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Melbourne babies missing out on child health check-ups due to staff shortages

Claire Lee is worried about the ongoing wellbeing of her eight-week-old son after her south-east Melbourne council said it could not provide full maternal and child health services due to severe staffing shortages.

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Trial of former Melbourne principal Malka Leifer begins in County Court of Victoria

A Victorian court hears allegations school principal Malka Leifer told a former student "this will help you for your wedding night" while allegedly sexually assaulting her at a school camp. Warning: This story contains details of allegations of sexual abuse.

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Storm's Munster battling injury ahead of new NRL season

Cameron Munster says he's struggling to shake a pelvic injury that he's carried since last June, although the Storm ace is in no danger of missing round one.

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Australian prosecutor alleges principal molested 3 sisters

A prosecutor has told a jury that a former principal of a ultra-Orthodox Jewish girls school in the Australian city of Melbourne molested three sisters

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Melbourne Faves Camp Cope Announce They’re Splitting Up With A Final Hometown Show Next Month

End of a goddamn era.

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Bullets bag United assistant as new NBL head coach

Australia under-17 coach Justin Schueller will lead Brisbane in the NBL next season after six campaigns as an assistant at Melbourne United.

AAP

Victory add Paraguayan forward in ALM finals push

Melbourne Victory have signed Fernando Romero on loan from Paraguayan Primera Division side Cerro Porteno until the end of the A-League Men season.

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Greens push for new inquiry into Maribyrnong floods as Melbourne Water's review hits a snag

Melbourne Water's review into last year's Maribyrnong floods is under scrutiny after the inquiry's head stood down over a perceived conflict of interest.

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Malka Leifer trial begins with former principal facing 29 sexual assault and rape charges

Indictment outlines alleged offences against students, which ex-head of Melbourne ultra-orthodox Jewish school denies

The Guardian - AU

Huge fire rips through plastics factory in south-east Melbourne

Crime scene established at Keysborough as residents within 2km warned to stay indoors

The Guardian - AU

'Perceived' conflict forced out flood review chief

Melbourne Water will appoint a new independent lead for the Maribyrnong flood review after Nick Wimbush stood down from the role.

AAP

Firefighters tackle major factory fire in Keysborough, in Melbourne's south-east

Fire crews have brought under control a major fire at a factory in Keysborough, in Melbourne's south-east.

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Versatile Meaney a treasure for the Storm

Nick Meaney has fast become one of the Melbourne Storm's most valuable players as he prepares to fill a key gap again.

AAP

Roosters recruit Brandon Smith to face Storm in trial

Brandon Smith will take on his former teammates after the ex-Melbourne hooker was named in the Sydney Roosters side for their Pre-season Challenge trial.

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Hosea to help Rebels get off to fast Super Rugby start

Despite still missing some injured Test players, Melbourne are hopeful of getting off to a better Super Rugby Pacific start with lock Trevor Hosea a key.

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Barristers’ email accounts accessed in homophobia investigation, says Victorian Bar Council

A notice purporting to be from council stating ‘white, male heterosexuals’ need not apply for a committee was posted in Melbourne law chambers

ABC News

Property prices, investor decline tipped for regional Victoria as interest rates rise

When Emily and Jimmy Black bought their first home in September 2020, their mortgage repayments were tough but manageable. Fast forward less than two years and things are looking very different.

AAP

Woman in court facing 'distressing' child murder charge

A woman has faced court in Melbourne charged with the murder of a three-year-old boy whose body was found in the city's northwest suburbs.

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Men jailed for violent affray that killed basketballer

Two Melbourne men have been sentenced to more time in jail after pleading guilty to the affray that killed 23-year-old basketballer Alier Riak.

ABC News

Police charge woman with murder over Albanvale toddler's death

A 31-year-old woman faces court charged with the murder of a toddler in Albanvale, in Melbourne's north-west.

AAP

Woman charged with murder over toddler's death

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a woman with murder after the death of a three-year-old boy in Melbourne's west.

ABC News

Police not treating Buddhist temple fire in Melbourne's south-east as suspicious

Investigations continue into the cause of a fire which razed the Bright Moon Buddhist Temple in Springvale on Sunday night.

ABC News

'That was a dream': Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to close in Melbourne after four years

After a record-breaking run of four years and 1,000+ shows, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is leaving Australian shores. So, how do you say goodbye to a character you've played every night for such a long time?

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Munster, Storm leaders impress NRL convert Joel Selwood

Melbourne Storm won't select a captaincy structure until after their NRL trial games but new leadership coach Joel Selwood says Cameron Munster is a candidate.

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Demon Christian Salem battles flare-up of thyroid issue

Melbourne defender Christian Salem is in doubt for the start of the AFL season after a pre-existing thyroid condition flared up.

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