9 h. ago ‘There are no excuses’: Nine dead in three days on Victorian roads

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among nine people killed in a spate of crashes over the weekend and into Monday.

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12 h. ago ‘Foolish and weak’: Caroline Wilson slams AFL for lack of leadership on Rioli

Wilson says the AFL has been exposed for a lack of leadership for how it handled allegations against Rioli last week and counterclaims from his club, Port Adelaide, about the daily racism he experiences.

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12 h. ago ‘Given it everything I had’: Indian megastar Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket

Virat Kohli has confirmed his Test career is over ahead of a looming tour of England, bowing out just months after Australia’s bowlers dominated the Indian megastar in his final series down under

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12 h. ago Bracelet worth thousands linked to alleged armed robbery, car crash

The Cartier bracelet, recovered on the Gold Coast, likely cost more than $8000, and could be worth over $20,000.

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13 h. ago Killer’s mum pleaded for help, but his dad was haunted by ‘demons’ too

Clinical notes, Joel Cauchi’s own writings, and emails from his desperate mother, have painted the fullest picture of his fatal disintegration after he stopped taking medication.

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13 h. ago Killer’s mum pleaded for help, but dad haunted by ‘demons’ too, Bondi Junction stabbing inquest told

Clinical notes, Joel Cauchi’s own writings and emails from his mother have painted a picture of the killer’s disintegration after he stopped taking medication.

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17 h. ago 'Just not business': Robbo rips Knights as Young talks stall

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed the Knights want compensation as negotiations to release Dom Young break down.

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17 h. ago Brisbane news live: Ryan, Longman still too close to call; Suncorp Stadium to host Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo; Police probe alleged assault at prestigious club

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21 h. ago Mother’s Day horror: Teens mourn mum from hospital as five killed in road tragedies

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among five people killed in a spate of crashes around Mother’s Day in Victoria.

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21 h. ago Mother’s Day horror: Teens mourn mum from hospital as six killed in road tragedies

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among six people killed in a spate of crashes over the weekend and into Monday.

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34 h. ago Teen allegedly caught trying to enter AFL match with imitation gun

A teenage boy has allegedly been caught trying to smuggle weapons into Marvel Stadium in Melbourne during the Swans-Bombers clash.

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34 h. ago Five charged after $623m worth of cocaine allegedly found on boat off NSW coast

Five people have been charged after police seized more than a tonne of cocaine allegedly found on a boat off the NSW Coast.

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46 h. ago Manhunt after trio storm home with machetes in Sydney's east

Three men are on the run this morning after allegedly storming a home armed with machetes in Sydney's eastern suburbs overnight.

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48 h. ago I received a poignant gift. What my friend said next pierced my heart

Mother’s Day is a joyful experience for many, but spare a thought for those who find this day bittersweet, or even excruciating.

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48 h. ago ‘It’s the little things that keep you balanced’: Designer Lucy Folk

The peripatetic designer and mother of two shares how her parents’ marriage has inspired her own relationship, save for one difference.

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48 h. ago Alicia marks first Mother’s Day with tiny fan of the greatest team of all

Baby Heath burst into the world as the rousing Geelong Cats theme song blared in the birthing suite. It was a surreal moment for his Brunswick mum – one of thousands celebrating motherhood for the first time.

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57 h. ago AFL live: Bombers hold on after thrilling final term against undisciplined Swans; Merrett incident to face scrutiny

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons at the MCG, the Bombers and Swans fought out a nail-biter at Marvel Stadium. Tonight, the Suns and Bulldogs and Power and Crows go head-to-head.

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58 h. ago Tenant charged with murder after landlord allegedly stabbed to death

Police found the body of Hai Lin in a granny flat of the Homebush West property late on Friday night. A 31-year-old man is due to face court on Sunday.

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59 h. ago Four teens arrested over string of alleged carjackings in Melbourne

Four 15-year-old boys have been arrested after a series of alleged carjackings in Melbourne's north-west.

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60 h. ago Petals of love: Three million blooms for mums this Mother’s Day

Australians are predicted to spend about $1 billion on Mother’s Day presents this year, with flowers far and away the top pick.

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