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Young man shot and killed in daytime laneway attack

Young man shot and killed in daytime laneway attack

The fatal daylight shooting of a 21-year-old man in a laneway is believed to be a targeted attack, with his body found next to a car near a skip bin.

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Police are sifting through extensive amounts of evidence after a man charged with the firebombing of a synagogue fronted court for the first time.

Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty

Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty

Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty

Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty

Machete disposal bins have been placed around the state and a campaign will encourage parents to dispose of their children's blades in a three-month amnesty.

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Under-fire Goodwin feels 'supported' by Demons board

Under-fire Goodwin feels 'supported' by Demons board

Embattled Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has addressed his future and the fallout of the Demons' last-quarter capitulation to St Kilda.

Cops shoot brother dead after alleged attack on sister

Cops shoot brother dead after alleged attack on sister

Police have fatally shot a man after allegedly finding him attacking his sister with a sword inside a family home.

Mushroom killer's house restrained after guilty verdict

Mushroom killer's house restrained after guilty verdict

Prosecutors have successfully sought to restrain mushroom cook Erin Patterson's property after she was found guilty of murdering three people.

'When will insanity end': farmer fury over power play

'When will insanity end': farmer fury over power play

Farmers have vented their frustration as a state seeks to allow authorised officers to access private farmland to build transmission towers.

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Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale 'false narrative'

Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale 'false narrative'

Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale 'false narrative'

Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale 'false narrative'

A disgraced former AFL umpire jailed for flouting court orders tried to falsely claim a horse he sold belonged to his partner.

Adelaide loom as litmus test as Hawks ponder selections

Adelaide loom as litmus test as Hawks ponder selections

Adelaide loom as litmus test as Hawks ponder selections

Adelaide loom as litmus test as Hawks ponder selections

Mabior Chol is fit to return but Hawthorn face a huge decision around how best to structure their forward-line for the encounter with second-placed Adelaide.

Synagogue firebomb suspects from home and away

Synagogue firebomb suspects from home and away

Synagogue firebomb suspects from home and away

Synagogue firebomb suspects from home and away

A man has been arrested over a "politically motivated" synagogue firebombing, with international and local criminals investigated in relation to the attack.

Vixens ride wave of emotion into Super Netball decider

Vixens ride wave of emotion into Super Netball decider

Vixens ride wave of emotion into Super Netball decider

Vixens ride wave of emotion into Super Netball decider

The Melbourne Vixens are determined to send coach Simone McKinnis out on a high in the Super Netball grand final after turning their season around.

Bulldogs, GWS to renew heated AFL rivalry

Bulldogs, GWS to renew heated AFL rivalry

Bulldogs, GWS to renew heated AFL rivalry

Bulldogs, GWS to renew heated AFL rivalry

GWS firebrand Toby Greene will be missing but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge doesn't expect the rivalry between the teams to dissipate.

Second state moves to outlaw private bail monitoring

Second state moves to outlaw private bail monitoring

Second state moves to outlaw private bail monitoring

Second state moves to outlaw private bail monitoring

Victoria has joined NSW in banning courts from setting private electronic monitoring as a condition of bail after a high-profile fiasco.

Magpie coach's date with destiny comes out of the Blue

Magpie coach's date with destiny comes out of the Blue

Magpie coach's date with destiny comes out of the Blue

Magpie coach's date with destiny comes out of the Blue

Collingwood's bid to lure one of Carlton's most famous surnames has ramped up, with coach Craig McRae meeting with Blues defender Jack Silvagni.

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Man accused of Israeli restaurant ruckus denied bail

A magistrate has denied bail for a man accused of throwing chairs during a pro-Palestinian protest at an Israeli restaurant.

Big-hitting Owen receives another Aussie call-up

Hobart Hurricanes hero Mitch Owen has been rewarded for a superb T20 debut by being called into Australia's ODI squad to face South Africa.

AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.

Lyon expecting to be England target in Ashes

Nathan Lyon has been keeping a close eye on England's spicy Test battle against India as the spinner gears up for the tourists in the Ashes.

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AFL boss backs continued investment in AFLW

Ahead of its 10th season, amid stagnating crowds and ratings, the AFLW remains an investment "absolutely worth making", says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.

Storm lock down star playmaker with long-term deal

Jahrome Hughes believes his best football is ahead of him after signing a new four-year deal with Melbourne, urging his star teammates to follow his lead.

Rogue AFL fixture looms as finals-deciding clash

The AFL will soon confirm the scheduling of the postponed Gold Coast-Essendon opening-round fixture, which could have huge finals implications.

‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders

The chances of repeated sex offenders, home invaders, carjackers and armed robbers getting bail will be almost impossible under the nation's toughest new laws.

'Doesn't bring her back': death in custody preventable

Countless opportunities were missed to prevent the death in custody of an Aboriginal woman who had pleaded to be reunited with her children, a coroner says.

Demons star learns fate over appeals board hearing

The AFL appeals board has rejected Melbourne's attempt to overturn Steven May's three-match rough conduct ban, with the key defender to miss two more games.

Marshall quizzed on future amid Saints' De Koning chase

St Kilda's ongoing pursuit of Carlton's restricted free agent Tom De Koning has sparked speculation about Rowan Marshall's playing future.

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