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Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism

Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism

A plan to demolish and redevelop all of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has been condemned for only providing homes for an extra 1000-odd public tenants.

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Some of the world's biggest car brands, from Audi to McLaren, will show off electric and hybrid vehicles at an event organisers say will bring back auto shows.

Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes has trained to boost his chances of playing in the Storm's preliminary-final blockbuster against Penrith.

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Olympic medallist avoids jail for harassing ex-partner

Olympic medallist avoids jail for harassing ex-partner

Four-time Australian Olympic cycling medallist Gary Neiwand has copped a fine and been warned he'll be jailed again if he continues to harass women.

Magpie Army a 'huge advantage' for Collingwood: McRae

Magpie Army a 'huge advantage' for Collingwood: McRae

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has called on the 'Magpie Army' to help lift his side to victory in their AFL preliminary final against GWS.

Melbourne City grind out ACL draw with Ventforet

Melbourne City grind out ACL draw with Ventforet

Still in ALM pre-season, the cobwebs were apparent on a sluggish Melbourne City as they ground out a 0-0 ACL draw with second-tier Japanese side Ventforet Kofu.

Shane Kelly buoyed by Australian track cycling growth

Shane Kelly buoyed by Australian track cycling growth

After the disaster of the Tokyo Olympics, the Australian track cycling program is showing promising signs ahead of 2024's Paris Games.

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Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.

Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon

Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon

Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon

Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon

Australian Diamonds captain Liz Watson feels for her fellow Super Netball players as uncertainty surrounds the sport's looming pay-deal deadline.

Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown

Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown

Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown

Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown

An 18-year-old man will remain in custody after appearing in court charged with murder after a father was found dead following a late-night dog walk in Geelong.

Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

A wanted man was armed with a weapon when he confronted police officers at a house in country Victoria before being shot and dying at the scene.

'Disgusting' killed teen's family cry as boy acquitted

'Disgusting' killed teen's family cry as boy acquitted

'Disgusting' killed teen's family cry as boy acquitted

'Disgusting' killed teen's family cry as boy acquitted

Family and supporters of murdered 16-year-old Declan Cutler have screamed out in a Melbourne court room as one of eight boys was acquitted of his murder.

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

Feedback from rugby star Jordie Barrett could help turn things around for Nick Meaney after a wayward night with the boot for the Storm No.1 in the NRL semi.

Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk

Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk

Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk

Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk

A murder charge has been laid over the death of a father who was found with head wounds after embarking on a late-night dog walk in Geelong's CBD.

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Bid to lure in new audiences for Melbourne Fashion Week

New venues have been added to Melbourne Fashion Week festivities with a greater focus on attracting new audiences.

Delay to bail decision for teen charged over abduction

A teen accused of attacking a school boy as he walked home, leaving him with life-altering injuries, will have to wait to hear if he is released on bail.

Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder

From intricate jewellery to remnants of giant statues, a trove of ancient treasures from the time of the pharaohs is making its way to Australia.

Magpies' Maynard won't hold back against GWS

A match-up with Giants star Toby Greene looms for Brayden Maynard after the Collingwood defender beat his rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal.

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Form question lingers as fit Nick Daicos fires on track

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos will return in place of Taylor Adams for the preliminary final against GWS after a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Girl drowns, another rescued off Victorian coast

A girl has died and another has been rescued by a passer-by after the 12-year-olds got into trouble while swimming at Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula.

Cripps ready to get one back on Lions' Dunkley

Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.

School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

A decision to end a major government contract has thrust school cleaners into job uncertainty, with a union saying it shows "everything wrong" with the system.

It's bin a tough time for fresh veg despite price hikes

Australian consumers are buying less at the shops because of rising prices, but they are continuing to bin large amounts of fresh produce, new data shows.

Dodoro to step back from key recruiting role at Bombers

Long-time Essendon recruiting boss Adrian Dodoro will "step back" from the role with former West Coast and Gold Coast player Matt Rosa taking over.

Carjacking gunman remains at large after evading police

An elusive gunman has kidnapped one man and assaulted a woman before stealing her car, with extra police sent to track him down in Victoria's north.

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