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Triple-zero reforms follow deadly failures of pandemic

Triple-zero reforms follow deadly failures of pandemic

Victoria's emergency call service will be rebranded and brought under government control in changes sparked by underperformance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

A coroner has recommended an on-site neonatologist or midwife be present in Melbourne's maximum security prison after the death of a 12-day-old infant.

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

The family of a woman choked to death by her abusive husband have called for justice "for men killing women", as he was jailed for at least 17 years.

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Snow season ends early for half of Vic's alpine resorts

Snow season ends early for half of Vic's alpine resorts

Lower than usual snowfall has brought an early end to the snow season for three of Victoria's alpine resorts.

Second store fire adds to growing list of arson attacks

Second store fire adds to growing list of arson attacks

Arson detectives will investigate a fire at a tobacco store in Melbourne's north, just a day after another business was significantly damaged in a blaze.

GWS confidence growing as they aim to ride finals wave

GWS confidence growing as they aim to ride finals wave

Boosted by two solid wins before the finals, Callan Ward and his GWS teammates feel they are a dangerous September proposition for any opponents.

Recruits have Saints buoyant about AFLW prospects

Recruits have Saints buoyant about AFLW prospects

After a busy trade period, St Kilda are determined to do more than make up the AFLW numbers - starting with Sunday's season opener against North Melbourne.

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Giants' Toby Bedford to fight AFL ban at tribunal

Giants' Toby Bedford to fight AFL ban at tribunal

Giants' Toby Bedford to fight AFL ban at tribunal

Giants' Toby Bedford to fight AFL ban at tribunal

GWS will find out next Monday at the AFL tribunal whether small forward Toby Bedford is available for their elimination final against St Kilda.

In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson

In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson

In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson

In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson

St Kilda captain Jack Steele says last Saturday's loss to Brisbane was good exposure for the Saints ahead of their first AFL finals series in three years.

Phone records place brothel owner near murder scene

Phone records place brothel owner near murder scene

Phone records place brothel owner near murder scene

Phone records place brothel owner near murder scene

A brothel owner who funded a slain mother's lifestyle has been placed near the crime scene on the morning of her alleged murder, a jury has been told.

Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation

Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation

Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation

Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation

A major city's Commonwealth Games infrastructure wish-list was overlooked and there were doubts about costs even before the event was suddenly cancelled.

Bail reforms do 'half the job': Indigenous advocates

Bail reforms do 'half the job': Indigenous advocates

Bail reforms do 'half the job': Indigenous advocates

Bail reforms do 'half the job': Indigenous advocates

Bail law reforms will face amendments in Victorian parliament as Indigenous advocates insist the changes do not go far enough.

Soul legend Chaka Khan will jazz it up for Aussie fans

Soul legend Chaka Khan will jazz it up for Aussie fans

Soul legend Chaka Khan will jazz it up for Aussie fans

Soul legend Chaka Khan will jazz it up for Aussie fans

Chaka Khan, the American singer behind classic songs such as I'm Every Woman, is heading to Australia to headline the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Car blaze likely linked to tobacco trade firebombings

Car blaze likely linked to tobacco trade firebombings

Car blaze likely linked to tobacco trade firebombings

Car blaze likely linked to tobacco trade firebombings

A car fire in Melbourne's north is believed to be linked to a series of firebombings orchestrated by crime syndicates behind Victoria's illegal tobacco trade.

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Smith to return to chase Australian Open golf title

Australia's top-ranked golfer Cameron Smith will return home to try to win an elusive Australian Open title and also defend his PGA Championship crown.

'Choked on my Weeties': Pallas dismisses Vic debt sum

Treasurer Tim Pallas is confident a credit rating downgrade isn't on the horizon for Victoria despite a major global agency's debt forecast.

Victorian beekeepers warned there mite be a big problem

Another infestation of varroa mite discovered in the New South Wales Riverina has prompted warnings for beekeepers in Victoria.

Magpies AFLW vice-captain defends CEO after criticism

Collingwood vice-captain Ruby Schleicher says the CEO is committed to the women's team despite his controversial comments about fixture expansion calls.

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Bucket man pitch invader jailed for A-League incursion

A violent pitch invader who stormed an A-League match and threw a bucket of sand at a goalkeeper has walked from court despite being handed a jail sentence.

Victorians wait to feel bushfire threat before leaving

A Victorian fire agency has sounded alarm bells over residents' attitudes towards immediate bushfire risk, following the latest community survey.

Man jailed for raping masked intruder in home

A man will spend at least four years in jail after a jury found him guilty of raping another man who forced his way into a home, but not guilty of manslaughter.

Ban on Nazi salute, symbols one step closer in Victoria

The Victorian attorney-general will introduce legislation to parliament which will make it a criminal offence to perform the Nazi salute in public.

Woman to stand trial over sister's death in hit-run

A Melbourne woman accused of killing her sister in what she claims was a freak accident will face a criminal trial over her death.

Ex-Hockeyroo Nanscawen on verge of Bombers AFLW debut

Georgia Nanscawen is ready to make her AFLW debut for Essendon after overcoming the knee injury that kept her out of action in the club's inaugural season.

Technology high on AFL footy boss Kane's agenda

The AFL is edging closer to implementing ball-tracking technology as new football boss Laura Kane attempts to lift the standard of match officiating.

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