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Engine fires spark further Supercars technical changes

A crisis meeting between the Technical Working Group last night has resulted in sweeping changes ahead of today's final sprint race in Melbourne.

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

Safety Car start for Supercars finale due to fires

The series has hit a stumbling block with its new Gen3 cars in Melbourne with two Ford Mustangs suffering engine fires.

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

GP issues plea for struggling patient who needs a roof over her head to help tackle health problems

A Melbourne doctor says a patient experiencing homelessness after fleeing domestic violence needs a roof over her head to improve her health, not counselling or medication.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

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Low blow: is fixing Montague Street’s ‘pure evil’ bridge beyond Melbourne?

Despite many warning signs, drivers keep crashing into the notorious bridge – and there is not much else the government can do

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Eyes on the sky: the air-traffic controllers watching 11% of the world’s airspace

Exclusive: Airservices Australia is looking to recruit up to 140 trainee controllers a year. They want you – if you can pass the test

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

‘You’d be bloody mad not to’: eager passengers make the most of Victoria’s regional fare cap

The cost of regional train and coach services is now capped and staff anticipate a ridership surge once the word spreads

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Liberals vow to rebuild in wake of Aston by-election

Peter Dutton maintains the Liberals will never give in after a disastrous result in the Aston by-election, which was widely considered a test of his leadership.

AAP · Apr 1, 2023

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What GPS data reveals about Mercedes' shock Australian GP threat to Red Bull

What had been a consistent 0.4-second deficit in the dry to pacesetter Max Verstappen across Friday and Saturday morning practice in Melbourne was suddenly slashed in half right when it counted.

Autosport · Apr 1, 2023

What F1 GPS data reveals about Mercedes' threat to Red Bull in Australia

What had been a consistent 0.4-second deficit in the dry to pacesetter Max Verstappen across Friday and Saturday morning practice in Melbourne was suddenly slashed in half right when it counted.

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

Wolff cautions against Mercedes "exuberance" after strong F1 qualifying

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will start second and third in Melbourne, helped by a disastrous qualifying session for Red Bull's Sergio Perez that left the Mexican in 20th and last place on the grid.

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

Wipeout beckons for Liberals after Aston byelection and the problem is not just Peter Dutton

The historic loss for the Liberal party also represents an opportunity to alter course on key issues such as the Indigenous voice and climate policy

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Supercars responds to engine fires

There have been emergency meetings taking place at the Melbourne circuit this evening after a second engine fire in as many days.

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

Labor's Mary Doyle snatches historic victory in Aston by-election in Melbourne's outer east

Labor has claimed victory in the federal seat of Aston, the first time in more than a century that a government has won a seat from the opposition at a by-election.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

Leclerc blames own driving, Sainz miscommunication for poor Australian F1 qualifying

The dominant winner in Melbourne last season, Leclerc will line up for the race in seventh after lapping 0.637s off the pace of polesitter Max Verstappen, while Sainz will start from fifth.

Autosport · Apr 1, 2023

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Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

Leclerc blames own F1 driving, Sainz miscommunication for poor qualifying

The dominant winner in Melbourne last season, Leclerc will line up for the race in seventh after lapping 0.637s off the pace of polesitter Max Verstappen, while Sainz will start from fifth.

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

Ted Kravitz blasts Michael Masi for F1 paddock return – "What's he doing coming back?"

Masi is in charge of Australia's V8 Supercars which is part of the Formula 1 race weekend schedule in Melbourne this weekend, but Kravitz was not impressed by his appearance

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

Colapinto loses F3 Australia sprint race win after technical infringement

Williams Academy member Colapinto scored his first win of the season in an incident-packed sprint race at Melbourne, taking the lead after the first safety car restart before enduring two more.

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

Alonso hails "best qualifying" of F1 2023 despite being behind Mercedes

With the Red Bull of Sergio Perez eliminated in Q1, Alonso was a favourite to qualify on the front row for Sunday's Melbourne race alongside overwhelming favourite Max Verstappen, who duly took pole.

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Autosport · Apr 1, 2023

Albon: Mastery of F1's tyre "dark art" key to Australian GP Q3 surprise

The Williams driver proved to be one of the major surprises of a close fight for positions in Melbourne as he secured eighth place on the grid, just one spot behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

Albon: Mastery of F1's tyre "dark art" key to Q3 surprise

The Williams driver proved to be one of the major surprises of a close fight for grid positions in Melbourne as he secured eighth place on the grid, just one spot behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

George Russell Sky Sports interview interrupted by huge car fire at Australian GP

Russell was thrilled with his qualifying result, but was interrupted while talking about it after spotting a large car fire break out in the pit lane in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Max Verstappen claims pole for Australian GP but Mercedes roar again

Red Bull’s world champion claims 22nd career pole and first in Australia as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton line up just behind

Autosport · Apr 1, 2023

Russell “disappointed” to miss Australian GP pole with surprise Mercedes pace

Russell pinched second on the grid in the dying moments of qualifying in Melbourne as he ran 0.236s adrift of pacesetter Max Verstappen, who led the way for Red Bull courtesy of a 1m16.732s lap.

Motorsport · Apr 1, 2023

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Russell to pole; Perez last

After a light rain shower had hit the Albert Park track just ahead of the one-hour session getting underway and with the C4 softs holding on for multiple laps but requiring multiple warm-ups to be at their best, the Melbourne crowd was treated to an action-packed session.

Autosport · Apr 1, 2023

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last

After a light rain shower had hit the Albert Park track just ahead of the one-hour session getting underway, and with the C4 softs holding on for multiple laps but requiring multiple warm-ups to be at their best, the Melbourne crowd was treated to an action-packed session.

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