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Catholic Church can be sued by Pell accuser's family

Catholic Church can be sued by Pell accuser's family

The Catholic Church has lost its challenge over a ruling opening it to liability for damages in a claim brought by the father of an alleged sexual abuse victim.

Insurance giant to fight claims it misled customers

Insurance giant to fight claims it misled customers

Insurance giant to fight claims it misled customers

Insurance giant to fight claims it misled customers

The business regulator says Insurance Australia Group misled customers over loyalty discounts and has launched legal proceedings.

Ex-AFL agent Nixon too broke to pay assault case lawyer

Ex-AFL agent Nixon too broke to pay assault case lawyer

Ex-AFL agent Nixon too broke to pay assault case lawyer

Ex-AFL agent Nixon too broke to pay assault case lawyer

Ex-AFL players' agent Ricky Nixon has had an assault case pushed back because he can't afford to pay lawyers to appear for him.

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Second man charged over alleged attack on AFL retiree

Second man charged over alleged attack on AFL retiree

North Melbourne star Jack Ziebell was celebrating his retirement when he was allegedly kicked and punched by a group of men.

All bets off for illegal Melbourne casino players

All bets off for illegal Melbourne casino players

Twenty one people are expected to face court following a police raid on an alleged illegal casino operating out of a Melbourne factory.

Van driver killed in crash with bus carrying students

Van driver killed in crash with bus carrying students

A bus carrying school students has crashed with a van on a Melbourne highway, killing one driver and injuring the other while none of the children were hurt.

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

While they don't figure among the favourites, the Wallabies believe they can go all the way at the Rugby World Cup, according to centre Lalakai Foketi.

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Second Vic police officer sacked over photo scandal

Second Vic police officer sacked over photo scandal

Second Vic police officer sacked over photo scandal

Second Vic police officer sacked over photo scandal

Two Victoria Police officers have been fired and two others have been suspended after photos of dead people were allegedly found on their phones.

Sisters hope to put trauma behind them as abuser jailed

Sisters hope to put trauma behind them as abuser jailed

Sisters hope to put trauma behind them as abuser jailed

Sisters hope to put trauma behind them as abuser jailed

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer has been jailed 15 years for sexually abusing two Melbourne sisters when they were students between 2004 and 2007.

Repossessions down but customers are still hurting: NAB

Repossessions down but customers are still hurting: NAB

Repossessions down but customers are still hurting: NAB

Repossessions down but customers are still hurting: NAB

National Australia Bank says while the number of homes it's repossessed has fallen, households are saving an extra $300 a month by cutting down on spending.

Finals-bound Saints keen to take down AFL heavyweights

Finals-bound Saints keen to take down AFL heavyweights

Finals-bound Saints keen to take down AFL heavyweights

Finals-bound Saints keen to take down AFL heavyweights

St Kilda will be aiming to claim a prized top-four scalp when they take on Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday.

Sisters validated after ultra-Orthodox abuser jailed

Sisters validated after ultra-Orthodox abuser jailed

Sisters validated after ultra-Orthodox abuser jailed

Sisters validated after ultra-Orthodox abuser jailed

Sisters sexually abused and groomed by their former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer felt validated as a judge jailed her for 15 years.

Clarkson slams AFL's assistance packages to Suns

Clarkson slams AFL's assistance packages to Suns

Clarkson slams AFL's assistance packages to Suns

Clarkson slams AFL's assistance packages to Suns

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has slammed the idea of a draft lottery with the Kangaroos set to finish on the bottom for a third-straight year.

Fewer pizza boxes in landfill thanks to recycling boost

Fewer pizza boxes in landfill thanks to recycling boost

Fewer pizza boxes in landfill thanks to recycling boost

Fewer pizza boxes in landfill thanks to recycling boost

More grubby pizza boxes and other contaminated paper will get a second life courtesy of a nation-first recycling system in Melbourne's north.

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No Clarkson curfew at North after Ziebell bar attack

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he is thankful Jack Ziebell wasn't more seriously injured after the retired great was attacked outside a bar.

Essendon favourite McDonald-Tipungwuti in AFL farewell

Essendon coach Brad Scott says retiring forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will leave a lasting impression on the AFL club.

Uproar over teen's sentence for screwdriver killing

A teen could walk free in two years for arming himself with a screwdriver and killing a 17-year-old who was trying to diffuse a fight at a birthday party.

Demons' Goodwin admits Grundy experiment hasn't worked

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin admits recruiting Brodie Grundy to partner with ruck star Max Gawn has not worked as the Demons would have liked.

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Wild ride as Fringe Festival swings into Melbourne

Buckle up for the Melbourne Fringe Festival's biggest program yet, featuring almost 500 shows ... and a massive swing offering breath-taking views of the city.

Goodwin extends with Demons to end of 2026 season

Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2026 season, which will be his 10th year in charge of the Demons.

Elly Warren's family labels AFP assistance 'a shambles'

The distraught family of a young woman murdered in Mozambique want a coroner to order federal police to open a homicide investigation into her death.

Dead mum's sister admits lying in her murder trial

The sister of Melbourne woman Ellie Pice, who was found fatally stabbed in her home, has admitted lying during court hearings for her accused killer.

Uni staff to strike for a week as pay fight escalates

University of Melbourne staff will walk off the job for a week as long-running pay talks stall and a union calls on management to address its concerns.

McRae hopes score furore prompts video review changes

Magpies coach Craig McRae has spoken to umpiring boss Dan Richardson about fine-tuning the AFL's review process in the wake of the Adelaide 'goal' controversy.

Time running out as Magpies aim to fix leaky defence

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says problems with their system, not personnel, are to blame for the Magpies' defensive woes over the last few weeks.

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