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Judge rejects murderer's 'preposterous' defence claim

Judge rejects murderer's 'preposterous' defence claim

A man found guilty of murdering his father with a baseball bat has claimed he was not intending to kill the man during the violent attack.

Voss insists 'life' left in Carlton's tough season

Voss insists 'life' left in Carlton's tough season

Voss insists 'life' left in Carlton's tough season

Voss insists 'life' left in Carlton's tough season

Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared the Blues' AFL season remains alive, despite sitting three games outside of the top eight.

BBL says 'never say never' to Christmas Day game

BBL says 'never say never' to Christmas Day game

BBL says 'never say never' to Christmas Day game

BBL says 'never say never' to Christmas Day game

The BBL has again ruled out a Christmas Day match this year but organisers are refusing to put a line through the idea.

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Kangas lock away Tassie target ahead of AFL celebration

Kangas lock away Tassie target ahead of AFL celebration

Colby McKercher is out of Tasmania's reach, at least for now, after re-signing with North Melbourne ahead of their AFL centenary clash with the Bulldogs.

Yoorrook inquiry's call for redress not off the table

Yoorrook inquiry's call for redress not off the table

None of the mountain of recommendations made by a landmark truth-telling inquiry are off the table, a state government says.

Killer pursued elderly man in dark, hit him and fled

Killer pursued elderly man in dark, hit him and fled

An elderly man was pursued through dark, narrow suburban streets late one evening by an angry younger man seeking retribution.

'Want justice': mum's fresh pain over cold case murder

'Want justice': mum's fresh pain over cold case murder

A state coroner cannot determine who was responsible for the death of 22-year-old Elisabeth Membrey more than 30 years ago.

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Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring

Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring

Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring

Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring

Getting ready to return from a hamstring injury, gun Essendon defender Zach Reid has been sent for scans after pulling up sore at training.

Tiger's lengthy ban amid fresh AFL tribunal precedent

Tiger's lengthy ban amid fresh AFL tribunal precedent

Tiger's lengthy ban amid fresh AFL tribunal precedent

Tiger's lengthy ban amid fresh AFL tribunal precedent

The chairman of the AFL tribunal says the five-match ban given to Richmond star Tom Lynch was due to a variety of factors.

In-form Hawk faces injury race against clock for finals

In-form Hawk faces injury race against clock for finals

In-form Hawk faces injury race against clock for finals

In-form Hawk faces injury race against clock for finals

Hawthorn are unsure how long Josh Weddle wiil be sidelined after the defender, one of their best players this season, was diagnosed with a back injury.

Friendly fire means another delay to Magpie's return

Friendly fire means another delay to Magpie's return

Friendly fire means another delay to Magpie's return

Friendly fire means another delay to Magpie's return

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey was concussed in an innocuous incident at Tuesday morning training, further delaying his AFL comeback.

Richmond forward given five-game ban at AFL tribunal

Richmond forward given five-game ban at AFL tribunal

Richmond forward given five-game ban at AFL tribunal

Richmond forward given five-game ban at AFL tribunal

Richmond forward Tom Lynch has apologised again before receiving a five-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking an Adelaide opponent.

Suns star at risk as AFL cracks down on umpire contact

Suns star at risk as AFL cracks down on umpire contact

Suns star at risk as AFL cracks down on umpire contact

Suns star at risk as AFL cracks down on umpire contact

Matt Rowell has already been fined three times this season for umpire contact and a fourth will likely earn the Gold Coast star an AFL Tribunal appearance.

Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations

Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations

Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations

Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations

The jurors tasked with deciding the fate of mushroom cook Erin Patterson have been sent back to their accommodation after their first full day of deliberations.

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Truth-telling inquiry splits on final report findings

Three of the five leaders of an Indigenous truth-telling inquiry did not endorse the key findings in one of its two final reports.

Parents demand answers after childcare abuse scandal

Families of more than 1000 children have been told to test for diseases after a childcare worker linked to 20 centres was charged with "sickening" crimes.

Eagles flag hero reveals guilt at his famous kick

Dom Sheed, who has announced his AFL retirement, harbours some guilt about kicking the winning goal for West Coast in the 2018 grand final.

Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garçons paired up at NGV

A blockbuster summer exhibition features self-taught fashion renegades Vivienne Westwood and Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo

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Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner

A coroner has criticised how police responded to repeat reports of family violence before a woman was killed by her abusive partner.

Nice work if you can get it: premier pockets plenty

Parliamentarians in one state have been granted a pay rise, propelling the premier to the position of Australia's second highest-paid politician.

Tigers' Lynch sent to tribunal, faces several weeks out

Richmond veteran Tom Lynch is facing a lengthy suspension when he fronts the AFL tribunal for striking Adelaide opponent Jordan Butts.

Grieving family want justice after son's alleged murder

The family of a young man who was allegedly murdered has spoken of their heartbreak and grief, vowing to seek justice.

Veteran Cat seeks to add weapons in flag pursuit

Geelong key forward Jeremy Cameron isn't done improving his game as he chases another premiership to add to his 2022 success.

Blues president won't guarantee Voss will coach in 2026

Carlton have brought forward Graham Wright's start date as CEO but won't make a call on Michael Voss's position as coach until the end of the season.

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

American guard Tyson Walker has been confirmed as Melbourne United's second import for the 2025/26 NBL season, joining Milton Doyle in Dean Vickerman's squad.

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