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‘Theatre and pop at its absolute excess’: William Shakespeare meets Britney Spears as & Juliet comes to Australia

The feelgood, feminist retelling of Romeo & Juliet, with songs from Spears, Katy Perry and Bon Jovi, is coming to Melbourne, confetti cannons and all

The Guardian - AU

Liberals announce Roshena Campbell as candidate for Aston by-election

Roshena Campbell has been confirmed as the Liberal candidate for the forthcoming by-election in the marginal seat of Aston in Melbourne's outer east.

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Aston byelection: barrister Roshena Campbell selected as Liberal candidate

Melbourne city councillor beat rivals including a former Victoria state MP to take on first big test of the Dutton-led opposition

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Grassfire threatens homes north of Melbourne

Residents of Flowerdale and Yea north of Melbourne have been warned that an uncontrolled grassfire could threaten their lives and homes.

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Kerley aims to be running hot for Melbourne 200m race

Rohan Browning will step into the sprinting unknown when he takes on American superstar Fred Kerley in the 200m in Melbourne.

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Dozens of crews work to contain out-of-control fire north of Melbourne as blaze threatens homes at Flowerdale, Yea

A fire burning out of control north of Melbourne is threatening properties, prompting authorities to issue an emergency warning for residents in Flowerdale and Yea.

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Fast Australian GP Predicted as Melbourne Gets Another DRS Zone

Organizers are promising the fastest Australian Grand Prix ever after the addition of a fourth DRS zone at the Albert Park circuit for the third round of the Formula One season in early April. The fourth zone - a first for a Formula One circuit - was introduced for last…

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Princes Freeway blocked after truck rollover at Point Cook

Police are investigating after a truck rolled over on the Princes Freeway south-west of Melbourne this afternoon.

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King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard Drop Out Of Bluesfest Following Sticky Fingers Announcement

The Melbourne psych-rock band said the decision went against their personal values.

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Ex-Rebels Super skipper Wells to lead Western Force

Ex-Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells will lead his new Super Rugby Pacific club Western Force, adding another layer to the long rivalry between the clubs.

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A wet spring, rapid growth and a hot summer are posing a grassfire risk on Melbourne's fringe

Authorities urge residents of Melbourne's suburban fringe to prepare for an increased risk of fires as hot temperatures dry out grass plains.

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Former All Blacks 7s giant stars as Storm beat Warriors

A disjointed Melbourne have plenty to work on ahead of their NRL season opener but one new rising star shone in a 24-6 win over the Warriors.

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Long-awaited heart hospital to open in Australian first

Premier Daniel Andrews has toured Victoria's new $577 million dedicated heart hospital, defending the cost as an investment in the best research and treatment.

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Australia's Oscar Piastri prepares for Formula 1 debut, saying he faces a steep learning curve but has the self-belief to succeed at McLaren

Australia's Oscar Piastri is preparing for his F1 debut for McLaren — he talks to ABC Sport about his self-belief, what success looks like, why he didn't watch Drive to Survive and his excitement for his first home grand prix in Melbourne.

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Already burnt out this year? Here's some advice from the 'Nap Bishop', Tricia Hersey

Between the cost-of-living crisis and the modern-day glorification of "grind culture", the idea of rest feels increasingly unattainable. But the "Nap Bishop" says rest isn't just enjoyable, it's a radical act.

AAP

Eels confirm fractured jaw for back-rower Lane

Shaun Lane is in grave doubt for Parramatta's NRL season-opener against Melbourne with the Eels confirming the back-rower has fractured his jaw.

ABC News

International students are back, but they're struggling with Australia's rising cost of living

In 2020, Scott Morrison told international students to go home if they couldn't support themselves. Now, Australia wants them back, but will they be treated better as the cost of living rises?

The Guardian - AU

‘Something broke’: how an overdose at her back gate turned one Melbourne woman into an activist

Judy Ryan knew she had to do something to help her ‘beautiful’ inner-city community. She also knew it needed a safe injecting centre

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Glenn Maxwell set to return to action after long injury layoff

MELBOURNE: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could be preparing himself for Sheffield Shield action after assessing his fitness during a weekend club cricket fixture on his return from a grievous leg injury suffered last year.

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Man jailed for frenzied stabbing of ex-wife's boyfriend

A Melbourne man has been jailed for forcing his way into his ex-wife's home and stabbing her new boyfriend in a jealous rage while screaming "I'll kill you".

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Vic flood victims given marching orders via letters

Flood victims at an emergency accommodation site in Melbourne were told they'd have to move on through a letter, but the government insists they'll be rehoused.

Newcastle Herald

Mansell eyes race at home on road to F1 dream

"The contrast of that kid that went [to Melbourne], never would have thought four years later he's racing on the same track."

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Landmark trial turns apartment food scraps into fertiliser in bid to curb staggering food waste

An Australian trial hopes to tackle the "staggering" amount of food waste generated by apartment dwellers by trialling the use of dehydrator machines that turn food scraps into fertiliser.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne to hit 38C and western Sydney 35C as heatwave sweeps parts of Australia

Very warm weather conditions will extend across southern areas and linger until next week, Bureau of Meteorology says

ABC News

Man dies at Port Melbourne beach in suspected drowning

A man is pulled unresponsive from the water at a Port Melbourne beach amid a horror spate of drownings in Victoria.

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