Signing tracker: Every move of the VTCA off-season
The Victorian Turf Cricket Association off-season is in motion and clubs have made big moves for next summer. Keep up to date with every signing in our signing tracker.
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NPL: Dinamo late show stuns Cannons, Kamara from downtown
TALKING POINTS: Mikael Platt continued St Alban’s late-game scoring to stun Oakleigh Cannons, while Caroline Springs George Cross is eyeing an NPL return.
‘Right direction’: Albion moves towards unlikely finals push
After a first win in five games, Albion coach Blake Richards is confident his side can now make a push towards the top-five. See his thoughts on the recent run as a club legend celebrated another milestone.
A pub of the people: How a town of 80 saved their local watering hole
A town with no pub is almost as bad as a pub with no beer. Determined not to let it happen, 83 locals in a western Victorian town stepped in to save the local watering hole. Here’s how.
Senior bikie attacked with sledgehammer by thugs
CCTV footage has emerged of a sickening sledgehammer attack on a disowned Nomads bikie accused of being a rat as gang tensions boiled over.
‘She was family’: Much loved netball figure mourned
A local netball official from Melbourne’s west has been remembered for her generosity to the sporting community as someone who was always willing to put in and support.
Machete seized in police blitz on car thieves and hoons in Melbourne’s west
A major police crackdown has led to dozens of arrests, including one man who was caught with a machete in the back of an allegedly stolen car.
Machete-wielding crim drops phone during home invasion
Four armed balaclava-clad men stormed a Little River home, holding a machete to one terrified resident and terrorising two more with an imitation gun and a baseball bat.
Secret police file used to strip Melb boxing promoter of license
A secret Victoria Police intelligence dossier has prompted the boxing regulator to strip veteran promoter Brian Amatruda of his license, leading to the cancellation of two title fights this weekend.
Buyers eyeing forgotten Melb Woolies store
A forgotten Woolworths in Melbourne’s west is back on the market after 25 years and buyers are circling fast. Here’s why.
‘We’re building’: Rams aiming for 11-year first
Western Rams coach Connor Grech feels like the “gap is closing” on the better teams in the Western league as his side looks to complete a feat it hasn’t seen since 2014. Go inside the club’s improvement.
WATCH: Mikkola wondergoal snatches South thriller
TALKING POINTS: Scores level, 90th minute, enter Max Mikkola with a goal that has to be seen to be believed, while two young guns produce match-winning performances.
Thug firebombs two houses in the dead of night forcing family to flee
A Melbourne dad was forced to flee his house with his children while his parents feared losing their property of 35 years following late night firebombings by a Cockatoo maniac.
Trio fake armed holdup of Melton hotel to share $320k loot
A hotel manager colluded with her lover and their friend to stage a $320k heist but it didn’t take the cops long to work out that it was an inside job.
Award-winning house scores six-figure bonus
An award-winning Gippsland house has been snapped up for a six-figure sum. See how much it sold for.
Royals, Marvel’s multimillion-dollar deal revealed
Hollywood is reportedly paying the Royal Family to film the latest Marvel superhero movie next to Windsor Castle.
Single detail makes home instantly ‘unsellable’
A couple’s massive property has been deemed unsellable over one major issue.
$50m at stake as Tammy Hembrow’s hubby spills
With her eight-month marriage to Love Island star Matt Zukowski unravelling, Tammy Hembrow’s $50m empire is at stake as her hubby drops hints the split isn’t as clean as it seems.
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Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Wyndham weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, June 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Everybody appearing at Werribee Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, June 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Werribee Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Wyndham weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
‘Three hanging off him’: Potential AFL no.1 pick lights up school footy
It’s not uncommon to see him swamped by opponents, but possible no. 1 draft pick Cooper Duff-Tytler continues to dominate at school level. Inside the top-of-the-table AGSV clash.
Run home: who plays finals in NFNL Division 2?
We’re in the home stretch of the NFNL Division 2 season and the top-five battle and relegation race is heating up. We predict every game and who plays finals.
Wallan bounces back after tough week
Heavy loss to Diggers Rest, Chris Stewart injured, it was a tough week for Wallan, but the Magpies responded and have regained a star young gun mid-season.
Finals destiny ‘in our hands’, Jets coach declares
Heathmont has tightened the screws on its claim for a finals berth, with its boilover of the Eastern Division 2 ladder-leader on Saturday setting up a scalding hot race to the finish.
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.
Aussie victim of murderous Bali raid remembered as ‘loving man’
The wife of Australian Zivan Radmanovic, who was gunned down in Bali, has paid tribute to ‘the best dad in the world’ in a touching letter.
Urgent hearing for Bruce Lehrmann’s rape case
An urgent hearing has been listed for Bruce Lehrmann’s rape case after his lawyer made a move to stop the matter from proceeding.
Big mistake Aussies are making with supplements
Supplements are a billion-dollar industry in Australia but doctors and dietitians warn they don’t come without serious health risks.
Aussies caught in Middle East flights chaos
The Middle East conflict has prompted global flight cancellations and delays – including on many routes departing from Australia.
‘Respond forcefully’: IDF’s new orders amid fresh missile strikes
Israel has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement and ordered the military to counter with “intense strikes”. Follow live updates.
Israel-Iran ceasefire: What you need to know
Donald Trump says a ceasefire between Israel and Iran will take effect soon — but Iran denies any agreement, and Israeli officials have yet to respond. Here’s everything you need to know and what happens next.
‘They want to annihilate us’: Harsh realities for Israelis
The idea of one day living without a bomb shelter or safe room is far from real for Israelis who say they “wouldn’t take a risk”.
Nuclear energy’s new era: Why Australia should heed the US
America’s first US nuclear power plant in more than a decade, earmarked for New York, is a positive example for Australia, says a leading advocate.
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