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Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

The search for a new North Melbourne head coach to replace Alastair Clarkson continues with Adam Simpson ruling himself out of the running.

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS skipper Toby Greene is leaving the Giants after 15 seasons at the club, electing to move back to Victoria for family reasons.

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.

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Landlord denies cold case murder of tenant over rent

Landlord denies cold case murder of tenant over rent

A landlord is on trial, accused of murdering a man who was last seen leaving his regional home more than two decades ago.

Motorcyclist's pothole death a 'preventable tragedy'

Motorcyclist's pothole death a 'preventable tragedy'

Deteriorating roads full of potholes are the number one concern for regional drivers as pressure ramps up on a government to respond.

Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store

Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store

It is not just the bags that are green: a Melbourne supermarket will use renewable energy and customised technology to reduce its environmental footprint.

'Copycat' knife-search powers to spread after election

'Copycat' knife-search powers to spread after election

Victorians will be "wanded" for knives anywhere in public at the discretion of police after the major parties aligned on laws pioneered by Queensland.

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Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final

Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final

Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final

Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final

Harry Morrison loves chess especially when he's a couple of steps ahead of the game and hopes Hawthorn can do the same in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.

'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal

'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal

'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal

'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal

A 40-year lottery licence deal propped up a state budget but an official probe has stopped short of suggesting a better price could have been fetched.

South Melbourne to face Victory in Australia Cup final

South Melbourne to face Victory in Australia Cup final

South Melbourne to face Victory in Australia Cup final

South Melbourne to face Victory in Australia Cup final

A Bul Juach hat-trick has dragged South Melbourne to a 3-1 comeback win over Lions FC in the Australia Cup, setting up a final against Melbourne Victory.

'Horrific': man's bail bid after alleged terror videos

'Horrific': man's bail bid after alleged terror videos

'Horrific': man's bail bid after alleged terror videos

'Horrific': man's bail bid after alleged terror videos

Despite "horrific" Islamic State beheading clips allegedly being found on his phone, a man says police lack evidence that he supports terror groups.

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

Five Essendon players have been delisted as the Bombers try to recover from a season where they finished bottom with only two wins.

Major transmission project paused after public outcry

Major transmission project paused after public outcry

Major transmission project paused after public outcry

Major transmission project paused after public outcry

A Labor premier has slammed the brakes on a contentious transmission line project to take stock of its price tag.

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

A drum kit that belonged to the late Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst is one of the treasures going on display at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts.

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Labor struggles to turn election tide under new premier

A new premier has been unable to lift support for Victorian Labor or his personal standing, with a poll showing voters are fretting about state debt.

Meek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek can't shake the moment when Sam Draper got the better of him and won't rest until he gets one back on his opposite number.

'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says it was no surprise Brisbane bounced back last weekend to set up their preliminary final this Saturday at the MCG.

Port defender to miss a quarter of AFLW season for bump

Demons star Eliza McNamara has undergone surgery for a fractured jaw after copping a brutal bump from Port Adelaide's Ella Heads, leading to a suspension.

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Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

The Grand Prix's bid to overturn a $2.84 million payout to a music promoter over a canned Robbie Williams concert in 2020 has come to a screeching halt.

Hawks skipper's worst injury fears confirmed

Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Respected motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole

The death of a popular motorcyclist, who reportedly crashed after striking a pothole, has spurred calls for urgent repairs to a state's deteriorating roads.

'Tip of the iceberg': Dawson backed after online abuse

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says online abuse of AFL players is much worse than is being reported, with Adelaide's Jordan Dawson the latest to call it out.

Roos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive

North Melbourne's record-breaking winning streak has extended to 32 matches, while Fremantle overcame injury to beat Essendon in Perth.

Ex-cop accused of tracking, stalking multiple women

A former police officer has faced court accused of stalking four women, including putting tracking devices on their cars and keeping a diary on their movements.

More police on beat as state tackles crime crisis

Growing crime concerns have become the centrepiece of one state's election campaign with both parties pledging to increase police numbers.

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