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Who's afraid of a 1000-seat theatre? Not Virginia Woolf

Who's afraid of a 1000-seat theatre? Not Virginia Woolf

Melbourne's Red Stitch Theatre is taking Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? from an 80-seat venue to the 1000-seat Comedy Theatre.

Blues defender Newman marvels at captain Cripps

Blues defender Newman marvels at captain Cripps

Blues defender Newman marvels at captain Cripps

Blues defender Newman marvels at captain Cripps

Carlton defender Nic Newman can only watch on in awe as Blues captain Patrick Cripps puts in a year that could surpass his Brownlow Medal-winning season.

'Morally bankrupt' driver left cyclist like roadkill

'Morally bankrupt' driver left cyclist like roadkill

'Morally bankrupt' driver left cyclist like roadkill

'Morally bankrupt' driver left cyclist like roadkill

A "morally bankrupt" repeat offender who drove off after hitting a cyclist, leaving him to die "like road kill", continues to deny he was behind the wheel.

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Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Fourth-placed Essendon are yet to beat a team currently sitting inside the AFL top-eight, but coach Brad Scott is not concerned by the Bombers' lack of scalps.

Warning opioid-laced cocaine could be a killer

Warning opioid-laced cocaine could be a killer

Cocaine users in Melbourne have been warned their drugs could contain a potentially lethal opioid that could lead to an overdose.

Workplace killer's sentence no surprise to victim's mum

Workplace killer's sentence no surprise to victim's mum

George Tereva's mother say she is unsurprised his killer Christopher Bell, 53, could be released from jail in as little as three years.

Miles Franklin Literary Award finalists announced

Miles Franklin Literary Award finalists announced

The Miles Franklin judges say they are "awed by the ambitious sweep and range of the novels" competing for the prestigious $60,000 literary award.

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Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Evidence of Indigenous rituals dating back 500 generations has been unearthed in a limestone cave.

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Victorian MPs have been awarded a 3.5 per cent salary bump, pushing Premier Jacinta Allan's annual pay package close to half a million dollars.

Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump

Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump

Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump

Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump

Carlton defender Jordan Boyd has received a one-game ban for a high bump on Richmond's Rhyan Mansell, set to rule him out of the AFL clash with GWS.

Prison lacked care for Aboriginal life: grieving mother

Prison lacked care for Aboriginal life: grieving mother

Prison lacked care for Aboriginal life: grieving mother

Prison lacked care for Aboriginal life: grieving mother

An Indigenous man's death was preventable if prison staff were told of his deteriorating health and prioritised it over security protocols, a coroner has found.

Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.

Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals

Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals

Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals

Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals

After missing out on Tokyo, Xavier Cooks is one of several Boomers squad members fighting to make the cut for Paris, with selection on the line against China.

Ex-Home and Away star admits assault after manhunt

Ex-Home and Away star admits assault after manhunt

Ex-Home and Away star admits assault after manhunt

Ex-Home and Away star admits assault after manhunt

Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has pleaded guilty to repeatedly assaulting a woman and then evading a warrant for his arrest.

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Airport staff busted aiding drug smuggling ring

Dozens of Melbourne Airport staff breached security checks in the past year, with many suspected of working for organised criminals.

Police seize $12 millon of illicit tobacco

Illicit tobacco worth more than $12 million has been seized in a combined operation by Victoria Police and the tax office.

Cripps, Walsh shine in the wet as Blues blitz Tigers

A stunning third-quarter blitz inspired by Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh has lifted second-placed Carlton to a 61-point win over AFL rivals Richmond.

Hinkley chokes up after relief of AFL win over Saints

Port Adelaide have beaten St Kilda by two points in an error-filled clash at Marvel Stadium to ease some pressure on coach Ken Hinkley.

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Geelong forward Stengle signs five-year AFL deal

Forward Tyson Stengle has signed a five-year deal with Geelong, ending speculation about his AFL future.

Homeless man in court accused of man's pier murder

A homeless man who's been charged with murdering a fisherman at a suburban pier in Melbourne has appeared in court.

Makeshift Storm surprise coach Bellamy with ladder spot

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy hopes to get some troops back to face Wests Tigers in round 18, but fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen's latest injury is causing concern.

Exploring a mysterious art forest by a sewage plant

Intrepid explorers will be able to wander through a mysterious piece of world-renowned land art at a sewage plant as part of a major Australian design program.

Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon coach Brad Scott was left to rue a "series of unfortunate events" during a third-quarter capitulation against bogey side Geelong at the MCG.

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.

Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders

Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.

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