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Demons up against the odds in AFLW finals

The first to fall in a historic winning streak, Melbourne are looking to end defending premiers North Melbourne's reign and reach another AFLW grand final.

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Cadillac copy Nasa playbook to build F1 team from scratch to hit Melbourne startline

Big-name drivers and cutting out the middle man a vital part of the strategy with just over 100 days to go before the 2026 season opener

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Grattan on Friday: Combatting the neo-Nazis is a ‘wicked problem’ for governments

When neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell appeared last week in a Melbourne court for a bail hearing, after jail time over the attack on an Indigenous camp, his supporters were there in force.

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Richard Lewer’s I Only Talk to God When I Want Something: a potent exploration of faith and suffering

On Saturday, I saw a man genuflecting at the traffic lights on Smith Street, in Melbourne’s suburb of Collingwood. It was a sign: confirmation of artist Richard Lewer’s conviction that some of us still reach out to God in times of need – and convenience.

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Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

With Melbourne the final hurdle en route to an AFLW grand final, coach Darren Crocker has revealed what North Melbourne's two biggest threats are.

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Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season

Melbourne have extended the contract of skipper Harry Grant until the end of the 2028 NRL season after losing four key players in the off-season.

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Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick

Latrelle Pickett was stunned when his cousin Kysaiah - also a No.12 selection - presented him with his Melbourne guernsey at the AFL draft.

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Good golly, Holly: 36-sec opener fires City in Vietnam

Melbourne City have beaten Ho Chi Minh City 3-0 in the Women's Asian Champions League in Vietnam, kick-started by a 36-second goal from Holly McNamara.

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From Paris to LA: The World’s Leading Luxury Destinations

Some cities around the world are known for their unmatched luxury. These places feel like stepping to a different world with its wealthy crowd and culture. Cities like Milan, Paris or New York are famous for their high end shopping streets, hotels, cars and way of life. The tourists visit…

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No fear for Kangaroos as Demons look to end streak

Melbourne must end North's unprecedented winning streak to reach the AFLW grand final, with the season's top-two sides set to meet in a preliminary final.

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Storm's Katoa 'struggling to process' brain injury

Melbourne chief executive Justin Rodski has addressed Eli Katoa's uncertain NRL future.

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Eagles eye chance to turbocharge rebuild at AFL draft

West Coast have the first two live picks of the AFL draft and it shapes as a golden opportunity for the Eagles to kick start their recharge.

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Bombers among clubs set to shape next AFL draft

Leading draft prospects Lachy Dovaston, Xavier Taylor and Sam Grlj are all ready to make their mark when their AFL chance comes.

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Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery

Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks.

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Eli Katoa ruled out of entire 2026 NRL season after head impacts and brain surgery

Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home while the club refuses to put a timeframe on his return to playing after injuries

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A global publishing scam assisted by AI has targeted Australia. Here are 5 tips to avoid scammers

Aspiring authors in Australia are among those who have been scammed by a global network of publishing houses using cloned websites and AI tools. Some boast testimonials using the images and names of real authors, or listing real books they didn’t publish as their own. Several target the Australian market,…

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How Victoria’s new crime-reduction unit can help tackle its youth crime problem

For months, Victoria and its capital Melbourne have been dealing with issues of violence, especially among young people.

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Amyl and The Sniffers foot $35,000 bar tab after Melbourne gig is axed by police

Amyl and The Sniffers have been praised for giving back to the local bar economy in Melbourne.

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Civic squares as contested spaces: what history and urban planning can tell us about Fed Square

On Friday, thousands packed into Melbourne’s Federation Square for a free Amyl and the Sniffers show. Within minutes, fences buckled, the perimeter was breached, and the gig was cancelled over crowd crush fears.

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NRL won't allow R360 loophole for early departees

Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.

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We have lift-off! Melbourne’s skyscraper peregrine chicks take to the sky

Falcon fledglings’ inaugural flight watched by dedicated fans includes dramatic crash-landing

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AC/DC bring earthquake-level noise to first Australian show in 10 years

Residents of Melbourne who live miles away from venue were shook all night long by AC/DC's seismic return

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Police detonated a ‘stinger’ grenade at a Melbourne protest. Now two activists may sue over their injuries

Grenades filled with rubber pellets and other so-called ‘less lethal’ munitions have been increasingly deployed, despite being linked to serious injuries and even deaths

The Guardian - AU

Traditional owners have filed a native title claim over Melbourne. What does this mean for the city?

More than 30 years after Mabo’s historic high court win, almost 50% of Australia is covered by some kind of land agreement with First Nations peoples

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Bullets coach lashes NBL refs after Melbourne loss

Brisbane coach Stu Lash lamented a 36-11 foul count as NBL leaders Melbourne United resisted a late fightback in their narrow win.

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