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Football greats, Olympic champions to join Hall Of Fame

Football greats, Olympic champions to join Hall Of Fame

The new Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees feature Johnathan Thurston, Tim Cahill, Lydia Lassila and Kurt Fearnley ahead of the annual function on Oct 16.

Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas concedes he created a "firestorm of interest" when he announced tax reforms directly to the development industry.

Papenhuyzen to head to USA, eyes round-one NRL return

Papenhuyzen to head to USA, eyes round-one NRL return

Papenhuyzen to head to USA, eyes round-one NRL return

Papenhuyzen to head to USA, eyes round-one NRL return

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is planning for a another visit to renowned USA reconditioning expert Bill Knowles, as he eyes a round-one comeback in 2024.

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Mourners gather to remember mushroom poisoning victim

Mourners gather to remember mushroom poisoning victim

Heather Wilkinson has been remembered at a public memorial service, almost two months after she died from suspected mushroom poisoning.

Child sex abuse inquiry expanded to 24 schools

Child sex abuse inquiry expanded to 24 schools

Two dozen Victorian government schools are part of an investigation into historical child sex abuse and anyone with information is urged to come forward.

Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients

Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients

A handyman who stole almost $200,000 from National Disability Insurance Scheme clients has tried to pay back the portion of funds he kept for himself.

Fringe Festival pushes off with giant golden swing

Fringe Festival pushes off with giant golden swing

The 2023 Melbourne Fringe has begun with the launch of an eight-metre-high yellow swing in the forecourt of Victoria's State Library.

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Diagnosing concussion could be as easy as a blood test

Diagnosing concussion could be as easy as a blood test

Diagnosing concussion could be as easy as a blood test

Diagnosing concussion could be as easy as a blood test

A new Melbourne study has discovered people with concussion have significantly elevated blood protein levels.

McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd

McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd

McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd

McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd

After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.

Socceroos playmaker Tom Rogic announces retirement

Socceroos playmaker Tom Rogic announces retirement

Socceroos playmaker Tom Rogic announces retirement

Socceroos playmaker Tom Rogic announces retirement

Socceroos playmaker Tom Rogic has retired and says he and his wife's fertility issues and a desire to focus on his family were a key factor.

Frozen-out Demons lean on each other as trades loom

Frozen-out Demons lean on each other as trades loom

Frozen-out Demons lean on each other as trades loom

Frozen-out Demons lean on each other as trades loom

Melbourne midfielder James Harmes says he and ruckman Brodie Grundy, who are both likely to seek AFL trades, grew close as they dealt with being frozen out.

Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing

Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing

Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing

Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing

A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

The threat from two blazes burning in eastern Victoria is expected to ease, with a severe weather warning issued over damaging winds and heavy rain.

Racing heavyweights, AFL stars set for spring carnival

Racing heavyweights, AFL stars set for spring carnival

Racing heavyweights, AFL stars set for spring carnival

Racing heavyweights, AFL stars set for spring carnival

Soulcombe, part-owned by six Richmond players, appears set for a big spring, but Gold Trip trainer Ciaron Maher is backing his 2022 Melbourne Cup winner.

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Allan tested in first question time as Vic premier

New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Opposition Leader John Pesutto squared off in her first parliamentary sitting day after taking the top job.

Lynch looking to put his best foot forward for Tigers

Richmond star Tom Lynch will have a delayed start to pre-season as he recovers from a lingering foot injury, but is confident he will be ready for round one.

Mum behind lover's plot to kill ex gets 26 years' jail

Biannca Edmunds will spend at least 20 years in prison after a plot to murder her ex-partner ended in his death as well as the death of her husband.

Michel eyes Masters return ticket as Crowe goes pro

Lukas Michel will enjoy some inside knowledge when golf's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship returns to Royal Melbourne later this month.

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Extended Australian Open to serve up Sunday start

Organisers of the Australian Open have announced the 2024 tournament will go for an extended 15 days, starting on a Sunday in a bid to limit late-night matches.

Mandatory closures for Victorian gaming machine venues

New legislation enforcing mandatory closure periods for venues with gaming machines will be introduced in the Victorian parliament.

'Best of the best': demand drives art fair expansion

The 2024 Melbourne Art Fair will be held annually from 2024, driven by demand from both buyers and galleries.

International students did not seek help before deaths

A coroner has handed down his findings into the suicide deaths of five international students living in Victoria in 2020.

Blues' Walsh named AFL player of the finals

Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring for the Blues throughout September.

Cost of living spokesman defends real estate portfolio

A state opposition's newly appointed spokesman on the cost of living has defended stepping into the role despite holding many real estate interests.

New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.

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