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Richard Lewer’s I Only Talk to God When I Want Something: a potent exploration of faith and suffering

On Saturday, I saw a man genuflecting at the traffic lights on Smith Street, in Melbourne’s suburb of Collingwood. It was a sign: confirmation of artist Richard Lewer’s conviction that some of us still reach out to God in times of need – and convenience.

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Closure of GP clinics will leave thousands of vulnerable Victorians without ‘lifesaving healthcare’

GP services will end at the Collingwood, Fitzroy, and Kensington sites in December

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Keith Stackpole obituary

Australian Test cricketer whose swashbuckling style was unusual in an opening batsman of the 1960s and 70s

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Teen fighting for life and another injured after Melbourne street fight shooting

Detectives believe the boys, aged 15 and 17, were shot in a targeted attack during a Collingwood brawl involving up to 50 youths

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Crows beat Magpies after water pipe bursts at Vic Park

Not even a burst water pipe could keep Adelaide from a win, as Taylah Levy and Caitlin Gould kicked three goals each in their 43-point victory over Collingwood.

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Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick

The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.

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Magpie White cops three-match AFLW ban for late bump

Collingwood's Tarni White is set to miss matches against Hawthorn, Brisbane and West Coast after unleashing an unlawful late bump on Sydney's Maddy Collier.

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Swans' coach fires up over 'extraordinary' Magpie call

Collingwood coach Craig McRae's comments about a contentious umpiring decision have sparked a stinging response from Sydney's John Longmire.

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Mason Cox eyes key role in Magpies' AFL finals bid

Mason Cox never doubted he would return from a serious knee injury to play a role in Collingwood's push for a top-eight spot this season.

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Pies hero Dane Swan reveals fork in road

Upon being inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, Collingwood great Dane Swan has reflected on the early turning point in his AFL career.

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Magpies veteran Tom Mitchell grounded by foot surgery

Collingwood's injury carnage this year has taken another turn for the worse, with Tom Mitchell to miss up to eight weeks with a foot injury.

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Abdominal strain rules Magpie De Goey out of Freo game

Collingwood will be without explosive midfielder Jordan De Goey for at least a week after he suffered an abdominal strain.

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Collingwood defender Murphy retires due to concussion

Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has been forced into an immediate retirement from the AFL at just 24 due to concussion.

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Collingwood successfully tackle a major issue to kickstart their AFL season

The stakes in the grand final rematch at the Gabba were greater than usual but the Pies’ tackling proved the difference

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Fletcher winging it for Lions' grand-final rematch

Brisbane Lions second-year talent Jaspa Fletcher took plenty from watching his Collingwood wing rivals in last year's four-point AFL grand-final loss.

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Magpies' Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford

The AFL has reprimanded Collingwood big man Mason Cox for pushing GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford in an incident before the preliminary-final rematch.

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Giants' AFL flag quest more than beating Magpies

GWS coach Adam Kingsley gets the appeal of the Giants' opening-round clash with Collingwood, but the big picture is way more than beating the reigning premiers.

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They'll think of the Giants: GWS plot Sydney takeover

Stepping out of the Sydney Swans' shadow, the GWS Giants are planning to disrupt the status quo in the opening round when they take on AFL premiers Collingwood.

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LeBron inspires AFL star Dayne Zorko to keep pushing on

Former Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko says the lure of premiership success is what continues to drive him as he approaches his 35th birthday.

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This family introduced Melbourne to Japanese nude public baths. Was Australia ever ready for it?

Hiromi Masuoka was told Australians would not cope with ‘the nudity aspect’ of communal bathing. She was determined to stay true to tradition

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Magpie star Maynard supports AFL's smother rule change

Collingwood star Brayden Maynard is supportive of the AFL's crackdown on smothers that was only prompted by his own controversial September tribunal case.

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Career would be empty without AFL Swans flag: Adams

Sydney has recruited to harness an AFL premiership window and Taylor Adams is hopeful of finally hoisting the cup aloft at his new side.

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‘Looks like a prison yard’: parents savage Melbourne council over new playground with single swing

Yarra council says residents asked for ‘traditional play equipment’ and it was included – but park users say Collingwood reserve now a ‘monstrosity’

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Sydney records hottest ever 1 October – as it happened

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Police praise fan behaviour as Magpies bask in AFL flag

Collingwood fans partied into the night after snaring a 16th premiership with a four-point AFL grand final win over Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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