Katie Bice
News Director for The Age
Updated
Courts
Woman left paraplegic by Flemington Racecourse tree fall settles multimillion-dollar lawsuit
The young mother was left with lifelong injuries after being crushed by a huge branch after a day at the races.
- by Katie Bice and Melissa Cunningham
Latest
Collingwood hit by fresh racism claims
Club chief executive Craig Kelly is accused of repeatedly making inappropriate comments to a club employee who is now suing for hurt, humiliation and distress.
- by Katie Bice and Mathew Dunckley
Determined rollercoaster victim fights on as ride operator cleared
Shylah Rodden was left partially blind, deaf and brain-damaged but a WorkSafe investigation has concluded no one will face charges.
- by Katie Bice and Eliza Rugg
Analysis
AFL 2024
The race for the AFL top eight is looking for a premiership hero
The Western Bulldogs have injected a sense of energy into the finals contest which still has 12 teams jostling for position. Will your team make it?
- by Katie Bice
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers blowing up, Dogs are hot while Carlton are cold
It was a round of snakes and ladders as some teams that made early running, battle to stay in contention.
- by Katie Bice
‘We looked third rate’: Bombers’ finals hopes dealt a huge blow by shock loss to Saints
Coach Brad Scott’s disappointment was palpable as he lashed his side’s lack of competitiveness, poor effort and pressure after a defeat that left them in danger of slipping out of the top eight.
- by Shayne Hope and Katie Bice
Cats top-four quest back on track as Dempsey, Stengle star
Ollie Dempsey was innovative and eye-catching in a performance that might help him secure the Rising Star as Geelong’s clinical performance reminded rivals they aren’t out of the race.
- by Ethan James and Katie Bice
Carlton’s identity crisis as Power surges past them for crucial top four win
Carlton has looked a premiership contender at times this season but has hit the skids as they struggle with injuries and whether they are a genuine flag threat.
- by Anna Harrington and Katie Bice
Analysis
Melbourne gangland
‘Capable’ of anything, he wanted to be a faceless worker on a tram. But old habits die hard
Gavin Preston survived a prison stabbing and an attempt by a rival to blow up his car. But just months after being released from jail, he was on the wrong end of gunfire.
- by Katie Bice
‘Cold, calculated, terrifying’: Who was Mohammed ‘Afghan Ali’ Keshtiar?
The notorious bikie had a volatile temper and a way with guns. It was a recipe for disaster for anyone Keshtiar believed had slighted him – and his ultimate undoing.
- by Katie Bice and Melissa Cunningham