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Murder charges laid after plumber shot dead in car park

Days after a young plumber, engaged to be married, was shot dead in the car park of a suburban soccer club, two men have been charged with his murder.

AAP · Sep 9

49ers coach backflips on view of Melbourne trip

Initially put off by the prospect of flying around the world for an NFL season opener, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is now on board.

AAP · Sep 7

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

A young man who was due to be married in just weeks has been fatally shot in a car park, as the killer remains on the run.

AAP · Sep 7

Community blows out candles for 50-year-old institution

A beloved community-run Australian market is celebrating a 50-year milestone and its efforts in helping to raise $20 million for charity.

AAP · Aug 28

Inspired by love of trees, father wins kid's book prize

Australian author Zeno Sworder feels honoured to take out a coveted book award after publishing a children's book inspired by a childhood of climbing trees.

AAP · Aug 21

Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

A third statewide strike of public school teachers has been cancelled after unionised educators swung in behind a sweetened pay offer.

AAP · Aug 17

Push on to shake up 'best before' and 'use-by' dates

Confusing date labels are leading Australians to bin way too much edible food, as advocates push reform and families seek smarter ways to cut waste.

AAP · Aug 15

Accused rapist takes the stand to deny girl's claims

An accused rapist has given evidence in his own trial to deny he had sex with a underage girl without her consent.

AAP · Aug 14

'How's ya missus?': teen girl confronted alleged rapist

A man who denies raping a 16-year-old girl at a regional house party is facing trial in the County Court, with messages between the pair detailed to a jury.

AAP · Aug 13

Signing bonus dangled as third teacher strike looms

Public school educators have been offered a revised pay deal, including a one-off signing bonus, in a state government's latest bid to scupper planned strikes.

AAP · Aug 10