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Wondering how to get from Brisbane to Melbourne without wrecking the climate? Our transport choices make a huge difference

Australian transport emissions are still growing. As a result, transport is expected to be our biggest-emitting sector by 2030. So, cutting transport emissions is crucial to Australia’s net-zero strategy.

The Conversation

Will the promise of free coffee win over workers in Melbourne? Like Coke in the water fountains, I want to believe

It’s a pledge from lord mayoral candidate Anthony ‘Kouta’ Koutoufides. But will one cup of joe on the worst day of the week really get people out of bed?

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Australia ‘cobweb of cruelty’, mining boss’s coffee crackdown, Cate Blanchett on shame

Advocates’ anger at death of asylum seeker Mano Yogalingam in Melbourne; billionaire Chris Ellison says worers should be ‘held captive’

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Artists bypass gallery system at affordable art fair

While the Affordable Art Fair presents more than 60 galleries, it also showcases artists who've left the gallery system behind to succeed on their own.

AAP

Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance

Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.

AAP

Cotter's plea after scrappy Cowboys' Storm escape

North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.

AAP

The asylum seeker who saw no way out of Australia’s ‘cobweb of cruelty’

Mano Yogalingam had been on a temporary visa for a decade before he died of self-immolation. Other refugees detail the strain of being stuck in limbo

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Cowboys survive second-string Storm's best in try-fest

North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.

AAP

Free agent Saints back Josh Battle off to join Hawthorn

Josh Battle will join Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent, but the Hawks need to do a deal to snare West Coast vice-captain Tom Barrass.

AAP

'Considerable failure' in policy leads to newborn death

A baby's preventable death during Melbourne's lockdown should prompt changes to Medicare eligibility for children of migrants, a coroner has found.

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Fit-again Liberatore relishing return to AFL finals

Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore is excited by the prospect of a huge crowd for the AFL elimination final against Hawthorn after overcoming concussion issues.

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Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca

Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.

AAP

Advocacy group to launch national campaign on Sunday to ‘amplify’ Muslim political voice

The advocacy group Muslim Votes Matter has put together a high-profile speakers list to launch its national campaign in Melbourne on Sunday, which is aimed at leveraging its influence for the federal election.

The Conversation

Car park wins out over affordable housing despite shortfall of 6,000 homes across inner Melbourne

Open-air car parking a ‘poor use of prime real estate in the inner city’, councillor says

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From the Pocket: Melbourne must leave buzz words and fan favourite behind to rise again

The pain of potentially losing star midfielder Christian Petracca can be turned into an opportunity for the Demons to change and replenish

AAP

Cowboys' Payten issues Storm warning, Taumalolo returns

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is not buying into any rails run against an understrength Melbourne as the Cowboys seek to secure a home final.

AAP

Paramedics treat patient in hospital amid pay dispute

Victoria's ambulance boss is meeting daily with workers to address their pay dispute, as the state probes why a patient was treated in a hospital corridor.

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Sydney records hottest August day in seven years amid high fire danger from warm, windy weather

The mercury climbs beyond 28 degrees in the harbour city, while fire danger ratings were ‘high’ in Sydney and the Illawarra

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New peregrine in town: female falcon becomes latest to nest atop Melbourne skyscraper

The cameras that made the falcons a social media phenomenon are rolling again for a new breeding season

AAP

Tribunal rules Carlton forward Owies out of AFL final

After six hours of AFL Tribunal hearings, Carlton's Matthew Owies and Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett have both been unable to overturn bans for dangerous tackles.

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Storm rest 11 on run to finals, name three debutants

NRL minor premiers Melbourne have rested a host of stars for their penultimate game of the regular season.

AAP

Missing medals making a comeback for Tigers star

A champion AFL player will reunite with his stolen premiership medals after they were found by police.

The Guardian - AU

Carlton coach Michael Voss makes citizen’s arrest after alleged thief flees Melbourne car crash

‘It was a bit of action,’ AFL coach says after detaining 16-year-old who allegedly ran from Mercedes that had flipped on its side in Hawthorn

Crikey

‘Very hush-hush’: Three large stingrays die at Melbourne Sea Life due to unknown cause

One aquarium staff member told Crikey the whole incident had been kept quiet, which the aquarium denies.

AAP

Petracca trade 'unrealistic' for Magpies: McRae

Collingwood aren't a "realistic" destination for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, according to coach Craig McRae, while John Noble wants to join Gold Coast.

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