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Slain woman's mother urges 'solidarity' to end violence

Slain woman's mother urges 'solidarity' to end violence

Thousands of people, including family members of Melbourne teenager Isla Bell, have descended on major cities to protest against gendered violence.

Union boss trial may be halted due to criminal charges

Union boss trial may be halted due to criminal charges

Union boss trial may be halted due to criminal charges

Union boss trial may be halted due to criminal charges

The boss of the Health Workers Union has maintained the Fair Work Commission's case against her should be stayed because she may face criminal charges.

Gunston rejoins Hawks, Suns swing AFL rookie surprise

Gunston rejoins Hawks, Suns swing AFL rookie surprise

Gunston rejoins Hawks, Suns swing AFL rookie surprise

Gunston rejoins Hawks, Suns swing AFL rookie surprise

Gold Coast pounced on delisted Fremantle ruckman Max Knobel, while another 14 players rejoined their AFL clubs through the pre-season or rookie drafts.

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Financial watchdog warns of structural budget problems

Financial watchdog warns of structural budget problems

Almost one of every $10 raised by the Victorian government is set to be spent paying down debt within four years as interest expenses explode.

Racial slur defence behind NBL tribunal postponement

Racial slur defence behind NBL tribunal postponement

Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis will be represented by a specialist lawyer as an alleged racial slur is set to feature heavily in their NBL tribunal hearing.

How Kearney's return has boosted Roos' bid for glory

How Kearney's return has boosted Roos' bid for glory

North Melbourne are feeling stronger than ever with the return of star defender Emma Kearney for their preliminary final against a plucky Port Adelaide side.

Kangaroos defend bold AFL draft call to grab Whitlock

Kangaroos defend bold AFL draft call to grab Whitlock

North Melbourne have defended the most heavily scrutinised move of the AFL draft, after trading away a future first-round pick to secure key tall Matt Whitlock.

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'Invisible' cancer revealed to body in new research

'Invisible' cancer revealed to body in new research

'Invisible' cancer revealed to body in new research

'Invisible' cancer revealed to body in new research

Researchers have unlocked a key in a person's immune response that could halt the spread of cancer the body cannot see.

Tigers complete AFL draft haul with another tall

Tigers complete AFL draft haul with another tall

Tigers complete AFL draft haul with another tall

Tigers complete AFL draft haul with another tall

Richmond rejected rival clubs' trade offers for their opening second-round pick to complete a massive national draft haul with key forward Thomas Sims.

Kangaroos regain skipper Kearney for AFLW prelim

Kangaroos regain skipper Kearney for AFLW prelim

Kangaroos regain skipper Kearney for AFLW prelim

Kangaroos regain skipper Kearney for AFLW prelim

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney will return from a bad hamstring injury in the Kangaroos' AFLW preliminary final against Port Adelaide.

Trial witness opts to testify to avoid murder charge

Trial witness opts to testify to avoid murder charge

Trial witness opts to testify to avoid murder charge

Trial witness opts to testify to avoid murder charge

A witness in the murder trial of a suburban mum says he agreed to testify in his friend's trial so his own murder charge could be dropped.

Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen is poised to recommit to Melbourne, likely adding another year to his current Storm contract.

'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice

'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice

'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice

'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice

The clock is ticking for Victoria to strike a treaty deal as state and Indigenous leaders begin negotiations after more than eight years of preparations.

Judge 'mystified' as Gobbo closes case against police

Judge 'mystified' as Gobbo closes case against police

Judge 'mystified' as Gobbo closes case against police

Judge 'mystified' as Gobbo closes case against police

Lawyers for barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo have put their final case forward as her trial against the state of Victoria wraps up.

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'Nightmare': PM's tribute after teen's methanol death

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones following her death from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.

Pen and paper deployed as emergency system crashes

An investigation has been launched after a system crash led to Victoria police, ambulance and fire crews being manually dispatched for almost two hours.

Harassment charge dropped against ex-AFL player

Ex-North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas has walked free from court on a good behaviour bond after a harassment charge against him was withdrawn.

Aloisi backs Socceroos to seal direct World Cup spot

The Socceroos' hopes of direct World Cup qualification remain firmly in the balance but John Aloisi is confident they can get the job done.

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Nightclub goes up in flames in suspicious blaze

A massive fire has engulfed a nightclub in Melbourne's inner southeast, sparking a police investigation and disrupting morning traffic.

Draft-happy Demons confident of contending

Melbourne hope top draftees Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay can complement star duo Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver as they seek an AFL finals return.

AFL top pick Lalor keen on Dusty's famous jumper

Already likened to Richmond legend Dustin Martin, AFL No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is keen on taking over the famous No.4 jumper after joining the Tigers.

Missing teen's final hours caught on CCTV: police

CCTV footage showing inside the apartment of missing Melbourne teen Isla Bell's alleged killer has captured her final hours, according to police.

Hawks, Indigenous players settle Federal Court case

The long-running Hawthorn racism saga is over after the AFL club reached a settlement with a group of Indigenous former players and their families.

Driver who killed niece, five, in crash spared jail

A Victorian driver who killed her five-year-old niece and caused another woman to have a stillbirth has been spared jail.

Lawyer X Gobbo 'made the choice' to become an informer

Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo did not have to become a human source, lawyers representing Victoria have argued at her civil trial against police.

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