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Donation law shake-up to skirt High Court challenge

Donation law shake-up to skirt High Court challenge

Minor parties and independents will be able to draw down campaign funds from nominated bodies after a constitutional challenge on state political donation laws.

WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

Western Australia have put another nail in Victoria's one-day cup campaign, securing a crushing seven-wicket win at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

State moves to ban unnecessary intersex child surgery

State moves to ban unnecessary intersex child surgery

State moves to ban unnecessary intersex child surgery

State moves to ban unnecessary intersex child surgery

Unnecessary procedures on intersex children will be prohibited under laws to be introduced by one Australian state in a move hailed by advocates.

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High-profile accused told series of lies: prosecutor

Prosecution and defence have laid out their final arguments in the rape trial of a man from a high-profile family ahead of the jury's deliberations.

Herbert hopeful practice makes for perfect Open

Herbert hopeful practice makes for perfect Open

Leading into the final round in 2024, Lucas Herbert feels like the Australian Open is the one that got away with the LIV Golf star single-focused this year.

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

A teen looked straight ahead and ignored the cries of his victim's family after being jailed for a brutal stabbing murder.

Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Stealing a car with a young child inside will be classified as a carjacking under state "adult time for violent crime" laws set to be rammed through parliament.

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Aussie golf stars praise Open's return to traditions

Aussie golf stars praise Open's return to traditions

Aussie golf stars praise Open's return to traditions

Aussie golf stars praise Open's return to traditions

Cameron Smith and Adam Scott feel the Australian Open has regained its lustre after dumping the dual-gender format in favour of a traditional tournament.

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

North Melbourne's domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a No.1 draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.

McIlroy mania hits Royal Melbourne ahead of Open

McIlroy mania hits Royal Melbourne ahead of Open

McIlroy mania hits Royal Melbourne ahead of Open

McIlroy mania hits Royal Melbourne ahead of Open

Rory McIlroy had a TV crew in tow while visiting Royal Melbourne hours after arriving in town for this week's Australian Open, where he is the big drawcard.

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

A firefighting drill delayed train services on the opening day of a major city's long-awaited underground line.

Accused from high-profile family denies raping woman

A man has repeatedly denied he raped a woman but admitted in evidence that he created a fake Uber receipt in the days afterwards.

Closure for bus-crash students as truck driver jailed

Closure for bus-crash students as truck driver jailed

Closure for bus-crash students as truck driver jailed

Closure for bus-crash students as truck driver jailed

A truck driver's mouth dropped open and his eyes bulged when sentenced to more than a decade behind bars for crashing his faulty vehicle into a school bus.

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

A man has been found guilty of murder for stabbing his wife to death over a false belief she was cheating on him with his brother.

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New Cat Buckley still dreams of top AFL coaching job

The dream of being an AFL head coach again still burns for former Collingwood mentor Nathan Buckley, and drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong.

What won't sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race

The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.

Victory cruise past Glory to return to winning ways

Melbourne Victory have beaten Perth Glory 3-0 to return to winning ways and the top of the A-League Women table.

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Deposed state Liberal leader Brad Battin has licked his wounds and accepted a spot in shadow cabinet as the clock ticks down to the next election.

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No raining on city's parade as $15b train line opens

Crowds have flocked to five new underground stations to catch trains through Melbourne's Metro Tunnel for the first time.

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

A courageous Adelaide Lightning, buoyed by their new head coach, have gone down to the Bendigo Spirit as Izzy Borlase produced another standout performance.

North flag star Sheerin reveals Neale inspiration

Eilish Sheerin turned to hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of her rehabilitation from a hamstring injury before starring in North Melbourne's AFLW premiership.

'Painful viewing': crucial errors to haunt Lions

Twin 50-metre penalties against Shannon Campbell were among the key errors that cost Brisbane dearly in their AFLW grand final loss to North Melbourne.

Kangas find grandest way to complete perfect AFLW year

North Melbourne have become the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships, completing a perfect season with victory over Brisbane in the grand final.

Batting stars shine as Hobart, Stars exchange top spot

The Melbourne Stars have had a convincing local derby win to take top spot in the WBBL, only for Hobart to snatch it back soon after.

Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL

He has been ruled out of the 2026 season, but Storm star Eli Katoa says he's in a "good place" and hopeful of returning to the NRL after his brain surgery.

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