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Culprit flees bike shop ram raid with arm on fire

Culprit flees bike shop ram raid with arm on fire

A botched ram raid at a cycling store in Melbourne has resulted in a culprit fleeing the scene with their arm on fire after the business burst into flames.

Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.

Gold Coast's McLaughlin banned for one game in AFLW

Gold Coast's McLaughlin banned for one game in AFLW

Gold Coast's McLaughlin banned for one game in AFLW

Gold Coast's McLaughlin banned for one game in AFLW

Niamh McLaughlin faces a one-game suspension after she was charged with rough conduct for her dangerous tackle on Brisbane forward Sophie Conway.

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'Needs his mother': boy's tragic act after mum's murder

'Needs his mother': boy's tragic act after mum's murder

The young son of Ellie Price, whose boyfriend Ricardo Barbaro was found guilty of her murder, remains deeply traumatised by his loss.

Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches

Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches

An underage teen was allowed to gamble for more than a year across five Melbourne venues, leading to a six-figure fine for a pub giant.

Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL's Blue heaven

Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL's Blue heaven

All-Australian defender Jacob Weitering has shown his determination to be a one-club player by signing a long-term contract extension with Carlton.

Phoenix believe NBL season alive after axing coach

Phoenix believe NBL season alive after axing coach

South East Melbourne Phoenix have had head coach applicants 24 hours after sacking Mike Kelly and believe they can turn their winless NBL season around.

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Powerhouses Kings and United enjoy statement NBL wins

Powerhouses Kings and United enjoy statement NBL wins

Powerhouses Kings and United enjoy statement NBL wins

Powerhouses Kings and United enjoy statement NBL wins

Melbourne United and Sydney Kings have both had dominant and much needed NBL victories following recent defeats.

Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters

Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters

Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters

Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters

It has emerged that Melbourne could snare Essendon's No.9 draft pick as the Bombers try to ensure they recruit top academy prospect Isaac Koko.

Olympian Gregson posts first marathon win in Melbourne

Olympian Gregson posts first marathon win in Melbourne

Olympian Gregson posts first marathon win in Melbourne

Olympian Gregson posts first marathon win in Melbourne

Genevieve Gregson has won the Melbourne Marathon and her husband Ryan finished second in the men's event behind Jack Rayner.

Melbourne United respond to put 36ers to the sword

Melbourne United respond to put 36ers to the sword

Melbourne United respond to put 36ers to the sword

Melbourne United respond to put 36ers to the sword

Melbourne United have brought the Adelaide 36ers back to earth with a thud thanks Sunday's 106-79 home victory.

Demons stay in AFLW finals hunt with win over Saints

Demons stay in AFLW finals hunt with win over Saints

Demons stay in AFLW finals hunt with win over Saints

Demons stay in AFLW finals hunt with win over Saints

Melbourne have led from the start to beat St Kilda by 14 points at Moorabbin and stay in the hunt for the AFLW top eight.

Long jail terms as non-fatal choking laws take effect

Long jail terms as non-fatal choking laws take effect

Long jail terms as non-fatal choking laws take effect

Long jail terms as non-fatal choking laws take effect

Long-awaited non-fatal strangulation laws have taken effect in Victoria, with perpetrators risking up to a decade in prison if found guilty of the act.

Manhunt launched after deadly attack in Melbourne's CBD

Manhunt launched after deadly attack in Melbourne's CBD

Manhunt launched after deadly attack in Melbourne's CBD

Manhunt launched after deadly attack in Melbourne's CBD

Police are appealing for help to locate a man wanted over a fatal attack on a 44-year-old man in Melbourne's CBD.

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Phoenix's NBL season is threatening to implode

New-look South East Melbourne Phoenix have dropped their fifth consecutive game to begin the NBL season, falling to the Brisbane Bullets in Melbourne.

Free-scoring Hawks dent Eagles' AFLW finals hopes

The Hawks are perched on top of the AFLW ladder after they belted West Coast by 66 points, putting a big dent in the Eagles' finals hopes.

Veteran cop questioned over 'abhorrent' Nazi salutes

A Victorian police instructor will likely be charged by summons after being questioned by detectives over allegedly performing banned Nazi gestures.

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.

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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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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