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Dusty-like Harley Reid firmly on Tigers' radar

Dusty-like Harley Reid firmly on Tigers' radar

Richmond have made Harley Reid a focus ahead of their clash with West Coast this week, highlighting the first-year star's strengths in a video session.

Pedophile abuses kids on Snapchat after early release

Pedophile abuses kids on Snapchat after early release

Pedophile abuses kids on Snapchat after early release

Pedophile abuses kids on Snapchat after early release

A convicted sex offender preyed on young girls on social media within months of securing an early prison release, a court has been told.

Captain Jack steeled for battle with GWS weapon Green

Captain Jack steeled for battle with GWS weapon Green

Captain Jack steeled for battle with GWS weapon Green

Captain Jack steeled for battle with GWS weapon Green

Tom Green has starred for unbeaten GWS this season and St Kilda captain Jack Steele has set his sights on blunting the midfielder in their round-five contest.

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Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat

Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat

A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.

Lomani hit with six-game ban for shocking Rebels elbow

Lomani hit with six-game ban for shocking Rebels elbow

Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani has been suspended for six games after he elbowed Melbourne's Josh Canham in their Super Rugby Pacific loss.

Demons continue to work with Pickett after another ban

Demons continue to work with Pickett after another ban

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Kysaiah Pickett has already been working on his pressuring technique after receiving a third ban in 12 months.

Play challenges perceptions of growing up mentally ill

Play challenges perceptions of growing up mentally ill

A coming-of-age play exploring the struggles of a mother-daughter relationship navigating mental illness aims to encourage audiences to question their beliefs.

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'Potential to cause injury': AFL stands by Pickett ban

'Potential to cause injury': AFL stands by Pickett ban

'Potential to cause injury': AFL stands by Pickett ban

'Potential to cause injury': AFL stands by Pickett ban

Kysaiah Pickett will be watching Melbourne's clash with the Brisbane Lions from the sidelines after the Demons failed to overturn his one-match ban.

Burgess quits as WAIS pole vault coach

Burgess quits as WAIS pole vault coach

Burgess quits as WAIS pole vault coach

Burgess quits as WAIS pole vault coach

The coach of Australian Olympic pole vault medal contenders Nina Kennedy and Kurtis Marschall has quit his role at the WA Institute of Sport.

Park asbestos scare widens as test results revealed

Park asbestos scare widens as test results revealed

Park asbestos scare widens as test results revealed

Park asbestos scare widens as test results revealed

Authorities have confirmed asbestos contamination at three Melbourne parks as the scare widens to 10 sites.

'Major error': Doctor's admission after toddler's death

'Major error': Doctor's admission after toddler's death

'Major error': Doctor's admission after toddler's death

'Major error': Doctor's admission after toddler's death

A doctor who wrongly diagnosed a 19-month-old with gastro, days before he died of meningitis, has thought about the "error" every day since, an inquest heard.

Carlton star Walsh set to return from back injury

Carlton star Walsh set to return from back injury

Carlton star Walsh set to return from back injury

Carlton star Walsh set to return from back injury

Sam Walsh is in line to play his first game of the season for Carlton as the former No.1 draft pick continues his recovery from a persistent back injury.

Gendered violence scars community after third tragedy

Gendered violence scars community after third tragedy

Gendered violence scars community after third tragedy

Gendered violence scars community after third tragedy

As a community reels after another woman is allegedly killed by a man, the city's mayor is calling for people to call out gender-based violence.

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan insists there is a sense of urgency to addressing Melbourne CBD drug overdoses despite keeping a key report secret.

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Execution, not effort, the issue at Essendon: Scott

Brad Scott has backed Essendon's work ethic despite their 69-point thumping by Port Adelaide, insisting other issues were at play in the chastening defeat.

Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson's homophobic slur

As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.

Woman's family cry as her accused murderer faces court

A 21-year-old man accused of killing Hannah McGuire, whose body was found in a burnt out car in bushland, has faced court in a regional Victorian city.

Nick Meaney's Storm future settled

Versatile back Nick Meaney has signed a new contract that will keep him in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 season.

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Coaches back AFL reviews in search for correct calls

Richmond's Adem Yze and Hawthorn's Sam Mitchell have backed the AFL score review system amid growing criticism over the frequency with which it is being used.

Dumping and dirty sites could be asbestos mulch cause

Victoria's environmental regulator confirms asbestos fragments have been found at six Melbourne parks, but does not believe mulch producers are to blame.

Kostecki backer 'sad' about Erebus development

Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will make a shock return for the next round in New Zealand after settling his dispute with Erebus Motorsport.

Sick boy was 'so much worse' when let go from hospital

A coroner is investigating the circumstances that led to a 19-month-old boy's death from meningitis after he was seen by multiple health professionals.

Man charged with murder after woman's body found

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 23-year-old woman’s body was found in a burned out car in Victorian bushland.

Anger as trigger to be pulled on duck hunting season

Animal rights advocates have doubled-down on concerns for endangered birds in Victorian wetlands ahead of the start of duck hunting season.

Demons to challenge Pickett suspension at AFL tribunal

Melbourne will head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's one-match ban, while Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty's suspension.

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