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Coroner's call to prevent 'senseless' youth knife crime

Coroner's call to prevent 'senseless' youth knife crime

Reliance on law and order in response to escalating youth knife crime will create further harm, a coroner says as she recommends community-based action "now".

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Three men accused of brawling outside Luna Park have been released on bail despite two of them being allegedly involved in another knife fight a fortnight ago.

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Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

A state police chief admits "the buck stops with me" after flying interstate on a force helicopter, but denies the travel decision risked public safety.

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Will Phillips, a former No.3 draft pick who inherited the number of North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey, has been axed by the struggling Kangaroos.

'Therein lies the challenge': Gilly on Konstas form

'Therein lies the challenge': Gilly on Konstas form

Mentoring means a lot to Australian cricketing great Adam Gilchrist, who worked for several years with boxer Caitlin Parker before her historic Olympic medal.

Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Victoria coach Chris Scott believes the pre-season timing of State of Origin means clubs will be more open to allowing their players to be involved.

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'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

Geelong coach Chris Scott remains unmoved on Bailey Smith's off-field and social media behaviour, even after the club received a formal warning from the AFL.

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

City hope first win can spark reinvigorated ACL tilt

City hope first win can spark reinvigorated ACL tilt

City hope first win can spark reinvigorated ACL tilt

City hope first win can spark reinvigorated ACL tilt

Melbourne City have fought out a 2-1 comeback win over Thai club Buriram United to claim the first points of their Asian Champions League Elite campaign.

Kennedy Snr statue - and legend - go to new Hawks home

Kennedy Snr statue - and legend - go to new Hawks home

Kennedy Snr statue - and legend - go to new Hawks home

Kennedy Snr statue - and legend - go to new Hawks home

John Kennedy Jnr has no doubt his father would have enjoyed comparing the removal of his statue from Waverley to the toppling of a dictator.

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Protecting vulnerable people from harmful behaviour within cults could be problematic for legitimate religious groups, Christian leaders say.

Match-winning Shield spell boosts Boland for Ashes

Match-winning Shield spell boosts Boland for Ashes

Match-winning Shield spell boosts Boland for Ashes

Match-winning Shield spell boosts Boland for Ashes

Australian Test paceman Scott Boland said his five-wicket spell for Victoria last Friday was important for his confidence ahead of the Ashes.

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.

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Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.

AFL champion launches legal fight over 'missing $2.1m'

Two-time AFL premiership player Scott Pendlebury has filed a claim for loss and damages in the Supreme Court against his former manager.

New charges for man linked to alleged childcare abuser

A man accused of possessing child abuse material and bestiality offences has failed to keep his case hidden from the public after he was handed fresh charges.

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

A fibre optic internet backbone will deliver internet speeds up to six times faster as well as a multi-billion-dollar boost to Australia's economy by 2040.

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First Nations designers go west on Fashion Week runway

Fashion Week has kicked off with a sold-out runway dedicated to First Nations designers - and styled on a western theme.

Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety

Tourism operators and businesses are demanding action to ensure locals and out-of-towners are not put off travelling to a major capital.

Stobo's heroics nearly snare one-day win for NSW

Victoria have held on in the last over to beat NSW by five runs in their one-day game after Charlie Stobo's late-innings heroics.

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Safety on the streets of a major city has been brought into question by protesters pelting police with rocks and bottles filled with broken glass.

No contract offer for injury-hit Cats stalwart

Geelong have parted ways with two-time best and fairest winner Cameron Guthrie, whose career has been ruined by injuries since the 2022 premiership.

Skipper shines as Tigers hold off Magpies in AFLW

Soaring marks from Sarah Hosking and Ruby Schleicher highlighted Richmond's 13-point win over Collingwood on Sunday at Victoria Park.

Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers

Chris Goulding has starred off the bench again as Melbourne United extended their NBL winning streak to seven games with a strong home victory over New Zealand.

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