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Roar keen to kick on in ALW under Smith

Roar keen to kick on in ALW under Smith

New Brisbane A-League Women coach Alex Smith will lead his charges for the first time against Western United, while in-form Perth take on Melbourne Victory.

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

A man on trial for alleged planned foreign interference says he was trying to combat anti-Chinese attitudes when he handed a politician a $37,000 cheque.

Striker Duke determined to maintain hot Socceroos run

Striker Duke determined to maintain hot Socceroos run

Striker Duke determined to maintain hot Socceroos run

Striker Duke determined to maintain hot Socceroos run

Evergreen Socceroos striker Mitch Duke is adamant he can keep making an impact and will train with an English club ahead of the Asian Cup to stay in good nick.

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Socceroos turn focus to Palestine World Cup qualifier

Socceroos turn focus to Palestine World Cup qualifier

Fresh off their 7-0 thrashing of Bangladesh in their opening World Cup qualifier, the Socceroos will quickly turn their focus to facing Palestine in Kuwait.

Socceroos thrash Bangladesh 7-0 in first WC qualifier

Socceroos thrash Bangladesh 7-0 in first WC qualifier

The Socceroos have made the perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign by thrashing Bangladesh 7-0, with Jamie Maclaren scoring a hat-trick.

Forestry contractor fined $79,000 for koala cruelty

Forestry contractor fined $79,000 for koala cruelty

A contractor has been fined for causing the pain, suffering and deaths of dozens of koalas, after bulldozing habitat on a property in south west Victoria.

Fire service flunks workforce, response time targets

Fire service flunks workforce, response time targets

The Victorian Country Fire Authority are failing key workforce and response time targets, data shows.

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Vics crawl on tricky Shield pitch against Queensland

Vics crawl on tricky Shield pitch against Queensland

Vics crawl on tricky Shield pitch against Queensland

Vics crawl on tricky Shield pitch against Queensland

Marcus Harris and Peter Handscomb both score fifties as Victoria crawled to 4-201 at stumps in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the MCG.

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

Victoria is failing to meet the needs of young people in care with a new report exposing poor education outcomes, racism along with other major concerns.

Brown, Spratt to start Games year with January racing

Brown, Spratt to start Games year with January racing

Brown, Spratt to start Games year with January racing

Brown, Spratt to start Games year with January racing

Before Grace Brown and Amanda Spratt likely feature as key members of Australia's Paris Olympics road cycling team, they will resume their January rivalry.

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

The first trial to test Australia's foreign interference laws, involving alleged planned political gain over a $37,000 donation, has begun in Melbourne.

AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round

AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round

AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round

AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round

The AFL is not ready to commit to Opening Round becoming a permanent part of the fixture list after starting the 2024 season in Queensland and NSW.

Blues recruit Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge

Blues recruit Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge

Blues recruit Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge

Blues recruit Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge

Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands will not be eligible to be selected for the first two games of the AFL season after being hit with a conduct unbecoming charge.

Teacher, reputation 'put before safety of abused kids'

Teacher, reputation 'put before safety of abused kids'

Teacher, reputation 'put before safety of abused kids'

Teacher, reputation 'put before safety of abused kids'

Victoria's education department allowed a teacher accused of child sex abuse offences to keep working and acted to protect his reputation, an inquiry has heard.

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VicForests records $60m loss as industry closure looms

Victoria's state logging corporation has recorded a net loss of $60.1 million thanks to court losses over timber harvesting and protected animals and plants.

Drug trafficker denied bail over 'leisurely' appeal bid

A drug trafficker fighting his conviction for a 4.4 tonne ecstasy import involving Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo has been denied bail over his "leisurely" appeal bid.

England star Brook pulls out of BBL deal with Stars

England star Harry Brook, who was selected with pick two in the BBL draft, has pulled out of his deal to play with the Melbourne Stars this summer.

Socceroos record-setter Graham Arnold draws on the past

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold still draws on the harsh lessons of his coaching past but is poised to break new ground when Australia play Bangladesh.

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Bleak warning after setback in medication fight

There's a bleak warning to patients and medical workers over fears serious infections are becoming more resistant to antibiotics as prescription rates jump.

Data casts doubt on Victoria's bold housing targets

Victoria's public housing stock has lifted by 394 since 2018 and more than two thirds of homes earmarked under a $5.3 billion program are unbuilt or incomplete.

Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh

Forward Martin Boyle will miss the Socceroos' opening World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh but will be in contention to face Palestine.

'I began to despise teachers' victim tells abuse probe

Child sex abuse survivors have detailed their experiences at an inquiry into historical abuse at Victorian primary schools.

Labor's state-owned electricity bill appears doomed

The Victorian government is facing defeat in parliament as it tries to change the state constitution to safeguard its state-owned electricity commission.

Ando's first Australian work a lush garden curiosity

Japanese architect Tadao Ando's Australian-first project "MPavilion 10" beckons passersby to investigate it in a lush Melbourne garden.

Demons no longer untouchable in AFLW flag race: Geelong

Fresh off a dominant 18-point elimination-final win, Geelong believe they are capable of beating anyone for a flag including defending premiers Melbourne.

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