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Wembanyama lure for Melbourne's Next Star Hukporti

Wembanyama lure for Melbourne's Next Star Hukporti

NBA scouts are keeping a close eye on Melbourne United centre Ariel Hukporti, who has become one of the NBL's best defensive players.

Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths

Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths

Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths

Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths

Victorian woman Erin Patterson has been charged with murder over a suspected mushroom poisoning that left three people dead and another seriously ill.

Voss, Blues hand Fantasia an AFL career lifeline

Voss, Blues hand Fantasia an AFL career lifeline

Voss, Blues hand Fantasia an AFL career lifeline

Voss, Blues hand Fantasia an AFL career lifeline

Former Port Adelaide and Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia has extended his AFL career by joining Carlton as a de-listed free agent.

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Romance scam behind $228m Chinese money laundering ring

Romance scam behind $228m Chinese money laundering ring

An alleged ringleader of a $228 million Chinese money laundering syndicate has been released on bail despite fears he will flee the country in a private jet.

Changes to empty homes tax hit roadblock in parliament

Changes to empty homes tax hit roadblock in parliament

A vote on Victorian legislation to expand taxes on vacant homes and undeveloped land has been delayed, with the opposition and Greens against the changes.

City can still contend after coach's sacking: captain

City can still contend after coach's sacking: captain

Captain Jamie Maclaren and new coach Aurelio Vidmar are adamant Melbourne City can yet right their season after a poor start cost Rado Vidosic his job.

AFL allows coaches to be paid outside of soft cap

AFL allows coaches to be paid outside of soft cap

AFL senior coaches will be able to be paid 20 per cent of their wage outside of the soft cap after the league introduced a raft of changes to club spending.

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Crown casino workers set to strike before Melbourne Cup

Crown casino workers set to strike before Melbourne Cup

Crown casino workers set to strike before Melbourne Cup

Crown casino workers set to strike before Melbourne Cup

Work stoppages are planned by Crown casino workers ahead of the Melbourne Cup following months of negotiations for better pay and conditions.

Man accused of woman's murder was on bail

Man accused of woman's murder was on bail

Man accused of woman's murder was on bail

Man accused of woman's murder was on bail

A 44-year-old man has been remanded in custody after he allegedly killed a 46-year-old mother of four in her regional Victorian home.

Pharmacist sacked after accessing 7000 patient records

Pharmacist sacked after accessing 7000 patient records

Pharmacist sacked after accessing 7000 patient records

Pharmacist sacked after accessing 7000 patient records

The Alfred Health worker was fired after an investigation uncovered they had accessed thousands of electronic medical records

Dellavedova cleared for NBL return after head knock

Dellavedova cleared for NBL return after head knock

Dellavedova cleared for NBL return after head knock

Dellavedova cleared for NBL return after head knock

NBL ladder-leaders Melbourne United have received a boost with star guard Matthew Dellavedova set to return from concussion against the Perth Wildcats.

Vic road toll edges 2022 total with two months left

Vic road toll edges 2022 total with two months left

Vic road toll edges 2022 total with two months left

Vic road toll edges 2022 total with two months left

Victoria's road toll is on the brink of surpassing the 2022 total as police promise to step up roadside monitoring during the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

Western Utd eye quick response to Wanderers thrashing

Western Utd eye quick response to Wanderers thrashing

Western Utd eye quick response to Wanderers thrashing

Western Utd eye quick response to Wanderers thrashing

Western United coach John Aloisi is confident his charges will respond strongly to their humiliating 5-0 loss against Western Sydney.

Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute

Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute

Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute

Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute

A man accused of performing a Nazi salute outside a Victorian court is set to become the first person charged under new laws banning the gesture.

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Two-year wait on housing for family violence survivors

Survivors of family violence are waiting two years for public housing in Victoria as sustained demand since the COVID-19 pandemic restricts supply.

Thunder flex WBBL muscle with big win over Renegades

The Sydney Thunder have produced one of the most complete performances of the WBBL season, easily accounting by the Melbourne Renegades with a 37-run victory.

Mushroom leather innovator looks to sprout in Australia

An international company producing a textured material from fungi is looking to collaborate with Australian-based research institutions and fashion brands.

Aurelio Vidmar to lead Melb City after Vidosic axed

Melbourne City have ruthlessly sacked coach Rado Vidosic just two games into the A-League Men season, installing Aurelio Vidmar as caretaker in his place.

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Building regulator needs to move on its room to improve

Victoria's building watchdog has a long way to go in improving its performance and has not been transparent about meeting certain targets, a report says.

Victim's family elated after parole reform backflip

The parents of a teenage girl murdered by Paul Denyer are relieved the serial killer will stay behind bars after sweeping reforms to Victoria's parole laws.

Dayne Zorko extends AFL career in search of flag

Former Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko has signed a new one-year deal with the AFL club to play on for a 13th season at the top level.

Young Aboriginal voices key to improving outcomes

A Victorian commissioner says governments and organisations need to listen to the experiences of Indigenous young people if they want to improve their lives.

Youth placed in spit hood, isolated in Victorian prison

The use of spit hoods on children in Victorian adult prisons will be banned after one was placed on a youth despite him never spitting at staff.

Woman accused of family violence fraud drops bail bid

Alleged conwoman and fraudster Samantha Azzopardi has withdrawn an application for bail over allegations she scammed $18,000 from abuse support services.

Couple's debt spirals after cousin's house, land fraud

A Melbourne couple's debt has soared after their cousin defrauded them by offering a fake $388,000 house and land package, and pocketing the money for herself.

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