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Israel-Hamas war: Is a wider, regional conflict on the horizon?

Even before the unprecedented Hamas attack on Israel, fears of another major conflict between Israelis and Palestinians had been brewing for years. The deadly October 7 assault on southern Israel made those fears a reality. Many are now concerned an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza could turn the war into…

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Man accused of gangland murder faces Melbourne court

Jaeden Tito, 22, has appeared in a Melbourne court, a day after he was charged with the murder of gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston.

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Melbourne Storm deny shopping Papenhuyzen around

NRL side Melbourne have denied ever engaging the services of a third party to find a potential new club for Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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Major car brand launches EV battery recycling plan

Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.

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Maclaren hails Melbourne character in ACL triumph

Jamie Maclaren scored again but was more interested in hailing his Melbourne City side's character in their victory over Buriram in the Asian Champions League.

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The Birthday Party: the danger, drugs and rancour behind Nick Cave’s post-punk band

In his explosive new documentary Mutiny in Heaven, director Ian White explores the contradictions at the heart of the menacing Melbourne band destined for self-destruction

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Melbourne City win Thai clash in Asian Champions League

Jamie Maclaren and teen Alessandro Lopane were on target as their clinical finishing earned Melbourne City a key Asian Champions League win in Thailand.

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For Afghans around the world this Cricket World Cup is providing a rare moment of joy

From Kabul to Melbourne, millions are celebrating Afghanistan’s stunning performance. It’s about more than just cricket

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A Melbourne Private School Has Banned Halloween For Being ‘Potentially Spiritually Dangerous’

A ban wont stop Aussies though, who are predicted to spend big this year.

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'Make them eat their words': Papi's point to prove

Ryan Papenhuyzen is prepared to fight to keep the Melbourne fullback jersey, insisting he has no desire to be moved on from the club.

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Mum's house pact with Amorosi is an 'invention': lawyer

The singer-songwriter is suing her mother in the Victorian Supreme Court for full ownership of a property in Melbourne's southeast.

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Dellavedova to sit out again, NBL return date set

Matthew Dellavedova is targeting a return to the Melbourne United line-up in round six, having progressed well in his recovery from concussion.

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National road-user charges are needed – and most people are open to it, our research shows

The High Court ruled last week that Victoria’s road-user charge for electric vehicle (EV) drivers is unconstitutional. Because the court decided it’s an excise, only the Commonwealth can now impose such a tax.

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Record levels of illicit tobacco seized amid series of firebombing attacks in Melbourne

Australia’s illegal tobacco trade appears as lucrative as ever, but record levels of stock might signal a glut in the market

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Man extradited over cafe shooting murder of gangster

A Sydney man allegedly involved in the suburban cafe shooting of Melbourne gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston has been charged with murder.

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Melbourne tobacco store goes up in smoke amid gang war

Police are investigating if a suspicious fire at a tobacconist in Melbourne's north is linked to an illicit cigarettes turf war.

The Guardian - AU

Imagine more dragons: US biotech firm aims to breed tiny Australian lizard that is near extinction

Colossal Biosciences, which is behind bid to bring back Tasmanian tiger, teams up with Melbourne Zoo to save 15cm reptile

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Australian man jailed after sex-trafficked kids rescued

A Melbourne man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after he sexually abused children in the Philippines, before they were rescued.

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WBBL technology issue exposed as Strikers, Heat win

The Melbourne Stars have fallen victim to the WBBL's lack of umpire technology for selected matches after they were beaten in the final over by Adelaide.

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Hynes won't let Origin define him as Kangaroos utility

Nicho Hynes is ready to brush aside his 12-minute stint as NSW bench utility when he debuts off the interchange for Australia against New Zealand.

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MP arrested and interviewed as part of police probe

Ousted Labor MP Will Fowles has been arrested and released without charge as part of an probe into an alleged incident in Melbourne.

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Police look for witness in months-long probe into death

Police want to talk to a woman who witnessed officers arresting a 24-year-old man in Melbourne's north before he became unresponsive and died.

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A light touch, a feel for drama and a generous nature: author Alex Skovron wins the Patrick White Award

If you have ever been to the launch of a small-press poetry book at Collected Works bookshop (now defunct), or at one of the Readings bookstores, or at a bar or café in Melbourne, you may have seen a small, fit-looking, bespectacled man. He has a ready grin and eyes…

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Melbourne council dumps 'unlawful' prayer

A decades-old tradition of reciting a prayer before getting down to business has been scrapped by a Melbourne council over concerns it breaches human rights.

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To conservative and change-resistant attitudes

romesh dissanayake filed from Melbourne just before Australia's referendum vote

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