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Following an extraordinary run of 10 wins from 12 games, Carlton caretaker coach Josh Fraser has officially confirmed his desire to land the permanent senior coaching role. The former Collingwood ruckman has engineered a stunning turnaround for the Blues, putting them on the precipice of an unlikely finals appearance.
Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij will not take the field this weekend as the club grapples with an AFL investigation into a controversial, unregistered contract waiver. The club faces potential sanctions after it was revealed the defender had signed away legal rights regarding future brain injuries.
The Geelong Cats board has held an emergency crisis meeting as the club prepares to explain a controversial, secret concussion waiver signed by defender Jake Kolodjashnij. While captain Patrick Dangerfield admitted the club made mistakes, leadership is fighting to defend its reputation ahead of a looming AFL deadline.
Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser is set to hold pivotal talks with club executives this week, backed by a stunning 10-2 record and passionate endorsements from the Blues faithful.
A massive multi-agency operation has targeted more than 100 service stations across Australia in a coordinated crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales. Authorities warn that some local outlets may face temporary closures as investigations into organized crime links continue.
Multiple drivers have been left stranded with severe tyre and rim damage after hitting a notorious pothole on the Calder Freeway. The incident has reignited community fury over the state of regional Victoria's crumbling road network.
After 40 years of soaring the skies, Melbourne pilot Geoff Collis made the radical decision to trade his wings for an apron. Driven by deep climate concerns, he has walked away from commercial aviation to find a new, sustainable calling as an Eltham baker.
Victorian public school teachers and education staff are voting on a fresh state government pay offer that could halt a planned statewide strike. The revised deal features a $2,000 sign-on bonus and workload reductions alongside the proposed salary increases.
A fierce debate has erupted in Australia over how to combat an $11 billion illicit tobacco market, with experts divided on whether to slash high taxes or increase policing.
In a sweeping policy reset ahead of the November election, Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to fully fund the state's public schools under the Gonski standard while launching a major economic and community reform agenda.
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