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Man interviewed but released over baby kidnapping bid

Man interviewed but released over baby kidnapping bid

A man has been released from custody after he handed himself in over the attempted abduction of an 18-month-old in the state's east.

Religious schools lobby to ditch new Vic payroll tax

Religious schools lobby to ditch new Vic payroll tax

Religious schools lobby to ditch new Vic payroll tax

Religious schools lobby to ditch new Vic payroll tax

Victorian government MPs have been warned the removal of the payroll tax exemption for about 110 private schools will lead to higher student fees.

Kangas caretaker Ratten fine with Clarkson uncertainty

Kangas caretaker Ratten fine with Clarkson uncertainty

Kangas caretaker Ratten fine with Clarkson uncertainty

Kangas caretaker Ratten fine with Clarkson uncertainty

Brett Ratten is unsure how long he will remain as North Melbourne's caretaker coach, with uncertainty surrounding Alastair Clarkson's return from leave.

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Liberal saga rolls on as MPs rule out by-election run

Liberal saga rolls on as MPs rule out by-election run

Victorian MP Moria Deeming has served state Liberal leader John Pesutto with another defamation threat, alleging she was bullied and threatened with expulsion.

Bombers coach Brad Scott keen on pick-purchase system

Bombers coach Brad Scott keen on pick-purchase system

Support for a system where clubs can use their spare salary cap space to buy draft picks from rivals is gaining momentum among AFL clubs.

Late bloomer van der Venne delights in golden City run

Late bloomer van der Venne delights in golden City run

Melbourne City midfielder Richard van der Venne didn’t turn pro until he was 23 and can now add an A-League Men grand final to his unusual football tale.

Victory chairman Di Pietro steps down after 13 years

Victory chairman Di Pietro steps down after 13 years

Melbourne Victory failed to add to their bulging trophy cabinet this season, but outgoing chairman Anthony Di Pietro is confident more will come in the future.

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Bikie girlfriend faces jail for luring man to shooting

Bikie girlfriend faces jail for luring man to shooting

Bikie girlfriend faces jail for luring man to shooting

Bikie girlfriend faces jail for luring man to shooting

A bikie girlfriend who admitted luring a rival gang member into a violent shooting faces prison, but everyone else allegedly involved walked free from court.

Archbishop loses appeal of $2m altar boy payout

Archbishop loses appeal of $2m altar boy payout

Archbishop loses appeal of $2m altar boy payout

Archbishop loses appeal of $2m altar boy payout

A court has rejected a Catholic archbishop's attempt to reduce a nearly $2 million damages payout to an altar boy who was sexually abused by a priest.

Buyers urged to avoid stoking illegal firewood harvest

Buyers urged to avoid stoking illegal firewood harvest

Buyers urged to avoid stoking illegal firewood harvest

Buyers urged to avoid stoking illegal firewood harvest

Parks authorities are calling on Victorians to ask where their firewood is coming from as it targets illegal firewood removal in the state.

Wounded Wallaby Alaalatoa targeting Super Rugby return

Wounded Wallaby Alaalatoa targeting Super Rugby return

Wounded Wallaby Alaalatoa targeting Super Rugby return

Wounded Wallaby Alaalatoa targeting Super Rugby return

Allan Alaalatoa has one eye on his Wallabies commitments as he bids for an ahead-of-schedule return to Super Rugby Pacific action with the ACT Brumbies.

Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder

Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder

Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder

Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder

Rebecca Payne will spend up to 16 years behind bars for the murder of her husband after she was trapped in more than a decade of depraved abuse.

Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims 'vile'

Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims 'vile'

Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims 'vile'

Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims 'vile'

Jason Burt says he and his family helped four ex-Hawthorn players who have made racism allegations against himself, Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan.

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

The shape of a person's brain plays a major role in how they think, with new Australian research that could shed light on risks of mental illness and disorders.

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Victorian Liberal leader served fresh defamation notice

Victorian MP Moria Deeming has served Liberal leader John Pesutto with another defamation concerns notice after she was expelled from the parliamentary party.

AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O'Meara suspensions

Brisbane's Dayne Zorko and Fremantle's Jaeger O'Meara will both sit out one match after their respective suspensions were upheld at the AFL tribunal.

Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation

Jason Burt, who was named in the report that sparked the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga, has slammed the allegations against him as awful and vile.

Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric

West Coast selected Ryan Maric with the top pick in the AFL mid-season draft, while Quinton Narkle and Caleb Poulter were given career lifelines.

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Hawks report author says inquiry ending 'defies logic'

While the AFL has ended the inquiry into the Hawthorn racism allegations, the saga is far from over as the complainants consider their next options.

Victorian private schools facing 'tax triple whammy'

The Victorian opposition claims non-government schools stripped of payroll tax exemptions will also have to pay COVID-19 debt and mental health levies.

Netball Australia committee to oversee new Super club

Netball Australia has set up a sub-committee to oversee selection of a new Super Netball club to replace Collingwood, who are quitting the competition.

Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe

Alastair Clarkson's leave of absence from North Melbourne will continue despite the AFL concluding the investigation into claims of racism at Hawthorn.

Hawks negotiating with AFL as league looks at sanctions

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers and his predecessor Jeff Kennett say the club did nothing wrong in how it handled the initial claims of racism.

Mental health emergency call-out reforms on ice

Victorian paramedics will not take the lead on mental health emergency call-outs until ambulance response times improve, Premier Daniel Andrews says.

Boyfriend guilty of woman's wheelie bin murder

A jury has found Joon Seong Tan guilty of murdering Melbourne mum Ju 'Kelly' Zhang and disposing of her body in a wheelie bin in February 2021.

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