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An ex-Victorian premier has hit out at plans to bring back a government-owned energy operator he privatised in the 1990s amid economic turmoil.

AAP

Act fast on AFL racism row: Hawk Kennett

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett hopes an AFL investigation into alleged racism at his club can be completed by Christmas.

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Watch: Australia plans rescue of women and children in Syria, Jeff Kennett under fire, Property prices tumble

Watch: Australia prepares to bring home dozens of women and children stranded in Syria. Property prices tumble again as RBA considers another rate hike.

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Current cybersecurity laws ‘absolutely useless’, Clare O’Neil says – as it happened

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Hawks president Jeff Kennett criticises First Nations players for speaking to media over racism allegations

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett tells members at the Hawks' best and fairest awards night it was "unfair" for the three First Nations players to speak to ABC journalists.

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Kennett welcomes WorkSafe's Hawthorn probe

Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has again criticised Indigenous players and their partners who went public with racism allegations against the club.

AAP

Could the Hawthorn review unleash a new reckoning in the AFL?

Any integrity unit investigation is expected to vindicate either the players or the former Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson and other club staff

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Hawthorn AFL football club president Jeff Kennett addresses racism review in letter to members

Club president Jeff Kennett has written to Hawthorn members to reassure them the club will cooperate with the AFL's investigation into historic racism allegations, but also to express disappointment that club figures were publicly named.

ABC News

AFL investigating ‘harrowing’ allegations of bullying of Indigenous players at Hawthorn

One former player claims coaches urged him to have his partner’s pregnancy aborted

The Independent UK

No club can claim immunity from racism, but Hawthorn has a messy history with its Indigenous players

There are few Australian football clubs who could claim immunity from racially prejudiced pasts, but Hawthorn's history is scattered with dire examples of hurtful moments. Warning: This story contains racist images.

ABC News

Factions, new blood and Jeff Kennett: Daniel Andrews’ dilemma after losing four ministers

Analysis: Victorian premier has five months to introduce a new leadership group to voters

The Guardian - AU

Hawthorn name Kennett's AFL successor

Hawthorn have finally named Jeff Kennett's successor, with the outspoken president to stand down as the Hawks' AFL president in December.

AAP

Bailey Smith's drug photos spark renewed debate over AFL's illicit drugs policy

The AFL's illicit drugs policy is a topic that always manages to divide opinion, and this latest Bailey Smith case has proven no exception, writes David Mark.

ABC News

Kennett, Hawks invite Rioli to Darwin game

Hawthorn hope an invitation to their AFL match in Darwin on May 28 can help toward reconciliation with former star Cyril Rioli.

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Daniel Andrews walking a thin blue line with Victoria’s police union

Premier careful with his words on Police Association’s calls for 1,500 more officers

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Kennett says Hawks taking Rioli seriously

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the AFL club will not shirk their responsibility to work through the issues raised by former star Cyril Rioli and his wife.

AAP

O'Meara hopes Hawks, Riolis can heal rift

Acting Hawthorn captain Jaeger O'Meara says he was saddened by comments from former Hawks great Cyril Rioli, who is staying away from the club.

AAP

Mitchell wants Cyril Rioli back at Hawks

Premiership hero Cyril Rioli has said he does not want to be part of AFL club Hawthorn while president Jeff Kennett remains in his post.

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Chris Johnson backs Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli over his break with the club over comments by Hawks' president Jeff Kennett

Indigenous Team of the Century member Chris Johnson gives strong support to Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli and his wife for their quitting of the club over comments by president Jeff Kennett, saying there are times when Indigenous people are better off without some people in their lives.

ABC News

Cyril Rioli revelations put Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett under yet more scrutiny

Jeff Kennett comes under increasing pressure to step down as president of AFL club Hawthorn after revelations about his treatment of Cyril Rioli and the premiership star's family.

AAP

Heat on Hawks' Kennett after Rioli claims

The Hawks for Change supporter group has called on former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett to immediately resign as president of AFL club Hawthorn.

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