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How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test 'epic'

Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.

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98% processed is 100% lie: Investigating Gurugram’s broken waste system

On paper, Gurugram processes 98 percent of its waste. On the ground, that number dissolves into a mirage.

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Gurugram’s waste crisis worsens as garbage collection stalls

Piles of uncollected garbage line busy roads, residential colonies, and gated societies across the city.

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‘Why are we living like pigs?’: Gurgaon’s ‘millennium city’ hides a neighbourhood drowning in sewage and disease

It took several days for some parts of Gurugram to recover from waterlogging after recent rainfall. But in Saraswati Enclave in Sector 10B, the water never really left. Residents have been wading through sewage overflows, pools of stagnant water, receiving dirty tap water, and suffering from sickness since 2023.

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Magpies member banned for five years over Voss threat

The AFL, the MCG and Collingwood have punished an unnamed Magpies member who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss.

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Chills, they're multiplying as Big Freeze fights beast

Melbourne captain Max Gawn met his Mini Me and Shazza was with her idol Warnie as celebrities got very cold at the 11th Big Freeze fundraiser.

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AFL giant Walls gives message from beyond the grave

A decorated player, a ruthless coach and an insightful media performer, Robert Walls has been remembered as a "big softie" around his family.

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Teen Busted By Police For Allegedly Attempting To Enter An AFL Match With A Knife & Fake Gun

The incident comes after two men were allegedly found with guns at another AFL match at the MCG.

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Do we need a Martyn’s Law for venue security in Australia? The MCG gun scare is a wake-up call

Two men were arrested for allegedly bringing loaded firearms into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during Thursday’s AFL match between Collingwood and Carlton.

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Australia hit back after Bumrah runs riot in epic Test

Australia have frustrated India with a 10th-wicket stand between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland to reach a lead of 333 at stumps on day four at the MCG.

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From the Pocket: Sydney stars ready to take centre stage on AFL grand final return

Swans and Lions both need to bury the demons of recent defeats in premiership deciders for eagerly anticipated clash at MCG

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Lions find a Wilmot and a way to dance into decider

A bond that began in a Melbourne DFO will reach new heights in an MCG AFL final for the Brisbane Lions' fresh-faced energisers Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann.

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AFL grand final corporate tickets illegally downloaded

The AFL says a number of corporate hospitality tickets for the grand final have been illegally downloaded, with Victoria Police investigating.

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Should the AFL grand final be moved from the MCG? The case for and against

There might be no grander stadium in Australia than the Melbourne Cricket Ground. But does that mean it should have a monopoly on the decider?

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Brisbane quick to land knockout blow on Carlton but far tougher tests await

The Blues talked as though they were all chips-in but paid the price for hedging their bets as the Lions cruised into an AFL semi-final

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AFL reschedules women's match for MCG double-header

Western Bulldogs men's and women's teams will feature in a double-header at the MCG, with more than 90,000 fans expected for the AFL elimination final.

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Carlton embracing pressure of Hawthorn blockbuster

Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his Blues will stand up to the pressure as their premiership hopes go on the line against Hawthorn at the MCG.

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McRae laments umpire call in Magpies' costly Swans loss

Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes a crucial 50-metre penalty should have been paid to key forward Dan McStay in their three-point loss to Sydney.

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Big stadiums beckon for shorter WBBL in November

More Women's Big Bash League games will be played in stadiums and third-umpire technology will be greatly increased as part of the 2024 schedule.

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Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

High-flying Carlton are warm favourites to account for Richmond in their MCG clash, but coach Michael Voss is taking nothing for granted.

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Walsh feels fresh Blues can fire again after the bye

Carlton star Sam Walsh says Carlton have been able to reset in their bye break ahead of Friday night's big AFL game against Geelong at the MCG.

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'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

Carlton sit second on the AFL ladder heading into their mid-season bye after a fourth win from their last five matches, this time against old rivals Essendon.

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Tigers star Martin rested, set to play 300th at MCG

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is set to play his 300th AFL game at the MCG in round 14 after being rested for the Tigers' trip to Adelaide.

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Adelaide coach fumes as Hawks continue Crows' MCG woes

Hawthorn have easily beaten Adelaide by 27 points at the MCG, with Hawks forward Jack Gunston kicking three goals in his 250th game.

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Saints seek answers after fall from grace

Ross Lyon has a long list of issues to rectify after another poor performance in a 38-point loss to Melbourne left St Kilda's AFL finals hopes in tatters.

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