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Return of tower residents not 'mathematically possible'

Return of tower residents not 'mathematically possible'

Lawyers for the Victorian government say a plan to demolish and rebuild 44 public housing towers did not breach human rights despite failing to consult tenants.

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has heaped praise on Ryley Sanders as the draftee prepares to make his AFL debut in round one against Melbourne.

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

A Jewish community has been left reeling after a group allegedly performed Nazi salutes during a screening of a Holocaust film at a popular cinema.

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Brass band acid house hits celebrate return of Rising

Brass band acid house hits celebrate return of Rising

The third Rising festival will see brass bands blasting the classics of 1980s house, as part of a program of more than 100 events.

Tupou focused on Rebels' winning run rather than Reds

Tupou focused on Rebels' winning run rather than Reds

Star Melbourne prop Taniela Tupou says he used to struggle to take on former teammates but is ready to hurt the Reds if required in their Super Rugby showdown.

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

Alastair Clarkson says he wants to "focus on footy" rather than discussing his fine and suspended ban for an explosive pre-season tirade.

Teen 'doctor shopping' before drug overdose death

Teen 'doctor shopping' before drug overdose death

A coroner has begun investigating a 16-year-old boy's death after overdosing on painkillers from pharmacies.

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Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.

Mystery surrounds discovery of man and woman's bodies

Mystery surrounds discovery of man and woman's bodies

Mystery surrounds discovery of man and woman's bodies

Mystery surrounds discovery of man and woman's bodies

An investigation is under way after the bodies of a man and a woman were found in Melbourne's northeast, as police wait on tests to confirm cause of death.

Energy retailer fined for tardy payments to customers

Energy retailer fined for tardy payments to customers

Energy retailer fined for tardy payments to customers

Energy retailer fined for tardy payments to customers

An energy retailer has been forced to pay more than $400,000 in penalties for breaching the rules for payments after failing to meet guaranteed service levels.

Stonefly faces extinction after 'bad government call'

Stonefly faces extinction after 'bad government call'

Stonefly faces extinction after 'bad government call'

Stonefly faces extinction after 'bad government call'

An insect with a "remarkable" life expectancy faces extinction after officials rejected an application to further protect its habitat, conservationists say.

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Mason Cox has apologised for shoving Greater Western Sydney ruck coach Shane Mumford before Collingwood's AFL opening-round match against the Giants.

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

The AFL will review its inaugural 'Opening Round' but football boss Laura Kane loved the new concept, indicating it will remain part of the fixture next year.

Boland powers Vics in must-win Shield clash with WA

Boland powers Vics in must-win Shield clash with WA

Boland powers Vics in must-win Shield clash with WA

Boland powers Vics in must-win Shield clash with WA

Scott Boland has made an immediate impact on his return from Australia's tour of New Zealand, taking four crucial wickets for Victoria against WA in the Shield.

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'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain

There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success.

Music festival death sparks fresh pill testing calls

The Victorian Greens are renewing calls for onsite pill testing following the suspected overdose death of a man at a weekend music festival.

Latest Docherty AFL injury 'levelled' Blues: coach Voss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.

Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims

Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game.

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'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

Victoria's peak homelessness body has criticised the government for cutting homelessness programs in the middle of a "once-in-a-lifetime housing crisis".

Investigation into woman's wheelie bin death continues

Detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a woman after her body was found dumped in regional Victoria.

Oliver's AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says the Demons were beaten at the contest "convincingly" in their season-opening loss to Sydney last Thursday night.

Finals-chasing City seek to back up against Wanderers

Three days after beating leaders Wellington, Melbourne City are determined to back up against Western Sydney in a game crucial to the A-League Men finals race.

Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison

Geelong young gun Max Holmes appeared poised for a breakout AFL season and is happy to handle high expectations and speculation about his future.

Gielnik hat-trick steers Victory to Adelaide rout

Emily Gielnik's hat-trick led Melbourne Victory to a 4-1 win over Adelaide United while Melbourne City beat Newcastle 2-0 courtesy of Hannah Wilkinson's double.

Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL grand final opener

Amy Atwell has torched Southside Flyers with nine three-pointers to lead Perth to a 101-79 away win in game one of the WNBL grand final series in Melbourne.

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