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Low TAFE completion rate due to job offers: Premier

Low TAFE completion rate due to job offers: Premier

Low completion rates for free TAFE courses have been described as "astonishing" but the Victorian premier insists it's because many students quickly got jobs.

Healing heart makes space for mourning miscarriage

Healing heart makes space for mourning miscarriage

Healing heart makes space for mourning miscarriage

Healing heart makes space for mourning miscarriage

A glittering heart marks Australia's first memorial space for babies lost to miscarriage, a brainchild of a woman who knows the grief of losing an unborn child.

'Astronomical deal' could tempt Smith: Beveridge

'Astronomical deal' could tempt Smith: Beveridge

'Astronomical deal' could tempt Smith: Beveridge

'Astronomical deal' could tempt Smith: Beveridge

Rival AFL clubs are circling Bailey Smith but Luke Beveridge remains hopeful the out-of-contract midfielder will recommit to the Western Bulldogs.

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Alleged child network leaders arrested after $2m thefts

Alleged child network leaders arrested after $2m thefts

Four men allegedly involved in a network of children enticed into stealing more than $2 million worth of cigarettes and cash in Melbourne have been arrested.

Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too

Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too

Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too.

Clarkson under AFL investigation after latest outburst

Clarkson under AFL investigation after latest outburst

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson faces triggering a two-match suspended ban as the AFL investigates his latest foul-mouthed outburst during a match.

Items to be tested in search for Samantha Murphy's body

Items to be tested in search for Samantha Murphy's body

Victoria Police have uncovered items of interest as they search for the body of missing mother Samantha Murphy, who disappeared in February.

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Injured Port captain Rozee sidelined for Carlton clash

Injured Port captain Rozee sidelined for Carlton clash

Injured Port captain Rozee sidelined for Carlton clash

Injured Port captain Rozee sidelined for Carlton clash

Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee will miss Thursday night's blockbuster against Carlton because of an ankle injury.

Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies' clash with Dogs

Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies' clash with Dogs

Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies' clash with Dogs

Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies' clash with Dogs

Scott Pendlebury has failed to complete Collingwood's training session because of an arm injury and has been ruled out of their Western Bulldogs encounter.

Molotov cocktail in two new tobacco shop arson attacks

Molotov cocktail in two new tobacco shop arson attacks

Molotov cocktail in two new tobacco shop arson attacks

Molotov cocktail in two new tobacco shop arson attacks

Two more tobacco shops have gone up in flames in Melbourne, with a Molotov cocktail used to torch one business and accelerant used in a different attack.

Search for missing campers found 2100 bone fragments

Search for missing campers found 2100 bone fragments

Search for missing campers found 2100 bone fragments

Search for missing campers found 2100 bone fragments

Dozens of photos of burnt bones and teeth have been shown in the Victorian Supreme Court, as Greg Lynn stands trial accused of two murders.

'Embarrassed' Lobb still in Bulldogs' plans: Beveridge

'Embarrassed' Lobb still in Bulldogs' plans: Beveridge

'Embarrassed' Lobb still in Bulldogs' plans: Beveridge

'Embarrassed' Lobb still in Bulldogs' plans: Beveridge

Luke Beveridge has reassured an "apologetic and embarrassed" Rory Lobb that he remains in the Bulldogs' selection mix despite reports of an AFL trade request.

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Every Victorian racing greyhound will be tracked from birth to death to improve industry transparency amid an uptick in track deaths.

Insurers hiked premiums in loyalty ploy, lawsuit claims

Insurers hiked premiums in loyalty ploy, lawsuit claims

Insurers hiked premiums in loyalty ploy, lawsuit claims

Insurers hiked premiums in loyalty ploy, lawsuit claims

A loyalty ploy by insurers led to higher premiums being charged to more than one million customers, a class action alleges in claims the parent company denies.

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Landmark Cold Chisel 50th anniversary tour

Australian rockers Cold Chisel will revisit their history when they perform 11 special concerts to mark 50 years since the group formed.

Drug user sent threatening texts before alleged murder

A Melbourne man is fighting allegations he murdered Maryam Hamka, claiming she instead died at his home from a drug overdose.

Decimated Richmond start to get relief on injury front

Relief is in sight for injury-hit Richmond as three players, including dual premiership midfielder Jack Graham, prepare to return to face Geelong.

Off-contract Kolodjashnij wants to stay at Geelong

Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij has pledged his loyalty to the Cats, even as his home state of Tasmania prepares to enter the AFL in 2028.

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Gun misfire unlikely in campers' deaths, officer says

A gun linked to the deaths of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay was in good working order and unlikely to accidentally fire a shot, police say.

Treaty negotiations shouldn't delay other promises

A treaty won't "magically" solve issues facing the Aboriginal community and shouldn't be cited as a reason to delay initiatives, a commission has been told.

'Overdue' MP complaints body set to finally get legs

Laws to set up a body to investigate alleged misconduct by Victorian MPs have hit state parliament, with Premier Jacinta Allan admitting they are overdue.

'No guarantee' of airport line deal before 2026 poll

Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.

Rebels star cleared to play in Super final round

Rebels prop Taniela Tupou has escaped a ban for high contact in a boost for Melbourne ahead of their maiden Super Rugby Pacific finals appearance.

Swans fail to downgrade Parker's six-game suspension

Sydney veteran Luke Parker has failed in his bid to downgrade a six-game VFL suspension to four, with the appeal board dismissing the case.

Magpies' injury toll mounts with De Goey still out

Collingwood's injury toll shows no sign of abating, with Jordan De Goey among a host of stars sidelined for the defending premiers.

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