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Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Lightning has struck three times for cellist Zoë Barry, who has fed her bizarre experiences into composing music.

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Frustrated to miss finals for just the second time in his coaching tenure at Geelong, Chris Scott doesn't believe the Cats need to rebuild to challenge again.

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.

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Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been offered a one-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Lions defender Darcy Wilmot.

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.

Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event

Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event

Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation to Commonwealth Games bodies after cancelling the 2026 event over concerns of billion-dollar cost blow-outs.

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is contracted until the end of 2025, but there's doubts as to whether he will remain at the helm beyond this season.

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Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawthorn's upset wins over Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs in the last fortnight show they are going a lot better than their place on the ladder suggests.

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

After being blown away by the lethal Brisbane forward line, Collingwood will need to fix up their defensive woes with finals fast approaching.

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Worn down by illness and injury, Brisbane star Lachie Neale found his best form to help the Lions to a crucial 24-point victory over ladder-leaders Collingwood.

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

The Brisbane Lions are one win away from securing a top-two finish after downing premiership favourites Collingwood by 24 points at Marvel Stadium.

Man dead, multiple people injured in four-car crash

Man dead, multiple people injured in four-car crash

Man dead, multiple people injured in four-car crash

Man dead, multiple people injured in four-car crash

Police are searching for two men who reportedly fled the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash in Victoria that killed one man and injured several other people.

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

Damien Hardwick is on the verge of being confirmed as Gold Coast AFL coach after arriving back in Australia following an extended European vacation.

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

Ben King could be put on ice for the final two weeks of Gold Coast's AFL campaign as the highly regarded spearhead continues to nurse a swollen knee.

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Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Melbourne have dropped Brodie Grundy after just one game back in the AFL with the ruckman axed for the AFL clash with Hawthorn.

Nation-leading clinic helps hundreds with silicosis

A respiratory clinic in Melbourne will remain open for another three years to ensure support for workers diagnosed with an incurable lung disease.

'Puppets' charged over tobacco trade firebombings

Police have arrested four people over a series of arson attacks on tobacconists, which are believed to have been orchestrated by the illegal tobacco trade.

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Geelong ruck-forward Shannon Neale will have a big workload in Saturday night's must-win game against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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Australia's biggest regional arts centre opens

A $140 million redevelopment of Geelong's performing arts centre makes it the biggest in regional Australia and artists hope it boosts the city's arts scene.

CBA to back contactless transport payments in Victoria

The Commonwealth Bank has been appointed by Victoria's Department of Transport to handle contactless payments for the state's public transport ticketing system.

Police hunt after man, 76, shot when answering door

An armed offender last seen in a white hazmat suit is on the run after a 76-year-old man was shot when he answered a knock at his front door.

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

AFL great Lance Franklin, who has kept a low profile since announcing his retirement, will be farewelled at Sydney's last home game of the season.

Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples

A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at two Melbourne temples almost 30 years ago.

Storm remain coy on NRL return for Ryan Papenhuyzen

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is happy with Ryan Papenhuyzen's progress but still will not lock in a date for the injury-plagued fullback's NRL comeback.

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and Jack Ziebell will end their illustrious AFL playing careers when Richmond take on North Melbourne at the MCG.

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