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Alleged grinch charged over Christmas crimewave

A Christmas crime wave across Melbourne was committed by one man, police allege.

AAP

Brief shades of Boxing Day 2010 but Australia’s 2025 bowling cohort were always in control

Given how parlous England’s batting has been, there was the strong chance that 152 for the home team in Melbourne presaged worse to come. So it turned out.

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad slams MCG pitch after wickets tumble on first day of Boxing Day Test

The two seam attacks took advantage of a surface offering plenty of movement as 20 wickets fell in Melbourne

The Independent UK

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England reeling as 20 wickets tumble on chaotic first day of fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne

England bowled out for 110 as Australia hold second-innings lead of 46 after almost farcical day at the MCG

Evening Standard

Shock And Outrage In Melbourne As Hanukkah Car Targeted In Suspected Antisemitic Firebombing

A car bearing a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed outside a rabbi's home in St Kilda East, Melbourne. Police are treating it as a suspected antisemitic attack. Senior leaders and government officials condemn the act and call for decisive action.

International Business Times UK

Too sick to attend, too bad: why the live music ticketing market is broken

I recently had an urgent surgery to have a malignant growth removed. Unfortunately, this meant I was too immobile to attend the Melbourne event of the annual hard rock festival Good Things, this year headlined by the greatest band of all time, Tool.

The Conversation

‘All you need are your eyes’: a stretch of Victorian shore is a magnet for fossil fossickers

Experts and novices alike hunt for specimens that could change our understanding of evolution – and all only a short day trip from Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

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Car with ‘Happy Chanukah’ sign firebombed in suspected antisemitic attack in Melbourne

Police say the vehicle was set alight in the driveway of a property in St Kilda East in the early hours of Christmas Day

The Guardian - AU

What did Australians watch on TV on Christmas Eve 1960?

Television has been part of people’s homes and lives for decades. And that makes it an intriguing part of everyday life and cultural history – even if you don’t think there’s anything on worth watching.

The Conversation

Jackies imports fire in upset of United

Tasmania were led by US imports Bryce Hamilton and Tyger Campbell in their surprise NBL thumping of Melbourne United on the road.

AAP

Heatwaves and storms forecast for parts of Australia as Melbourne braces for coldest Christmas since 2006

BoM predicts continued heat for Queensland-NSW border and storms in east and north but Melbourne residents in for chilly Christmas Day

The Guardian - AU

Chaudhary, Jordan fire as Hobart trounce Renegades

The Hobart Hurricanes are top of the ladder in their BBL title defence after a crushing win over the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.

AAP

Dominant Australia defeat England in third Test to retain Ashes – as it happened

Australia win by 82 runs as England fall short of record run chase in Adelaide

The Guardian - AU

Young gun hands Victory derby win at the death

Matt Grimaldi has scored a 91st-minute winner to hand Melbourne Victory a derby triumph over City in front of former coaches Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat.

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Victory see off Jets to claim top spot on ALW ladder

Melbourne Victory have defeated the fast-starting Newcastle Jets to claim their second consecutive win and jump the ladder-leading Canberra United.

AAP

Mata resurgence to continue in A-League Men derby

Juan Mata is back in form and looms as the key to the A-League Men derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City.

AAP

Melbourne BBL derby gets its own giant mace

For the first time, the Stars and Renegades will have a genuine trophy to play for during their Melbourne BBL derbies in January.

The Conversation

Chris Wallace-Crabbe was a poet of international renown, a beloved teacher and a generous man

Chris Wallace-Crabbe, who died at the age of 91 on Tuesday, was one of Australia’s best-known and best-loved poets. He was one of the few Australian poets of his generation, or any other, to have a significant international reputation.

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Three clubs in three years for NRL's Davvy Moale

South Sydney prop Davvy Moale has signed a one-year deal to join NRL rivals Melbourne for the 2026 season.

The Guardian - UK

England in talks to replace controversial Snicko with new technology for fourth Ashes Test

Cricket Australia could bring in UltraEdge technology for Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test after Snicko is blamed more bad decisions on day two in Adelaide

RideApart

This City Wants To Ban PWCs Entirely From Its Beaches

Australia’s local officials are pushing for tighter controls on personal watercraft after repeated safety complaints reshape the debate over recreation on Melbourne’s shoreline.

AAP

Melbourne snap NBL losing streak by hammering Hawks

Illawarra's JaVale McGee copped a nasty poked eye and Melbourne's Shea Ili appeared to reaggravate a hamstring issue as United emerged from a night of carnage.

AAP

NRL bans agents, fines clubs and gives Tonga more time

The NRL has handed down close to $100,000 in fines, banned four agents, sanctioned two clubs and breached a player in a frantic end to the working year.

AAP

Veteran Socceroo ready to silence doubters at World Cup

Aziz Behich believes the Socceroos can again silence doubters at the World Cup finals but first has his eyes set on helping Melbourne City.

AAP

Vertigo bouts return but Smith hopeful for Melbourne

Steve Smith's on-again off-again battles with vertigo have cost him playing in the third Ashes Test, but Australia are confident he will return in Melbourne.

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