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Dees star Pickett learns MRO fate ahead of Hawks clash

Kysaiah Pickett faced scrutiny over his high contact on West Coast's Jake Waterman but is free to play in Melbourne's huge clash with Hawthorn in round 10.

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A new, experimental The Glass Menagerie marks a bold turn for Australian theatre

Mark Wilson’s novel version of Tennessee William’s The Glass Menagerie at the Melbourne Theatre Company doesn’t cooperate with historical readings of the play – but is exactly the kind of theatre we should be championing.

The Conversation

Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory in Syria face Melbourne court

Kawsar Ahmad, 53, also known as Abbas, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, did not apply during brief hearing

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Property, a visa and a university job: the Australian links forged by a powerful Iranian politician’s son in Melbourne

The son of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading peace negotiations with US – lived and worked in Melbourne, raising questions about sanctions and security

The Guardian - AU

Woeful rabble v flag contenders: a tale of two AFL clubs in Western Australia

The once-mighty Eagles are a shadow of their former selves while the Dockers are flying high; the contrast between them could not be more stark

The Guardian - AU

Isis-linked Australian women returning from Syria charged with crimes against humanity

Australia’s department of home affairs estimates that more than 200 Australians, including men, women and children, travelled to Syria and Iraq between 2012 and 2019 to support or join the terrorist group

The Independent UK

Richard Lewer wins Archibald Prize with radiant portrait of traditional healer Iluwanti Ken

Melbourne-based artist Richard Lewer has been awarded the prestigious Archibald Prize for his life-sized portrait of senior artist and ngangkari (traditional healer) Iluwanti Ken.

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North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.

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Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

The federal taxpayer's stake in Victoria's massive Suburban Rail Loop public transport project has ballooned to $6 billion, as regional rail gets the axe.

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Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Noah Balta has impressed in a ruck-forward role for Richmond over the past fortnight as Adem Yze's side continues to be ravaged by injuries.

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Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State in Syria refused bail

Janai Safar, 32, will remain in custody in Sydney. Two other women facing separate charges are expected to apply for bail in Melbourne on Monday

The Guardian - AU

'Decline': housing downturn looms as rate hikes bite

Higher rates and affordability pressures are threatening to push the housing market into a decline, with prices in the two biggest cities already on the slide.

AAP

Super shake-up wins support as budget savings spruiked

Changes to the superannuation performance test will unlock more investment opportunities, the sector says, but concerns are raised over the scheme's integrity.

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First 'ISIS bride' fails in court bid for freedom

One of the so-called "ISIS brides" who arrived from the Middle East has been denied bail on terrorism charges while two more wait to know their fate.

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Tennis stars raise French Open boycott threat in fight for more prize money

Tennis stars campaigning for more prize money at the Grand Slam tournaments in Melbourne, Paris, London and New York raised the prospect of boycotting the French Open to force organisers to share more of the money generated by the international circuit's most prestigious competitions.

The Times of India

Australia arrests 3 women returning from Syria over alleged IS links, slavery offences

Australian authorities apprehended three women returning from Syria with their children, facing potential slavery and terrorism charges. These repatriated individuals, previously held in Syrian detention camps after the Islamic State's collapse, now confront serious legal proceedings. The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about national security and the welfare of children involved.

The Guardian - AU

Almost $4bn more for Victoria’s contentious Suburban Rail Loop to be included in federal budget

Additional funding for the costly 90km public transport project promised before state’s November election

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What pushed Australia to reportedly cancel Sneako’s visa? streamer responds with bold clarification

Streamer Nico Sneako became part of a major controversy after reports claimed Australia cancelled his visa and issued a lifetime ban. Australian minister Tony Burke reportedly took the action over concerns related to hateful content. Sneako denied being deported and said he voluntarily left Australia after finishing his South East…

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FA unhappy with Fed Square live site World Cup ban

Football Australia has asked the Melbourne Arts Precinct to reconsider its decision to prevent live screening of FIFA World Cup matches at Federation Square.

The Guardian - AU

Football Australia calls on Victoria to reverse ban on Federation Square showing Socceroos games

Melbourne precinct cites ‘behaviour of small number of people’ for decision, which FA says robs fans of World Cup experience

The Guardian - AU

‘We just want our children to be safe’: two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp

Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to Victoria

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Storm troops inspired by Bellamy's health battle

Acknowledging his coach would hate the attention on him, Jahrome Hughes says the Storm are inspired by Craig Bellamy amid his health fight.

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Moloney and Vixens hitting new Super Netball highs

Set to clock her 200th Super Netball game, Melbourne Vixens skipper Kate Moloney has proven durable during her long career, only missing one match.

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'Train to nowhere': fury at Inland Rail cutback

A major rail corridor spanning much of Australia's east will be left half finished due to budget blowouts as furious farmers brand it a major missed chance.

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