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Melbourne to raise at least three new statues of women to counter gender imbalance in public art

Supporters are calling for a public nomination process to determine who will be represented in bronze

The Guardian - AU

Jets defender Emily Garnier eyes tighter effort at back against ALW big guns Melbourne City

Newcastle have never beaten them in 11 encounters.

Newcastle Herald

Raped paramedic laments court questioning

A woman raped by a stranger while on a night out in Melbourne has detailed to a court the painful and traumatic process that followed.

AAP

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Australian Dolphins Swim Team in Bendigo ahead of FINA World Short Course Championships

Australia's swimming stars are in Bendigo preparing for next week's World Short Course Championships in Melbourne. It's also a practice run heading to the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

ABC News

Melb Private School Students Allegedly Sexually Abused Were Expelled After Parents Complained

Several students have been expelled from a Melbourne private school because parents refused to agree to keep quiet about alleged sexual abuse.

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COVID-19 wave strains Melbourne hospitals

The Royal Melbourne Hospital and The Alfred have deferred some elective surgeries due to staffing shortages and rising demand.

AAP

The Corrs book a Hunter return trip with Natalie Imbruglia

FRESH from ending a 21-year Australian concert drought less than two weeks ago in the Hunter Valley, The Corrs have announced a national tour including a Newcastle show. The Celtic-pop legends will perform at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on October 31 next year as part of a seven-date national tour.…

Newcastle Herald

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As overwhelmed hospitals in Victoria battle long wait times, doctors say GP shortages are part of the problem

Patients are being told to consider seeing a GP during non-urgent situations, but GP shortages and a decline in bulk-billing practices mean many have no choice but to go to an emergency department.

ABC News

An India return will be bit of a full-circle moment, says Mitchell Swepson

MELBOURNE: Leg spinner Mitchell Swepson is hopeful that his experience of bowling in the sub-continental conditions will be taken into account when Australian selectors pick the team for the India tour.

The Times of India

Inquiry is told two babies nearly died at Adelaide hospital waiting to be flown to Melbourne

A senior obstetrician has told a parliamentary committee that two babies had to be resuscitated while waiting to be transported to Melbourne for surgery because Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital does not have a paediatric cardiac surgeon.

ABC News

Victorian Labor on track to equal ‘Danslide’ result after retaining Northcote by 184 votes

Greens concede seat in Melbourne’s inner-north – again – after distribution of preferences

The Guardian - AU

Achilles recovery 'worse than knee': Welch

With four Wallabies players suffering achilles injuries, Melbourne NRL star Christian Welch, who did the same in March, says his recovery has been tough going.

AAP

Labor hangs on to Northcote in nail-biter

The marginal seat of Northcote in Melbourne's inner north has been retained by Labor with 184 votes over the Greens after preferences.

AAP

Storm Academy designed to boost locals

Melbourne have launched a Storm Academy, with a dozen youngsters training alongside their NRL crop with the goal of boosting the number of homegrown players.

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The Guardian - AU

Melbourne Royal Children’s hospital 12-hour wait times blamed on summer viruses and lack of bulk-billing GPs

Demand back to normal in emergency department after long wait times for some patients with less urgent illness

The Guardian - AU

Sia, Lime Cordiale, and Pnau with Troye Sivan: Australia’s best new music for December

Each month we add 20 new songs to our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here – and subscribe on Spotify, which updates with the full list at the start of each month

AAP

Shorter wait times at Victorian hospital

Families have been reminded to only attend the emergency department at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital in urgent cases after demand spiked overnight.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Children’s hospital crisis, heroes’ welcome for Socceroos, anti-protest law scramble

In today’s newsletter: documents reveal the torrid atmosphere as the NSW government pushed to pass controversial anti-protest laws that saw an activist jailed

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Central bank signals more hikes to come – as it happened

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Melbourne woman wins battle against National Disability Insurance Agency for mental health assistance dog

There are calls for the National Disability Insurance Agency to change the way it provides funding for some people with assistance dogs, with advocates reporting people with mental health conditions are being knocked back despite life-changing results.

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic branded "person of principle" and backed to win 10th Australian Open

Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open this January after having this three-year visa ban overturned, with the Serbian star gunning for a 10th title at Melbourne Park

AAP

Hawks beat United, end NBL losing streak

Illawarra's nine-game NBL losing streak is over after Sam Froling led the Hawks to 93-78 victory over Melbourne United in Wollongong.

The Independent UK

Baggage handlers caught hurling luggage to the ground and laughing on video

The men will no longer work on Qantas flights following the incident, airline confirms

The Guardian - AU

Labor review says Scott Morrison’s unpopularity ‘single most significant factor’ behind election win

Election campaign review also warns party risks losing outer suburban seats in Melbourne to independents unless lessons learned

The Conversation

Labor election review warns about risks in party's 'heartland' seats

Labor needs to develop plans to address dissatisfaction among voters in some of its heartland seats, especially in outer suburban Melbourne, the party’s federal election review has warned.

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