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Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Investigators are seeking to extradite a Victorian police officer from Queensland after he was charged with a further 78 offences.

From Durban to Albury in Newell Harry's solo exhibition

From Durban to Albury in Newell Harry's solo exhibition

From Durban to Albury in Newell Harry's solo exhibition

From Durban to Albury in Newell Harry's solo exhibition

A regional gallery's first solo exhibition takes viewers on a journey through the political and social history of South Africa, Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Police have arrested a 37-year-old man over the discovery of an alleged illegal gaming venue operating in Melbourne.

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Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Two Mongols bikies who murdered Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona in a case of mistaken identity have been jailed nearly four years after the November 2019 crime.

Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season's end

Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season's end

Geelong winger Isaac Smith, a four-time premiership winner, will retire from the AFL at the end of the season.

Compo talks still in play for sidelined 2026 Games

Compo talks still in play for sidelined 2026 Games

Premier Daniel Andrews says there is no need to rush negotiations between his government and Commonwealth Games officials over compensation claims.

Bulldogs coach Beveridge emotional over Smith departure

Bulldogs coach Beveridge emotional over Smith departure

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge became emotional and held back tears when he paid tribute to departing backline coach and club legend Rohan Smith.

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Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

The Boomers have named their 13-man squad for three warm-up matches ahead of the Basketball World Cup with Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Dellavedova omitted.

Diamonds not forever: Wood retires after World Cup win

Diamonds not forever: Wood retires after World Cup win

Diamonds not forever: Wood retires after World Cup win

Diamonds not forever: Wood retires after World Cup win

Vice-captain Steph Wood has retired from international netball after Australia's latest World Cup win, bringing to an end seven years with the Diamonds.

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

A coroner has investigated a 13-year-old refugee's drowning, finding his death was an "unimaginable tragedy" and prompts a warning on kids' swimming safety.

'Slow down' note handed to driver before train tragedy

'Slow down' note handed to driver before train tragedy

'Slow down' note handed to driver before train tragedy

'Slow down' note handed to driver before train tragedy

A Melbourne-bound train was travelling at up to 127km/h when it derailed, killing two men and injuring passengers, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says.

Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett won't seek contract extension

Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett won't seek contract extension

Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett won't seek contract extension

Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett won't seek contract extension

CEO Trevor Nisbett concedes he might not see out his contract with AFL club West Coast, which runs out next year, but expects coach Adam Simpson to stay on.

Bancroft to press claims to be Warner's successor

Bancroft to press claims to be Warner's successor

Bancroft to press claims to be Warner's successor

Bancroft to press claims to be Warner's successor

Cameron Bancroft can push his claims to slot into David Warner's soon-to-be-vacant Test opening spot when he plays for Australia A.

Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals

Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals

Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals

Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals

Gun midfielder Clayton Oliver has completed Melbourne's main training session on Wednesday as he eyes a return to AFL action for the first time since round 10.

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Mixed injury news for Magpies as Murphy pushes to play

Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy appears a likely starter against Geelong, just days after medical staff ruled him out for up to three weeks.

Taxpayers footed bill for public servants' funerals

A public sector organisation misused taxpayer money to cover at least $30,000 in funeral and memorial expenses for staff, the Victorian Ombudsman has revealed.

Stringer's return could boost Bombers against Kangaroos

Having been missing in AFL action since mid-July, Essendon forward Jake Stringer could make a return to the side against struggling North Melbourne.

Cocaine addict jailed for 45kg jukebox drug import

A cocaine-addicted man who admitted attempting to possess 45kg of the drug imported from Greece in a jukebox has been jailed for more than a decade.

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Giants lose Bedford for Port clash after ban upheld

GWS forward Toby Bedford will miss Sunday's big away match against Port Adelaide after the Giants failed to downgrade his dangerous tackle charge.

Colombia down Jamaica to win through to World Cup QF

Colombia are through to their first Women's World Cup quarter-finals after a parochial crowd roared them to a 1-0 win over Jamaica in Melbourne.

Geelong's Jack Henry could be out for rest of season

Geelong are unclear how long premiership defender Jack Henry will be sidelined for after scans showed he has a foot ligament injury.

Revered Kangaroos midfielder Cunnington to retire

After beating cancer twice and returning to the AFL, two-time North Melbourne best and fairest midfielder Ben Cunnington will retire from playing this Saturday.

Premier cries Fowles as ousted MP's resignation stands

The political fallout continues after Victorian MP Will Fowles resigned from the parliamentary Labor Party following allegations of a serious assault.

Family blast murderer who tried to profit from death

Joanne Howell's devastated family have discovered at a pre-sentence court hearing that her killer applied for victim's compensation after the murder.

Catholic Church challenges family's child abuse claims

The Catholic Church is seeking to challenge a Victorian court's ruling that opens it to liability for damages claims brought by family of alleged abuse victims.

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