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Man charged after arson at Melbourne tobacco shop

Man charged after arson at Melbourne tobacco shop

A man has been charged with arson, drug and firearm offences after a tobacco shop was set alight in Melbourne's southwest.

Kings confirm Goorjian's NBL return on three-year deal

Kings confirm Goorjian's NBL return on three-year deal

Kings confirm Goorjian's NBL return on three-year deal

Kings confirm Goorjian's NBL return on three-year deal

The Sydney Kings have pulled off a major coup, luring NBL coaching great Brian Goorjian back to the club on a three-season deal.

AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

Half of the AFL's 18 captains believe the Brisbane Lions can make it back to this year's grand final after losing a classic decider last September.

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Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton

Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton

Electric Tiger Shai Bolton is entering his prime years and his Richmond teammates expect him to explode this AFL season.

Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack

Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack

Richmond big man Noah Balta has been handed the keys to the Tigers' attack and is ready to repay new coach Adem Yze's faith in him.

Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

The AFL's bid to crackdown on concussion has meant St Kilda's Jimmy Webster received a far greater suspension than he would have even 12 months ago.

St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.

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Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy and emerging wingman Nathan O'Driscoll will both miss the early rounds of the AFL season through injury.

Crown to cut almost 200 jobs amid post-Packer review

Crown to cut almost 200 jobs amid post-Packer review

Crown to cut almost 200 jobs amid post-Packer review

Crown to cut almost 200 jobs amid post-Packer review

Casino and resort giant Crown will slash nearly 200 jobs as it reviews the business, with most of the cuts coming from Melbourne.

Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers' Hardwick reunion

Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers' Hardwick reunion

Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers' Hardwick reunion

Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers' Hardwick reunion

Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast.

VIPs party lavishly while students sit on floor: union

VIPs party lavishly while students sit on floor: union

VIPs party lavishly while students sit on floor: union

VIPs party lavishly while students sit on floor: union

Monash University spent $127,000 on a farewell party for an outgoing vice chancellor, while students are watching lectures from the floor, a union says.

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover premiums for businesses will be frozen for a year under a deal to pass changes to the worker insurance scheme's eligibility and testing requirements.

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

The man who drove a B-double truck towing two trailers into a school bus on its way to NASA space camp has been committed to stand trial over the crash.

Three charged after protest chaos on busy city bridge

Three charged after protest chaos on busy city bridge

Three charged after protest chaos on busy city bridge

Three charged after protest chaos on busy city bridge

Protesters have been charged after climate group Extinction Rebellion used a hire truck to block traffic on a major Melbourne bridge.

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Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for 'inappropriate' comment

Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.

Beveridge opens up about 'courageous' Bulldogs review

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge remained confident in his job throughout the club's long review following a bitterly disappointing 2023 campaign.

Bus Stop a route to remembering Holocaust atrocities

A new installation at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum invites people to reflect on how to remember Nazi atrocities from the other side of the world.

Demons to use Brayshaw for inspiration in AFL flag tilt

Much-loved utility Angus Brayshaw retired on medical grounds last month but will continue to have a role with Melbourne in their pursuit of the 2024 flag.

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Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue

Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.

Webster faces big ban, 'please explain' for Clarkson

Two St Kilda players were on the receiving end of a spray from North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson after Jimmy Webster's heavy bump on Jy Simpkin.

Supermodel Elle Macpherson returns to fashion runway

Australian supermodel Elle McPherson has returned to the catwalk for the first time in 16 years at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Groin injury puts Munster in doubt for Storm opener

Cameron Munster is in major doubt for Melbourne's NRL round-one clash with premiers Penrith on Friday, battling a problematic groin issue.

Injured Bombers gun Ridley out of AFL round one

Essendon gun defender Jordan Ridley will miss the Bombers' opening-round AFL clash with Hawthorn and probably more games because of a quad strain.

Bus driver, students still scarred by space camp crash

A truckie who rear-ended a school bus on its way to space camp has faced court, where his lawyer questioned doctors on the seriousness of passenger injuries.

Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will play in the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney after overcoming health issues that set him back over the summer.

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