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'Terrifying' Merri Creek rapist jailed for 20 years

'Terrifying' Merri Creek rapist jailed for 20 years

Violent serial rapist Joel Russo will be locked up for at least 17 years for his horrendous sex attack on a woman he tried to drown at Melbourne's Merri Creek.

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

The Essential Services Commission has banned two Victorian businesses from an energy-saving scheme, while another seven have been formally warned.

Breust pinching himself to be in Hawthorn's 500-club

Breust pinching himself to be in Hawthorn's 500-club

Breust pinching himself to be in Hawthorn's 500-club

Breust pinching himself to be in Hawthorn's 500-club

Experienced forward Luke Breust is enjoying being the older head in a young Hawthorn group striving to deliver the next wave of success for the Hawks.

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Lyon says Saints need bravery to bank more AFL wins

Lyon says Saints need bravery to bank more AFL wins

Coach Ross Lyon says his fifth-placed Saints are in credit due to early season wins but are feeling agitated about recapturing their best AFL form.

Man dies two weeks after Vic supermarket assault

Man dies two weeks after Vic supermarket assault

An alleged supermarket assault has led to the death of a 46-year-old man in northern Victoria, two weeks after the incident in question.

Demons recruit Grundy raring for Magpies reunion: Gawn

Demons recruit Grundy raring for Magpies reunion: Gawn

Melbourne's Brodie Grundy is due to face Collingwood for the first time since he was forced out and Max Gawn expects the former Magpie to have a point to prove.

Two more teens charged after Melbourne boy's stabbing

Two more teens charged after Melbourne boy's stabbing

An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old have been arrested after last month's stabbing of 16-year-old Pa Sawm Lyhym in Melbourne's west.

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Bulldogs' Ed Richards sidelined for at least a month

Bulldogs' Ed Richards sidelined for at least a month

Bulldogs' Ed Richards sidelined for at least a month

Bulldogs' Ed Richards sidelined for at least a month

Western Bulldogs defender Ed Richards will miss up to six weeks with a hamstring injury but Marcus Bontempelli and Adam Treloar have been given the all-clear.

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

The former head of communications for Cricket Australia was found guilty of sexually touching two men without their consent.

Blakey signs long-term deal with Swans until 2031

Blakey signs long-term deal with Swans until 2031

Blakey signs long-term deal with Swans until 2031

Blakey signs long-term deal with Swans until 2031

A new seven-year contract will tie defender Nick Blakey to Sydney until the end of the 2031 AFL season.

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

The collapse of Porter Davis and last year's floods have fuelled a rise in Victorian domestic building insurance claims and will lead to a premium hike.

Walters joins Fyfe in re-signing with Dockers to 2025

Walters joins Fyfe in re-signing with Dockers to 2025

Walters joins Fyfe in re-signing with Dockers to 2025

Walters joins Fyfe in re-signing with Dockers to 2025

Fremantle veteran Michael Walters has signed a new two-year deal with the AFL club and is chasing a premiership before he retires.

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

A Supreme Court jury has found a man guilty of murder over a fatal shooting outside a Melbourne boxing match and the victim's father is happy with that outcome.

Buddy big challenge faces Wilkie, Saints at SCG off bye

Buddy big challenge faces Wilkie, Saints at SCG off bye

Buddy big challenge faces Wilkie, Saints at SCG off bye

Buddy big challenge faces Wilkie, Saints at SCG off bye

St Kilda face Sydney in another Lance Franklin milestone game at the SCG, badly needing a better result than the previous two games when this has happened.

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LaPaglia's Aussie stage debut in Death of a Salesman

Acclaimed actor Anthony LaPaglia makes his Australian theatre debut in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, directed by Neil Armfield.

Earthmover accused of going rogue bulldozing state park

An earthmoving business owner has been slapped with 127 charges after being accused of clearing trees on public land without a permit.

Melbourne's Maribyrnong flood to reshape warning system

Melbourne's flood warning system is set to be overhauled, with responsibility for warnings and forecasts to be handed over the Bureau of Meteorology.

Nothing wrong with Bombers' Wright but return unclear

Peter Wright is fit to return from a dislocated shoulder but Essendon coach Brad Scott says he is unsure if he'll pick the key forward to play against Carlton.

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Bombers snatch AFL thriller over gutsy North Melbourne

A late snap by Massimo D'Ambrosio has lifted Essendon to a narrow win over injury-hit North Melbourne, boosting the Bombers' AFL finals hopes.

Ratten impressed with Thomas' return to AFL fray

North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas made his AFL comeback against Essendon and showed glimpses of his undoubted potential in a narrow loss.

Pies star De Goey referred to tribunal for Hewett bump

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will be suspended for several games and is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after he was referred to the tribunal.

Vic debt to top $305b in a decade, budget office warns

The independent Parliamentary Budget Office has predicted Victoria's net debt will hit $305 billion if a government repayment plan is not implemented.

Geelong set for boost with return of key trio after bye

Patrick Dangerfield, Mitch Duncan and Max Holmes are all expected to return for resurgent reigning premiers Geelong after their mid-season bye.

Geelong snap losing streak with vital win over Bulldogs

Geelong's premiership defence is back on track after securing a crucial 22-point win over the inaccurate Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

Magpies stun Thunderbirds in emotional netball win

Collingwood have shocked Super Netball leaders Adelaide 53-50 to win their final home game in Melbourne before exiting the competition.

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