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Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples

Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples

A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at two Melbourne temples almost 30 years ago.

Storm remain coy on NRL return for Ryan Papenhuyzen

Storm remain coy on NRL return for Ryan Papenhuyzen

Storm remain coy on NRL return for Ryan Papenhuyzen

Storm remain coy on NRL return for Ryan Papenhuyzen

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is happy with Ryan Papenhuyzen's progress but still will not lock in a date for the injury-plagued fullback's NRL comeback.

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and Jack Ziebell will end their illustrious AFL playing careers when Richmond take on North Melbourne at the MCG.

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Mum who blamed 'African men' for fatal crash jailed

Mum who blamed 'African men' for fatal crash jailed

A Melbourne learner driver who blamed "African men" for a fatal crash that killed a grandfather has been jailed, and will take her newborn baby into custody.

Super effort as Taylor-made tale books place in history

Super effort as Taylor-made tale books place in history

Australian author Tom Taylor's Neverlanders has become the first graphic novel to be named the Book of the Year for Older Readers.

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

An ankle injury looks likely to keep star Boomer Jock Landale out of basketball's World Cup, with NBA champion Jack White set to step up in his place.

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Greater Western Sydney are treating their clash with Essendon as an early elimination final as the sides vie for a spot in the AFL's top eight.

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Landale hurt as Boomers crush South Sudan in WC warm-up

Landale hurt as Boomers crush South Sudan in WC warm-up

Landale hurt as Boomers crush South Sudan in WC warm-up

Landale hurt as Boomers crush South Sudan in WC warm-up

The Boomers have thrashed South Sudan 88-67 a World Cup warm-up match, but their injury concerns mounted after Jock Landale's return lasted five minutes.

Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

A win on Saturday night over reigning premiers Geelong will ensure St Kilda make the finals and coach Ross Lyon says they're ready for what's coming.

Matildas score viewing records as flare 'idiots' fined

Matildas score viewing records as flare 'idiots' fined

Matildas score viewing records as flare 'idiots' fined

Matildas score viewing records as flare 'idiots' fined

The Women's World Cup semi between the Matildas and Lionesses smashed television viewing records but concerns have been raised about the actions of some fans.

Trio jailed for hunting down and killing 18-year-old

Trio jailed for hunting down and killing 18-year-old

Trio jailed for hunting down and killing 18-year-old

Trio jailed for hunting down and killing 18-year-old

Three men could walk from prison in under three years for hunting down and killing an 18-year-old they believed had broken into one of their girlfriend's cars.

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has called the latest allegations made against him in a long-running dispute "absolute rubbish".

Pandemic drives uptick in Australia's health workforce

Pandemic drives uptick in Australia's health workforce

Pandemic drives uptick in Australia's health workforce

Pandemic drives uptick in Australia's health workforce

The number of Australians registered as health practitioners has risen by 18 per cent over the past four years, with new nurses leading the way.

Former Labor minister scores second plum board role

Former Labor minister scores second plum board role

Former Labor minister scores second plum board role

Former Labor minister scores second plum board role

The Victorian government has been accused of elevating a former minister to another taxpayer-funded board position without a merit-based selection process.

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AFL spot audits to feature in new Brownlow safeguards

Betting on the AFL's Brownlow Medal will continue after new safeguards were introduced following the arrest of former field umpire Michael Pell.

Swimming Australia to hold crucial meeting with members

Swimming Australia risks losing its World Aquatics membership if its fails to adopt a new constitution after receiving a list of concerns from the global body.

Mum reveals grief after daughter's body found in mine

A Victorian mum has detailed the crushing grief she felt when learning her daughter Kobie Parfitt had been found in a mine shaft months after she went missing.

Clarkson bullish on North even if McKay leaves

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is keen for Ben McKay to stay but believes the Kangaroos can still flourish even if the key defender moves to Essendon.

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Beams of light signal the start of futuristic festival

The Now or Never Festival in Melbourne features an art trail at Docklands as part of 17 days of events focused on digital art and futurism.

Trucking boss freeway charge back on after appeal

A criminal case against trucking boss Simiona Tuteru is back on after a challenge against a permanent stay by prosecutors was granted by the Court of Appeal.

Andrews shrugs off sliding popularity after scandals

A series of bad news stories appear to have taken the gloss off Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, with a poll showing his likeability now in negative territory.

Coach Beveridge puts heat on Bulldogs to lift

Coach Luke Beveridge has urged his Western Bulldogs players to lift their game ahead of a defining fortnight in the club's season.

Man charged with raping child he met at temple

Police have charged a 68-year-old man from Melbourne's southeast with child sexual abuse offences dating back to the 1990s.

Doctor fined $12,000 for assisted dying signature error

Victorian doctor Nick Carr has accepted a $12,000 fine for a clerical error, saying it shows the state's voluntary assisted dying laws are being scrutinised.

Brazil stun Boomers in basketball boilover in Melbourne

Brazil fired early and rallied late to upset the off-target Boomers in Melbourne in a harsh warning before the Basketball World Cup.

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