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Crows relish huge tests in AFLW premiership race

Crows relish huge tests in AFLW premiership race

Unbeaten Adelaide face AFLW ladder leaders Melbourne along with fellow top-four sides the Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne in a difficult run to the finals.

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

The Victorian government has extended the e-scooter trial in Melbourne because it needs more data before making a decision on their permanency.

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Australian videogame developers are pitching their latest titles to global tech companies, investors and publishers in Melbourne.

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Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

The Victorian government has eased its push for high-profile law reforms, delaying the presumption of bail for children to avoid community backlash.

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

Victorian rivers are flooding after days of heavy rain, especially in the east where residents have been told to leave due to increased threat.

Bombers poised to make AFL free agency splash

Bombers poised to make AFL free agency splash

The AFL's free agency period opens on Friday and Essendon are set to be big players as Brad Scott eyes a reunion with two of his former North Melbourne charges.

Push to keep much-loved community radio station alive

Push to keep much-loved community radio station alive

A Melbourne community radio station with several high-profile alumni is facing the prospect of shutting for good, prompting a plea for donations.

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Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

The Victorian government was warned of skyrocketing cost pressures on delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games five months before it officially pulled the plug.

Murder accused says brothers' stabbing in self-defence

Murder accused says brothers' stabbing in self-defence

Murder accused says brothers' stabbing in self-defence

Murder accused says brothers' stabbing in self-defence

A Geelong man who fatally stabbed a 26-year-old and injured his brother was angry his girlfriend was talking to one of the victims, prosecutors say.

Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Lawyers for two men acquitted of murdering a man found tortured and buried in a shallow grave have argued for lesser sentences because of early offers to plead.

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

A cruel and callous property swindler who stole $10 million from retirees through fake investments has been jailed for a decade.

World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad

World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad

World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad

World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad

All but two of Australia's Netball World Cup winners have been named in the Diamonds squad for the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand.

Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032

Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032

Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032

Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032

Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has penned the longest current contract in the AFL, extending his stay at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2032.

Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane

Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane

Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane

Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane

Out-of-contract defender Tom Doedee wants to exercise his AFL free agency options to leave Adelaide for Brisbane.

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School camp invite returned to sender for Elvis gig

Elvis: A Musical Revolution - which features four young performers playing Elvis as a boy - has extended its run in Melbourne before it has even opened.

Lawyers hired weeks before 2026 Comm Games cancellation

The Victorian government hired lawyers to seek advice on withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games four weeks before its cancellation decision.

Football greats, Olympic champions to join Hall Of Fame

The new Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees feature Johnathan Thurston, Tim Cahill, Lydia Lassila and Kurt Fearnley ahead of the annual function on Oct 16.

Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas concedes he created a "firestorm of interest" when he announced tax reforms directly to the development industry.

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Papenhuyzen to head to USA, eyes round-one NRL return

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is planning for a another visit to renowned USA reconditioning expert Bill Knowles, as he eyes a round-one comeback in 2024.

Mourners gather to remember mushroom poisoning victim

Heather Wilkinson has been remembered at a public memorial service, almost two months after she died from suspected mushroom poisoning.

Child sex abuse inquiry expanded to 24 schools

Two dozen Victorian government schools are part of an investigation into historical child sex abuse and anyone with information is urged to come forward.

Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients

A handyman who stole almost $200,000 from National Disability Insurance Scheme clients has tried to pay back the portion of funds he kept for himself.

Fringe Festival pushes off with giant golden swing

The 2023 Melbourne Fringe has begun with the launch of an eight-metre-high yellow swing in the forecourt of Victoria's State Library.

Diagnosing concussion could be as easy as a blood test

A new Melbourne study has discovered people with concussion have significantly elevated blood protein levels.

McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd

After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.

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