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Tough Paris selection calls loom as Boomers beat China

Tough Paris selection calls loom as Boomers beat China

It's crunch time for the Australian Boomers ahead of the Paris Olympics, with a 17-man squad to be cut to 12 following a warm-up series sweep of China.

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Harley Reid put Melbourne to the sword in May, but this time around the Demons have plans in place to stifle the influence of the West Coast wunderkind.

Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon's McGrath

Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon's McGrath

Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon's McGrath

Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon's McGrath

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at their best as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.

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Hawks hope a refreshed Breust will rediscover his mojo

Hawks hope a refreshed Breust will rediscover his mojo

Hawk veteran Luke Breust has struggled for form and fitness this year, but a two-week break has left him primed to hit the tail-end of the season with a bang.

Richmond give Martin more time to decide his future

Richmond give Martin more time to decide his future

Coach Adem Yze says Richmond don't have a timeline on Dustin Martin's decision on his future as the superstar battles a back injury.

Fatal stolen car crash lights fuse on teen crime plague

Fatal stolen car crash lights fuse on teen crime plague

The Victorian government has taken the children's court to task over its handling of repeat youth offenders following a deadly crash in Melbourne's east.

Teen accused of fatal crash checked by police in bed

Teen accused of fatal crash checked by police in bed

A 17-year-old boy has faced court accused of being the driver of a stolen Jeep that crashed at high speed into another car and killed a 28-year-old man.

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North's Clarkson urges for the umpire 'bashing' to stop

North's Clarkson urges for the umpire 'bashing' to stop

North's Clarkson urges for the umpire 'bashing' to stop

North's Clarkson urges for the umpire 'bashing' to stop

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has emerged a surprise defender of officials, urging the constant umpire "bashing" to stop.

Kangaroos an 'easy target' for critics: Clarkson

Kangaroos an 'easy target' for critics: Clarkson

Kangaroos an 'easy target' for critics: Clarkson

Kangaroos an 'easy target' for critics: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has brushed aside stinging criticism from AFL great Paul Roos - and former club employee - about the Kangaroos.

Taxi driver accused of assaulting woman, stealing ring

Taxi driver accused of assaulting woman, stealing ring

Taxi driver accused of assaulting woman, stealing ring

Taxi driver accused of assaulting woman, stealing ring

A Melbourne taxi driver has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman and stealing her engagement ring during a 45-minute ride taken from the CBD.

Driver admits dangerous action in five-fatality crash

Driver admits dangerous action in five-fatality crash

Driver admits dangerous action in five-fatality crash

Driver admits dangerous action in five-fatality crash

A driver who collided with a ute, killing its five occupants, has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of dangerous driving causing death.

Synthetic opioids found in all four people dead in home

Synthetic opioids found in all four people dead in home

Synthetic opioids found in all four people dead in home

Synthetic opioids found in all four people dead in home

A group of people found dead in a suburban Melbourne home all had synthetic opioids in their system, say police investigating the mysterious deaths.

Time to clean the backyard as Giants prepare for Blues

Time to clean the backyard as Giants prepare for Blues

Time to clean the backyard as Giants prepare for Blues

Time to clean the backyard as Giants prepare for Blues

GWS defender Connor Idun says their opposition have scored too heavily in the last two weeks and the Giants must do a better job against Carlton.

Huge month awaits Bulldogs as AFL finals race heats up

Huge month awaits Bulldogs as AFL finals race heats up

Huge month awaits Bulldogs as AFL finals race heats up

Huge month awaits Bulldogs as AFL finals race heats up

The Western Bulldogs will be put to the test in July as they face four consecutive matches against top-eight rivals, starting with Port Adelaide away.

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Domestic violence rife in problem area for local police

One part of Melbourne is experiencing so much domestic violence that police are arresting a suspect every 90 minutes on average.

'Fitter than ever': Opals coach warns rivals of Jackson

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson is still setting new benchmarks at 43 years of age, as she chases an elusive Olympic gold medal in Paris.

Opals, Jackson brush off China in Olympics warm-up

Alice Kunek and Isobel Borlase were outstanding as veteran Lauren Jackson produced a solid display in the Opals' big win over China in Melbourne.

Ex-Home and Away star bailed, facing sentence delay

Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has been released on bail as he faces a six-week delay on sentencing for a violent assault.

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Forward Weightman re-signs with Western Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs have re-signed dynamic forward Cody Weightman until the end of 2027, warding off any interest from rival clubs.

Couple record themselves plotting man's murder

A murderer made eight voice recordings on his phone before and after he shot another man dead with his girlfriend in a revenge attack.

Going bananas: kidnapped gorilla 'Garry' returns home

A beloved gorilla statue stolen from a Melbourne retirement community has been returned after police spotted it in the yard of a property during a flyover.

Saint King to look to Blues star Curnow for inspiration

After Max King's latest career-interrupting injury, St Kilda want him to look to Carlton star Charlie Curnow as an example of how to overcome multiple setbacks.

Girls arrested, boys flee after 'cowardly' fatal crash

Up to four males are on the run and two teenage girls are in custody after their allegedly stolen car crashed into another vehicle, killing the driver.

Health checks as substance suspected in custody death

A man who died in police custody is suspected of ingesting some sort of substance shortly after his arrest with officers who tried to save him sent for checks.

Josh Daicos under injury cloud, Pies coach backs Moore

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has backed Darcy Moore to rediscover his best form while the Magpies could be without Josh Daicos against Essendon.

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