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Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

A man charged over a synagogue arson that caused more than $20 million damage has made a bid for freedom, almost a year after the blaze.

Crows 'back of the pack' as Dees regroup for finals

Crows 'back of the pack' as Dees regroup for finals

Crows 'back of the pack' as Dees regroup for finals

Crows 'back of the pack' as Dees regroup for finals

Out to claim their first AFLW finals victory in three years, Melbourne coach Mick Stinear believes heavyweights Adelaide are finally showing vulnerabilities.

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.

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Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails

Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails

Threatening and offensive emails allegedly sent by the former boss of the embattled construction union to its administrator have led to his arrest and charges.

'Distressing' toll on A-League Women players revealed

'Distressing' toll on A-League Women players revealed

Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop believes the lack of stability and full-time professionalism in the league amplifies psychological distress faced by players.

Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

A state premier has defended backing down on plans to ban face coverings at protests after concerns were raised about a possible legal challenge.

Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.

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Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Melbourne Renegades allrounder Georgia Wareham has begun the season on fire with her two wickets and 58 runs inspiring a WBBL win over Sydney Thunder.

'Do you care?': Coles stares down anti-salmon activists

'Do you care?': Coles stares down anti-salmon activists

'Do you care?': Coles stares down anti-salmon activists

'Do you care?': Coles stares down anti-salmon activists

Coles shareholders have voted down activist-backed resolutions taking aim at its sourcing of salmon after executives were peppered with questions on the issue.

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Only two Indigenous men have played Test cricket for Australia, but there could be that same number in the same XI during this summer's Ashes.

'Terrifying': runway change leads to two near misses

'Terrifying': runway change leads to two near misses

'Terrifying': runway change leads to two near misses

'Terrifying': runway change leads to two near misses

Two international airliners flew so close to an active work site at a major city airport that jet blast affected the area, causing a vehicle to shake violently.

'100 per cent innocent': AFL star cleared on rape claim

'100 per cent innocent': AFL star cleared on rape claim

'100 per cent innocent': AFL star cleared on rape claim

'100 per cent innocent': AFL star cleared on rape claim

Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.

Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy

Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy

Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy

Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy

The AFL stood down Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn, who has had sexual assault charges dropped, for the duration of his rape case.

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.

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The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

Carlton dynamo Sophie McKay's eye-catching "fake hammy" celebration was adored by AFLW fans, but not so by her father, Blues great Andrew.

Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies

Almost four out of five people supported lowering speed limits on local streets, with the measure among dozens to be considered as a state looks to the future.

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

A native title claim seeking to recognise Traditional Owners’ deep connection to the lands of a major city could move swiftly through the courts.

WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars

Melbourne Stars were favourites for a WBBL victory against Adelaide after Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland scored fifties but rain had the final say.

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AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move

Despite pushback from fans and past players, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says clubs have responded positively to the league's wildcard finals shake-up.

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.

'The most evil': drunk driver jailed for model's death

A devastated father has lashed out at authorities for failing women after a booze-addled male driver was jailed for killing his daughter.

Richmond to host 'home' AFL games in Tasmania

Richmond will play a home game in Tasmania for the next two AFL seasons in a multi-million deal.

AFLW to face more crossover with men's comp: Dillon

AFL chief Andrew Dillon says the women's competition will face more crossover with the men's league with the introduction of two more men's finals next year.

AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system

AFL teams ranked ninth and 10th will be in contention to win the premiership from next season with a wildcard round to be introduced.

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

A health system built around "Caucasian male biology" is leading to poor results for women and girls, with many suffering through untreated pain.

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