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Young officer on life support after being shot in the head in Sydney.

Geelong has been told to show desperation early or careers are on the line, while Fremantle’s players have been instructed to go out and have fun.

A Melbourne court has heard of the bizarre details of the theft of a python and sand lizard from a pet shop.

Australian rockers INXS say they are excited and honoured to have the job of warming up the crowd at this year’s AFL grand final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

A former Melbourne lawyer who stole $64,000 from her law firm to feed a gambling addiction has been jailed.

Training ground sensation Ricardinho will be elevated to the starting line-up as Melbourne Victory search for elusive A-League goals against the competition’s most stingy defence on Sunday.

Five people have been arrested after police seized a large quantity of the drug ice in raids across Melbourne.

Police have begun an investigation into an alleged indecent act by Brisbane Lions star Brendan Fevola.

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Niggling injuries continue to dog A-League newcomers Melbourne Heart, who have lost two key players for Friday night’s clash with Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.