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Sky-high public transport fares makes Australia rank on unpopular charts, study shows

A recent study conducted by Picodi.com has revealed the expensive fares Australians are forking out for public transport.

The New Daily

Triple Eight loses disqualification appeal hearing

The Red Bull Camaros were rubbed from the Supercars opener earlier this month following a dominant one-two finish.

Motorsport

Peter Dutton proposes criminalisation of Nazi symbols after Tuesday’s question time stoush

Opposition attempts to move bill but possible expulsion of Moira Deeming from Liberals threatens to expose party faultlines

The Guardian - AU

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Australian jury mulls verdicts in Israeli principal trial

An Australian jury has retired to consider their verdicts following the six-week trial of a former principal of a Melbourne ultra-Orthodox Jewish girls school accused of molesting three sisters

The Independent UK

On this day in 2006: Kelly Sotherton wins Commonwealth gold in Melbourne

Sotherton, then aged 29, claimed what proved the sole major title of her career.

The Independent UK

Reds' Super blow as concussed Lynagh ruled out

Tom Lynagh won't play for the Queensland Reds against Melbourne this weekend due to a concussion, while Suliasi Vunivalu is also set to miss the Rebels clash.

AAP

Jury retires to consider evidence against former Melbourne principal Malka Leifer

The jury will consider the evidence presented during the six-week trial, with 27 allegations levelled against the former principal by sisters who attended her school.

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Merri Creek rapist Joel Russo described by Victorian judge as 'an extreme danger to women'

During a pre-sentence hearing, a County Court judge describes a violent rape committed by Joel Russo against a woman jogging along Melbourne's Merri Creek as "every woman's worst nightmare".

ABC News

Munster return no quick fix for Storm: Sims

Named to return from a finger injury against Wests Tigers, Cameron Munster won't solve all of Melbourne's form problems according to veteran forward Tariq Sims.

AAP

Man admits to 'horror' rape of jogger at Merri Creek

A woman clawed at mud trying to break free as she was dragged into a Melbourne creek and nearly drowned by a man who then repeatedly raped her.

AAP

Melbourne gangster seeks more material for appeal bid

Melbourne crime boss Rocco Arico is fighting for his convictions to be quashed, claiming he was the victim of a miscarriage of justice.

AAP

I feel embraced by Melbourne but dejected by Australia's visa policies, as I await my wife and children to join me

I fled the horrors of state collapse in Afghanistan and am gradually feeling embraced by Melbourne. However, there's still one thing that overshadows my life here, writes Shadi Khan Saif.

ABC News

Virtual production studios are replacing green screens as world's largest opens in Melbourne

Filmmakers say virtual production marks a new era in cinema. So how does it work and where did it come from? The answer involves a 2003 Aussie detergent ad and a 2018 bounty hunter in a shiny suit of armour.

ABC News

Opposition leader Peter Dutton defends himself against Labor attack on principles during question time

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has rebuffed a fiery tirade from Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in question time over the presence of neo-Nazis at an anti-trans rights rally in Melbourne on Saturday attended by a state Liberal MP.

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AAP

Mafi says Rebels to keep playing running rugby

As he prepares to line up against his former Super Rugby Pacific club Queensland, hooker Alex Mafi says the game is crucial to Melbourne's season.

AAP

Goodwin, Demons prepare for big test in the Lions' den

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has strong memories of 2022's semi-final loss to the Brisbane Lions and says the Demons are keen to test themselves at the Gabba.

AAP

No shirking Lions' limp AFL start: Andrews

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews says the team has owned their poor first-round showing against Port Adelaide ahead of another stern test against Melbourne.

AAP

Storm half Pezet looks to learn from game's greats

Having scored a try in his NRL debut, exciting young halfback Jonah Pezet says he's trying to learn from some of the game's greats at Melbourne.

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AAP

Appeal denied for suburban slave-owning couple

A Melbourne couple convicted of owning and using a vulnerable Tamil woman as a slave for years in their suburban home have had their appeals denied.

AAP

Goodwin says Pickett ban a reminder never to bump

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he now tells his players not to bump, in the wake of their star utility Kysaiah Pickett being banned for two games.

The New Daily

Anti-transgender rally allowed in Hobart

Hobart will host an anti-transgender rally despite calls for it to be stopped after a similar event in Melbourne attracted neo-Nazis.

Daily Record

Rod Stewart issues health update in Celtic gear as he confirms Australian tour will resume

The 78-year-old singer cancelled his show in Melbourne over the weekend after being advised by doctors it wasn't safe to sing.

AAP

Tasmania follows Victoria in push to ban Nazi salute

The Tasmanian government has announced it will pursue laws to ban the Nazi salute after an anti-transgender rally in Melbourne caused outrage.

IT Pro

Latitude hack now under state investigation as customers struggle to protect their accounts

Latitude Financial has revealed that a cyber attack that hit the company last week is now under investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The company said on 16 March that it had detected unusual activity on its systems. Today, it confirmed that the activity is a sophisticated and malicious…

The New Daily

ANU seismologist discovers ‘blind’ earthquake fault line in Victoria

An earthquake fault line has been discovered in Victoria, which could have implications for insurance coverage and building codes.

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