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Bulldogs' grim AFLW season continues in loss to Blues

Bulldogs' grim AFLW season continues in loss to Blues

The Western Bulldogs have suffered a sixth straight AFLW defeat, going down by 19 points to Carlton.

Midfield star Clayton Oliver won't be traded: Demons

Midfield star Clayton Oliver won't be traded: Demons

Midfield star Clayton Oliver won't be traded: Demons

Midfield star Clayton Oliver won't be traded: Demons

Gun midfielder Clayton Oliver won't be departing the Demons in the AFL trade period, but Sydney are reportedly chasing Collingwood's Taylor Adams.

V/Line security guards claim they're being underpaid

V/Line security guards claim they're being underpaid

V/Line security guards claim they're being underpaid

V/Line security guards claim they're being underpaid

Security guards contracted to work for V/Line allege they have been paid eight per cent below the award rate, which places them below minimum wage.

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Old data sinks hopes of levee verdict in flood findings

Old data sinks hopes of levee verdict in flood findings

Obsolete modelling means an independent review could not rule on a key reason suspected to have contributed to devastating floods in Melbourne.

Teen accused of schoolboy attack hit with new charges

Teen accused of schoolboy attack hit with new charges

Teenagers who allegedly left a schoolboy with life-altering injuries were involved in the robbery of a 13-year-old girl weeks before, a court has been told.

Swans keen to lure hard-luck Magpies star Adams north

Swans keen to lure hard-luck Magpies star Adams north

Within two hours of Collingwood players speaking of Taylor Adams' importance, it had emerged Sydney are keen to strike a trade deal for him.

Vigilante murderer may not have been shooter: lawyer

Vigilante murderer may not have been shooter: lawyer

The man convicted of the vigilante murder of a Victorian father might not have been the shooter, despite others involved being acquitted, his lawyer claims.

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Homes could still be isolated as floodwaters recede

Homes could still be isolated as floodwaters recede

Homes could still be isolated as floodwaters recede

Homes could still be isolated as floodwaters recede

The flood threat has begun to ease in eastern Victoria but residents are still being warned it's not safe to return to their homes.

Bombers poach AFL strategy specialist from Wallabies

Bombers poach AFL strategy specialist from Wallabies

Bombers poach AFL strategy specialist from Wallabies

Bombers poach AFL strategy specialist from Wallabies

Essendon have added former Hawthorn strategy guru David Rath to their football department as they seek a return to AFL finals action in 2024.

Crows relish huge tests in AFLW premiership race

Crows relish huge tests in AFLW premiership race

Crows relish huge tests in AFLW premiership race

Crows relish huge tests in AFLW premiership race

Unbeaten Adelaide face AFLW ladder leaders Melbourne along with fellow top-four sides the Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne in a difficult run to the finals.

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

The Victorian government has extended the e-scooter trial in Melbourne because it needs more data before making a decision on their permanency.

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Australian videogame developers are pitching their latest titles to global tech companies, investors and publishers in Melbourne.

Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

The Victorian government has eased its push for high-profile law reforms, delaying the presumption of bail for children to avoid community backlash.

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

Victorian rivers are flooding after days of heavy rain, especially in the east where residents have been told to leave due to increased threat.

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Bombers poised to make AFL free agency splash

The AFL's free agency period opens on Friday and Essendon are set to be big players as Brad Scott eyes a reunion with two of his former North Melbourne charges.

Push to keep much-loved community radio station alive

A Melbourne community radio station with several high-profile alumni is facing the prospect of shutting for good, prompting a plea for donations.

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

The Victorian government was warned of skyrocketing cost pressures on delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games five months before it officially pulled the plug.

Murder accused says brothers' stabbing in self-defence

A Geelong man who fatally stabbed a 26-year-old and injured his brother was angry his girlfriend was talking to one of the victims, prosecutors say.

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Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Lawyers for two men acquitted of murdering a man found tortured and buried in a shallow grave have argued for lesser sentences because of early offers to plead.

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

A cruel and callous property swindler who stole $10 million from retirees through fake investments has been jailed for a decade.

World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad

All but two of Australia's Netball World Cup winners have been named in the Diamonds squad for the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand.

Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032

Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has penned the longest current contract in the AFL, extending his stay at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2032.

Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane

Out-of-contract defender Tom Doedee wants to exercise his AFL free agency options to leave Adelaide for Brisbane.

School camp invite returned to sender for Elvis gig

Elvis: A Musical Revolution - which features four young performers playing Elvis as a boy - has extended its run in Melbourne before it has even opened.

Lawyers hired weeks before 2026 Comm Games cancellation

The Victorian government hired lawyers to seek advice on withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games four weeks before its cancellation decision.

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