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Physio barred from females after sexual assault charges

Physio barred from females after sexual assault charges

A Melbourne physiotherapist charged with sexually assaulting patients has been allowed to return to work but restricted from treating females.

Vixens beat Swifts, go two wins clear in Super Netball

Vixens beat Swifts, go two wins clear in Super Netball

Vixens beat Swifts, go two wins clear in Super Netball

Vixens beat Swifts, go two wins clear in Super Netball

Melbourne Vixens have surged two victories clear at the Super Netball summit, beating NSW Swifts for a fifth straight success and season-high winning margin.

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Essendon are firmly entrenched in the AFL's top four after grinding out a 30-point win over West Coast, with Jake Stringer booting five goals.

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Steven May fined over 'disgraceful' AFL staging act

Steven May fined over 'disgraceful' AFL staging act

Melbourne's Steven May has copped a fine for "staging" after milking the AFL's dangerous-tackle rule during his side's narrow win over North Melbourne.

Nurse, midwife pay deal could 'rebuild health system'

Nurse, midwife pay deal could 'rebuild health system'

As Victorian hospitals stare down the barrel of budget cuts and potential amalgamations, a new pay deal for nurses could help to retain and recruit staff.

Oliver braces for tags in Demons' AFL finals fight

Oliver braces for tags in Demons' AFL finals fight

Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.

Clarkson takes positives from Kangaroos' heartbreaker

Clarkson takes positives from Kangaroos' heartbreaker

Last-placed North Melbourne fell just short of Melbourne after kicking the last six goals of the match, but will take heart from another competitive showing.

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Roos' comeback falls short as Dees win fiery AFL clash

Roos' comeback falls short as Dees win fiery AFL clash

Roos' comeback falls short as Dees win fiery AFL clash

Roos' comeback falls short as Dees win fiery AFL clash

Melbourne and North Melbourne faced off in a halftime melee before the Demons resisted a late fightback to post a three-point win over the AFL's bottom side.

Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury

Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury

Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury

Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.

Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes

Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes

Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes

Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes

West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Tom De Koning wins sibling battle as Blues belt Cats

Tom De Koning wins sibling battle as Blues belt Cats

Tom De Koning wins sibling battle as Blues belt Cats

Tom De Koning wins sibling battle as Blues belt Cats

In-form Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning was too good for his little brother Sam as the Blues dominated Geelong at the MCG.

Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches

Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches

Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches

Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches

Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.

Retail syndicate 'steals items to order' for drug trade

Retail syndicate 'steals items to order' for drug trade

Retail syndicate 'steals items to order' for drug trade

Retail syndicate 'steals items to order' for drug trade

Victoria Police have charged two men who they allege are part of a retail syndicate stealing items to order in Melbourne and regional towns.

Calls for change after 'shocking' hospital discharge

Calls for change after 'shocking' hospital discharge

Calls for change after 'shocking' hospital discharge

Calls for change after 'shocking' hospital discharge

An Indigenous woman's discharge from hospital after an alleged violent assault should prompt change in the health-care system, Victoria's health minister says.

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Walking track deaths not considered suspicious

Police are not treating the deaths of a man and woman on a coastal walking track as suspicious, as they prepare a report for the coroner.

Concrete company fined $50,000 after worker's death

A concreting company has been sentenced after admitting it failed to provide a safe working environment for a man who was killed after being struck in the head.

Double-murder deliberations set to enter second week

A jury deciding whether airline pilot Greg Lynn is guilty or innocent of the murder of two campers will return to the court next week to continue deliberating.

Pizza-eating killer could walk from jail in nine years

Robert Rickerby will spend up to 15-and-a-half years behind bars after admitting to killing his partner in their Melbourne home.

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Kangaroos eye litmus test against Demons midfield

North Melbourne's improved form since the mid-season bye will be put to the test by a Melbourne side desperate to resurrect their AFL premiership hopes.

Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

A man has been arrested over a $60,000 COVID-19 payment scam in which more than 500 claims were allegedly submitted under false names.

NRL heavyweights withdraw from Las Vegas opening round

Melbourne have told the NRL they're not interested in going to Las Vegas for the 2025 season opener, leaving the Warriors, Penrith, Cronulla and Canberra to go.

Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule

The Sydney Kings and NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers will host Christmas Day games as festive features of the 2024-25 season schedule.

Cats star Cameron has Carlton coach on high alert

Carlton are braced for another huge test against a Geelong side featuring dangerous goal-kicker Jeremy Cameron and returning skipper Patrick Dangerfield.

Gamblers limited to $50 daily losses on pokies

Victorian pokies players will only be able to go $50 into the red each day under a default loss limit agreed to as part of a statewide card system.

Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites

Thefts of groceries and alcohol are increasing, with police citing the cost of living and high interest rates as factors turning non-offenders to crime.

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