The fall of St Kilda star Sam Fisher,and how he plans to help after his drug sentence

The fall of St Kilda star Sam Fisher,and how he plans to help after his drug sentence

Fisher’s lawyers have told a court the AFL Players Association and St Kilda support the former footballer as he faces the prospect of a “significant period” in prison over drug charges.

  • byDavid Estcourt

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Assault accused gives the middle finger to court after death of Emma Bates

Assault accused gives the middle finger to court after death of Emma Bates

John Torney appeared in court on Friday accused of injuring Cobram woman Emma Bates,who was found dead in her home this week. Police say they have been unable to determine the cause of her death.

  • byDavid Estcourt
Emma Bates was warned about her new neighbour. Then she was found dead and beaten

Emma Bates was warned about her new neighbour. Then she was found dead and beaten

A devastated Louise Hayes revealed that her kindhearted sister received an ominous letter after John Torney moved to her street in Cobram.

  • byLachlan Abbott andDavid Estcourt
Soul Barn distances itself from ‘mushroom’ event that claimed woman’s life

Soul Barn distances itself from ‘mushroom’ event that claimed woman’s life

Rachael Dixon,a health practitioner from Ringwood North,died in Clunes at the weekend after consuming a suspected mushroom drink.

  • byDavid Estcourt,Melissa Cunningham andLachlan Abbott
Police halt new search for body of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy

Police halt new search for body of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy

Cadaver dogs were used to scour Enfield State Park and its surrounds for the remains of the mother of three,with searching due to resume on Friday.

  • byDavid Estcourt andLachlan Abbott
Craig McLachlan gets a fresh start thanks to Max Markson and Seven

Craig McLachlan gets a fresh start thanks to Max Markson and Seven

The actor,who dropped a defamation case against this masthead over allegations of sexual harassment,is trying for a career comeback.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andDavid Estcourt
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The photo that has the Brethren flock all atwitter

The photo that has the Brethren flock all atwitter

The publication of a picture of the leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has generated feverish discussion about how it came to our reporter.

  • byDavid Estcourt andKishor Napier-Raman
After six months,Melbourne’s diasporas despair at a war with no end

After six months,Melbourne’s diasporas despair at a war with no end

Communities and supporters from both sides gathered around Melbourne on Sunday to mourn their dead,while grappling with the inconceivable trauma since the October 7 attack and bloody invasion of Gaza.

  • byDavid Estcourt
The night before Samantha Murphy’s disappearance,her accused killer partied

The night before Samantha Murphy’s disappearance,her accused killer partied

Police have approached venues in Ballarat’s CBD asking for footage of Patrick Stephenson on a night out before they believe missing mum Samantha Murphy was murdered.

  • byDavid Estcourt,Marta Pascual Juanola,Alex Crowe andErin Pearson
Inside the life of Patrick Stephenson,the man accused of killing Samantha Murphy

Inside the life of Patrick Stephenson,the man accused of killing Samantha Murphy

Detectives allege Patrick Stephenson took Samantha Murphy’s life on February 4 and attempted to conceal the killing for more than a month.

  • byDavid Estcourt,Marta Pascual Juanola andAlex Crowe
Son of ex-AFL player faces court charged with murdering Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy

Son of ex-AFL player faces court charged with murdering Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy

The 22-year-old man was remanded in custody as police said their primary role was now to find Murphy’s body.

  • byDavid Estcourt,Erin Pearson,Alex Crowe,Marta Pascual Juanola andLachlan Abbott