

Elusive platypuses detected swimming close to city

Elusive platypuses detected swimming close to city

Elusive platypuses detected swimming close to city

Elusive platypuses detected swimming close to city

Platypuses has been traced to dozens of waterways in Greater Melbourne after a water company analysed DNA left in creeks and rivers.

Essendon grind out win to go seventh in AFLW

Essendon grind out win to go seventh in AFLW

Essendon grind out win to go seventh in AFLW

Essendon grind out win to go seventh in AFLW

Essendon have jumped two places to seventh on the AFLW ladder with a 23-point win over a Western Bulldogs side who set a couple of unwanted scoring records.

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Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawthorn have sent their No.14 draft pick to Carlton in a deal that has significant implications for the AFL trade period, with several players in limbo.

Harris player of the match as Vics and Tasmania draw

Harris player of the match as Vics and Tasmania draw

Victoria and Tasmania have called their Sheffield Shield match before tea on day four after it became clear neither side had a realistic chance of victory.

State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony

State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony

Premier Jacinta Allan has personally apologised on behalf of the state government to Indigenous members of Victoria's stolen generation behind closed doors.

Murderer dies in prison cell months into life sentence

Murderer dies in prison cell months into life sentence

A Victorian coroner has been told how convicted murderer Scott Murdoch took his own life in his prison cell.

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Murder charge for shot man over alleged family stabbing

Murder charge for shot man over alleged family stabbing

Murder charge for shot man over alleged family stabbing

Murder charge for shot man over alleged family stabbing

An accused murderer shot by police after allegedly stabbing his stepfather is expected to face a bedside hearing as he recovers in hospital.

Saint has AFLW tribunal win ahead of Demons clash

Saint has AFLW tribunal win ahead of Demons clash

Saint has AFLW tribunal win ahead of Demons clash

Saint has AFLW tribunal win ahead of Demons clash

Jaimee Lambert will play in S Kilda's big AFLW home game against Melbourne after the Saints successfully took her one-game ban to the tribunal.

Bazzana to make senior Australian baseball debut

Bazzana to make senior Australian baseball debut

Bazzana to make senior Australian baseball debut

Bazzana to make senior Australian baseball debut

Travis Bazzana, who made sporting history this year when he was the No.1 Major League Baseball draft pick, is about to make his senior Australian debut.

Tassie's Webster belts timely Sheffield Shield century

Tassie's Webster belts timely Sheffield Shield century

Tassie's Webster belts timely Sheffield Shield century

Tassie's Webster belts timely Sheffield Shield century

As Australian selectors ponder how best to fill Cameron Green's shoes, allrounder Beau Webster has hit a classy century in the Sheffield Shield.

Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS

Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS

Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS

Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS

Essendon say their veteran forward Jake Stringer has not yet told them he wants a trade to GWS, who are keen to recruit him.

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Melbourne City attacker Mathew Leckie is no certainty to feature in their A-League Men season opener but is confident he can quickly hit his straps.

'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed club filed for $30 million in damages.

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Kyrgios on track for Melbourne Park return: Open chief

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes injury-ravaged showman Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to the tournament in 2025.

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Staring down a possible leadership coup, John Pesutto has steered the Victorian coalition to its best poll result in seven years as support for Labor plummets.

Reko Rennie's new show brings graffiti to the gallery

REKOSPECTIVE: The Art of Reko Rennie is the biggest show for the Aboriginal artist, who uses street art styles to communicate some hard truths.

Three dogs shot dead after mauling woman in backyard

Police have shot dead three dogs that critically injured a woman in a suburban backyard mauling after pepper spray failed to subdue to animals.

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Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge

A Melbourne man convicted of pledging allegiance to Islamic State has smiled as he was jailed for preparing for a terrorist act.

De Minaur's ATP Finals, Davis Cup hopes in balance

Alex de Minaur's hopes of returning for Australia's Davis Cup tilt and reaching the ATP Finals hang in the balance as he battles injury.

Ex-ADF soldier avoids more jail for teen's sex assault

A former soldier will not face any extra prison time after a County Court judge ordered him to undertake community work for the sexual assault of a teenager.

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.

The 'bone explosion' that shattered an Olympic champion

Two-thirds of Australians aged over 50 have poor bone health and even Olympic gold medallists such as Sally Pearson aren't immune to severe bone injuries.

Julian Assange's rollercoaster life coming to the stage

A play about the trials and tribulations of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will headline the Malthouse Theatre's 2025 program while ticket prices are slashed.

Dockers step up pursuit of Bolton, all eyes on Stringer

Fremantle's bid to secure contracted Richmond gun Shai Bolton is heating up while Essendon forward Jake Stringer could be off to GWS.

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