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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.

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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

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

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

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

Murder trial awaits Samantha Murphy's accused killer

Murder trial awaits Samantha Murphy's accused killer

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 castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

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

World Surf League to expand women's elite field

World Surf League to expand women's elite field

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

Familiar foe Renard leads Saudis against Socceroos

Familiar foe Renard leads Saudis against Socceroos

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.

Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

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

Daniels reaches new NBA heights as Hawks pip Celtics

Daniels reaches new NBA heights as Hawks pip Celtics

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

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

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

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.

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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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'Deep-seated hatred' for estranged wife led to killing

A "deep" hatred for his estranged wife and a bitter divorce battle over property are motives for a man's alleged murder almost 20 years ago, prosecutors allege.

'Should be nervous': Liberal leader revels in poll win

Despite being dogged by a defamation trial, Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has inched ahead of Premier Jacinta Allan as preferred state leader.

AFL primed for 23 Thursday night matches for 2025

Thursday night AFL matches will be played more than ever before in 2025, featuring in 23 of 25 rounds in the home-and-away season.

North Melbourne lock in deal for 'home' games in WA

North Melbourne will play six home games in Western Australia over the next three seasons in a deal that will provide significant financial benefit to the club.

Pioneering artist, 80, plays to his biggest crowd yet

Artist William Yang has been taking photographs since the 1970s, and will perform one of his groundbreaking monologues in front of his biggest audience ever.

Fresh treatment hope for frontline workers with PTSD

Emergency service workers dealing with post traumatic stress disorder could have their treatment transformed with the assistance of new guidelines.

Yengi chasing Socceroos start, in Robertson's ear

Kusini Yengi wants to show coach Tony Popovic he can lead the Socceroos' attack while he has been in friend Alex Robertson's ear about playing for Australia.

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