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Exploring a mysterious art forest by a sewage plant

Exploring a mysterious art forest by a sewage plant

Intrepid explorers will be able to wander through a mysterious piece of world-renowned land art at a sewage plant as part of a major Australian design program.

Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon coach Brad Scott was left to rue a "series of unfortunate events" during a third-quarter capitulation against bogey side Geelong at the MCG.

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.

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Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders

Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders

Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.

Olympic, Paralympic flagbearers feted by prime minister

Olympic, Paralympic flagbearers feted by prime minister

A group of Australian Olympic and Paralympic flagbearers have been feted by the prime minister after a funding boost from the federal government.

Lobb's shock switch a win for unconvincing Bulldogs

Lobb's shock switch a win for unconvincing Bulldogs

Rory Lobb shone in defence and captain Marcus Bontempelli starred in the engine room as the Western Bulldogs posted a scrappy 17-point win over North Melbourne.

NBL recruit Almansa eyes Sarr-like rise to NBA

NBL recruit Almansa eyes Sarr-like rise to NBA

Highly touted Spanish teenager Izan Almansa hopes a move to the NBL's Perth Wildcats can prove a stepping stone to the NBA, as it did for No.2 pick Alex Sarr.

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Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

High-flying Carlton are warm favourites to account for Richmond in their MCG clash, but coach Michael Voss is taking nothing for granted.

St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart

St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart

St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart

St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he can't understand all the critical fuss about Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley.

Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

West Coast will welcome back Harley Reid for their AFL clash with Hawthorn, with coach Adam Simpson warning the youngster to get used to being tagged.

Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra

Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra

Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra

Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra

Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant won't face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon have been bullied by Geelong for 20 years, but the Bombers can finally end the hoodoo in club great Dyson Heppell's 250th game.

Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Australia's Boomers will play China twice in Melbourne next week as they ramp up preparations for the Olympics, with young gun Josh Giddey leading the way.

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli appears set to line up against North Melbourne despite a training mishap, while Aaron Naughton returns from injury.

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Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

More lives are at risk if the Victorian government doesn't reform its public drunkenness laws, the police union says, after the death of a man hit by a car.

Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Gold Coast are desperately searching for consistency as they prepare for a huge AFL test against reigning premiers Collingwood.

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator.

'Got what he deserved': boyfriend guilty of murder

The family of Maryam Hamka say they are relieved a Supreme Court jury found Toby Loughnane guilty of her murder.

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Six fire extinguishers could not save off-road racers

Competitors in an off-road race did their best to save two men trapped in a buggy as they tried to escape, a coroner has been told.

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Carl Ditterich will contest historical child sex abuse charges during a two-day hearing in Melbourne.

Homeless man found not guilty of woman's murder

Homeless man Scott Kennedy will walk from court a free man after a Supreme Court jury acquitted him of the murder of Narelle Emerson.

Huge spike in motorbike fatalities six months into 2024

Victoria Police are warning motorcyclists to be careful on the road after a 75 per cent spike in rider fatalities this year compared to the same period in 2023.

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Carlton coach Michael Voss has hit out at "ridiculous" commentary after Sam Walsh was on the end of a dangerous tackle from Patrick Dangerfield.

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek, Scott Pendlebury and Oleg Markov are all back from injuries to bolster Collingwood's line-up for the AFL clash with Gold Coast.

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

A series of short breaks between matches will force Richmond coach Adem Yze to manage some of his senior stars, including Dustin Martin, during the run home.

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