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Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

A 22-year-old Frenchman remains in custody after failing to secure accommodation to support his bail bid, after allegations he raped a woman in a laneway.

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

While Melbourne and Parramatta fight over Zac Lomax off the field, the Storm players are ready to target another Eels player in young halfback Jonah Pezet.

Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL

Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL

Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL

Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL

Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.

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Dovaston shines in Roos' morale-boosting Magpies win

Dovaston shines in Roos' morale-boosting Magpies win

Lachy Dovaston has kicked three goals for North Melbourne as they fought back from 31 points down to beat Collingwood in their AFL pre-season clash.

Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers

Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers

Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe and Essendon's Sam Durham both face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer, and could be banned for their clubs' season openers.

Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.

Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva dies

Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva dies

Iconic Australian racehorse Makybe Diva, who won the Melbourne Cup three times, has died after a colic attack.

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From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

Creating a public monument as a young man was a bewildering experience for a sculptor, who has gone on to create what could be the world's smallest art gallery.

Sore Victory, Mata gear up for Sydney blockbuster

Sore Victory, Mata gear up for Sydney blockbuster

Sore Victory, Mata gear up for Sydney blockbuster

Sore Victory, Mata gear up for Sydney blockbuster

Melbourne Victory's clash with Sydney FC will be their third straight blockbuster and coach Arthur Diles is confident a sore Juan Mata will be ready for it.

Old foes Victory, Adelaide settle for share of spoils

Old foes Victory, Adelaide settle for share of spoils

Old foes Victory, Adelaide settle for share of spoils

Old foes Victory, Adelaide settle for share of spoils

Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United have fought out a tense 1-1 draw that does little to help either club's bid to move up the A-League Men table.

English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.

Winter Paralympic great named despite leg fracture

Winter Paralympic great named despite leg fracture

Winter Paralympic great named despite leg fracture

Winter Paralympic great named despite leg fracture

One of Australia's all-time great Paralympians has been named for the Milan-Cortina Games, but a leg fracture means he still needs medical clearance to compete.

Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Steven King had plenty to be pleased about before Melbourne's pre-season clash with Richmond was abandoned because of lightning in the Ballarat area.

Doctor accused of filming in toilets has case delayed

Doctor accused of filming in toilets has case delayed

Doctor accused of filming in toilets has case delayed

Doctor accused of filming in toilets has case delayed

A junior doctor is now facing more than 900 charges after he was allegedly caught filming staff in hospital toilets.

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AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed

The AFL didn't anticipate players exposing the new ruck rule in the manner Sydney's Brodie Grundy was able to in the practice match against GWS.

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

The sister of tourist Celine Cremer, who vanished three years ago, has spoken out after reports the 31-year-old's remains have likely been found.

Killer's kids vow to forgive, not forget mother's death

Five children, whose mother was stabbed to death by their father, have vowed to now live life to the fullest as he prepares to be sentenced over the killing.

Pedestrians hit in alleged drink driving crash

Two pedestrians are recovering from serious injuries after allegedly being hit by an out-of-control car on a busy inner-city street.

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Paralympics great to make winter debut in Nordic sports

A two-time summer Paralympics gold medallist headlines the Australian team named for the biathlon and cross-country events at the winter Para Games.

'Brings everyone to life': More to come from magic Mata

There is even more to come from Juan Mata, says Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles, after the Spanish star's extraordinary derby heroics.

'Wish he was here': sister's grief over servo killing

The sister of a beloved postmaster, who died after a drunk man attacked him without provocation, has detailed the painful impact losing him has had on her.

Accused murderer Greg Lynn makes bid for freedom

Greg Lynn has made an application for bail in the Victorian Supreme Court while charged with the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.

NBL makes call on under-fire MVP voting process

NBL MVP votes are set to remain private despite disgruntled import Kendric Davis's calls for greater transparency and changes to the voting system.

Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.

Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options

Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale.

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