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Melbourne Victory icon makes call on A-League future

Melbourne Victory icon makes call on A-League future

Melbourne Victory striker and fan favourite Bruno Fornaroli has retired, opting instead to move into a football department role at the A-Leagues club.

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

Comparisons between a state treaty and the failed voice to federal parliament have been derided as a prominent 'no' campaigner calls for a referendum.

Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Western United's hopes of returning to the A-League in the future have received a major boost following a Football Australia backflip.

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'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception

'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.

Storm signing feels big shift south has been vindicated

Storm signing feels big shift south has been vindicated

Stefano Utoikamanu is set to finally realise his goal of playing in an NRL final, with the hard-running prop leading the Storm forward pack against Canterbury.

Accused underworld killer to walk free on bail

Accused underworld killer to walk free on bail

A man accused of complicity in the targeted shooting of underworld figure Robert Issa at a shopping centre has been granted release on bail.

Extreme ideologies on collision course in rival rallies

Extreme ideologies on collision course in rival rallies

"Gutless" protesters who use rallies as an excuse to pick fights have been put on notice as rival groups plan demonstrations in the heart of a capital city.

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Home scheme extension set to open more doors

Home scheme extension set to open more doors

Home scheme extension set to open more doors

Home scheme extension set to open more doors

Lifting the caps in an expanded government home-buying scheme will open the door for more first-time buyers, but it also risks fast-tracking price rises.

Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and president Brad Green have praised sacked premiership coach Simon Goodwin at the club's best and fairest function.

'Misinformation, lies': Australian-first treaty warning

'Misinformation, lies': Australian-first treaty warning

'Misinformation, lies': Australian-first treaty warning

'Misinformation, lies': Australian-first treaty warning

Students are set to learn more about post-colonial impacts on Aboriginal people after an agreement was struck on an Australian-first treaty.

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

A court has heard how a victim's life was ruined by a violent rape nearly 40 years ago as her attacker was sentenced to more than nine years behind bars.

Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid

Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid

Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid

Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid

Collingwood premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe continue to press their cases to return for the Magpies' preliminary final.

'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons

'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons

'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons

'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons

One of Hawthorn's top recruits this season says while they still lack finals experience, they are building something impressive.

Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed

Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed

Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed

Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed

A state government is under growing pressure to address youth crime after the deaths of two boys, with some parents taking drastic measures to protect kids.

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Burke and Wills explore comedy in Sammy J musical trip

In his latest musical comedy foray, Sammy J explores the famed Burke and Wills expedition, which he describes as "the perfect historical story of stupidity".

Charged Palestine activist to test freedom of speech

A man charged with using "insulting words" at a pro-Palestine rally will argue he has a constitutional right to freedom of speech in political discourse.

Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.

Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon

Ruckman Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season.

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Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Lawyers for mushroom killer Erin Patterson will begin weighing up her options for an appeal after she was sentenced to life in jail for murdering three people.

Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider

Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.

AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule

AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary.

Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak

GWS pair Leek Aleer and Jacob Wehr are set to depart the club following the Giants' tough elimination final loss to Hawthorn.

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

With public concern mounting over youth crime following the deadly stabbing of two boys, a state premier has made a plea for "local solutions".

Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out

Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

A retiring police officer thought of himself as indestructible and remarked he was going to miss the job before being gunned down in cold blood.

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