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Pickett welcomed back into Tigers fold

Pickett welcomed back into Tigers fold

Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett has resumed training with the AFL club after facing a Perth court this week.

'Joke' child groomer walks free despite guilty plea

'Joke' child groomer walks free despite guilty plea

'Joke' child groomer walks free despite guilty plea

'Joke' child groomer walks free despite guilty plea

A child groomer who claimed his efforts to procure sex with a child as young as 12 were a joke, will rejoin society under terms of a suspended sentence.

Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss

Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss

Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss

Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss

Critics of under-fire Carlton coach Michael Voss should "shut up", says Blues legend Robert Walls.

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Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions

Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions

Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned.

Swim star Cooper swaps laps for martial arts and tennis

Swim star Cooper swaps laps for martial arts and tennis

Backstroke star Isaac Cooper says his decision to drastically alter his training has been vindicated after winning the backstroke 100m at the world trials.

All Victorians can participate in truth-telling inquiry

All Victorians can participate in truth-telling inquiry

The Yoorrook Justice Commission is inviting all Victorians to make a submission to a truth-telling inquiry.

Kai Taylor follows in mum Hayley Lewis's glory lane

Kai Taylor follows in mum Hayley Lewis's glory lane

Like his legendary mum Hayley Lewis, Kai Taylor proved great things happen from lane eight after winning the 200m freestyle to earn a spot at the worlds.

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Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

A new Resolve Strategic poll shows the Victorian Liberal and National parties trailing behind the Labor government.

Authorities hunt culprit after duck shot with arrow

Authorities hunt culprit after duck shot with arrow

Authorities hunt culprit after duck shot with arrow

Authorities hunt culprit after duck shot with arrow

A native duck has died after being shot with an arrow in regional Victoria where wildlife authorities are hunting the culprit and calling for public assistance.

Former Coles executive admits $1.9 million fraud

Former Coles executive admits $1.9 million fraud

Former Coles executive admits $1.9 million fraud

Former Coles executive admits $1.9 million fraud

Former Coles executive Aaron Baslangic stole more than $1.9 million in what a judge said was such a stupid scheme even a high school student could detect it.

Big battery opens at retired coal-fired power site

Big battery opens at retired coal-fired power site

Big battery opens at retired coal-fired power site

Big battery opens at retired coal-fired power site

A battery system able to store an hour of power from 30,000 solar homes has opened at a former Victorian coal-fired power station site in an Australian first.

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL players, including Ty Zantuck, Liam Picken and Max Rooke, may have their concussion damage lawsuits against the league and clubs brought together.

Bail decision delayed after 'frenzied' police stabbing

Bail decision delayed after 'frenzied' police stabbing

Bail decision delayed after 'frenzied' police stabbing

Bail decision delayed after 'frenzied' police stabbing

A man charged with the attempted murder of a police officer during a welfare check will remain behind bars until further mental health information is provided.

The Slam premiere serves up tales of Australian Open

The Slam premiere serves up tales of Australian Open

The Slam premiere serves up tales of Australian Open

The Slam premiere serves up tales of Australian Open

The Slam documentary has a volley of tennis tales, and premieres at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

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Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies

Collingwood have re-signed veteran Scott Pendlebury for next season while Craig McRae has agreed a fresh deal to remain as coach until the end of 2026.

Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle

St Kilda's Dan Butler has had his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle dismissed at the AFL tribunal, but Hawthorn's James Sicily has copped a lengthy ban.

Ariarne Titmus pondering future after Paris

Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus has hinted she will make a decision on her future after the Paris Olympics.

Troubled Victorian youth prison to be shut down

Victoria's Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre will close by the end of the year, with detainees to be transferred to the Parkville and new Cherry Creek facilities.

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Murdered woman wanted to leave her partner, jury told

Paul Ross Charlton is on trial in the Victorian Supreme Court after pleading not guilty to the murder of his partner Joanne Howell.

Dangerfield headlines big inclusions for Geelong

Geelong are finally set to welcome back captain Patrick Dangerfield from a hamstring injury following five weeks on the sidelines.

Richmond boss Gale says Tigers won't rush coach search

Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has praised the job of Andrew McQualter as interim Tigers coach but says the club won't rush to appoint Damien Hardwick's successor.

Call for justice after damning Vic mental health report

The Victorian government has refused to say whether it will accept recommendations from a damning report into the state's flawed mental health system.

Pickett unavailable for Tigers after facing court

Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett won't play for the Tigers against St Kilda after facing a Perth court this week.

Indigenous artists turn trams into moving galleries

Indigenous artists have transformed inner-city trams into travelling canvases that celebrate history, caring for country, community and connection.

Child groomer pleads guilty but says it was all a joke

A man arrested after a trip to Vietnam has pleaded guilty to grooming a person to make it easier to engage in sexual activity with a child outside Victoria.

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