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Police closer to nabbing tobacco arson 'directors'

Police closer to nabbing tobacco arson 'directors'

A police task force investigating a wave of arson attacks targeting tobacco shops across Victoria have flagged significant arrests in the coming months.

Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government

Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government

Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government

Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government

Nurses and midwives have suspended escalated industrial action after reaching an in-principle agreement with the Victorian government over pay and conditions.

Missing campers made divorce pact before deaths: friend

Missing campers made divorce pact before deaths: friend

Missing campers made divorce pact before deaths: friend

Missing campers made divorce pact before deaths: friend

The friends of a man who was allegedly murdered while camping with his childhood sweetheart have told a jury about his secretive affair with the woman.

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Knifepoint abduction of mum and baby at shopping centre

Knifepoint abduction of mum and baby at shopping centre

The hunt is on for a man who randomly abducted a mother and baby at knifepoint from a shopping centre and forced them to drive him to electronic stores.

Bobby Hill ready to stand up and lead Magpies attack

Bobby Hill ready to stand up and lead Magpies attack

Collingwood forward Bobby Hill is ready to step up and be a leader in the Magpies' decimated AFL attack against Adelaide.

Saints brace for Fremantle's clearance beasts

Saints brace for Fremantle's clearance beasts

Fremantle and St Kilda enter their Marvel Stadium clash with a point to prove after suffering disappointing defeats last time out.

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Victoria's opposition leader has apologised after settling two high-profile defamation cases that were triggered by a 2023 rally in Melbourne.

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Kingsley backs Greene to fire as Bulldogs lie in wait

Kingsley backs Greene to fire as Bulldogs lie in wait

Kingsley backs Greene to fire as Bulldogs lie in wait

Kingsley backs Greene to fire as Bulldogs lie in wait

GWS star Toby Greene has been down on form but coach Adam Kingsley expects his captain to fire when the Giants host the Western Bulldogs in round 10.

Bulldogs out to fight for Beveridge in GWS clash

Bulldogs out to fight for Beveridge in GWS clash

Bulldogs out to fight for Beveridge in GWS clash

Bulldogs out to fight for Beveridge in GWS clash

The Western Bulldogs are chasing consistent performances as they seek to ease some of the pressure on coach Luke Beveridge with an away win over the Giants.

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.

Teammate backs Parker as Swans overlook veteran again

Teammate backs Parker as Swans overlook veteran again

Teammate backs Parker as Swans overlook veteran again

Teammate backs Parker as Swans overlook veteran again

Luke Parker has again been unable to force his way into Sydney's red-hot midfield and is set to play reserves for the third straight week on return from injury.

Storm's Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego

Storm's Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego

Storm's Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego

Storm's Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego

Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona admits having to fight his way back into first grade was a blow to his confidence as the Storm prepare for the Eels.

St Kilda coach Lyon cops 'valid' criticism on the chin

St Kilda coach Lyon cops 'valid' criticism on the chin

St Kilda coach Lyon cops 'valid' criticism on the chin

St Kilda coach Lyon cops 'valid' criticism on the chin

St Kilda forward Max King is among the Saints players and coaches who have been copping plenty of criticism following the team's early-season splutters.

Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do

Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do

Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do

Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do

Melbourne small forward Shane McAdam will finally make his debut with the club in Sunday's AFL match against West Coast in Perth.

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Goldstein looks 26 and is thriving ahead of Roos clash

Essendon ruckman Todd Goldstein will go up against his former side North Melbourne for the first time in Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium.

Dusty all smiles as lowly Tigers face desperate Lions

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin remains fully engaged in the club's direction amid ongoing uncertainty over his AFL future, says Tigers coach Adem Yze.

De Goey returns as Magpies back stopgap forward mix

Jordan De Goey will return from injury to bolster the Magpies' midfield against Adelaide, but Tom Mitchell has been ruled out again with a lingering foot issue.

Voss tips star to stay, Blues eye Swans midfield battle

Star defender Jacob Weitering is central to Carlton's plans to blunt Sydney's high-powered attack amid reports of huge contract offers from AFL rival clubs.

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Prosecutors drop murder charge against 12-year-old girl

A child will no longer face a charge of murder after prosecutors decided her age meant there was no reasonable prospect of conviction.

Weed sprayer gave camp directions to murder accused

A "grumpy" old man sped past a weed sprayer near a remote Victorian campsite where it's alleged Russell Hill and Carol Clay were murdered, a jury has heard.

Rising badminton star continues family's Olympic legacy

Angela Yu, daughter of Chinese bronze medallist He Tian Tang, has been selected for Australia's Olympic team alongside her doubles partner Setyana Mapasa.

Wallaroos out to rebound in rugby clash with US

Captain Michaela Leonard is expecting the Wallaroos forward pack to make a statement in their Pacific Four rugby clash with the US in Melbourne.

Rebels to rally at home with Super finals beckoning

While club directors continue to fight for Melbourne off the field, coach Kevin Foote wants to see his Rebels Super Rugby team take a stand against the Chiefs.

Young guns cut as Boomers refine for Paris push

There is no room for Rocco Zikarsky in Australia's 17-man Olympic squad, the teenager one of five cut ahead of Melbourne's final camp and games next month.

Building inflation won't hit rail loop price: treasurer

The Victorian government is confident it can convince Infrastructure Australia the Suburban Rail Loop stacks up and is sticking to its original costing.

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