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Lions win ugly over Saints to consolidate top-four spot

Lions win ugly over Saints to consolidate top-four spot

The Brisbane Lions have consolidated their AFL top-four spot with a comfortable 28-point win over St Kilda, who were left to rue a shocking first half.

Oliver bemoans injury speculation as coach fires up

Oliver bemoans injury speculation as coach fires up

Oliver bemoans injury speculation as coach fires up

Oliver bemoans injury speculation as coach fires up

Simon Goodwin says a hamstring injury is the only reason Clayton Oliver remains sidelined while the midfielder has hosed down speculation around his absence.

Stewart fined by AFL over shove on injured Viney

Stewart fined by AFL over shove on injured Viney

Stewart fined by AFL over shove on injured Viney

Stewart fined by AFL over shove on injured Viney

Geelong defender Tom Stewart has been fined for shoving an injured opponent, while Melbourne forward Bayley Fritsch was cleared over a sling tackle.

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Pies feared comeback star Howe was done for AFL season

Pies feared comeback star Howe was done for AFL season

Collingwood coach Craig McRae thought a broken arm and subsequent setbacks might sideline high-flying defender Jeremy Howe for the entire AFL season.

Company behind chemical warehouse inferno fined $3m

Company behind chemical warehouse inferno fined $3m

A defunct chemical waste recycling company has been hit with $2.98 million in fines after a warehouse fire burned a worker and forced schools to close.

Family of murdered mother stare down 'evil' husband

Family of murdered mother stare down 'evil' husband

The family of a woman strangled to death by her husband have stared down her "evil" killer in court, as it's revealed he took photos of her lifeless body.

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron cleared of serious injury

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron cleared of serious injury

All-Australian key forward Jeremy Cameron has avoided serious injury after he was accidentally knocked out by Geelong teammate Gary Rohan in a marking contest.

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Traveller jailed after raping deaf woman at campsite

Traveller jailed after raping deaf woman at campsite

Traveller jailed after raping deaf woman at campsite

Traveller jailed after raping deaf woman at campsite

A 30-year-old traveller will spend at least two years and 11 months behind bars after he raped a deaf woman at a coastal campsite in 2019.

Crown pays out $1.2m in missing worker entitlements

Crown pays out $1.2m in missing worker entitlements

Crown pays out $1.2m in missing worker entitlements

Crown pays out $1.2m in missing worker entitlements

Crown has paid $1.2 million to almost 200 workers who were employed at its Melbourne and Perth casinos over a six-year period.

Sick Munster in doubt for Storm side to face Manly

Sick Munster in doubt for Storm side to face Manly

Sick Munster in doubt for Storm side to face Manly

Sick Munster in doubt for Storm side to face Manly

Star Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster remains in bed following Queensland's State of Origin win, putting him in doubt to face Manly on Saturday night.

Water and sewerage bills to pump up in Victoria

Water and sewerage bills to pump up in Victoria

Water and sewerage bills to pump up in Victoria

Water and sewerage bills to pump up in Victoria

Victoria's Essential Services Commission has approved water and sewerage price rises, while reminding water suppliers to help those struggling to pay bills.

'Insular' Dockers buoyed by Sean Darcy return

'Insular' Dockers buoyed by Sean Darcy return

'Insular' Dockers buoyed by Sean Darcy return

'Insular' Dockers buoyed by Sean Darcy return

Fremantle will be boosted by the return of Sean Darcy and Michael Frederick for their crunch clash with Essendon at Optus Stadium.

Killer teen driver spared prison after cyclist crash

Killer teen driver spared prison after cyclist crash

Killer teen driver spared prison after cyclist crash

Killer teen driver spared prison after cyclist crash

The remorse of a young woman for killing a cyclist is clearly self-punishing, says the judge who sentenced her to 200 hours of community work.

Myki commuters to be hit with jump in fares

Myki commuters to be hit with jump in fares

Myki commuters to be hit with jump in fares

Myki commuters to be hit with jump in fares

Public transport users in Victoria will have to pay more for full and concession Myki fares within weeks, with short trips in the city costing at least $5.

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Judge blasts 'emotional rape' of sexual assault victim

A judge has blasted social media commentators for the "emotional rape" of a sexual assault survivor who was blamed for her attack.

Alan Finkel quits state electricity outfit

Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has cited personal reasons for his decision to resign as an adviser for Victoria's State Electricity Commission.

St Kilda takes stage as Vic's first live music precinct

St Kilda has become Victoria's first ever designated live music precinct and the local council hopes the declaration will help to transform the area.

Red flags before woman's brutal killing by partner

The period before Paul McDonough fatally beat his partner Bekkie-Rae Curren-Trinca, as she attempted to leave him, was full of red flags a judge says.

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Officer fired shot after van rammed unmarked police car

An officer fired a shot after a man allegedly rammed an unmarked police car and the accused has since been charged with more than 200 offences.

Lions don't need rev-up for high-stakes Saints clash

There is plenty at stake when fourth-placed Brisbane play fifth-placed St Kilda with Lions coach Chris Fagan saying his charges are prepared for the occasion.

Geelong overcome Cameron injury to revive AFL season

Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron has been knocked out under friendly fire from Gary Rohan but the Cats prevailed in a tough 15-point AFL win over Melbourne.

Demons attempt to put Oliver rumours to bed

Melbourne insist Clayton Oliver's ongoing AFL absence is due only to injury, saying the star midfielder's hamstring is taking longer than expected to heal.

Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis

A council's move to soften restrictions on caravans and tiny houses could ease the housing crisis and offer fertile ground for new industry, an expert says.

Star Magpies defender Howe to return against Crows

Collingwood will welcome back gun defender Jeremy Howe from his broken arm in time to face Adelaide's array of impressive forwards at the MCG.

City carjackings, collisions trigger police manhunt

Police are searching for two men suspected of a number of carjackings across Melbourne roads.

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