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Rallies held in Melbourne, Canberra in support of Iranian protesters, as Tehran vows to 'deal decisively' with demonstrators

Hundreds of Melburnians have gathered in solidarity with protesters in Iran, who have taken to the streets across the country, furious over the death of a woman while she was in the custody of Iran's morality police.

ABC News

Western Victoria's passenger train campaign continues 30 years after Kennett's closure

Residents in western Victoria feel forgotten as they deal with poor public transport and inconvenient timetables almost three decades after the Kennett government discontinued passenger trains in the region.

ABC News

Firepits and farmers: How Geelong turned its greatest weakness into one of its greatest strengths

Once a town not seen as the place to be, Geelong has become an enviable hub of relaxation and solace – and it might just be driving the footy club's success, writes Kyle Pollard.

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Gardens the secret to climate change fight

The role of botanic gardens around the world in monitoring climate change will be explored at a global conference in Melbourne starting on Sunday.

AAP

Young boy dies in shed fire at Ringwood in Melbourne's east

Police are investigating how a fire that claimed the life of a boy started in a shed at the back of the Ringwood home.

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Melbourne’s apocalyptic spring is back: wake up and smell the pollen

From plane tree allergies to swooping magpies, anyone who’s spent Virgo season in this city knows it can be dangerous

The Guardian - AU

Trains or parks: Victorian election battle looms over Suburban Rail Loop

South-east Melbourne residents say growing population needs better public transport, but not at the expense of green space

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Child dies in shed fire in Melbourne

A fire at a property in the Melbourne property of Ringwood is being investigated, after the death of a child.

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Geelong erupts in celebration as Cats win 2022 AFL grand final over Sydney Swans

Cats supporters fill the streets of Geelong and Melbourne to celebrate their team's decisive victory in the 2022 AFL grand final.

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Melbourne police officer allegedly bitten, punched repeatedly in car ramming

A police officer is treated in hospital after he was allegedly bitten on the arm and punched in the head multiple times during a car ramming in Melbourne's south-east on Saturday morning.

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Renowned Melbourne bookstore in war of words with authors over ‘traumatic’ pay dispute

Readings boss sends angry rebuke after more than 250 writers campaigned for better pay and conditions for booksellers

The Guardian - AU

Penis straws and obscene quilts: the artist turning junk into a queer church

Paul Yore’s spectacular installations are arresting, playful and nostalgic – but look a little deeper to find a darker message

The Guardian - AU

Demons breathe fire, belt Blues in AFLW

Melbourne have moved back up to third on the AFLW ladder after a convincing 42-point drubbing of Carlton.

AAP

Indigenous activists condemn New York Times obituary of Uncle Jack Charles as offensive

An Aboriginal activist and former police officer slams the New York Times obituary of Uncle Jack Charles for highlighting his criminal history and drug use.

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The Guardian - AU

Wallabies must turn hard luck into heroism to make Bledisloe history at Eden Park

Australia take on the All Blacks again on Saturday. Can they put the drama of last week’s controversial loss behind them to make history?

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AFL grand final parade sees Cats and Swans take to Yarra River, but not all fans get a view

The grand final parade makes its way through Melbourne, but some fans leave the event disappointed after claims not all the designated viewing locations offered a prime view.

The Guardian - AU

One town, one team: Hungry Cats create Geelong’s defining era

With loyal fans and smart leadership, Geelong have been the best team of the year, perhaps the decade. But they must win the 2022 AFL premiership on Saturday to truly cement their legacy

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Driver has licence suspended after being caught allegedly driving at 233kph at Werribee, in Melbourne's west

A man is charged with conduct endangering life after allegedly being clocked driving more than double the speed limit on a busy Melbourne freeway.

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The Conversation

Grand design: why the AFL structure is unique – and has enabled competitive balance

Since 2017, Victoria has commemorated AFL Grand Final Friday as a public holiday, with a parade of the two competing teams through a festive Melbourne (apart from interruptions in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19).

The Conversation

Friday essay: reclaiming artist-musician Anita Lane from the 'despised' label of muse

When I heard Anita Lane had died aged 61 in April 2021, a memory flashed up: I’m sitting beside her at the foot of a bed in the mid-1980s, and she turns to me to say how much my hair has grown.

AAP

Swans, Cats fans embrace new AFL parade

Thousands of people have lined the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River to watch Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats players float down for the AFL grand final parade.

The Guardian - AU

I am the Royal Melbourne Show’s biggest fan, and I have the spreadsheet to prove it

The show has remained my annual obsession for four decades. I have never shown a partner such commitment

The Guardian - AU

Big Scary: Me and You review – introspective and varied, with wonderful, harrowing moments

The Melbourne band’s compelling fifth record is concerned with love found and lost – and ends with a heartbreaking one-two punch

Evening Standard

Union Jack set on fire while Australia marks national day of mourning for the Queen

As a memorial service was held for the late monarch in Parliament House, protests were underway in multiple cities

The Guardian - AU

Severe weather causes major flight disruptions at Sydney airport ahead of AFL grand final weekend

Approximately 40 flights due to land in or depart Sydney were cancelled on Thursday morning, leading to cancellations in Melbourne

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