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'They're mad': Why has rugby walked away from its broadcast partner

Rugby Australia's 25-year marriage to Fox Sports looks to be over, with the code's bosses going to the market as early as this week in the hunt for a new broadcast partner.




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Multiple Brumbies players have come down with the mumps despite being vaccinated — here's how

Most Australians are vaccinated against the mumps virus, but the highly infectious disease has affected an unknown number of Brumbies players, despite the fact that they were vaccinated in childhood.




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'It takes a toll': Heather Garriock admits hit to self-worth after Canberra United sacking

Outgoing Canberra United coach Heather Garriock admits coaching has taken a toll on her, as the trailblazer also opens up about the challenges for women and mothers in professional sport.




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From the start, the sale of Perth Glory to a buyer working out of a shed in Wales just didn't add up

After two weeks of grand schemes and "fake news" claims, a plan to sell Perth Glory to the London Football Exchange is over — but something did not seem right to begin with, writes Clint Thomas.




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Paraguay police question Ronaldinho over alleged 'adulterated' passport

A lawyer for former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho says his client will remain in Paraguay to help police with their enquiries into why he entered the country in possession of an adulterated Paraguayan passport.




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'Put your hands away, you idiots': Klopp fires up at fans over coronavirus fears

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp issues a blunt warning to fans trying to shake his hand as Serie A team Juventus reveals a player tests positive for COVID-19.




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Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp shouted at fans reaching their hands down to high-five the team

When questioned about the incident at a press conference, Klopp said his opinion on coronavirus does not matter as he was merely a football manager.




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Coronavirus in Spain is 'frightening on every level'. So how did things get so bad there?

Spain is on a horrifying upward trajectory, having surpassed China in the number of coronavirus cases. Locals are frightened, the health system is under pressure and some experts suspect part of the outbreak may date back to a February soccer match in Italy.




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Missed emails, bureaucratic bungles: How Home Affairs and the AFP contributed to Hakeem al-Araibi's time in a Thai jail

Melbourne footballer Hakeem al-Araibi should never have been locked up in a Thai jail instead of being on his honeymoon. Now, the ABC has documents that reveal the series of critical errors made by the Department of Home Affairs and AFP INTERPOL.




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Jon Faine's former producer reflects on what it was like working with the ABC Radio Melbourne broadcaster

"The core of Jon Faine, and why his audience and staff love him, is his kindness," writes Daniel Ziffer, who produced Faine's radio program for seven years.



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Jon Faine thanks Melbourne audience for 'incredible privilege' during final ABC radio show

During an emotional monologue, the veteran broadcaster thanks his audience for sharing their stories with him over his 30-year career radio career.




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Ash Barty's brilliant year continues as the Australian tennis star wins The Don award in Melbourne

The lessons that Ash Barty learned while playing cricket keep paying off for the world tennis number one, who picks up the prestigious The Don award.




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The only sexual health clinic in Victoria that's free for all is so busy, people are being turned away

The only sexual health clinic that is free for all Victorians is under enormous strain. Consultations have doubled in the past decade and sometimes the Carlton clinic is so busy, it has to turn people away.




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Blood donations saved Jemma's life. The one medicine doctors can't buy

Jemma Burns survived being run over by a truck thanks to the blood donations of others. Now, as the Red Cross Blood Service marks its 90th anniversary, it is planning to expand into other interesting and unusual areas.




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NRL's integrity unit investigates after Melbourne Storm player Nelson Asofa-Solomona involved in Bali brawl

The NRL's integrity unit launches an investigation after a video posted on social media appears to show Melbourne Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona swinging punches during a brawl outside a nightclub.





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No-one in Japan knew Kumi Taguchi's dad had died. She wanted to fix that

Returning to a country she adores, Kumi Taguchi wanted to find her family to deliver news her dad had died.



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Car was reversing when it killed 3yo girl at Epping childcare centre in Melbourne's north

Police believe a woman was helping children in the back of the car when it began to reverse, hitting and killing a three-year-old girl at the Kiddy Palace childcare centre in Melbourne's north.



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Right-wing terror accused wanted to cut throats of 'lefties', Melbourne court hears

A Melbourne man on trial for planning terrorist acts allegedly told others he wanted to "go around cutting throats in the city centre", a court is told.




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Federation Square terror plotter wanted to make bombs, thought IS was 'cool', court told

Convicted terrorist Ahmed Mohamed only participated in the plot because he was ignorant and wanted to make bombs, he tells a Melbourne court. He thought Islamic State was cool after seeing them "giving charity" in propaganda videos.




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The 7.30 Report presents a story on Australia's Talking Clock in 1990




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Talking Clock continues to tick online after Telstra's September shutdown silenced 'George'

A musician with a penchant for nostalgia and 1990s web design has recreated 'George' the Talking Clock, a service recently unplugged by Telstra after 66 years.





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Melbourne's Port Phillip council to hold Australia Day 'morning of mourning'

A Melbourne council will hold a "solemn" ceremony to acknowledge the impact of European settlement on Indigenous Australians before its usual Australia Day celebrations a move an Aboriginal group says could provide a national model for January 26.




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University Hospital Geelong apologises after dead man's family was told he was discharged

An investigation is launched after relatives were told their loved one had been discharged, prompting a search for the missing man whose body was actually in a Melbourne morgue all along.




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Victoria Police pursuit policy to be examined at coronial inquest into death of 'big-hearted' man

A police car may have reached speeds of up to 154 kilometres per hour during a pursuit that ended in the death of Raymond Noel Thomas in Melbourne's inner north, a court hears.




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Bourke Street attack police officer would sell home to give 'truthful testimony' at inquest

A former police officer critical of the force's response to the Bourke Street rampage is considering selling his home to afford independent legal representation at an inquest into the attack, a court hears.




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Judge shows 'mercy' in jailing Melbourne couple who used fake law firm to scam insurance agency

A judge jails a Melbourne couple for fraud, acknowledging their imprisonment will be difficult for their young daughters and the family members who will need to look after the girls while their parents are in jail.




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Nelson Asofa-Solomona's NRL ban for Bali brawl 'disgraceful' and 'dehumanising' for players

The NRL is accused of treating players like "products" rather than people over its decision to ban New Zealand prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona for three Tests despite acknowledging he was provoked.




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Police arrest man over alleged sexual assault of woman in Thornbury park in Melbourne's north

A 21-year-old man of no fixed address is arrested by detectives over the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a park in Thornbury in Melbourne's north on Saturday night.





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St Kevin's College issues apology after students' sexist chant on Melbourne tram

The headmaster of St Kevin's College in Melbourne has labelled the behaviour of his own students "offensive" and "misogynistic", after a group were filmed screaming an offensive song during the weekend.





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Former St Kevin's College students claim warnings about sexist culture were ignored

Two former St Kevin's College students say they were so concerned about sexist behaviour at the school that they approached senior staff, but claim little was done by the school's leadership.




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Five things we learnt about podcasting at OzPod 2019

Podcasting has reached a tipping point in 2019. No longer the miniscule cousin of traditional radio, podcasting has gone mainstream, writes manager of ABC Audio Studios Kellie Riordan.



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Fines Victoria's IT problems mean thousands of fines have gone unpaid. But yes, you still have to pay yours

Victoria's one-stop shop for all things to do with fines has been crippled by serious IT issues. So what's behind the multi-million-dollar problem, and what does it mean for people facing a payment deadline?



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Melbourne man accused of murdering ex-wife released on bail due due to 'delay'

A man accused of threatening his former wife before allegedly shooting her in the head has been granted bail because it took more than a decade to charge him.



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Footscray's Napier Street Bridge hit by three trucks in a week

Truck drivers are slamming their vehicles into a bridge at an unusually frequent rate, and a third crash in a week has been caught on camera today. A community group fears lives are at risk and better warning systems are desperately needed.




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There's a reason St Kevin's College boys started a sexist chant: society is geared against women

Toxic masculinity's latest appearance comes in the form of private school boys chanting a sexist song on a packed tram. So what do we need to do to set things right? asks Emma Jane.




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Melbourne women's homelessness stories brought to stage in bid to boost social housing

Six formerly homeless women bring their stories to the stage in Melbourne in a play they hope will galvanise the community to demand politicians invest more in social housing.



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Leunig cartoon criticising mothers' use of Instagram and social media sparks backlash

Controversial cartoonist Michael Leunig is accused of unfairly judging mothers in a cartoon that suggests some love their phones and Instagram more than their children.



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Two workers linked to Melbourne's safe injecting room accused of trafficking heroin

An outreach worker linked to a medically supervised safe injecting room in Melbourne's inner east is among a group of people now charged with trafficking the drug heroin.




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Victoria deepens engagement with Beijing's controversial Belt and Road initiative

Victoria's new deal with Beijing has angered some in the Morrison Government who worry about Chinese influence in Australia, but Premier Daniel Andrews says it will boost the state's economy and jobs.





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Artist Mary Leunig labels brother's 'Mummy Was Busy' cartoon 'feminist baiting' and 'mean'

The artist sister of cartoonist Michael Leunig says she does not believe her brother understands how hard mothers work and that many are also juggling careers, after his controversial cartoon appeared to critique heavy use of social media by mothers.



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Former SKM Recycling financial officer jailed for stealing $168,000 in 'dumb move'

A woman who worked as a financial officer at the since-failed SKM Recycling has been sentenced to six months' jail after siphoning more than $168,000 from the business into her own accounts.




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St Kevin's College principal condemns 'foolish' students after sexist chant repeated in public

The headmaster of St Kevin's College in Melbourne has vowed to improve education programs to combat "offensive and misogynistic behaviour", after students were again caught performing sexist songs in public.




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Mutton bird mystery at Victoria's Griffiths Island closely watched by birdwatchers, Environment Department

Usually by this time of year, there'd be 40,000 mutton birds on south-west Victoria's Griffiths Island. So far, fewer than 100 of the birds have arrived from their 15,000km journey from the northern hemisphere.




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Crown's boss batted away corruption questions at the AGM, but tougher cross-examination is coming

The limitations of company annual general meetings were laid bare at Crown's flagship Melbourne casino this week, where questions about company scandals were batted away, but Crown won't escape scrutiny for long, writes Daniel Ziffer.




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Punishment alone won't teach St Kevin's College boys a lesson for their sexist chant, but there is another way

It is abysmal behaviour and the boys from St Kevin's may need to pay some kind of price, but if we think punishment alone can resolve this issue, we are mistaken, writes Justin Coulson.