Barry Humphries obituary Entertainer whose outrageous caricatures Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson took the one-man show to new heights The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023
Australian stage and screen icon Barry Humphries has died aged 89 The Melbourne-born comic who found international acclaim is best known for his alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, but also appeared in more than 20 films and authored numerous books and plays. ABC News · Apr 22, 2023
Sydney FC vanquish Victory to reach ALW grand final Sydney FC will face Western United for the A-League Women championship after snatching a last-ditch 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory to reach the grand final. AAP · Apr 22, 2023
Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants AFL match in Alice Springs in jeopardy amid community competition dispute In an email to the council, seen by the ABC, the league said it would "review the viability" of holding the Round 16 match between Melbourne Demons and GWS Giants in Alice Springs in June. ABC News · Apr 22, 2023
Muslims in Melbourne's Sudanese community hold grave fears for relatives as religious holiday Eid arrives While Eid al-Fitr is usually a celebratory affair of food and family, Melbourne Muslims with family caught up in the Sudan conflict are finding it difficult to find joy in the celebration. ABC News · Apr 21, 2023
Disney+ releases series on Victorian cult, based on In the Clearing Melbourne-based author JP Pomare's cult thriller, In the Clearing, inspired by a real-life cult, is Disney+'s first original Aussie series The New Daily · Apr 21, 2023
Rebels blow halftime lead to hand Crusaders Super win Melbourne have given up a 12-point halftime lead to crash to the Crusaders 43-27 in another disappointing Super Rugby Pacific result for the Rebels. AAP · Apr 21, 2023
Waratahs remain unbeaten ahead of Super W finals The NSW Waratahs have finished the regular Super W season unbeaten, taking down Melbourne 29-0 in their final round clash. AAP · Apr 21, 2023
Kidnapper ties up children and locks them inside home A man bound and gagged a Melbourne mother before restraining her two children by placing tape over their eyes and hands, a jury has been told. AAP · Apr 21, 2023
Victory's Nash ready for Sydney showdown in ALW prelim Melbourne Victory defender Jessika Nash is plotting to bring her former club undone when she faces Sydney FC in the A-League Women preliminary final. AAP · Apr 21, 2023
Advocate's alleged abuser arrested in New York VoiCSA chief executive Manny Waks says his alleged abuser has been arrested in New York and is set to face extradition to Melbourne. AAP · Apr 21, 2023
Yarra Ranges Council bans public from physical meetings over 'verbal abuse, intimidation' A council in Melbourne's outer east has shut its doors to residents after what it describes as increasing abuse, intimidation and anti-social behaviour. ABC News · Apr 21, 2023
Defensive effort must improve for Demons to tame Tigers Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin hopes some returning personnel will help his side respond to one of their worst defensive efforts in recent years. AAP · Apr 21, 2023
Deer causes chaos after breaking into Melbourne home before becoming trapped The stag smashed its way into the Alphington home through a window, before becoming trapped on the ground floor for about two hours. ABC News · Apr 21, 2023
AAP · Apr 20, 2023 Geelong call in reinforcements against injury-hit Swans Geelong have turned to Jon Ceglar and Gary Rohan after injuries ruled Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley out of the AFL clash with Sydney.
ABC News · Apr 20, 2023 Lidia Thorpe says prime minister is trying to silence her, after strip club altercation Prime Minister Anthony Albanese encouraged independent senator Lidia Thorpe to seek support after an expletive-laden altercation outside a Melbourne strip club at the weekend. The senator says the PM and others are trying to undermine her work.
AAP · Apr 20, 2023 Gawn backed to return for Demons against Richmond Melbourne star Max Gawn is nearing a return from a knee injury and teammate Angus Brayshaw expects the ruckman to play in the Anzac Day Eve clash with Richmond.
AAP · Apr 20, 2023 Rebels extend coaching deals ahead of Crusaders clash While their Super Rugby finals hopes remain in the balance, Kevin Foote and his assistant coaches Tim Sampson and Geoff Parling have been backed with new deals.
AAP · Apr 20, 2023 How a COVID-like test could predict dengue death risk Scientists from Melbourne and Indonesia have discovered a way to find out who is most at risk of life-threatening dengue fever.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2023 Eagles of Death Metal book Newcastle show for July The shows are being promoted as the 24th anniversary tour, which coves Europe, North America, South-east Asia, New Zealand and Australia.
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023 Carlos Sainz doubles down on FIA criticism after Ferrari complaints dismissed On Tuesday, the FIA rejected Ferrari's right of review petition which hoped to reverse the penalty handed to Sainz for his role in a collision with Fernando Alonso in Melbourne
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023 George Russell set for FIA penalty as Mercedes problem likely to have long-term effect Russell's decent start to the season – despite Mercedes' performance struggles – suffered a blow in Melbourne when he suffered an engine failure which will likely have further ramifications
ABC News · Apr 19, 2023 Anthony Albanese criticises Lidia Thorpe's early morning expletive-laden altercation outside a Melbourne strip club Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says independent senator Lidia Thorpe's altercation outside a Melbourne strip club at the weekend was ill-fitting behaviour for any person, let alone a senator.
ABC News · Apr 19, 2023 Melbourne woman will be charged over cyclist crash caught on dashcam footage Police say they will charge a 40-year-old woman over an alleged hit-and-run crash caught on dashcam footage which left a Melbourne cyclist with grazes and bruises.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023 Afternoon Update: Labor blasted for jobseeker stance; tributes flow for Father Bob; and Melbourne’s endless suburban sprawl Beloved Melbourne priest who defiantly and tirelessly advocated for the underdog has died aged 88