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Second man charged over gangster's shooting murder

Second man charged over gangster's shooting murder

A 24-year-old Sydney man is the second to be charged with murder after gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston was gunned down at a suburban cafe.

New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist

New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist

New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist

New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist

Search crews have failed to find the body of Samantha Murphy after new information sparked a renewed search in bushland near Ballarat.

Cats open-minded on Tarryn Thomas lifeline: coach

Cats open-minded on Tarryn Thomas lifeline: coach

Cats open-minded on Tarryn Thomas lifeline: coach

Cats open-minded on Tarryn Thomas lifeline: coach

Sacked North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas could re-launch his career with Geelong, with coach Chris Scott saying the Cats would remain "open-minded".

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Wanted man NAS nearing NRL return for Storm

Wanted man NAS nearing NRL return for Storm

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says there's been "hysteria" over the non-selection of Nelson Asofa-Solomona but insists he will be among first picked when fit.

Fraser family pause action as Samantha's killer appeals

Fraser family pause action as Samantha's killer appeals

The family of murdered Victorian mother Samantha Fraser are seeking compensation from her killer Adrian Basham but they're application has faced a set back.

Sweet 16 in NBL for Wildcats captain Wagstaff

Sweet 16 in NBL for Wildcats captain Wagstaff

Tough forward Jesse Wagstaff will continue his remarkable NBL career with the Perth Wildcats next season as he chases a record-breaking seventh title.

Goulding sticks with Melbourne after Lual-Acuil departs

Goulding sticks with Melbourne after Lual-Acuil departs

Melbourne United's veteran sharpshooter Chris Goulding will remain with the NBL club until 2027 after signing a fresh contract extension.

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Driver, two horses dead after float crash

Driver, two horses dead after float crash

Driver, two horses dead after float crash

Driver, two horses dead after float crash

A road crash involving a horse float in northern Victoria has left one man and two horses dead.

Mavericks rejig squad after injury-plagued pre-season

Mavericks rejig squad after injury-plagued pre-season

Mavericks rejig squad after injury-plagued pre-season

Mavericks rejig squad after injury-plagued pre-season

Super Netball newcomers the Melbourne Mavericks have brought two new players into their squad after season-ending injuries.

Plea for task force to dig into growing asbestos crisis

Plea for task force to dig into growing asbestos crisis

Plea for task force to dig into growing asbestos crisis

Plea for task force to dig into growing asbestos crisis

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to follow the lead of NSW by setting up a task force to get to the bottom of Melbourne's asbestos crisis.

Distracted driver jailed for killing cyclist in crash

Distracted driver jailed for killing cyclist in crash

Distracted driver jailed for killing cyclist in crash

Distracted driver jailed for killing cyclist in crash

A woman will likely spend six months behind bars after admitting she was distracted on her phone when she ran down and killed a cyclist.

Prather among Bullets' signings for post-Sobey era

Prather among Bullets' signings for post-Sobey era

Prather among Bullets' signings for post-Sobey era

Prather among Bullets' signings for post-Sobey era

Brisbane Bullets coach Justin Schueller has locked in the majority of his roster for the 2024/25 NBL season as he seeks to take the club back to the finals.

Woman accused of killing husband freed for sleep study

Woman accused of killing husband freed for sleep study

Woman accused of killing husband freed for sleep study

Woman accused of killing husband freed for sleep study

An expert will assess an accused murderer exploring sleep disorder as a defence in her trial over the alleged stabbing of her husband.

Port's Finlayson suspended for homophobic slur

Port's Finlayson suspended for homophobic slur

Port's Finlayson suspended for homophobic slur

Port's Finlayson suspended for homophobic slur

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson will sit out three games after being suspended for making a homophobic remark in an AFL clash against Essendon.

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Police officer charged after crash with stolen MG

A police officer is facing driving charges after a collision with a stolen vehicle landed six people in hospital.

Demons searching for more ahead of Lions showdown

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has warned that the high-flying Demons can play much better ahead of their MCG showdown with the Brisbane Lions.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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