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Hawthorn coach backs mentor Simpson to make AFL return

Hawthorn coach backs mentor Simpson to make AFL return

Adam Simpson's reign at West Coast came to an end this week, but Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has backed his former mentor to return to the AFL.

Victorians bear more cost blowouts to public projects

Victorians bear more cost blowouts to public projects

Victorians bear more cost blowouts to public projects

Victorians bear more cost blowouts to public projects

More than 100 Victorian building projects faced cost blowouts after the state government updated its guide to address the risk of price increases.

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

A woman has faced court accused of accepting payments from drivers to alter hundreds of penalties while she worked for a Fines Victoria contractor.

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NBA draft prospect Malique Lewis joins NBL's Phoenix

NBA draft prospect Malique Lewis joins NBL's Phoenix

Trinidad and Tobago forward Malique Lewis has joined South East Melbourne under the NBL's Next Stars program in an attempt to boost his NBA draft stock.

Bombers' Langford hails Nate Caddy future superstar

Bombers' Langford hails Nate Caddy future superstar

The praise keeps coming for Essendon whiz kid Nate Caddy, with Bombers teammate Nate Caddy declaring the teenager a future AFL superstar.

Toxic factory fireball contained but will rage for days

Toxic factory fireball contained but will rage for days

A huge factory fire billowing toxic smoke is expected to burn for days, with residents told to stay indoors and a major freeway shut for health reasons.

Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip

Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip

A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of murder after a woman's body was found at a Melbourne tip.

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Warnings against 'knee-jerk' response to youth crime

Warnings against 'knee-jerk' response to youth crime

Warnings against 'knee-jerk' response to youth crime

Warnings against 'knee-jerk' response to youth crime

The Victorian government must not let community fears of a crime crisis trigger backward steps on justice reforms, youth groups say.

Magpies forward McStay confirmed for return from injury

Magpies forward McStay confirmed for return from injury

Magpies forward McStay confirmed for return from injury

Magpies forward McStay confirmed for return from injury

Collingwood have confirmed forward Dan McStay will play limited minutes in the VFL just eight months after rupturing his ACL.

Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

Murder charge after woman's body discovered at tip

Murder charge after woman's body discovered at tip

Murder charge after woman's body discovered at tip

Murder charge after woman's body discovered at tip

A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's body at a Melbourne waste management facility.

Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney's AFL ban

Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney's AFL ban

Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney's AFL ban

Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney's AFL ban

Isaac Heeney could yet remain in Brownlow Medal contention as Sydney prepare to challenge the superstar's one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster.

Boy accused of killer crash has 'harsh' bail revoked

Boy accused of killer crash has 'harsh' bail revoked

Boy accused of killer crash has 'harsh' bail revoked

Boy accused of killer crash has 'harsh' bail revoked

A 17-year-old boy who was released on bail five days ago has had it revoked after he went on the run and violated his conditions.

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

The New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in two exhibition games against NBA opposition in October, taking on the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Brownlow contender Heeney fails to overturn ban

Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his one-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking.

Police search for teenager bailed over fatal crash

A boy charged over a crash that killed a 28-year-old man has failed to comply with his bail conditions and his location is unknown, police allege.

Syd FC sign German midfielder, Nisbet leaves Mariners

Sydney FC have bolstered their midfield with Anas Ouahim joining on a two-year contract, while Josh Nisbet has said goodbye to Central Coast after seven years.

'Nightmare continued' after man exit-trafficked wife

A woman who was exit-trafficked to Sudan by her husband has told a court her "nightmare continued" when she tried to reunite with her young children.

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'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

A Melbourne man who planned to die by police shooting in an act of terrorism says he has renounced Islamic State, which he previously pledged his allegiance to.

Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss

Police have seized tonnes of illicit tobacco after raids on properties linked to organised crime, as an alleged enforcer had extortion charges dropped.

Demons' Gawn determined to return early from injury

Captain Max Gawn is determined to return from injury earlier than expected to help Melbourne in their tough push to make the AFL finals.

Questions remain over Melbourne airport rail link

Questions remain over the cost of Melbourne's long-awaited airport rail link, with a station set to be built above ground without a definite completion date.

Disconnected Magpies can regain their rhythm: Howe

Collingwood vice-captain Jeremy Howe says the Magpies may need to get back to the fundamentals to arrest their form slump but is adamant they can still contend.

Season over for Hawthorn forward Lewis after ACL tear

Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has suffered a season-ending ACL tear, while Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss up to three weeks with an ankle injury.

'Deadly adventure': speeding BMW driver kills couple

The grieving family of a couple killed by a young driver after he sped through a red traffic light say his "deadly adventure" has caused widespread heartache.

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