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The head of a Victorian organised crime syndicate has been charged with directing criminal activities while in prison.

A 17-year-old boy from Melbourne is charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man, also from Victoria, in Adelaide's CBD.

From marginal seats with diverse communities to blue-ribbon ones with climate-focused independents, voters are fed up with political spin and are seeking policy action on big issues like the cost of living and climate change.

With Melbourne sitting pretty on top of the ladder, round six helped reveal which clubs are best placed to mount the challenge. We digest the week that was.

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen deserves a call-up to the NSW State of Origin squad after another star performance.

Earlier directions hearing was told Veronica Nelson cried for help several times in the hours before her death

Formula 1's world tour returned for its first European leg in 2022 with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, also the first sprint race of the year. Red Bull's Max Verstappen produced a near-perfect weekend as Ferrari and Charles Leclerc stumbled, while there were talking points aplenty in the paddock. Here…

Formula 1’s world tour returned for its first European leg in 2022 with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, also the first sprint race of the year. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen produced a near-perfect weekend as Ferrari and Charles Leclerc stumbled, while there were talking points aplenty in the paddock. Here…

On the shores of a blustery island near Melbourne, Peter Watson is captivated by the world’s smallest species of penguin – but doesn’t have any snaps to prove it

Melbourne have run in 13 tries to thrash the hapless Warriors 70-10, with 10 of their tries coming in the second half of their Anzac Day clash.

Tony Popovic has hailed Melbourne Victory's resilience after a 1-1 draw in tough conditions against Brisbane Roar, less than 72 hours after their last game.