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Judge labels rape of intruder 'cruel and barbaric'

Judge labels rape of intruder 'cruel and barbaric'

The rape of a man who broke into a home in Melbourne's west has been described by a judge as cruel and barbaric.

McKay 'disappointed' by Carlton's 'minority' of fans

McKay 'disappointed' by Carlton's 'minority' of fans

McKay 'disappointed' by Carlton's 'minority' of fans

McKay 'disappointed' by Carlton's 'minority' of fans

Carlton forward Harry McKay has hit out a "minority" of the club's supporters who hurled abuse at players, saying he was concerned for families in the crowd.

World champs trials start swimmers' run to Paris 2024

World champs trials start swimmers' run to Paris 2024

World champs trials start swimmers' run to Paris 2024

World champs trials start swimmers' run to Paris 2024

The swimming world championships trials will be crucial for Australia to build depth and experience, and to prepare for key meets ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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Goodwin all smiles for tough Demons leader Jack Viney

Goodwin all smiles for tough Demons leader Jack Viney

Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney was the star in his side's win over AFL ladder leaders Collingwood, continuing to impress Demons coach Simon Goodwin.

McRae praises Magpie-turned-Demons star Grundy

McRae praises Magpie-turned-Demons star Grundy

In his first encounter with his former club Collingwood, Brodie Grundy had the last laugh as Melbourne pipped the Magpies in a thriller at the MCG.

Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak

Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak

Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals in Melbourne's hard-fought four-point win over AFL leaders Collingwood in the King's Birthday blockbuster.

St Kilda to fight Butler's one-match ban at tribunal

St Kilda to fight Butler's one-match ban at tribunal

It will be a busy session at the AFL tribunal with St Kilda forward Dan Butler, Hawthorn captain James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell all facing charges.

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Vixens edge Magpies in emotion-charged netball clash

Vixens edge Magpies in emotion-charged netball clash

Vixens edge Magpies in emotion-charged netball clash

Vixens edge Magpies in emotion-charged netball clash

The Melbourne Vixens have taken honours in their Victorian Super Netball derby against Collingwood in a 64-55 win at John Cain Arena.

Ex-premiership star Bachar Houli injured in car crash

Ex-premiership star Bachar Houli injured in car crash

Ex-premiership star Bachar Houli injured in car crash

Ex-premiership star Bachar Houli injured in car crash

Bachar Houli's foundation has confirmed the former AFL player is in a stable condition after a crash near the NSW and Victorian border.

Controls to protect native species against wild deer

Controls to protect native species against wild deer

Controls to protect native species against wild deer

Controls to protect native species against wild deer

Two new deer control plans have been launched in Victoria as part of a wider push to protect native flora and fauna.

Titmus gets chance to reclaim WR at world champs trials

Titmus gets chance to reclaim WR at world champs trials

Titmus gets chance to reclaim WR at world champs trials

Titmus gets chance to reclaim WR at world champs trials

Australian star swimmer Ariarne Titmus can attempt to reclaim the 400m freestyle world record when she lines up at the world championship trials.

Insurance issue flagged before Porter Davis collapse

Insurance issue flagged before Porter Davis collapse

Insurance issue flagged before Porter Davis collapse

Insurance issue flagged before Porter Davis collapse

A Victorian working group identified a number of short-term measures to fix the construction industry months before Porter Davis went into liquidation.

Coates on call if injured Cobbo ruled out for Maroons

Coates on call if injured Cobbo ruled out for Maroons

Coates on call if injured Cobbo ruled out for Maroons

Coates on call if injured Cobbo ruled out for Maroons

Xavier Coates showed he's ready to step in for Selwyn Cobbo if the Queensland Origin winger misses Game II, with the Storm flyer impressing against the Sharks.

Blues skipper Cripps will bounce back: Voss

Blues skipper Cripps will bounce back: Voss

Blues skipper Cripps will bounce back: Voss

Blues skipper Cripps will bounce back: Voss

Patrick Cripps has been below his best in recent weeks but Carlton coach Michael Voss believes his captain will soon return to a level he is more accustomed to.

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Pies' Daicos picked to face Demons despite illness

Collingwood star Josh Daicos missed training through illness but has been named to play in the King's Birthday clash with Melbourne.

Tight rent market drives up regional Vic homeless rates

The Council to Homeless Persons has found the number of Victorians experiencing homelessness has surged in regional areas.

Wright kicks five on return as Bombers crush Carlton

Essendon's third-quarter blitz laid the platform as key forward Peter Wright starred on return from injury in a 34-point win over Carlton on Sunday night.

AFL player Marlion Pickett in custody over burglaries

The Richmond Football Club says it will continue to support Marlion Pickett, who was remanded in Perth over a series of burglaries.

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Melbourne crush Cronulla and Hynes's Origin hopes

Star Melbourne duo Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have combined to serve up a 54-10 win over Cronulla, with NSW hopeful Nicho Hynes having an unhappy game.

Storm duo push Hynes as Blues Origin halfback

Storm coach Craig Bellamy and captain Christian Welch have gone in to bat for Nicho Hynes, saying he deserves to be NSW halfback despite the Sharks' heavy loss.

Hawks' Sicily, Tigers' Mansell sent to AFL tribunal

Hawthorn star James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell will face the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct.

Grundy set for AFL battle with old Magpies mates

Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy faces Collingwood for the first time since his trade move when the flag fancies do battle in the King's Birthday blockbuster.

AFL gives green light to Dockers-Tigers goal review

AFL officials have ticked off a controversial review that denied Fremantle's Ethan Huges a goal late in their loss to Richmond at Optus Stadium.

Sheezel, Wardlaw showing the way for Kangaroos

North Melbourne's first-round draft picks George Wardlaw and Harry Sheezel could be given more midfield time in the absence of experienced onballers.

Hawks star Sicily to face MRO scrutiny for tackle

Hawthorn star James Sicily could be the latest player to be suspended under the AFL's tackling crackdown after concussing Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage.

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