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Indigenous homelessness centre to open in Melbourne CBD

Indigenous homelessness centre to open in Melbourne CBD

An Indigenous homelessness service centre is opening in Melbourne's CBD, as private rentals become increasingly unaffordable for many Victorians.

Blues have Boyd's one-game AFL ban reduced to fine

Blues have Boyd's one-game AFL ban reduced to fine

Blues have Boyd's one-game AFL ban reduced to fine

Blues have Boyd's one-game AFL ban reduced to fine

Carlton defender Jordan Boyd will play against GWS after a marathon tribunal hearing resulted in his one-game ban reduced to a fine.

McVeigh boosts Paris hopes in Boomers' win over China

McVeigh boosts Paris hopes in Boomers' win over China

McVeigh boosts Paris hopes in Boomers' win over China

McVeigh boosts Paris hopes in Boomers' win over China

Tasmania JackJumpers star Jack McVeigh has put his hand up for a spot in the Boomers' final squad for the Paris Olympics with a huge performance against China.

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Hawk Sicily could play against Cats after dislocation

Hawk Sicily could play against Cats after dislocation

Hawthorn captain James Sicily will undergo a fitness test ahead of Saturday's AFL game against Geelong after he suffered another shoulder dislocation.

Who's afraid of a 1000-seat theatre? Not Virginia Woolf

Who's afraid of a 1000-seat theatre? Not Virginia Woolf

Melbourne's Red Stitch Theatre is taking Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? from an 80-seat venue to the 1000-seat Comedy Theatre.

Blues defender Newman marvels at captain Cripps

Blues defender Newman marvels at captain Cripps

Carlton defender Nic Newman can only watch on in awe as Blues captain Patrick Cripps puts in a year that could surpass his Brownlow Medal-winning season.

'Morally bankrupt' driver left cyclist like roadkill

'Morally bankrupt' driver left cyclist like roadkill

A "morally bankrupt" repeat offender who drove off after hitting a cyclist, leaving him to die "like road kill", continues to deny he was behind the wheel.

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Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Fourth-placed Essendon are yet to beat a team currently sitting inside the AFL top-eight, but coach Brad Scott is not concerned by the Bombers' lack of scalps.

Warning opioid-laced cocaine could be a killer

Warning opioid-laced cocaine could be a killer

Warning opioid-laced cocaine could be a killer

Warning opioid-laced cocaine could be a killer

Cocaine users in Melbourne have been warned their drugs could contain a potentially lethal opioid that could lead to an overdose.

Workplace killer's sentence no surprise to victim's mum

Workplace killer's sentence no surprise to victim's mum

Workplace killer's sentence no surprise to victim's mum

Workplace killer's sentence no surprise to victim's mum

George Tereva's mother say she is unsurprised his killer Christopher Bell, 53, could be released from jail in as little as three years.

Miles Franklin Literary Award finalists announced

Miles Franklin Literary Award finalists announced

Miles Franklin Literary Award finalists announced

Miles Franklin Literary Award finalists announced

The Miles Franklin judges say they are "awed by the ambitious sweep and range of the novels" competing for the prestigious $60,000 literary award.

Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Evidence of Indigenous rituals dating back 500 generations has been unearthed in a limestone cave.

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Victorian MPs have been awarded a 3.5 per cent salary bump, pushing Premier Jacinta Allan's annual pay package close to half a million dollars.

Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump

Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump

Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump

Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump

Carlton defender Jordan Boyd has received a one-game ban for a high bump on Richmond's Rhyan Mansell, set to rule him out of the AFL clash with GWS.

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Prison lacked care for Aboriginal life: grieving mother

An Indigenous man's death was preventable if prison staff were told of his deteriorating health and prioritised it over security protocols, a coroner has found.

Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.

Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals

After missing out on Tokyo, Xavier Cooks is one of several Boomers squad members fighting to make the cut for Paris, with selection on the line against China.

Ex-Home and Away star admits assault after manhunt

Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has pleaded guilty to repeatedly assaulting a woman and then evading a warrant for his arrest.

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Airport staff busted aiding drug smuggling ring

Dozens of Melbourne Airport staff breached security checks in the past year, with many suspected of working for organised criminals.

Police seize $12 millon of illicit tobacco

Illicit tobacco worth more than $12 million has been seized in a combined operation by Victoria Police and the tax office.

Cripps, Walsh shine in the wet as Blues blitz Tigers

A stunning third-quarter blitz inspired by Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh has lifted second-placed Carlton to a 61-point win over AFL rivals Richmond.

Hinkley chokes up after relief of AFL win over Saints

Port Adelaide have beaten St Kilda by two points in an error-filled clash at Marvel Stadium to ease some pressure on coach Ken Hinkley.

Geelong forward Stengle signs five-year AFL deal

Forward Tyson Stengle has signed a five-year deal with Geelong, ending speculation about his AFL future.

Homeless man in court accused of man's pier murder

A homeless man who's been charged with murdering a fisherman at a suburban pier in Melbourne has appeared in court.

Makeshift Storm surprise coach Bellamy with ladder spot

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy hopes to get some troops back to face Wests Tigers in round 18, but fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen's latest injury is causing concern.

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