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Victoria pushes national summer drowning toll to 99

Victoria pushes national summer drowning toll to 99

A spike in summer drownings in Victoria has pushed the national toll higher but surf lifesavers suggest it could have been much worse.

Glory have eyes on the prize after hot six-match run

Glory have eyes on the prize after hot six-match run

Glory have eyes on the prize after hot six-match run

Glory have eyes on the prize after hot six-match run

Perth have shot back into finals contention following a six-match unbeaten run and will fancy their chances against strugglers Western United on Saturday.

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Racial profiling did not contribute to the arrest of a former immigration detainee wrongly charged with sexual assault, Victoria Police say.

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Burgertory accused took orders from 'somebody above'

Burgertory accused took orders from 'somebody above'

A man locked up over a fire allegedly took orders from someone "above" and used two "underlings" to commit the arson, which led to Israel and Palestine clashes.

Crews keeping watch over fire ahead of more danger

Crews keeping watch over fire ahead of more danger

Fire crews are keeping a close watch over a massive blaze in Victoria's west days before more dangerous conditions are expected in the state.

Ex-detainee's sex charges dropped after identity bungle

Ex-detainee's sex charges dropped after identity bungle

A man released from an immigration detention centre was wrongly charged with sexual assault in a case of mistaken identity, Victoria Police have revealed.

Family's anguish after killer given 36-year jail term

Family's anguish after killer given 36-year jail term

The family of Celeste Manno have broken down outside the Victorian Supreme Court after her killer was not given a sentence of life in jail.

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Residents safe to return as fire deemed suspicious

Residents safe to return as fire deemed suspicious

Residents safe to return as fire deemed suspicious

Residents safe to return as fire deemed suspicious

A blaze south of Ballarat that threatened homes is being treated as suspicious after firefighters controlled two raging bushfires in western Victoria.

First person jailed under foreign interference laws

First person jailed under foreign interference laws

First person jailed under foreign interference laws

First person jailed under foreign interference laws

A former Liberal Party candidate will be jailed for at least a year after becoming the first person in Australia found guilty under foreign interference laws.

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

An abundance of daytime solar generation has led to a cut in the amount of money energy retailers will pay rooftop solar owners to pump energy into the grid.

Rebels' Gordon looks for improved showing against Force

Rebels' Gordon looks for improved showing against Force

Rebels' Gordon looks for improved showing against Force

Rebels' Gordon looks for improved showing against Force

Melbourne's Carter Gordon says he can't get caught up in trying to trump rival No.10 Ben Donaldson and needs to work on improving his own game for the Rebels.

Alex Theatre to bring smiles with Grinning Man premiere

Alex Theatre to bring smiles with Grinning Man premiere

Alex Theatre to bring smiles with Grinning Man premiere

Alex Theatre to bring smiles with Grinning Man premiere

The Australian premiere of West End musical The Grinning Man will play at The Alex Theatre, a venue with ambitions to stage ten new productions every year.

Humbling 2022 loss 'defining moment' for Collingwood

Humbling 2022 loss 'defining moment' for Collingwood

Humbling 2022 loss 'defining moment' for Collingwood

Humbling 2022 loss 'defining moment' for Collingwood

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has recalled a humbling loss midway through 2022 as the defining moment in the Magpies' rise to premiership glory.

Rising star Sheezel commits long-term future to Kangas

Rising star Sheezel commits long-term future to Kangas

Rising star Sheezel commits long-term future to Kangas

Rising star Sheezel commits long-term future to Kangas

Young gun Harry Sheezel has signed another contract extension with North Melbourne, tying him to the rebuilding AFL club until the end of 2030.

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Demons new boy Caleb Windsor sizzles, eyes early debut

No.7 draft pick Caleb Windsor and St Kilda recruit Jack Billings are in the frame for selection in Melbourne's AFL season-opener against Sydney.

Matildas coach Gustavsson turns focus towards Paris

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson can only pick 18 players for the Paris Olympics and the process of narrowing down his options starts immediately.

Heyman adamant she can kick up a gear with Matildas

Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has stepped up in Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan and is adamant she can keep pushing to snare a prized ticket to Paris.

Matildas crush Uzbekistan to cruise into Olympics

The Matildas have crushed Uzbekistan 10-0 in Melbourne to win their Olympic qualifying tie 13-0 on aggregate and seal their ticket to the Paris Olympic Games.

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Demons guns fire against Carlton as Oliver steps up

Melbourne have tuned up for their AFL season opener with a 38-point thrashing of Carlton in a practice match and are buoyed by Clayton Oliver's reserves form.

More residents leave as authorities renew dire warning

New emergency warnings have led to more residents fleeing fire danger zones in Victoria as a massive blaze threatens a number of towns.

Haircuts, coffee: life goes on in bushfire danger zone

The Victorian town of Beaufort has mostly emptied over bushfire fears, but some residents are going about their business.

Eagles poach Tigers' recruiting guru to boost rebuild

West Coast have appointed former Richmond recruiting boss Matthew Clarke as a replacement for long-serving list manager Rohan O'Brien.

Tent town springs up as help arrives for fire fight

More than 100 NSW firefighters are standing by to tackle Victorian bushfires after spending their first night camping in the regional city of Ballarat.

Doctor appeals finding implicating him in wife's death

A sleep doctor has launched an appeal against a coronial finding, which referred him to Victorian prosecutors for criminal charges over his wife's 2015 death.

Teen accused of 'shocking' cyclist hit-run refused bail

A teenage boy accused of running down two cyclists in Melbourne's southeast has faced a children's court.

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