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Swans scandal probes continue as Melbourne suburblets fret

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A new suburb will be unlocked in Melbourne’s west. For Sarah, it’s too late
As the state government moves to keep pace with the fastest-growing region in Australia, a new suburb will be unlocked in Melbourne's west, but locals fear infrastructure isn't keeping up and have demands ahead of the November election.
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‘Justice will be served’: Woman breaks silence over Swans scandal
An adult entertainer who was in a Melbourne hotel room with Sydney Swans players in the early hours of Monday morning has broken her silence, saying she wants justice to be served.
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Fresh details emerge in Swans investigation
Fresh details have emerged amid an ongoing police investigation relating to the Sydney Swans and an alleged sexual assault.
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Father of Geelong footballer Tanner Bruhn threatened at gun point
Matt Bruhn, father of Geelong footballer Tanner Bruhn, was threatened at gun point by an OMCG member over alleged debts.
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Heppell: 'Women deserve to feel safe'
Dyson Heppell has taken to Instagram with a message on respect for women, saying women deserve to feel safe.
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