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Cronk tips Bellamy to again weave his Melbourne magic

Cooper Cronk does not buy into talk Melbourne will struggle without representative quartet Jesse and Kenny Bromwich, Brandon Smith and Felise Kaufusi.

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No 'panic stations' for City ahead of Sydney FC clash

Melbourne City are taking last round's derby loss on the chin and remain confident in their ladder-leading position as they prepare to take on Sydney FC.

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Melbourne crime kingpin George Marrogi and girlfriend Antonietta Mannella jailed over multi-million-dollar drug scheme

George Marrogi ran a multi-million-dollar drug syndicate from inside a maximum security prison — conduct a judge described as "outrageous" when handing down a 22-year jail term.

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Flowerdale fire rages for fourth day

A fire about 90 minutes north of Melbourne is burning for a fourth day but no more homes or properties have been impacted.

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Super rivals Rebels and Force to resume hostilities

The Western Force host Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific round one on Saturday night, opening a fresh chapter in the bitter rivalry between the sides.

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Mum battles traffic in labour in booming outer Melbourne suburb of Kalkallo

Leaving home in labour during the peak-hour commute, Rebecca faced 1.5 hours of traffic just to get out of her housing estate in outer Melbourne. Her experience has sparked calls for solutions to be fast-tracked.

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World champion Fred Kerley shows swagger in Melbourne, Australian long jumper Samantha Dale upstages favourites

Fred Kerley thrills the Lakeside Stadium crowd with some showboating theatrics on his way to victory in the men's 200 metres, while young Australian Samantha Dale beats a world-class field in the women's long jump.

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Australia’s high-speed rail should be rolled out in small stages with Sydney to Canberra first, experts say

Exclusive: Progressive upgrades of existing sections will pave the way for a proper link between major cities, lobby group says

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Cameron Myers, 16, smashes the four-minute mile

Australian teenager Cameron Myers has smashed the four-minute mile at the Maurie Plant Classic in Melbourne.

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Maxwell working on mental application, Marsh to play only as batter in India

MELBOURNE: Returning to competitive cricket after a three-month gap, Glenn Maxwell is struggling to get that "mental application" back and is leaving no stone unturned in "building match intensity" to be ready for the crucial ODI series against India, which will also host the World Cup later this year.

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Doubters add to Force's chip-on-shoulder mentality

The Western Force are widely tipped to struggle this season, but new coach Simon Cron is full of optimism heading into Saturday's clash with Melbourne Rebels.

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New Storm leader Munster to continue booze ban

After an ultra-consistent 2022 season, Cameron Munster will continue his self-enforced booze ban as he looks to keep Melbourne among the NRL frontrunners.

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Work to bring Flowerdale blaze under control continues as heatwave conditions challenge firefighters

Victoria's Country Fire Authority is still battling to control a blaze at Flowerdale, north of Melbourne, which has burnt 900 hectares, while a second grassfire is threatening communities at Buangor in the state's west.

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Historic house shaped 'like a 50-cent piece' and designed by architect Edith Ingpen for sale

A timber cottage designed by the first woman to graduate with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Melbourne is for sale in regional Victoria.

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Control lines drawn for large Victorian grassfire

An uncontrolled grassfire north of Melbourne is burning for a third day but no property has been damaged so far despite the blaze growing.

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Six-times GF winner Cronk says attitude is key for Eels

He's won more grand finals than any player in almost half a century and Cooper Cronk says attitude will be the key to 2022 runners-up Parramatta bouncing back.

Daily Record

Cafe waitress in tears after generous customer tips her over £5,600

University student Lauren was left stunned when she received a $10,000 (£5,677) tip from a mystery diner in South Yarra, Melbourne.

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Melbourne Dominatrix Jailed For More Than 6 Years After Asking ‘Slave’ To Attack Her Boyfriend

The man, who agreed to be Heide Bos' "slave" and follow her orders, beat her boyfriend to death in July 2021.

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As Australia prepares to farewell Olivia Newton-John at a state memorial service, we want to hear your memories

As final preparations are put in place for Olivia Newton-John's state memorial service in Melbourne this Sunday, we want to hear your recollections of the iconic singer, actor and philanthropist.

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A French Sommelier Has Picked The Best Wines For Aussie Snacks Like Twisties Oui Oui To This

A French sommelier from Melbourne à la carte restaurant Society has gone and revealed the best wines to pair with classic Aussie snacks. If you see me chowing down on a packet of Twisties while sipping rosé do NOT judge me. A fancy French guy said it was an exquisite…

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Welch to lead Storm with Munster among vice-captains

Highly-rated prop Christian Welch has become the first solo captain at the Melbourne Storm since Cameron Smith, with Cameron Munster among three deputies.

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Olli Hoare switches focus back to the track

Commonwealth 1500m champion Olli Hoare will take on Rio Olympics gold medallist Matt Centrowitz in the John Landy Mile in Melbourne.

The Conversation

What if urban plans gave natural systems the space to recover from the cities built over them? It can be done

Our cities have altered their original landscapes so greatly that their natural systems are profoundly compromised. These systems – such as swamps, rivers, creeks, aquifers and bushland corridors – need more space to function properly. Sometimes they assert their underlying presence through land subsidence, floods and fires. As Margaret Cook…

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Man arrested over large grassfire north of Melbourne

A 71-year-old man has been arrested after a large grassfire broke out at Flowerdale north of Melbourne as crews continue to battle the blaze.

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Man arrested as firefighters battle grassfire at Flowerdale, north of Melbourne

Fire authorities say it's unlikely they'll be able to contain a grassfire at Flowerdale until late on Thursday.

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