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Housing sweeteners spruiked ahead of state election

Housing sweeteners spruiked ahead of state election

Housing is shaping up as a key election issue for younger voters struggling to break into the property market, as a state government announces two new policies.

Woman's trauma after student filmed her in toilet

Woman's trauma after student filmed her in toilet

Woman's trauma after student filmed her in toilet

Woman's trauma after student filmed her in toilet

A medical student caught filming women in public toilets has been sentenced for the third time, as a magistrate detailed the victim's trauma.

Skye the main event on path to undisputed

Skye the main event on path to undisputed

Skye the main event on path to undisputed

Skye the main event on path to undisputed

Former featherweight world champion Skye Nicolson will headline a Melbourne card she expects will lead to a shot at the undisputed super bantamweight title.

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Hungry Giants ready to keep proving doubters wrong

Hungry Giants ready to keep proving doubters wrong

Fresh off an opening-round victory, GWS defender Lachie Whitfield is excited by what the Giants can do after being "written off" early by critics.

Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse

Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse

Essendon goalkicker Kyle Langford spent time in Qatar over summer to get his body right and is ready to hit the ground running against Hawthorn in round one.

'Targeted' Blues enjoy victorious finale to horror week

'Targeted' Blues enjoy victorious finale to horror week

It wasn't pretty, but Carlton's win over Richmond was cause for celebration in the eyes of coach Michael Voss after a tough week in the spotlight.

'Hanging on': Blues withstand Tigers' late surge

'Hanging on': Blues withstand Tigers' late surge

Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.

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Tech, education could help prevent fatal crash repeat

Tech, education could help prevent fatal crash repeat

Tech, education could help prevent fatal crash repeat

Tech, education could help prevent fatal crash repeat

Experts have suggested measures that could prevent a repeat of a horror crash that killed five people after a diabetic driver became hypoglycaemic.

New Bombers skipper has Merrett in his corner

New Bombers skipper has Merrett in his corner

New Bombers skipper has Merrett in his corner

New Bombers skipper has Merrett in his corner

Months after Zach Merrett unsuccessfully attempted to leave Essendon, new skipper Andrew McGrath has been able to lean on his predecessor.

'Made me feel ill': relief for househunting headache

'Made me feel ill': relief for househunting headache

'Made me feel ill': relief for househunting headache

'Made me feel ill': relief for househunting headache

Vendors are set to be saddled with organising and paying for building and pest inspection reports under an Australian state-first scheme.

Key Magpie sidelined again for Adelaide clash

Key Magpie sidelined again for Adelaide clash

Key Magpie sidelined again for Adelaide clash

Key Magpie sidelined again for Adelaide clash

Collingwood will take on Adelaide's potent forward line without star defender and captain Darcy Moore, who pulled up short in his bid to return from injury.

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From the first seed to eucalypts, weeds and fires, Flora is the first full length collaboration between the Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre.

All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash

All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash

All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash

All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash

Richmond's former No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor and Carlton sensation Jagga Smith will face off for the first time and both their coaches are excited.

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Known for its eateries and vibrant culture, an Australian city has been crowned the world's best while two local capitals were knocked off the top 50.

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Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain

Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.

Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

While he was desperate to get Zach Merrett to Hawthorn, coach Sam Mitchell says the star Bomber remains the enemy as the arch-rivals square off at the MCG.

Hawks defend arrested duo ahead of Bombers blockbuster

Hawthorn are backing arrested duo Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald and the AFL club's handling of the matter, which happened four months ago.

Racist attack on dining Muslims to be raised with AFP

Police have been criticised for releasing a man accused of threatening children and shouting racist abuse at Muslims gathering for a dinner during Ramadan.

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'A joke': nursing home fined after deadly COVID breach

The families of 45 aged care residents who died in a nursing home's COVID-19 outbreak have lashed a $150,000 fine handed to the organisation as a "joke".

Man to face trial for his wife's decades-old murder

A man accused of murdering his wife almost 35 years ago has pleaded not guilty and elected to send his case to a higher court for trial.

Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Melbourne coach Steven King says Kysaiah Pickett will face St Kilda despite travelling to Darwin, and the Demons will support him if he needs to do so again.

Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues

For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.

'Foolish mistake': Hawks pair spent night in US jail

Details about Hawthorn pair Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald spending a night in a US jail have emerged three days out from the round-one clash with Essendon.

Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal

Brisbane will take on Sydney without key defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner after their respective striking bans were upheld by the AFL tribunal.

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

The heroism of a young man fatally stabbed while trying to protect a schoolboy from a group of teens has been lauded by the boy's family and the community.

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