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Five things to watch out for at the 2025 Australian GP

McLaren looked mighty in Bahrain. There may have been some differences in predictions regarding the pecking order ahead of the Australian GP, but pretty much everyone expects the Woking team to at least start the season with the strongest package.

Motorsport · Mar 11, 2025

Brabhams and ex-Alboreto Ferrari among the Phillip Island Classic highlights

The Victorian Historic Racing Register’s Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport is the largest historic motorsport gathering in the southern hemisphere. Photographer Peter Ellenbogen – celebrating his 25th successive visit to the iconic circuit, south of Melbourne – presents highlights from last weekend’s 36th edition.

Autosport · Mar 11, 2025

Surfer feared dead in shark attack after board with bite marks retrieved

Witnesses heard screams before the 37-year-old man from Melbourne vanished following shark attack

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

THE LUME Melbourne Has Brought Back Its Famous Van Gogh Experience With VR

THE LUME Melbourne has brought back its Van Gogh experience with VR — and this is your final shot to see it before it’s gone.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 11, 2025

Commonwealth Games Scotland pays tribute to Dick McTaggart after death aged 89

McTaggart won the lightweight title at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne and remains the only Scottish boxer to have collected a gold medal.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

F1 Australian GP LIVE: Lewis Hamilton makes Ferrari vow after Lando Norris wins season opener

Follow reaction from the first race of the season after Norris wins from Max Verstappen after a dramatic finale

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Keeffe ready to rock as Giants lose star Briggs

With preferred ruck Kieren Briggs out with injury, Lachlan Keeffe is backing himself to deliver for GWS when he comes face-to-face with Melbourne star Max Gawn.

AAP · Mar 10, 2025

New Eels coach sees promise in Storm second half

While the scoreline wasn't ideal in his first match as Parramatta coach, Jason Ryles says he can take positives from the second half against the Storm.

AAP · Mar 9, 2025

Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp

Melbourne have continued their opening-round winning streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first-half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.

AAP · Mar 9, 2025

Silence please: how book clubs without the chat help focus the mind

A Silent Book Club is growing in popularity in Melbourne as an antidote to the social pressure of group discussions

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2025