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Fire situation ‘will get worse before it gets better’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024

Taylor Swift reacts to adorable Travis Kelce-themed costumes at Melbourne Eras Tour show

Just a lovely moment from one of Swift's huge shows in Melbourne.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2024

Refugee health clinic thrives amid bulkbilling shortage

At a time when bulk billing doctors are hard to come by, a health clinic is supporting refugees and asylum-seekers in Melbourne with free and low-fee consults.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

No sanction decided for Kangaroos' Thomas: AFL CEO

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

Demons to make call on March 7 AFL recall for Oliver

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he's comfortable with Clayton Oliver playing in their AFL season opener against Sydney, or sitting out the game.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

Man dies after crashing electric unicycle on trail

A Melbourne man has died after he was ejected from his electric unicycle while riding on a track.

AAP · Feb 20, 2024

Stars and politicians join the fight against poverty

Melbourne will host a summit to drive innovation in cutting extreme poverty next month, with a who's-who of politics and entertainment taking part.

AAP · Feb 20, 2024

It's a love story: When Taylor Swift came to Newcastle

'I thought at the time she was going to be a superstar'

Newcastle Herald · Feb 20, 2024

Demons' Joel Smith accused of cocaine trafficking

Melbourne AFL utility Joel Smith has been served with three anti-doping rule violations for the trafficking or attempted trafficking of cocaine.

AAP · Feb 20, 2024