Bayside councillors to decide fate of 120-year-old bowls club

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1. Brighton Beach Bowls Club survived two world wars, but it is unlikely to survive Bayside Council

   Brighton Beach Bowls Club, which survived two world wars and was officially opened by the Victorian premier in 1907, faces eviction as Bayside Councillors decide Tuesday whether to end the 120-year-old club's tenure.

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2. From football glory to police investigation: The 12 hours that changed everything for the Swans

   An alleged sexual assault involving Sydney Swans players at a Melbourne hotel has led to a police investigation, thrown the club's season into turmoil and raised questions about how the AFL should respond.

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3. Revealed: The Swans players who could be stood down on finals eve amid sexual assault investigation

   The investigation relates to an allegation of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel hours after the Swans' victory over Essendon at the MCG on Sunday night, and players could be stood down on the eve of finals.

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4. Blues make it official: Fraser to be announced as Carlton coach

   Carlton has made it official, with Josh Fraser to be announced as coach after the Blues' board rubber-stamped his appointment on Monday following a remarkable run as caretaker.

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5. How will Jess Wilson cut debt without cutting services?

   Readers argue that Victorian Opposition leader Jess Wilson's promises might be difficult to keep if she became premier in November, given her plans to reduce state debt without cutting services.

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