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Bail reforms set to keep more Victorians out of jail

Bail reforms set to keep more Victorians out of jail

The Victorian government will introduce long-awaited reforms to make it easier for low-level offenders to get bail and cut down on people on remand.

End of Tigers era as Riewoldt joins Cotchin in retiring

End of Tigers era as Riewoldt joins Cotchin in retiring

End of Tigers era as Riewoldt joins Cotchin in retiring

End of Tigers era as Riewoldt joins Cotchin in retiring

Triple Richmond premiership hero Jack Riewoldt has joined fellow Tigers hero Trent Cotchin in announcing his retirement after this Saturday's game at the MCG.

Pedophile priest may die in jail as sentence increased

Pedophile priest may die in jail as sentence increased

Pedophile priest may die in jail as sentence increased

Pedophile priest may die in jail as sentence increased

Serial pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale, who is bed-ridden in hospital, has had his prison term increased by a year after admitting to abusing his 72nd victim.

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Student avoids conviction for Pauline Hanson threats

Student avoids conviction for Pauline Hanson threats

A Victorian student has avoided a conviction after making assassination threats against Senator Pauline Hanson in an effort to get banned from social media.

Saints buoyed by Membrey's return for AFL finals push

Saints buoyed by Membrey's return for AFL finals push

Tim Membrey impressed with a typically hard-running display on return from a knee injury and shapes as a key figure in St Kilda's push for an AFL finals spot.

Chris Goulding injured as Boomers belt Venezuela

Chris Goulding injured as Boomers belt Venezuela

Chris Goulding suffered an injury as Duop Reath and Josh Giddey put on a clinic in the Boomers' 97-41 win over Venezuela in Melbourne.

Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo

Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo

Out-of-contract Hawthorn forward Chad Wingard will undergo surgery on a ruptured achilles tendon with no certainty over his playing future next season.

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Suspect pens statement to 'clear up' mushroom deaths

Suspect pens statement to 'clear up' mushroom deaths

Suspect pens statement to 'clear up' mushroom deaths

Suspect pens statement to 'clear up' mushroom deaths

Erin Patterson, who cooked a meal suspected of killing three people, has claimed to police she also fell ill after eating a serving of the mushroom dish.

Dees keen to move on from Clayton Oliver hamstring saga

Dees keen to move on from Clayton Oliver hamstring saga

Dees keen to move on from Clayton Oliver hamstring saga

Dees keen to move on from Clayton Oliver hamstring saga

Clayton Oliver's impressive return from his extended AFL absence because of a hamstring injury signals the end of an unwanted distraction for Melbourne.

Killer guilty over postmaster's servo assault, death

Killer guilty over postmaster's servo assault, death

Killer guilty over postmaster's servo assault, death

Killer guilty over postmaster's servo assault, death

A Victorian man has been found guilty of manslaughter after fatally assaulting a beloved country postmaster in a random service station attack in August 2021.

Beetlejuice musical to spook Melbourne in Aust premiere

Beetlejuice musical to spook Melbourne in Aust premiere

Beetlejuice musical to spook Melbourne in Aust premiere

Beetlejuice musical to spook Melbourne in Aust premiere

Melbourne's Regent Theatre will host the Australian premiere of the musical adaption of Tim Burton's 1988 film Beetlejuice, after it turned heads on Broadway.

Former TV detective avoids court record for assault

Former TV detective avoids court record for assault

Former TV detective avoids court record for assault

Former TV detective avoids court record for assault

Former Neighbours actor and on-screen detective Scott McGregor has avoided a court record over an assault charge described as "a very slight touch".

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin is tipped to be fit to farewell Richmond fans in one last home game when the Tigers take on North Melbourne in round 23.

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

Max King kicked six goals as St Kilda strengthened their grip on a top-eight spot with a 36-point win over Richmond, whose AFL finals dream is all but over.

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Storm thrash Raiders in huge NRL top-four statement

Melbourne have cruised to a 48-2 win against Canberra at AAMI Park to charge back into the NRL's top four.

Developer trade-off floated in Vic housing shake-up

The Victorian government has been accused of responding to the housing crisis by floating a raft of policy ideas in the media, ahead of an official statement.

Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision

Carlton coach Michael Voss believes Caleb Marchbank did get a hand to Christian Petracca's shot in the crucial moment of the nail-biting win over Melbourne.

Clayton Oliver return has Dees upbeat despite loss

Melbourne have suffered a tough four-point defeat to Carlton but can take heart from gun midfielder Clayton Oliver's positive return from a hamstring injury.

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Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons

Carlton survived a late Melbourne fightback to post a four-point victory in a huge boost to their chances of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought.

Bombers deny North great Cunnington fairytale farewell

North Melbourne fought hard to send off retiring club great Ben Cunnington as a winner but Essendon had too much class and prevailed by nine points.

AFL admits Jeremy Cameron out of bounds error

A handpass from Geelong's Brad Close to Jeremy Cameron in the final quarter of the Cats' loss to Collingwood should not have been allowed, the AFL says.

Magpies rule injured captain Moore out until finals

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore will be sidelined until the finals after the Magpies confirmed a hamstring strain for their key defender.

Richmond determined to do retiring Cotchin 'justice'

Richmond have the motivation of finals and playing well for retiring legend Trent Cotchin when the Tigers face St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

Breust, Hawks aiming for consistency against Bulldogs

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust likes the look of the club's rebuild but he and coach Sam Mitchell say consistency is lacking ahead of facing the Western Bulldogs.

Raiders must fix errors or be 'eaten alive': Stuart

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart admits the Raiders have to improve markedly from their narrow win over Wests Tigers to trouble Melbourne in a vital NRL clash.

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