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Trial considers release of terrorist before deportation

Trial considers release of terrorist before deportation

A Victorian Supreme Court judge is considering the potential release of convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika, ahead of his foreshadowed deportation.

Police manhunt launched for missing sex offender

Police manhunt launched for missing sex offender

Police manhunt launched for missing sex offender

Police manhunt launched for missing sex offender

Police are searching for a 57-year-old sex offender, missing for almost a month after he was last seen in Melbourne's northeast.

I'm no serial killer, sex offender told boy

I'm no serial killer, sex offender told boy

I'm no serial killer, sex offender told boy

I'm no serial killer, sex offender told boy

A Victorian nurse who sexually abused a teenage boy tried to comfort him by saying he wasn't like US serial killer and sex offender Jeffrey Dahmer.

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Design show has kids looking up, down and all around

Design show has kids looking up, down and all around

A design show for children invites them to get inspiration from a giant sushi train of various objects, and transform them into anything they can imagine.

Port on cusp of creating club record AFL winning streak

Port on cusp of creating club record AFL winning streak

Hot favourites Port Adelaide will create a club-record AFL winning streak of nine games if they beat Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval.

Roads closed as more than 100 firefighters battle blaze

Roads closed as more than 100 firefighters battle blaze

Major roads have been blocked and firefighters are on the scene after a huge blaze broke out inside a building in Melbourne's southeast.

Rarely seen Rembrandts on display in new exhibition

Rarely seen Rembrandts on display in new exhibition

Rembrandt etchings are on show at the most comprehensive exhibition of the Dutch master's work in Australia in 25 years.

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Blues want wayward Harry McKay to 'stick to strengths'

Blues want wayward Harry McKay to 'stick to strengths'

Blues want wayward Harry McKay to 'stick to strengths'

Blues want wayward Harry McKay to 'stick to strengths'

Harry McKay's wayward goal-kicking has been under the AFL microscope but Carlton coach Michael Voss has backed his spearhead to turn his form around.

Mitchell talks up Hawks' chances in Power-ful test

Mitchell talks up Hawks' chances in Power-ful test

Mitchell talks up Hawks' chances in Power-ful test

Mitchell talks up Hawks' chances in Power-ful test

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is excited by the challenge of playing in-form Port Adelaide away, despite losing captain James Sicily to suspension.

Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms

Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms

Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms

Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms

Michael Voss is keeping his players' focus on the task of turning Carlton's season around amid a raft of distractions ahead of the clash with Melbourne.

Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game

Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game

Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game

Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game

Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas has been named for his first AFL game since round 15, 2022, bringing an end to his self-inflicted exodus.

Former Cricket Aus exec guilty of sexually touching men

Former Cricket Aus exec guilty of sexually touching men

Former Cricket Aus exec guilty of sexually touching men

Former Cricket Aus exec guilty of sexually touching men

Former Cricket Australia executive Timothy Whittaker has been found guilty by a Melbourne magistrate of sexually touching two men without their consent.

Safety fear after 'hateful narrative' on gay youth ball

Safety fear after 'hateful narrative' on gay youth ball

Safety fear after 'hateful narrative' on gay youth ball

Safety fear after 'hateful narrative' on gay youth ball

Hate groups have targeted an upcoming ball for LGBTQI youth in northeast Victoria, leading to the event being delayed over safety concerns.

Man interviewed but released over baby kidnapping bid

Man interviewed but released over baby kidnapping bid

Man interviewed but released over baby kidnapping bid

Man interviewed but released over baby kidnapping bid

A man has been released from custody after he handed himself in over the attempted abduction of an 18-month-old in the state's east.

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Religious schools lobby to ditch new Vic payroll tax

Victorian government MPs have been warned the removal of the payroll tax exemption for about 110 private schools will lead to higher student fees.

Kangas caretaker Ratten fine with Clarkson uncertainty

Brett Ratten is unsure how long he will remain as North Melbourne's caretaker coach, with uncertainty surrounding Alastair Clarkson's return from leave.

Liberal saga rolls on as MPs rule out by-election run

Victorian MP Moria Deeming has served state Liberal leader John Pesutto with another defamation threat, alleging she was bullied and threatened with expulsion.

Bombers coach Brad Scott keen on pick-purchase system

Support for a system where clubs can use their spare salary cap space to buy draft picks from rivals is gaining momentum among AFL clubs.

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Late bloomer van der Venne delights in golden City run

Melbourne City midfielder Richard van der Venne didn’t turn pro until he was 23 and can now add an A-League Men grand final to his unusual football tale.

Victory chairman Di Pietro steps down after 13 years

Melbourne Victory failed to add to their bulging trophy cabinet this season, but outgoing chairman Anthony Di Pietro is confident more will come in the future.

Bikie girlfriend faces jail for luring man to shooting

A bikie girlfriend who admitted luring a rival gang member into a violent shooting faces prison, but everyone else allegedly involved walked free from court.

Archbishop loses appeal of $2m altar boy payout

A court has rejected a Catholic archbishop's attempt to reduce a nearly $2 million damages payout to an altar boy who was sexually abused by a priest.

Buyers urged to avoid stoking illegal firewood harvest

Parks authorities are calling on Victorians to ask where their firewood is coming from as it targets illegal firewood removal in the state.

Wounded Wallaby Alaalatoa targeting Super Rugby return

Allan Alaalatoa has one eye on his Wallabies commitments as he bids for an ahead-of-schedule return to Super Rugby Pacific action with the ACT Brumbies.

Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder

Rebecca Payne will spend up to 16 years behind bars for the murder of her husband after she was trapped in more than a decade of depraved abuse.

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