Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind After a tough season when Melbourne dropped out of the eight, captain Max Gawn and coach Simon Goodwin have urged the Demons to reset and have a better mindset. AAP · Oct 5, 2024
Why Storm have faith six-gamer Vaalepu will shine in GF Melbourne's Lazarus Vaalepu will become the least experienced NRL grand finalist since Steve Price in 1994 when he runs out against Penrith at Accor Stadium. AAP · Oct 5, 2024
Boring Bellamy still driven for more Storm success Craig Bellamy describes himself as boring and his assistant coach son Aaron agrees, but says his love of routine and passion are behind his sustained success. AAP · Oct 5, 2024
Penrith Panthers out to emulate Man City, Bayern Munich Penrith have a chance to put themselves on a global pedestal with a fourth-straight NRL premiership, but Melbourne loom as their greatest ever challenge. AAP · Oct 5, 2024
Sydney NRL trips worth every litre for Martin's mum Liam Martin's mum's petrol bill to drive to Sydney and watch her son play every week tallies into the thousands, but Penrith's success makes it all worthwhile. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
A local’s guide to Frankston: ‘It’s popping off right now’ With contemporary pubs and scenic beaches, local artist and musician Brendan Huntley says there’s a ‘colourful energy’ to the Mornington Peninsula suburb The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2024
No Dellavedova but Melbourne hammer Wildcats in Perth Melbourne United have hammered Perth 97-68 in the Wildcats' own den, making light of the absence of Matthew Dellavedova. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Green calls for unity at Demons amid AFL struggles New Melbourne president Brad Green says the Demons are within touching distance of returning to their best, but has called for unity at the struggling AFL club. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Three men shot by police in unrelated Sydney and Melbourne incidents, two in critical condition NSW police fired at two men in a car allegedly driven at them, while in Hillside, Victoria police shot a man allegedly armed with a knife at scene of stabbing The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2024
Bellamy touch sees Storm's rough diamonds shine Ahead of coaching his 10th NRL grand final, Craig Bellamy's uncanny ability to turn NRL nobodies into champions has been key to Melbourne's continued success. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Wishart family seek elusive NRL premiership Melbourne utility Tyran Wishart will play a grand final 25 years after his father Rod Wishart did, when the former Dragons star winger lost to the Storm. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk Melbourne have shut down AFL trade speculation over Clayton Oliver, with president Brad Green confirming the disgruntled midfielder is staying at the club. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
How we created a beautiful native wildflower meadow in the heart of the city using threatened grassland species A city street may seem an unusual place to save species found in critically endangered grasslands. My new research, though, shows we can use plants from these ecosystems to create beautiful and biodiverse urban wildflower meadows. This means cities, too, can support nature repair. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024
What are the greatest upsets in NRL grand final history? The Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm will contest the National Rugby League (NRL) grand final on Sunday. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024
AAP · Oct 3, 2024 Aussie world No.1007 John has dream day on the links Being ranked outside the world's top 1000 golfers hasn't stopped Melbourne's Cameron John enjoying the round of his life in Scotland's Links Championship.
AAP · Oct 3, 2024 Demons beat Giants to keep AFLW finals hopes alive Melbourne have beaten a wasteful Greater Western Sydney by 16 points, snapping a four-game losing run to keep their slim AFLW finals hopes alive.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024 Why you should swap Melbourne for Darwin this autumn As vibrant and eclectic as Melbourne may be, is it time to swap the bustling southern metropolis for a different city break this autumn? Lucie Grace explores the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory and finds a tight-knit community, Indigenous artistry and a sunset worthy of applause
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024 Good eggs: fans delighted as new peregrine falcon chicks hatch on Melbourne skyscraper Social media stars of 367 Collins Street welcome baby birds to the nest
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024 Afternoon Update: scores killed in Beirut; Sydney Palestine vigil cancelled; falcon chicks hatch in Melbourne At least six people have died after an Israeli missile strike on a medical centre in Lebanon’s capital
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024 AFP launches ‘prohibited symbols’ taskforce after Hezbollah flags seen at Melbourne rally The federal police say Operation Ardvarna will investigate at least nine allegations of symbols being displayed
AAP · Oct 3, 2024 Melbourne ready to face off with monster they created Melbourne's 2020 premiership is one of the club's greatest achievements after a season living out of home, but it also spawned the force that is Penrith.
AAP · Oct 3, 2024 Nothing untoward in tackle that injured Cleary: King Melbourne prop Josh King has addressed the tackle that aggravated Nathan Cleary's shoulder injury as the Storm prepare to face Penrith in the NRL grand final.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024 Pianist sues Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for cancelling his concert allegedly over Gaza stance Jayson Gillham claims he was ‘silenced for speaking the truth’ and says situation ‘strikes at the heart of our right to free speech’
AAP · Oct 3, 2024 Storm speedster Coates aiming high against Panthers Having already tasted the Origin and Test arenas, Storm flyer Xavier Coates is excited to add an NRL grand final - and hopefully premiership - to his resume.
The Canberra Times · Oct 3, 2024 Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra rents heading down new report shows Nationally rents also seeing reduction in rental price growth.