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Police probe whether arson case linked to crime war

Police probe whether arson case linked to crime war

Victoria Police is probing whether an attack on a Melbourne tobacconist is the latest in a string of firebombings connected to warring crime gangs.

Kill plot charge dropped for union boss' estranged wife

Kill plot charge dropped for union boss' estranged wife

Kill plot charge dropped for union boss' estranged wife

Kill plot charge dropped for union boss' estranged wife

Prosecutors have dropped several charges including conspiracy to murder against Emma Walters, the estranged wife of construction union boss John Setka.

Essendon football boss Josh Mahoney to leave AFL club

Essendon football boss Josh Mahoney to leave AFL club

Essendon football boss Josh Mahoney to leave AFL club

Essendon football boss Josh Mahoney to leave AFL club

Essendon are on the lookout for a new football department boss with Josh Mahoney on the way out after three years in the role.

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Law-breaking e-scooter riders to get audio wake-up call

Law-breaking e-scooter riders to get audio wake-up call

E-scooters riders will be alerted to illegal behaviour under a trial as a Melbourne council looks at other technological developments, including AI.

World premiere of doco on music trailblazer Gudinski

World premiere of doco on music trailblazer Gudinski

A documentary about the late maverick music entrepreneur Michael Gudinski has premiered in Melbourne.

Demons gun Oliver 'raring to go' for clash with Blues

Demons gun Oliver 'raring to go' for clash with Blues

Melbourne have been bolstered by the return of star midfielder Clayton Oliver as they face red-hot Carlton in an AFL blockbuster at the MCG.

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy has been given another chance to prove his worth and is joined by the returning Clayton Oliver for the MCG clash with Carlton.

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Injury-hit Cats turn to unheralded forward Neale

Injury-hit Cats turn to unheralded forward Neale

Injury-hit Cats turn to unheralded forward Neale

Injury-hit Cats turn to unheralded forward Neale

With their AFL premiership defence on the line, Geelong will bring in two-game key forward Shannon Neale to help fill the void left by Tom Hawkins.

Hero captain Cotchin retires as 'towering' Richmond man

Hero captain Cotchin retires as 'towering' Richmond man

Hero captain Cotchin retires as 'towering' Richmond man

Hero captain Cotchin retires as 'towering' Richmond man

Triple Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin will bow out of the AFL at the end of the season having confirmed his retirement after 16 years with the club.

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

The Victorian Information Commissioner has found VicForests unlawfully spied on several anti-logging campaigners in an attempt to discredit them.

Cats star Dangerfield rules out joining AFL Commission

Cats star Dangerfield rules out joining AFL Commission

Cats star Dangerfield rules out joining AFL Commission

Cats star Dangerfield rules out joining AFL Commission

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has quashed suggestions he could join the AFL Commission while continuing as a player with the Cats.

Libs defend call for bureaucrat to probe Fowles claim

Libs defend call for bureaucrat to probe Fowles claim

Libs defend call for bureaucrat to probe Fowles claim

Libs defend call for bureaucrat to probe Fowles claim

Victoria's opposition leader has defended a request for a senior bureaucrat to investigate the serious assault allegation made against state MP Will Fowles.

Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Investigators are seeking to extradite a Victorian police officer from Queensland after he was charged with a further 78 offences.

From Durban to Albury in Newell Harry's solo exhibition

From Durban to Albury in Newell Harry's solo exhibition

From Durban to Albury in Newell Harry's solo exhibition

From Durban to Albury in Newell Harry's solo exhibition

A regional gallery's first solo exhibition takes viewers on a journey through the political and social history of South Africa, Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

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Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Police have arrested a 37-year-old man over the discovery of an alleged illegal gaming venue operating in Melbourne.

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Two Mongols bikies who murdered Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona in a case of mistaken identity have been jailed nearly four years after the November 2019 crime.

Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season's end

Geelong winger Isaac Smith, a four-time premiership winner, will retire from the AFL at the end of the season.

Compo talks still in play for sidelined 2026 Games

Premier Daniel Andrews says there is no need to rush negotiations between his government and Commonwealth Games officials over compensation claims.

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Bulldogs coach Beveridge emotional over Smith departure

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge became emotional and held back tears when he paid tribute to departing backline coach and club legend Rohan Smith.

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

The Boomers have named their 13-man squad for three warm-up matches ahead of the Basketball World Cup with Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Dellavedova omitted.

Diamonds not forever: Wood retires after World Cup win

Vice-captain Steph Wood has retired from international netball after Australia's latest World Cup win, bringing to an end seven years with the Diamonds.

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

A coroner has investigated a 13-year-old refugee's drowning, finding his death was an "unimaginable tragedy" and prompts a warning on kids' swimming safety.

'Slow down' note handed to driver before train tragedy

A Melbourne-bound train was travelling at up to 127km/h when it derailed, killing two men and injuring passengers, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says.

Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett won't seek contract extension

CEO Trevor Nisbett concedes he might not see out his contract with AFL club West Coast, which runs out next year, but expects coach Adam Simpson to stay on.

Bancroft to press claims to be Warner's successor

Cameron Bancroft can push his claims to slot into David Warner's soon-to-be-vacant Test opening spot when he plays for Australia A.

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