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Australian artist takes down mural of hugging Ukraine and Russia soldiers after huge backlash

Mural criticised for creating false equivalency between victim and aggressor

The Independent UK

Kolodjashnij chance for Cats' next final

A knee injury has left Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij in doubt for their AFL preliminary final against either Melbourne or Brisbane.

AAP

Victorian musicians still grappling with the sting of the global pandemic call for revellers' return

The "long tail" of the pandemic will continue to weaken Victoria's live music industry unless it can work on a "strategic partnership" to keep musicians on stage and venue doors open, a new report says.

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Lawyer denies assaulting underage girl

Melbourne lawyer Glenn Thexton has faced court accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl outside a kebab shop.

AAP

NRL's top-four premier rule in real danger

James Tedesco claims the calibre of teams placed between fifth and eighth means means an NRL premier could finally come from outside the top four.

AAP

Aker' says Lions can beat MCG hoodoo

Three-time Lions premiership winner Jason Akermanis has revealed how psychologist Phil Jauncey had their 2001-2003 team always believing they could win at MCG

AAP

Abdo dismisses Raiders 'short straw' claim

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has argued the finals series draw is fair after Canberra complained about travelling to Melbourne on a six-day turnaround.

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A Melb Mural Was Hastily Removed After Ukraine Community Slammed It As ‘Utterly Offensive’

A mural in Melbourne has been taken down by the artist after the Ukraine ambassador to Australia slammed it as “utterly offensive”.

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Petracca pushing to be fit for AFL final

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has hit the training track as he races to prove his fitness for the Demons' AFL semi-final against Brisbane.

AAP

Man in critical condition after e-scooter and car collide in Brisbane's south

An e-scooter rider is transported to hospital after a crash in South Brisbane at the intersection of Melbourne and Edmondstone streets.

ABC News

Three boys hospitalised in Vic stabbings

Three teenage boys have been hospitalised with serious stab wounds after two separate incidents west of Melbourne.

AAP

As Australia prepares to farewell Judith Durham, we want to hear your memories

As final preparations are put in place for Judith Durham's state memorial service in Melbourne on Tuesday, we want to hear your memories of the singer's extraordinary impact.

ABC News

AFL Round-Up: Finals first week delivers in spades as Geelong and Sydney stake their premiership claims

The most-thrilling weekend of finals in a generation delighted footy fans and further ignited a premiership race to savour. We digest the week that was.

ABC News

Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia calls for removal of ‘offensive’ mural of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers

Artist who painted Melbourne mural of soldiers hugging has apologised and said his intention was ‘to promote peace’

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Raiders smash Tigers to seal finals spot

Canberra thrashed Wests Tigers 56-10 to round out their regular season and set up an elimination final against Melbourne.

ABC News

Melbourne University's Going Rural Health initiative gives students taste of working in country

A program supporting healthcare students to do their clinical work experience in the regions could be the lure for a career in regional Victoria.

AAP

Next-gen drug for rare disease now free

A Melbourne mother is hopeful access to a new drug could stop the effects of Pompe disease, offering her more years with her young daughters.

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WTF: Melburnians Have Taken To TikTok After Being Approached By Cult Recruiters In The CBD

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Police searching for dirt bike riders after apparent road-rage incident in Melbourne's west

Police say it appears a motorist had a verbal altercation with two dirt bike riders speeding on a Werribee road before crashing into two other cars.

AAP

More AFL finals woes for Bulldogs out west

The Western Bulldogs will be left to rue an AFL elimination final fade-out which had shades of their grand final defeat to Melbourne last year.

AAP

Cats cool with another AFL week off

Geelong will try to keep their intensity levels up as they navigate another week off before their AFL preliminary final against Melbourne or Brisbane.

Newcastle Herald

AFL Premiership Cup visits Maitland as homegrown hero Heeney's Swans beat Demons

Aussie Rules' holy grail the AFL Premiership Cup called into Maitland on Thursday as part of a national tour ending at the MCG on grand final day on Saturday, September 24. Swans fans will be taking it as an omen with Maitland born Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney and his…

The Guardian - AU

A hotel in Melbourne’s affluent Brighton wants to become a rehab clinic – some locals aren’t happy

Opponents say the Brighton Savoy is in an ‘inappropriate location’ for such a facility, but others claim the backlash is ‘a political beat-up’

ABC News

How Krishna and David fared driving across Australia in an EV

Krishna Sen and her partner David Hill drove across the whole width of the country — from Perth to Melbourne, then Sydney, and back to Perth — in an electric car. This is how it went.

AAP

Swans fly through to historic AFL prelim

Sydney coach John Longmire has urged his young Swans to keep savouring their moments after recording a stunning qualifying final upset of Melbourne at the MCG.

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