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Regan Hodge is a crime reporter for the Herald Sun in Melbourne. He spent time as a breaking and general news reporter and is a fan of the Rolling Stones.

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Broadcaster Brian Taylor with the 2022 Premiership Cup during a visit to Blood Toyota. Picture: Alison Wynd

‘You need to be in form’: BT no shoo-in for Grand Final call

Brian Taylor says he still doesn’t know if he’s calling this year’s AFL Grand Final, with “form” and “chemistry” rather than contract status the determining factor.

Police & Courts

Brother pays tribute to ‘beautiful’ sister killed in horror crash

The brother of a girl killed in a head-on dirt bike crash on Sunday – that also claimed the life of a cousin and injured two children – has shared how he wants her to be remembered.

Entertainment

MELBOURNE. 23/05/2023. AFL. CEO Brendon Gale arrives at the club this morning. . Pic: Michael Klein

Gale treated with ‘disrespect’ during AFL’s hunt for new CEO

Veteran AFL journalist Mike Sheahan has lifted the lid on how Richmond boss Brendon Gale was “snubbed” during the league’s search for their next top dog.

Confidential

Tony Jones in an awkward encounter with Bec Judd.

TJ’s angst as Bec Judd kiss footage resurfaces

Tony Jones has sent a pointed message to Mason Cox after the Collingwood star ignored an unofficial ban on posting footage of an awkward exchange with Bec Judd.

Victoria

Grand Final Tickets Trade Up Challenge. Joel Eyles and Riley Srey with a jumper signed by Buddy Franklin Thursday, August 31, 2023. Picture: David Crosling

Pair’s unique card trade trick for Grand Final tickets

Scoring AFL Grand Final tickets can be tricky in September but one Melbourne duo has turned to a popular trend to help them snare seats.

Confidential

Logies 2023 ceremony - Sam Pang. Picture: Channel 7

Sam Pang makes much-anticipated return to TV screens

After taking a month off after his three hours of work hosting the Logies, Sam Pang arrived at the set of The Front Bar on Thursday night in a limousine and wearing a black tie suit.

VIDEOGoulburn Valley

Two of the people killed in a horror crash in Chiltern on August 31, 2023 have been identified as Trevor and Lorraine Breen. Picture: Supplied

One couple identified in horror Chiltern quadruple fatality

Four elderly people from central NSW were on their way to Melbourne to see family and friends when they were killed in a horror crash in Victoria’s north.

Police & Courts

Peter Dyck, from Boronia, was hit and killed by a car on the Eastern Freeway.

‘Miss him dearly’: Family mourns Boronia dad killed on Eastern Fwy

A family has remembered a “generous” and hardworking father who always offered to help people in need after he was killed by an out-of-control car while working on the Eastern Fwy.

Confidential

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 30: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs and guest Neila Brenning pose during the 2023 AFL Awards at Centrepiece on August 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Footy’s glamour couples shine at first awards night

Newly crowned MVP Marcus Bontempelli paid a touching tribute to his partner as footy’s glamour couples shone at the first awards night of the season.

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Another tobacco shop has been fire bombed, this one in West Street Hadfield. Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Picture: David Crosling

The tobacco turf war behind torched Melbourne shops

A crime syndicate known as The Commission is trying to control Melbourne’s illicit tobacco market, and may be launching a campaign of terror to get its way.

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