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The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Hot air balloon lands in Melbourne street

A hot air balloon has made an emergency landing in a Melbourne yard, but all 13 people on board are uninjured.

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Dramatic vision shows hot air balloon's crash landing near Melbourne unit block

No injuries are reported after a hot air balloon comes down on a property in the Melbourne suburb of Elwood.

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South American Superclasico returns to MCG

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil are headed to Melbourne for a June 11 Superclasico de las Americas at the MCG.

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Royal Children's Hospital no longer allowed to train doctors in providing children's emergency care

The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne is stripped of its accreditation to train doctors in paediatric emergency medicine, leaving just four Victorian hospitals that can provide the training.

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Lindsay and Paula Fox donate $100 million to new NGV Contemporary art gallery in Melbourne

The billionaire trucking magnate donates $100 million for the construction of the NGV Contemporary as part of the new $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct.

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Reds ready for Kiwi Super Rugby challenge

The Queensland Reds say they're ready for the challenge of the Kiwi teams in Super Rugby Pacific, with all teams playing in Melbourne this week.

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Expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme comes with pros and cons for first-time property buyers

The government is expanding its home guarantee and the value of properties eligible for it, but experts warn there are risks as well as benefits for would-be buyers.

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The city's shopping centre — how CBD retail is trying to power out of COVID-19

CBD stores rely on foot traffic from workers and tourists. After two long years, how different will city centres look in the future?

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United win to claim top spot on NBL ladder

Defending champions Melbourne United have all but secured the NBL minor premiership for the second year in a row by easing past the injury-hit Cairns Taipans.

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Yes, Scott Morrison Visited Sick Kids In Hospital Without A Mask ‘Cos Photo Ops Are More Important

Prime Minister Scott Morrison was not wearing a mask when he visited kids at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne on Good Friday.

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West Coast Fever take top Super Netball spot after Vixens fall in upset of the season

The West Coast Fever sit on top of the Super Netball ladder after five rounds, with Melbourne suffering a shock defeat over the weekend.

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Much Like Jesus, The Shit Weather Is Back From The Dead This Week In Sydney And Melbourne

Rain? Check. Cold? Check. Eternally wet washing? You know it.

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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne are more terrifying than ever and the key forward is king again in round five

The mix at Melbourne has never been more potent, while a new era of dominant key forwards across the AFL might be upon us. We digest the week that was.

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Speeding driver allegedly travelling at 251 kph in central Victoria in early hours of Sunday morning

A woman is facing serious charges after allegedly being caught speeding north-west of Melbourne.

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Australians have unequal rights to die. For some families, that only adds to the pain

Sue Walton vowed to be with her terminally ill daughter when she decided to end her life. But NSW laws against voluntary assisted dying kept them apart

The Guardian - AU

Banana splits: inner-Melbourne council won’t commit to returning controversial fruit sculpture

Yarra city Council says ‘no decisions’ made about whether Fallen Fruit statue will return

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A new riverkeeper becomes a voice for the conservation and protection of the Yarra River

Climate change, pollution and overdevelopment threaten Melbourne’s most iconic river – now the waters have a passionate new advocate.

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Dockers' surge blows away Bombers in AFL

Ten unanswered goals have booted Fremantle to their first AFL win over Essendon in Melbourne since 2010, with the Dockers triumphing by 48 points.

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Newcastle Herald

Kalyn Ponga contract circus takes a new twist as Knights lose to Dragons

"I know the Knights are trying to keep Kalyn at all costs ... I don't know where these reports are coming from."

Daily Mirror

Mum issues car seat warning after son, 10 months, left fighting for life after crash

Little Jax was 10 months old when he and his mum Zoe, from Melbourne in Australia, were in a horrific car crash, which left the youngster with a fractured skull, a bleed on the brain and torn ligaments in his neck

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The Greens and the challenge of governing a Melbourne council

The party won control of Yarra city council in 2020 but still grapples with realities of being in charge

AAP

Demons' streak grows with big win over GWS

Melbourne have continued the winning start to their AFL premiership defence with a comprehensive 67-point triumph over GWS.

Newcastle Herald

Injury-time goal leaves Newcastle Jets ruing a 2-1 loss at home to Melbourne Victory

Newcastle now need a minor miracle to make the finals.

AAP

Munster magic as Storm overcome Sharks

Playmaker Cameron Munster has starred for Melbourne as the Storm ran in five tries to three to bank a 34-18 victory over Cronulla.

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Lightning stun Vixens in Super Netball

Bottom-placed Sunshine Coast Lightning have produced the biggest upset of the Super Netball season by ending the Melbourne Vixens' unbeaten start.

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