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Melb Man Admits To Raping Fiancée Multiple Times While She Was Asleep After She Found The Videos

A Melbourne woman found multiple videos of her fiance raping her while she was asleep, the Victorian county court has heard.

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Family ties inspire AFLW star Lily Mithen

Laurie Mithen was a five-time VFL flag hero for Melbourne and AFLW star Lily Mithen hopes to add another premiership piece to the family legacy.

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Cold snap sends shivers through south-east while north swelters waiting for monsoon

South-east Australia is shivering through a biting cold snap while the north swelters in another episode of Australia's wild weather.

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Daisy Pearce uncertain over AFLW future

Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce will embark on a coaching career when her AFLW playing days are over but hasn't yet made a decision on when that will be.

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Fears of Sydney water restrictions as only 25% of Warragamba Dam catchment deemed safe to drink

Sydney Water says filtration systems under extreme pressure amid floods, as all Melbourne beaches declared unsuitable for swimming

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Dees star Harris clear for AFLW decider

A shoulder injury won't stop Melbourne forward-ruck Tayla Harris competing in Sunday's AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

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Woman found videos of partner raping her

A Melbourne man has admitted raping his former fiancee as she slept, after she found videos of his sexual offending in his email accounts.

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Matthew Guy says Melbourne was the world's most locked-down city. Is that correct?

The Victorian Opposition says Melbourne has "the dubious distinction" of being locked up longer than any other city during the pandemic, but such comparisons are far from straightforward.

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Melbourne and Brisbane provide fitting match-up for AFLW grand final

The Dees and Lions will renew their rivalry on Sunday with a second premiership flag of 2022 up for grabs

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Voters in fast-growing suburbs have some of Melbourne’s worst access to services, analysis shows

Safe seats are more likely to lack social infrastructure such as libraries, childcare and sports facilities, researchers say

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane Lions' Springfield training facility for AFLW grand final questioned as being too small and limiting

The decision to host the AFLW grand final between Brisbane and Melbourne at the Lions' new training facility in Springfield described as limiting growth and access to the game.

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PM to tell unions to push ahead on wages

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the International Trade Union Confederation's 5th World Congress in Melbourne on Monday.

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Melbourne overrun Capitals in WNBL victory

Melbourne trio Cayla George, Tiffany Mitchell and Kristy Wallace combined for the Boomers' third win of the WNBL season with a 35-point victory over Canberra.

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Reigning champions Perth miss WBBL finals

Reigning champions Perth will miss the WBBL finals after being upset by the Melbourne Renegades in a rain-affected match in Moe.

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Victorian wild weather hits music festivals, more extreme wind and rain on the way

Wild winds and rain are expected to continue in Victoria, after the weather on Saturday night forced the mid-performance cancellation of a Melbourne music festival and left dozens of people bogged at another event near Geelong.

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Demons happy to enter Lions' new AFLW den

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear has no issue with playing at Brisbane's new venue, which will host its first competitive fixture with the AFLW grand final.

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NBL derby delight as Phoenix crush United

South East Melbourne have ended a run of four straight NBL losses against Melbourne United with an emphatic 84-69 win in the local derby.

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Police investigating reports of incitement after independent MP's Daniel Andrews comments

In a video capturing Catherine Cumming standing on the steps of Flinders Street Station, the independent MP said she wanted to make Daniel Andrews turn into "red mist".

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Dees hold off North to reach AFLW decider

North Melbourne threw everything at Melbourne but couldn't capitalise on their chances, with the Demons grinding out a 17-point AFLW preliminary final win.

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Melbourne to play Brisbane Lions in AFLW grand final after edging Kangaroos by 17 points

Melbourne advances to a second consecutive season decider following a tense 17-point victory over the Kangaroos in their preliminary final at Princes Park.

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A Christmas Carol review – David Wenham is a superb Scrooge for the ages

Comedy Theatre, MelbourneThis adaptation from London’s Old Vic is a night of pure theatrical warmth, with a performance of incredible clarity and generosity at its centre

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Why the inner-Melbourne seat of Richmond could be 'critical' on Victorian election night

From public housing towers to trendy cafe strips, the seat of Richmond covers a diverse set of communities. Winning their support could prove critical for those vying to win government or the balance of power after next week's election.

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Victoria on teal tsunami watch in election

The federal political landscape was reshaped by a teal wave and the Victorian election will be the first real test of whether the states are on notice as well.

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Australian freed by Myanmar junta arrives home

MELBOURNE: An Australian adviser to the former government of Myanmar returned home on Friday, a day after he was released from detention by the military junta as part of a mass amnesty.

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The Conversation wins the 2022 Melbourne Award for Knowledge and Innovation

The Conversation is proud to be the winner of the 2022 Melbourne Award for Knowledge and Innovation.

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