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Geelong have the chance to leapfrog Melbourne into top spot when the two AFL powerhouses face off in Thursday night's blockbuster at GMHBA Stadium.

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WorkSafe charges St Basil's aged care with workplace safety breaches over 2020 COVID outbreak

The WorkSafe charges brought against St Basil's, in Melbourne's north, relate to the facility's alleged failure to ensure PPE was worn and correctly used by staff after a positive case emerged in July 2020.

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Boyfriend to face trial over missing woman

Missing Melbourne woman Maryam Hamka's former boyfriend has been ordered to stand trial for her murder, alongside a man accused of assisting him.

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AFL Round-Up: In a week of tests, Melbourne and Brisbane pass with flying colours while Swans and Blues fall short

All through round 16, teams in contention were faced with forks in roads and tests that could define their seasons. Some answered the bell, while others fell short. We digest the week that was.

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Out of luck, out of time. David Noble’s prize is a North heading south

One win all season, 11 straight losses by 40+, an 18 goal flogging at the weekend. North Melbourne’s David Noble is coaching a club under siege

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West Coast claim fairytale netball title

West Coast Fever have claimed the 2022 Super Netball title after a 70-59 grand final win over the Melbourne Vixens in front of almost 14,000 fans in Perth.

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Moreland Council votes to change name to Merri-bek, an Aboriginal word meaning 'rocky country'

The shift comes after residents in the inner-Melbourne local government area were given an opportunity to vote for one of three Aboriginal Woi-wurrung words as the new name.

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Why did Princess Diana refuse to use the Melbourne Arts Centre private bathroom?

When Princess Diana attended a special performance at the Melbourne Concert Hall in 1983, it all went to plan for organisers — except for one thing.

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Melbourne bayside residents fight heritage listing of their mid-century modern homes

Melbourne's leafy bayside suburbs are known for their beautiful buildings and homes, but a move to preserve some of the mid-century properties is facing community opposition.

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Taking the plunge in the Yarra: on your first cold-water swim, it’s OK to swear

In the depths of a Melbourne winter, when it’s 4.6C on the bank and 6C in the river, the true believers gather

The Guardian - AU

‘In one fell swoop they’re gone’: how COVID tore through Melbourne’s St Basil’s

The 2020 outbreak at the nursing home was the deadliest in the city’s second wave and is the subject of a coronial inquest

The Guardian - AU

Scott wants Cats to relish Demons clash

Geelong coach Chris Scott says the town will be absolutely pumping next Thursday night when they host top side Melbourne in a blockbuster AFL clash.

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Pressure builds on Noble after Cats' romp

Geelong have destroyed North Melbourne by 112 points, their biggest losing margin this season, to heap more pressure on Kangaroos coach David Noble.

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Melbourne down Adelaide, stay top of AFL

Melbourne's Christian Petracca has dominated with three goals in a 29-point AFL win over Adelaide.

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Fever back Fowler to handle GF physicality

West Coast Fever will be aiming to win their maiden title when they take on the Melbourne Vixens in Sunday's Super Netball grand final.

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Australians rally against U.S. overturning of key abortion ruling

Thousands of Australians protested against the Roe v. Wade ruling on Saturday.

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Thousands across Australia demonstrate in solidarity with US protesters after abortion access ruling

In the wake of the Roe v Wade ruling in the US being overturned, protesters in cities across Australia say they will fight any attempts to wind back reproductive rights.

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Collingwood beat Gold Coast by five points to keep pace with top four, Geelong flog North Melbourne

Collingwood stage a late comeback to all but end Gold Coast's finals hopes while keeping their own alive in the race for an unlikely top four berth.

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Munster to stick with Storm for 2023

Cameron Munster has pledged his commitment to the Storm for 2023 despite being hotly pursued by new NRL club the Dolphins.

The Guardian - AU

To the sea or the trees? More Australians are choosing country life

For the first time, the population of capital cities has declined, with Covid the final straw for many to move to the regions

ABC News

John Pickup's lengthy ABC career included everything from recording rhinos to covering the Olympics

The former radio and TV broadcaster was part of many memorable moments at the ABC, including covering the Olympics and broadcasting from a telephone exchange.

AAP

Underdog Vixens brace for Fever fire

West Coast Fever will be aiming to win their maiden Super Netball title when they host the Melbourne Vixens in Sunday's grand final in Perth.

The Guardian - AU

Ten thousand Covid deaths and counting … the road to Australia’s grim milestone

From the first coronavirus case reported in the country in January 2020 to the toll’s steep upwards trend today: this is how we got here

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Home prices drop for the second month in a row as Reserve Bank's aggressive interest rate rises hit hard

Aggressive interest rate increases have caused the second monthly fall in home prices across Australia's capital cities. It is the sharpest slowdown in the property market in 30 years.

AAP

Bellamy backs Munster to be fit for Origin

Craig Bellamy says his five-eighth Cameron Munster is likely to be fit to play for Queensland in Origin III after missing Melbourne's loss to Manly.

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