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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.

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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.

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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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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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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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.

ABC News

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

Daily Mirror

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.

AAP

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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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Parents warned to steer clear of hospital

Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital is urging parents with sick children to seek alternative care given its emergency department is under intense pressure.

The Times of India

Australia coach Andrew McDonald worried about Cameron Green's workload ahead of 2023 IPL

MELBOURNE: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is concerned about Cameron Green's workload leading up to next year's Indian Premier League (IPL) and said a decision on the all-rounder's participation in the lucrative T20 tournament will be taken closer to the event.

Newcastle Herald

Jets face test of top-four credentials against big guns Melbourne City

Newcastle have never beaten the ALW heavyweights.

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Aaron Ong found guilty of murdering fruiterer Paul Virgona on Eastlink freeway in Melbourne

Melbourne fruit seller Paul Virgona was shot seven times as he drove to work along the city's Eastlink Freeway in 2019.

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Bikies guilty of Vic grocer's execution

A jury has found Aaron Ong guilty of the murder of Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona on the Eastlink freeway in 2019, after co-accused Josh Rider pleaded guilty.

The Guardian - AU

How Painters and Dockers’ hedonistic rocker Paulie Stewart cheated death – with help from some ‘punk’ nuns

Thanks to a liver transplant and a Timorese nun familiar with Stewart’s link to the Balibo Five, the Melbourne singer is alive to tell his remarkable story

AAP

Man dies after Melbourne beach stabbing

Victorian Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of an 18-year-old man after a stabbing at St Kilda beach.

Newsroom.co.nz

Neptune Queens reign in NZ swim team

One swim club in Dunedin has flooded the NZ team bound for the world short course champs, and the Neptune swimmers say they push each other to greater heights. Dave Crampton reports.

ABC News

Data confirms young people's pandemic struggles, but reflects relationship bright spots

A new report confirms what many people suspected — 2020 was tough for many, especially young people. But the annual HILDA survey of thousands of Australians shows it wasn't all doom and gloom.

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Ashleigh Buhai, Adrian Meronk claim Australian Open titles as local hopes fall short

South African Ashleigh Buhai overcame Grace Kim's challenge to triumph in the women's tournament, while Poland's Adrian Meronk beat Adam Scott to win the men's crown in Melbourne.

Newcastle Herald

Jets coach Ash Wilson asks for 90-minute effort with eye on ALW heavyweights Melbourne City

Newcastle are fifth after three outings.

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