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No inhibitions: Bulldogs hatch plan to take down Freo

Fremantle are roaring towards the minor premiership, but the Bulldogs will be looking to create waves when they travel to Perth to tackle the flag favourites.

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Mega datacentre planned for outer Melbourne will be six times bigger than a large shopping centre

More than 3,600 people sign petition for careful assessment of proposed AI hub, now a flashpoint for national debate on datacentre boom

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Richards, Bontempelli put Richmond to the sword

The Western Bulldogs have moved to within percentage of the top six after thrashing Richmond by 57 points in a one-sided contest in Melbourne.

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Newcastle delivered unwanted news ahead of finals push

The Knights' pain after a heartbreaking loss to the Sydney Roosters has deepened with two marquee players ruled out for the rest of the NRL season.

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Storm coach gives blessing for star to sign with rivals

A move to forthcoming expansion side PNG would be unlikely to sour Cameron Munster's relationship with Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy.

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Geelong superstar sore after big MCG win over Demons

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is battling adductor and calf issues following the Cats' rousing 20-point win over Melbourne.

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Rejuvenated Geelong end Demons' MCG hot streak

Injury-hit Geelong have ended Melbourne's MCG hot streak, putting together a powerful second quarter to secure a vital 20-point win.

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Storm hooker injured as finals hopes all but end

South Sydney have boosted their NRL finals hopes with a nervy two-point defeat of Melbourne, who lost yet another key player to injury.

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Non-stop flight from Europe touches down in Australia

"G'day, welcome to Melbourne": French airline crew have touched down in Australia after an historic 19-hour test flight.

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Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped

Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justice

The Guardian - AU

Titans won't let 'vultures' get to Cooper Bai early

Gold Coast intend to wrap up star PNG international Cooper Bai long-term and he won't be given permission to talk to the Chiefs early like Cameron Munster.

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Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne

Airbus A350–1000ULR becomes most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise

The Guardian - AU

Victoria paid for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games. It’s not the state’s only recent sporting debacle

The 2026 Commonwealth Games have started in Glasgow with a stripped-back ten-sport event that is largely funded by Victorian taxpayers.

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Can battling Suns find 'magical formula' at Marvel?

Gold Coast head to Melbourne to face Carlton down on confidence and searching for the "magical formula" to end an eight-game losing run.

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'Make it right': educators weigh pay versus passion

A specialist education worker, who gave up doing the job she loves for a day to rally for better pay, has warned she may have to walk away for good.

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AFL western derby pushes for standalone Friday stage

Fremantle will tackle West Coast in a rare Friday night derby, while Melbourne are aiming to keep their perfect MCG record intact when they face Geelong.

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Brickbat: Exactly Wrong

Melbourne, Florida, Police officer William Markle has resigned after body camera video showed him and other officers mistakenly tackling and… The post Brickbat: Exactly Wrong appeared first on Reason.com.

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Showtime Demons ready for Friday night lights

Parked on Sunday afternoons for much of the season, high-flying Melbourne finally get a chance under Friday night lights when they host Geelong at the MCG.

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Melbourne United land versatile NBA talent Travers

Melbourne have continued to add to their star-studded roster with Luke Travers returning from NBA club Cleveland to join United on a two-year deal.

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PNG Chiefs closing on another huge signing

PNG's already star-studded NRL roster could be in for another boost, with Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster granted permission to negotiate with the Chiefs.

The Guardian - AU

At greyhound life drawing, artists try to tackle complicated shapes

With soulful eyes and ‘reverse chicken legs’, greyhounds are challenging to sketch. At a fundraising event in Melbourne, Josh Nicholas tries his hand

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Well-connected man disputes 'horrible mixture of lies'

The rape trial of a man with connections to Melbourne's elite has entered its final stages, with lawyers making their closing arguments to the jury.

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NBL's famous Bradtke surname back in Melbourne

Jensen Bradtke, son of NBL legend Mark, has signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United after beginning his career with the Brisbane Bullets.

The Guardian - AU

Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told

Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lying

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Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney is back training after a spate of serious injuries and is making an unlikely push to be part of the Demons' finals campaign.

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