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Baby kidnapper released from jail before sentence

Baby kidnapper released from jail before sentence

A man who stole a car with an 11-month-old child inside has been released into the community to live at a hotel, months before he will be sentenced.

Sam Kerr stays benched as Matildas advance at WWC

Sam Kerr stays benched as Matildas advance at WWC

Sam Kerr stays benched as Matildas advance at WWC

Sam Kerr stays benched as Matildas advance at WWC

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr sat out a third straight Women's World Cup match as Australia progressed to the knockout stages with a 4-0 win over Canada.

Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts

Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts

Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts

Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts

The Matildas have sealed progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 by thumping Canada 4-0, with Hayley Raso scoring a brace.

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Cerra sidelined in big injury blow for in-form Blues

Cerra sidelined in big injury blow for in-form Blues

Carlton onballer Adam Cerra will be sidelined for the next three weeks with a hamstring injury in a significant blow to the Blues' late-season resurgence.

Saints forward Caminiti facing one-game suspension

Saints forward Caminiti facing one-game suspension

Anthony Caminiti faces suspension for the second time this season over a striking charge, with the St Kilda forward looking at a one-game ban.

Port issued 'please explain' over Aliir head knock

Port issued 'please explain' over Aliir head knock

Port Adelaide's management of Aliir Aliir after his head knock has attracted a "please explain" from the AFL.

Shakespearean defence launched against corruption probe

Shakespearean defence launched against corruption probe

A former councillor and property developer being examined by a corruption probe have launched a colourful defence, insisting nothing inappropriate happened.

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Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career

Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career

Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career

Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career

Lance Franklin has retired following his latest injury, with the Sydney and ex-Hawthorn key forward finishing as the AFL's fourth-highest goalkicker.

Franklin absent from retirement announcement

Franklin absent from retirement announcement

Franklin absent from retirement announcement

Franklin absent from retirement announcement

Following Lance Franklin's absence from his retirement announcement, Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the retiring star was never a fan of attention.

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

Victorian bail reforms could be delayed despite the partner of Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson and legal advocates declaring the changes are extremely urgent.

Jail for murdering neighbours over garden hose dispute

Jail for murdering neighbours over garden hose dispute

Jail for murdering neighbours over garden hose dispute

Jail for murdering neighbours over garden hose dispute

An elderly Victorian who killed two apartment complex neighbours over a dispute about a garden hose repeatedly being turned off has been jailed for 30 years.

Ex-gratia payment recommended for bikie's prison time

Ex-gratia payment recommended for bikie's prison time

Ex-gratia payment recommended for bikie's prison time

Ex-gratia payment recommended for bikie's prison time

A Victorian Supreme Court justice has recommended an ex-gratia payment for a former bikie who was assaulted in prison after his parole was unjustly revoked.

Mystery surrounds death of man found on country road

Mystery surrounds death of man found on country road

Mystery surrounds death of man found on country road

Mystery surrounds death of man found on country road

An investigation is under way into the death of a found by a passer-by on a road in northern Victoria and a driver is helping police with their enquiries.

Matildas, Gustavsson era hits the crossroads at WWC

Matildas, Gustavsson era hits the crossroads at WWC

Matildas, Gustavsson era hits the crossroads at WWC

Matildas, Gustavsson era hits the crossroads at WWC

How the Matildas' do-or-die home Women's World Cup clash with Canada plays out may also mark how Tony Gustavsson's era is judged.

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Gawn, forwards set to keep Grundy out of Demons line-up

Melbourne's in-form forward line and outstanding ruckman Max Gawn appear set to keep Brodie Grundy out of Simon Goodwin's team in the near future.

High-stakes Matildas clash suits Canada to a tee: coach

Canada coach Bev Priestman insists a do-or-die clash with the Matildas suits her Olympic gold medal-winning charges perfectly.

Remade forward Petty stars in Demons' win over Richmond

Melbourne premiership defender Harry Petty moved forward and kicked a career-best six goals in his side's gripping 32-point win over Richmond at the MCG.

Wallabies face daunting task against NZ in Dunedin

Unable to snap the All Blacks' 21-year Bledisloe Cup streak at the MCG, the Wallabies face another long-held Kiwi record next Saturday in Dunedin.

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St Kilda secure important win over gritty Hawthorn

St Kilda have moved into fifth on the AFL ladder after powerful first and fourth quarter bursts in a 29-point win over Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.

Greyhound trainer punished over 'white powder' scandal

A Victorian greyhound racing trainer has been handed a suspended one-month ban after he and top jockey Jamie Kah were caught up in a social media scandal.

Land-clearing slows but Great Barrier Reef fears remain

Queensland's latest statewide land-cover and trees study has been released, showing a reduction in the amount of land being cleared in the state.

Public service super pay delay to add $882m in net debt

The Victorian government has been accused of accounting tricks after an analysis forecast net debt would rise $882m over delaying superannuation payments.

Image-based abuse still under-reported a decade on

Victoria is approaching 10 years since it criminalised image-based sexual abuse and those laws are getting an overhaul as affirmative consent rules kick in.

'We can turn it around,' says Wallabies coach Jones

Despite another disappointing loss, coach Eddie Jones says he sees enough in the Wallabies to know he can turn their Rugby World Cup prospects around.

Bombers focused on long-term, not finals: Brad Scott

Essendon coach Brad Scott is focusing on the Bombers' long-term future as their finals hopes slip away.

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