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Scramble to set up camp ahead of extreme fire danger

Scramble to set up camp ahead of extreme fire danger

Extreme or catastrophic fire danger is predicted in six of Victoria's nine weather districts, with temperatures of more than 40C tipped in the state's west.

Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case

Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case

Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case

Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case

Former independent senator Rex Patrick is appealing a Federal Court decision over lengthy delays to his freedom of information requests.

Port's Powell-Pepper sent to AFL tribunal for high bump

Port's Powell-Pepper sent to AFL tribunal for high bump

Port's Powell-Pepper sent to AFL tribunal for high bump

Port's Powell-Pepper sent to AFL tribunal for high bump

Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper is facing a heavy suspension for a high bump on Adelaide defender Mark Keane after being referred to the AFL tribunal.

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Bulldogs changes have helped Beveridge: Bontempelli

Bulldogs changes have helped Beveridge: Bontempelli

Marcus Bontempelli believes coach Luke Beveridge is in a "great space" to lead the Western Bulldogs and has played down friction within the football department.

Writers Festival leader quits over Palestine program

Writers Festival leader quits over Palestine program

The deputy chair of the Melbourne Writers Festival has quit, making the festival the latest cultural event to face controversy over the conflict in Gaza.

Brayshaw's AFL retirement leaves Gawn 'devastated'

Brayshaw's AFL retirement leaves Gawn 'devastated'

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Collingwood counterpart Darcy Moore have spoken of their sadness over Angus Brayshaw's sudden retirement.

Aboriginal death in custody inquest to look at parole

Aboriginal death in custody inquest to look at parole

Victoria’s parole laws will be probed by a coroner examining the death of an Aboriginal woman who was found unconscious by her sister in prison.

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Matildas out to seal Olympic qualification in style

Matildas out to seal Olympic qualification in style

Matildas out to seal Olympic qualification in style

Matildas out to seal Olympic qualification in style

Ellie Carpenter expects the Matildas to go full throttle in their second Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan and seal their tickets to the Paris Games.

Victory want clarity on ref's calls in Mariners loss

Victory want clarity on ref's calls in Mariners loss

Victory want clarity on ref's calls in Mariners loss

Victory want clarity on ref's calls in Mariners loss

Central Coast are outright second in the A-League Men after Ryan Teague's own goal proved the difference in a controversial 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory.

Port star scrutinised in early test for AFL bump rules

Port star scrutinised in early test for AFL bump rules

Port star scrutinised in early test for AFL bump rules

Port star scrutinised in early test for AFL bump rules

Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper will learn his fate on Monday when the AFL match review officer assesses the high bump which concussed Adelaide's Mark Keane.

WNBL's top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames

WNBL's top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames

WNBL's top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames

WNBL's top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames

It took until the last game of the regular season for the WNBL's top four to be determined, with reigning champions Townsville ousting Sydney at home.

Six homes destroyed, bushfire tipped to burn for weeks

Six homes destroyed, bushfire tipped to burn for weeks

Six homes destroyed, bushfire tipped to burn for weeks

Six homes destroyed, bushfire tipped to burn for weeks

Communities affected by a bushfire west of Ballarat have been warned it is not safe to return, with six homes confirmed to have been destroyed by the blaze.

Fire rages as Vic braces for 'worst day in four years'

Fire rages as Vic braces for 'worst day in four years'

Fire rages as Vic braces for 'worst day in four years'

Fire rages as Vic braces for 'worst day in four years'

A bushfire west of Ballarat is expected to burn for days if not weeks but firefighters are concerned about changing weather conditions on Wednesday.

Lolesio wants Super showing to lead back to Wallabies

Lolesio wants Super showing to lead back to Wallabies

Lolesio wants Super showing to lead back to Wallabies

Lolesio wants Super showing to lead back to Wallabies

After being on the outer with the Wallabies last year, maturing Brumbies playmaker Noah Lolesio is hoping for a clean slate under new Test coach Joe Schmidt.

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Melbourne Victory out to leapfrog Mariners on table

Fresh off their dramatic late win over Western United, Melbourne Victory are determined to back up against fellow top-four team Central Coast.

Rebels woes continue with 30-3 Super loss to Brumbies

Melbourne have been unable to shrug off their off-field woes, falling to a demoralising 30-3 loss to the ACT Brumbies to open their Super Rugby Pacific season.

Farmer fined $34k for his role in mass koala deaths

Farmer James Troeth has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty offences over the mass killing of koalas at his property in Victoria's southwest.

Windhager hurt in slick Saints' AFL practice match win

St Kilda midfielder Marcus Windhager suffered a broken hand as recruits Darcy Wilson and Riley Bonner impressed in an emphatic pre-season win over Essendon.

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Mother of murdered toddler 'vilified' after death

The grief-stricken mother of a toddler murdered by her boyfriend has described feeling vilified and fearing for her life after the child's death.

Arsonist hunt after two die in 'targeted' shop fire

A panel shop fire that spread to a neighbouring factory and killed two people in Melbourne is believed to be a targeted attack.

Driver's wife last to be told about death in derailment

NSW Trains and the Australian Rail Track Corporation have pleaded guilty to safety breaches in a Melbourne court after a train derailed and killed two workers.

Blues star Walsh's return unclear due to 'grumbly' back

Carlton star Sam Walsh is dealing with a "grumbly" back issue, and the Blues are unsure when he will be available to play.

Matildas dynamo Cooney-Cross ready to unlock Uzbekistan

Matildas dynamo Kyra Cooney-Cross believes she can be the creative spark to help unlock Uzbekistan's defence and seal qualification for the Paris Olympics.

Samantha Murphy unlikely to be found alive, police

Ballarat mother of three Samantha Murphy, who has been missing for three weeks is unlikely to be found alive, police say.

We don't have a drug culture, says Demons football boss

Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.

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