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Accused serial stabber may face more serious charges

Accused serial stabber may face more serious charges

A man accused of bringing a large knife to Melbourne's CBD and stabbing five strangers has launched a bid to be released from prison while awaiting trial.

Police stub out 10 million illegal smokes in $15m bust

Police stub out 10 million illegal smokes in $15m bust

Police stub out 10 million illegal smokes in $15m bust

Police stub out 10 million illegal smokes in $15m bust

Six men have been charged over the alleged importation of more than $15 million of illicit tobacco, which authorities hope will disrupt crime feuds in Victoria.

'Scapegoat' Powell-Pepper suspended for four AFL games

'Scapegoat' Powell-Pepper suspended for four AFL games

'Scapegoat' Powell-Pepper suspended for four AFL games

'Scapegoat' Powell-Pepper suspended for four AFL games

Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper has received a four-game AFL suspension for a high bump on Adelaide defender Mark Keane.

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Injured Kerr still helps stand-in skipper Catley

Injured Kerr still helps stand-in skipper Catley

Matildas stand-in captain Steph Catley is still leaning on injured skipper Sam Kerr as she leads Australia to the verge of Olympic qualification.

Daicos, De Goey fire in Magpies' AFL practice match

Daicos, De Goey fire in Magpies' AFL practice match

Collingwood shrugged off some first-quarter rust to overcome Richmond by 30 points in their final practice match before starting their premiership defence.

Matildas have no concerns over Marvel Stadium pitch

Matildas have no concerns over Marvel Stadium pitch

Marvel Stadium hosted pop star P!nk days out from Australia's Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan but the Matildas are confident the pitch will hold up.

McStay hopes to return from knee injury this AFL season

McStay hopes to return from knee injury this AFL season

While Collingwood forward Daniel McStay makes solid progress after his knee reconstruction, St Kilda star Jack Sinclair is unsure about his calf injury.

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'Spud's Game' to be played at MCG for first time

'Spud's Game' to be played at MCG for first time

'Spud's Game' to be played at MCG for first time

'Spud's Game' to be played at MCG for first time

The annual AFL Spud's Game in honour of Danny Frawley will be played at the MCG for the first time, with St Kilda taking on Collingwood in round two.

Matildas determined not to let Olympics chance slip

Matildas determined not to let Olympics chance slip

Matildas determined not to let Olympics chance slip

Matildas determined not to let Olympics chance slip

The Matildas finished fourth at both the Tokyo Olympics and home Women's World Cup and are determined to ensure their Paris campaign ends with a medal.

'Leave early': thousands warned to flee wild bushfires

'Leave early': thousands warned to flee wild bushfires

'Leave early': thousands warned to flee wild bushfires

'Leave early': thousands warned to flee wild bushfires

Victorians who could be caught in the path of raging fires are being urged to relocate before hot and windy conditions threaten lives and homes.

Rebels out to rebound after horror Super round-one loss

Rebels out to rebound after horror Super round-one loss

Rebels out to rebound after horror Super round-one loss

Rebels out to rebound after horror Super round-one loss

Melbourne aren't blaming their off-field struggles for a heavy opening loss to the Brumbies and are determined to bounce back against the Force in Super Round.

Another Captain Cook statue toppled by vandals

Another Captain Cook statue toppled by vandals

Another Captain Cook statue toppled by vandals

Another Captain Cook statue toppled by vandals

A third monument to Captain Cook has been damaged in Melbourne, with the local council assessing whether a statue in Fitzroy Gardens can be repaired.

Six-month deadline set for review into mass blackout

Six-month deadline set for review into mass blackout

Six-month deadline set for review into mass blackout

Six-month deadline set for review into mass blackout

The Victorian government has appointed three experts to lead a review into the response of power providers to storms that crippled the transmission network.

Man jailed for firearm offences linked to tobacco wars

Man jailed for firearm offences linked to tobacco wars

Man jailed for firearm offences linked to tobacco wars

Man jailed for firearm offences linked to tobacco wars

A man who stored a handgun in a fridge has been handed a three-month prison term for firearm offences after Victorian tobacco war detectives arrested him.

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Informant Gobbo was 'rogue, out of control': police

A former police handler has given evidence to the Victorian Supreme Court as drug kingpin Tony Mokbel fights to appeal his convictions.

Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman

Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Marlo Baragwanath will be Victoria's next ombudsman, taking over from Deborah Glass.

Longer regional rail strike as dispute deepens

Workers on Victoria's regional rail network will strike for 13 hours on the eve of the Labour Day long weekend as a union ramps up action against V/Line.

No Bangladesh for Jonassen but selectors keep door open

Jess Jonassen has been omitted from Australia's 15-player squad to tour Bangladesh, where Tayla Vlaeminck could play her first international match since 2022.

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Top Cat Guthrie to miss eight weeks due to injury

Influential Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie will be sidelined least eight weeks because of a thigh injury.

Photographers zoom in on Australia with Photo 2024

The Photo 2024 biennale has the global photography world focused on Australia - but what is real and what is a fake from the hyperreal future?

Origin fined for breach of family violence care

Origin Energy failed to protect vulnerable customers after referring customers affected by family violence to debt collectors to recoup overdue fees.

Tigers captain Nankervis no certainty for AFL opener

Captain Toby Nankervis is no certainty to play in Richmond's AFL season opener but would be rapt if that opens the door for Sam Naismith's Tigers debut.

Man in hospital after shooting outside funeral home

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after he was shot, reportedly during an altercation outside a funeral home in Melbourne's southeast.

Demons 'embarrassed' by AFL finals failures, says Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says they are determined to rectify their dreadful finals record over the last two seasons, which includes four MCG losses.

Thomas won't be thrown to wolves, Simpkin vows

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin hopes Tarryn Thomas can fix his off-field life and play again in the AFL.

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