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Named: Leader’s VTCA Teams of the Year
Leader Local Cricket writers have combed through the stats to select the VTCA Teams of the Year in every division. Check out each star-studded team.
Accused vandal allegedly defaced heritage-listed Collingwood mural
An alleged graffiti vandal has been accused of defacing an iconic mural painted by an iconic American artist which was celebrating its 40th birthday.
Major drug player in massive 400kg ice haul roasted
A drug kingpin involved in the importation of huge hauls of ice into Melbourne concealed the drug — with a street value of up to $149m — in canola oil.
Man fronts court after allegedly hitting cop with stolen car
A Fraser Rise man who was allegedly behind the wheel during a high speed chase in Melbourne’s west that left a police officer in hospital has fronted court.
Leader’s Premier Cricket Teams of the Year
The cream of the crop has been named in Leader’s Premier Cricket men’s and women’s Teams of the Year. Check out the star-studded XIs.
Thieves ransack Hoppers Crossing Soccer Club’s rooms
Heartless thieves have robbed and ransacked a soccer team’s clubrooms in Melbourne’s west.
Ranked: Every player in Victorian Premier Cricket
The Victorian Premier Cricket home-and-away season has come to an end and we’ve broken down the numbers to see where every player compares against one another. See where you come in.
Locked in: How VTCA contenders won their finals place
It went down to the wire across the VTCA as top-four places were secured while a Mooney Valley teenager enjoyed a debut to remember. Here’s how the key battles played out at each end of the ladder.
Big build project warning as home build approvals rise
Australia’s latest new home approvals data has revealed a looming problem for plans to build our way out of a housing crisis, and sparked a stark warning about government infrastructure plans.
How council fixed neighbour’s garden fall out
A couple have been in a disagreement with their neighbours over a garden hedge.
Melb Seamen’s sanctuary turned to beachfront gold
From sheltering sailors to serving spritzers, a Melbourne bar and restaurant built inside the former Port Melbourne Seamen’s Institute is set to become a multimillion-dollar address.
‘Authentically woggy’ retro Greek home worth millions
A Melbourne Greek family who have embraced Euro-Aussie vintage style for 50 years are selling a home touted as the perfect spot for a Wog Boy movie or Sooshi Mango sketch.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Wyndham weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, Thursday, March 6
Here is a list of matters listed at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Everybody appearing at Werribee Magistrates’ Court, Thursday, March 6
Here is a list of matters listed at Werribee Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Wyndham weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Avenger chanels Henry, stunning Saints upset
TALKING POINTS: There were wonder goals galore across the NPL and VPL as George Ott channelled his inner Thierry Henry and St Albans stuns the reigning premier.
‘Last opportunity’: Retail giant that could shake up Melbourne’s west
A large retail site in Melbourne’s booming growth corridor has hit the market, with speculation swirling over which big-name brand could snap it up.
‘Spiked’ bucks party punch led to MDMA driving charge
A former Glenroy primary school teacher caught driving while disqualified and with MDMA in his system has claimed he unknowingly consumed the drug after drinking spiked punch at a bucks party.
Council approves permit for popular psychedelic music festival
The council has granted a permit for a popular music festival in Victoria’s west after council officers pushed for the event to be canned.
Drug addict’s wild west police chase after relapse
A week after relapsing, a father-of-three living illegally in Australia robbed a woman then led police on a 30-minute pursuit through Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Seagulls’ strong message to the doubters, potential recruits
North Shore isn’t sugar coating what has been a difficult pre-season. But key figures are emphatic they will be competing in 2025, and believe they remain an attractive destination. Here’s why.
Will recruiting spree boost Epping’s flag hopes?
Epping was one of the busiest clubs in the Northern league over summer, securing the likes of Brent Macaffer. Will it result in a premiership push?
Devon Meadows retains star, adds recruits
Devon Meadows will be rock-hard fit and younger in the MPFNL in 2025, with a key player remaining after flirting with the idea of playing VFL.
AFL body threatens to axe country footy club
A month out from the start of the season, one of the state’s biggest footy leagues is threatening to boot out one of its former powerhouse clubs.
Hawks suffer finals blow as star ruled out
Despite joining his teammates on the track for a session under lights on Friday, Hawthorn has made a call on star midfielder Will Day ahead of the elimination final.
Prison officials blamed for stab attack on Mokbel
Prison officials have been blamed for a nearly fatal stabbing attack on drug kingpin Tony Mokbel, that left him with an acquired brain injury.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
Woman walking pram mauled by pack of dogs in Sunbury
A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked to the ground and mauled by three dogs, as she walked her baby in a pram in Sunbury on Friday afternoon.
King’s joy with new royal baby on the way
King Charles has excitedly announced a new royal baby will be joining the family early next year.
Fiasco continues as Burke’s taskforce yet to fire
Tony Burke has yet to lodge a community protection order against former immigration detainees with serious criminal convictions despite having a taskforce of 45 people for more than a year.
Calls for investigation into ‘Iran interference’
Dave Sharma has demanded Foreign Minister Penny Wong launch an investigation into potential foreign interference by Iran over the operations of a sanctioned news network in Australia.
Defence Minister leaves door open to extra military spending
The nation’s defence minister says a top US adviser’s call for Australia to dramatically up its military spending is “reasonable”.
Australia stuck in ‘retail recession’, warns Country Road owner
The South African owners of Country Road Group have tagged Australia as being in the grips of a ‘retail recession’ for the last 18 months, amid crashing sales for the retailer.
World’s biggest iceberg finally runs aground
An iceberg twice the size of Greater London and weighing nearly one trillion tonnes has been drifting towards South Georgia island since 2020. Watch video, see photos.
Trump’s shock tariffs backflip as he takes aim at Canada’s PM
Donald Trump will grant surprising tariff exemptions to Canada and Mexico. It comes as he accused embattled leader Justin Trudeau of exploiting the trade war to stay in power.
‘New era’: Macron threatens to unleash nukes
In a bold televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron declared he is ready to deploy its nukes to protect Europe from Russia.
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas
Donald Trump has not held back in a public message to Hamas after the US broke with policy on dealing with terrorist groups to hold talks with the violent extremists. Follow updates.
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