The VRC opened its new grandstand shortly before Covid-19 wiped out crowds.

Woman left paraplegic by Flemington Racecourse tree fall settles multimillion-dollar lawsuit

The young mother was left with lifelong injuries after being crushed by a huge branch after a day at the races.

  • Katie Bice andMelissa Cunningham

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Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly.

Collingwood hit by fresh racism claims

Club chief executive Craig Kelly is accused of repeatedly making inappropriate comments to a club employee who is now suing for hurt,humiliation and distress.

  • Katie Bice andMathew Dunckley
Shylah Rodden was hit by a rollercoaster at the Melbourne Royal Show.

Determined rollercoaster victim fights on as ride operator cleared

Shylah Rodden was left partially blind,deaf and brain-damaged but a WorkSafe investigation has concluded no one will face charges.

  • Katie Bice andEliza Rugg
Marcus Bontempelli’s Bulldogs are firing.

The race for the AFL top eight is looking for a premiership hero

The Western Bulldogs have injected a sense of energy into the finals contest which still has 12 teams jostling for position. Will your team make it?

  • Katie Bice
Essendon suffered a ‘gutting’ loss to Adelaide.

Bombers blowing up,Dogs are hot while Carlton are cold

It was a round of snakes and ladders as some teams that made early running,battle to stay in contention.

  • Katie Bice
Essendon’s performance was hard to watch for fans.

‘We looked third rate’:Bombers’ finals hopes dealt a huge blow by shock loss to Saints

Coach Brad Scott’s disappointment was palpable as he lashed his side’s lack of competitiveness,poor effort and pressure after a defeat that left them in danger of slipping out of the top eight.

  • Shayne Hope andKatie Bice
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Tyson Stengle of the Cats celebrates a goal.

Cats top-four quest back on track as Dempsey,Stengle star

Ollie Dempsey was innovative and eye-catching in a performance that might help him secure the Rising Star as Geelong’s clinical performance reminded rivals they aren’t out of the race.

  • Ethan James andKatie Bice
Carlton’s Charlie Curnow.

Carlton’s identity crisis as Power surges past them for crucial top four win

Carlton has looked a premiership contender at times this season but has hit the skids as they struggle with injuries and whether they are a genuine flag threat.

  • Anna Harrington andKatie Bice
Gavin Preston (right) with his partner Lauran Howe.

‘Capable’ of anything,he wanted to be a faceless worker on a tram. But old habits die hard

Gavin Preston survived a prison stabbing and an attempt by a rival to blow up his car. But just months after being released from jail,he was on the wrong end of gunfire.

  • Katie Bice
Mohammed Akbar Keshtiar

‘Cold,calculated,terrifying’:Who was Mohammed ‘Afghan Ali’ Keshtiar?

The notorious bikie had a volatile temper and a way with guns. It was a recipe for disaster for anyone Keshtiar believed had slighted him – and his ultimate undoing.

  • Katie Bice andMelissa Cunningham