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Murder charges laid after plumber shot dead in car park

Murder charges laid after plumber shot dead in car park

Days after a young plumber, engaged to be married, was shot dead in the car park of a suburban soccer club, two men have been charged with his murder.

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

A state parliament won't be recalled to pass landmark work from home laws before the election after the coalition teamed up with minor parties to hit pause.

Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog

Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog

Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog

Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog

Western Bulldogs defender Buku Khamis has made a decision on his AFL future amid interest from Carlton.

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Shipping containers of stolen cars turning up overseas

Shipping containers of stolen cars turning up overseas

Cars stolen from Australian drivers are being moved overseas via shipping containers en masse, with the global black market fuelling the crime spree.

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

A conservative minor party has locked in Moira Deeming as a lead candidate for Victoria's state election after the Liberals dumped the controversial MP.

'Warned you': man killed ex's new partner during scrap

'Warned you': man killed ex's new partner during scrap

A man has admitted to killing his ex-partner's new boyfriend after an emotional argument between three former friends turned deadly.

How Cats great would get the most out of hobbled star

How Cats great would get the most out of hobbled star

Tom Hawkins believes there is a key reason why former teammate Jeremy Cameron can still fire for Geelong despite carrying injury concerns into their semi-final.

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Rams star addresses NFL's global push amid backlash

Rams star addresses NFL's global push amid backlash

Rams star addresses NFL's global push amid backlash

Rams star addresses NFL's global push amid backlash

Rams player Puka Nacua has clarified his stance on the NFL expanding beyond the US, while a 49ers alum has blasted Los Angeles' travel plans.

Axed Blues forward opens up after AFL axing

Axed Blues forward opens up after AFL axing

Axed Blues forward opens up after AFL axing

Axed Blues forward opens up after AFL axing

Carlton have delisted seven players, with Elijah Hollands and former GWS star Zac Williams the biggest casualties.

'Unimaginable loss' as kids killed in crash identified

'Unimaginable loss' as kids killed in crash identified

'Unimaginable loss' as kids killed in crash identified

'Unimaginable loss' as kids killed in crash identified

Two young school children killed in a horrific crash have been identified, while several others remain in hospital.

Three-day hunt ends in charges over family axe attack

Three-day hunt ends in charges over family axe attack

Three-day hunt ends in charges over family axe attack

Three-day hunt ends in charges over family axe attack

A man accused of fleeing for three days after attacking his elderly parents and brother with an axe has been taken into custody and charged.

Experienced forward signs on with Collingwood

Experienced forward signs on with Collingwood

Experienced forward signs on with Collingwood

Experienced forward signs on with Collingwood

With Jamie Elliott sidelined until the middle of next season, veteran Collingwood forward Tim Membrey has committed to playing on next year.

Risk too 'real' for alleged 'ISIS bride' to be released

Risk too 'real' for alleged 'ISIS bride' to be released

Risk too 'real' for alleged 'ISIS bride' to be released

Risk too 'real' for alleged 'ISIS bride' to be released

A judge says there is a low but real risk a so-called "ISIS bride" still holds extremist beliefs despite claims that the birth of her daughter changed her.

How Cats' spark got himself back on track

How Cats' spark got himself back on track

How Cats' spark got himself back on track

How Cats' spark got himself back on track

Geelong forward Ollie Henry missed out on finals last year but knuckled down and became a crucial part of the Cats' attack for this campaign.

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'Heaviest of hearts': another Dogs midfielder retires

A day after Western Bulldogs great Tom Liberatore retired, midfield teammate Adam Treloar has also decided to call it quits from the AFL.

Revealed: LA's home-grown key to winning in Australia

Star cornerback Trent McDuffie will rely on an Australian teammate to help him overcome the short turnaround in the Los Angeles Rams' travel to Melbourne.

One Nation state leader admits drug use 'mistakes'

One Nation's Victorian leader has denied being a drug addict and insists he still has the support of Pauline Hanson despite his previous substance use.

AFL chairman discusses 'meaningful change' for fixture

AFL chairman Craig Drummond has admitted there will be "meaningful change" to the fixture when Tasmania enter the competition in 2028.

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United battling injury concerns ahead of NBL tip-off

Star guards Cole Anthony and Shea Ili are among several Melbourne United stars nursing injuries ahead of the NBL season opener against Adelaide.

Western Bulldogs AFL premiership hero calls time

Western Bulldogs premiership hero and veteran midfielder Tom Liberatore has announced his AFL retirement.

Police investigation into endometriosis surgeon dropped

The case against former endometriosis surgeon Simon Gordon accused of performing unnecessary operations on patients has been dropped.

Ruthless killers jailed for gangland figure's execution

A judge has condemned the execution of an underworld figure at a busy cafe as he sentenced the man's murderers.

'New levels': Pacific to reap rewards from MCG NFL game

Star LA Rams receiver Puka Nacua has outlined how the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia will benefit the Pacific community.

Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

A state government is expected to introduce new laws to give its anti-corruption commission increased powers, but it may not allow retrospective probes.

Cats star continues push for concussion answers

Jake Kolodjashnij's playing future remains uncertain as Geelong teammate Gryan Miers continues to press for answers in the defender's concussion saga.

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