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Protester freed as appeal launched to increase sentence

Protester freed as appeal launched to increase sentence

A climate protester jailed for blocking lanes on a major Melbourne freeway has been released on bail as prosecutors launch an appeal to increase her sentence.

'Fallen on deaf ears': safety fears before mine tragedy

'Fallen on deaf ears': safety fears before mine tragedy

'Fallen on deaf ears': safety fears before mine tragedy

'Fallen on deaf ears': safety fears before mine tragedy

Rescue workers have recovered the body of a Victorian miner and another worker is fighting for life after an underground collapse at a Ballarat mine.

Premier blasts nuclear plan as renewable appeals curbed

Premier blasts nuclear plan as renewable appeals curbed

Premier blasts nuclear plan as renewable appeals curbed

Premier blasts nuclear plan as renewable appeals curbed

The Victorian government has moved to stop the not-in-my-backyard movement and other opponents from stalling renewable energy projects with tribunal appeals.

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Coroners plead for a drug testing trial

Coroners plead for a drug testing trial

Two Victorian coroners have called for a drug testing trial in the state as users unknowingly consume dangerous synthetic substances.

Fears killer fled overseas after dumping body in bin

Fears killer fled overseas after dumping body in bin

The woman whose body was found in a wheelie bin in regional Victoria has been identified and police believe her alleged killer husband has fled overseas.

Worker's family relieved after killer driver jailed

Worker's family relieved after killer driver jailed

Jason Ruscoe has been sentenced after he struck and killed 44-year-old father Timmy Rakei at a Melbourne road works site.

Rebels use giant prop to prepare for Reds' Super blitz

Rebels use giant prop to prepare for Reds' Super blitz

Melbourne giant Pone Fa’amausili was asked to play a different role at training as his team prepares for their Super Rugby clash against Queensland.

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Goodwin rapt with Oliver's progress, on and off-field

Goodwin rapt with Oliver's progress, on and off-field

Goodwin rapt with Oliver's progress, on and off-field

Goodwin rapt with Oliver's progress, on and off-field

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says midfielder Clayton Oliver is making strong progress after his well-documented woe off the field.

Favourites Melbourne steeled for NBL title decider

Favourites Melbourne steeled for NBL title decider

Favourites Melbourne steeled for NBL title decider

Favourites Melbourne steeled for NBL title decider

A tough finals win over Illawarra has primed top-ranked Melbourne United for the NBL Championship Series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Community health leaders push for disaster program

Community health leaders push for disaster program

Community health leaders push for disaster program

Community health leaders push for disaster program

Another summer of fires and storms has reinforced the need for a permanent disaster recovery program within Victorian community health services, leaders say.

Tigers bracing for Blues' McKay-Curnow dynamic duo

Tigers bracing for Blues' McKay-Curnow dynamic duo

Tigers bracing for Blues' McKay-Curnow dynamic duo

Tigers bracing for Blues' McKay-Curnow dynamic duo

Richmond will have to find a way to handle Carlton's twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay if they are to beat the Blues at the MCG.

United hold off Hawks to reach NBL Championship Series

United hold off Hawks to reach NBL Championship Series

United hold off Hawks to reach NBL Championship Series

United hold off Hawks to reach NBL Championship Series

NBL title-favourites Melbourne United have beaten the plucky Illawarra Hawks in their Playoffs series decider to keep their championship dream alive.

One man freed and another trapped after mine collapse

One man freed and another trapped after mine collapse

One man freed and another trapped after mine collapse

One man freed and another trapped after mine collapse

One man has been freed and another remains trapped after a mine collapse in Victoria's Goldfields, with 25 more workers brought to the surface from underground.

Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return

Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return

Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return

Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return

Richmond star Tom Lynch will play limited minutes on his return from injury against Carlton as the Tigers attempt to bounce back from their opening-round loss.

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Saws down as state's forest logging firm gets the chop

A state-owned forestry company is being wound up after a ban on logging native trees, legal troubles and battles with environment and wildlife groups.

WA into third straight Shield final, Vics shattered

Western Australia will host the Sheffield Shield final for a third straight season after defeating Victoria by 138 runs, jumping above Tasmania on the ladder.

Mixed fortunes for Aussie pair Landale, Giddey in NBA

Australian centre Jock Landale has come up big for the Houston Rockets in a 103-101 win over top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs.

A-Leagues investigating Rudan presser no-show

The pressure is piling on Western Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan after a 7-0 defeat to Melbourne City where he failed to front up post-match.

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Calls to end 'problematic' supermarket specials

Consumer group Choice has urged supermarkets to end the practice of offering further discounts only to customers who have signed up to membership schemes.

Reds name rookie playmaker for Super clash with Rebels

Queensland's Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will make his Super starting debut against Melbourne, while star NSW fullback Max Jorgensen is out with a hip injury.

Da Vinci exhibition illuminates Renaissance era genius

Pages from Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus will be displayed at an exhibition dedicated to the Renaissance-era genius and painter of the Mona Lisa.

Victory raring for crucial ALM clash with United

Melbourne Victory can take another step towards the A-League Men top two if they beat resurgent cellar dwellars Western United.

Melbourne rail loop cost blows out to $216b: analysis

Victoria's independent budget office has priced the Suburban Rail Loop project at $216 billion to build and operate, $16 billion higher than a 2022 estimate.

High Court rules against anti-corruption watchdog

The High Court has upheld an appeal against Victoria's IBAC over not allowing those named adversely in reports reasonable opportunity to respond.

Pork lobby defends blunt force euthanasia of piglets

Australia's pork industry has defended the blunt force euthanasia of piglets as "humane' and lambasted activists for illegal trespass on farms at an inquiry

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