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Victory unleash second-half blitz to sink Mariners 4-1

Victory unleash second-half blitz to sink Mariners 4-1

Melbourne Victory have extended their unbeaten run to seven matches after scoring four second-half goals to post a 4-1 win over Central Coast.

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a thumping win over Richmond.

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Diversion programs will be rolled out to try and keep kids from committing crimes as a pair of youths are charged with setting a gelato shop alight.

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'We want more clarity': Munster frustrated by six-again

'We want more clarity': Munster frustrated by six-again

Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster says players are confused and frustrated by changes to the six-again rule this NRL season.

Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm with second-half blitz

Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm with second-half blitz

Brisbane have clawed their way back from 0-14 at halftime to overrun Melbourne in their grand-final replay, winning 18-14 with Jordan Riki scoring two tries.

Ex-husband of Miss Universe in court accused of fraud

Ex-husband of Miss Universe in court accused of fraud

The 38-year-old ex-husband of former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers has fronted court on more than 100 fraud charges.

Swans defender fined over theatrical dive in Hawks loss

Swans defender fined over theatrical dive in Hawks loss

Tom McCartin came under scrutiny for his dive in Sydney's loss to Hawthorn, but Mabior Chol has no case to answer over his tackle on Nick Blakey.

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Spate of random stabbing attacks has residents on edge

Spate of random stabbing attacks has residents on edge

Spate of random stabbing attacks has residents on edge

Spate of random stabbing attacks has residents on edge

A 71-year-old has been approached by a stranger and stabbed as he took an early -morning walk, 24 hours after a woman was knifed at a suburban shopping centre.

Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Nick Watson kicked the last goal of the game and was involved in an animated exchange with Sydney fans after Hawthorn's 17-point victory at the MCG.

'Battle is over': advocate's relief as abuser sentenced

'Battle is over': advocate's relief as abuser sentenced

'Battle is over': advocate's relief as abuser sentenced

'Battle is over': advocate's relief as abuser sentenced

A convicted child abuser has walked away from court with a suspended prison sentence, leaving his victim happy to case is finally over.

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.

Syndicate allegedly shipped stolen cars to Middle East

Syndicate allegedly shipped stolen cars to Middle East

Syndicate allegedly shipped stolen cars to Middle East

Syndicate allegedly shipped stolen cars to Middle East

A criminal syndicate allegedly stole hundreds of high-end cars in Victoria and Queensland before shipping them to the Middle East for profit.

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle.

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

After hitting form in a hard-fought win over Sydney, Hawthorn face an extended 18-day wait for their next fixture because of a bye in round three.

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Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.

Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.

Treasurer softens up voters for 'hard decisions' on tax

The government will warn of a hit to economic growth and Australia's productivity performance in the upcoming budget, raising the stakes for ambitious reform.

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.

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Crime rate fix will take 'some time', police say

As the crime rate continues to tick upwards in one state, police have warned major improvements will not be seen for some time.

Silence persists as CFMEU probe rattled by more threats

Witnesses to construction-sector criminality continue to be scared into silence as a state government blocks expanded powers for the corruption watchdog.

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

A state premier says Labor figures discussing a pre-election leadership change in the shadows are a "few scallywags" in need of a cuddle.

Champion Broncos look for season reset in Melbourne

Winless Brisbane have plenty to play for as they face Melbourne in a NRL grand final rematch but it's business as usual for coach Michael Maguire.

'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

Josh Carr has admitted making a mistake in the lead-up to his first game as Port Adelaide's head coach.

Police, experts quizzed over brothel owner's killing

Lawyers for a man accused of murdering a sex worker inside her brothel have questioned evidence about her cause of death, and police investigations, in court.

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.

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