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Disability advocate Janet Curtain left stranded on train platform after V/Line failed to provide accessible carriage

Despite booking ahead for an accessible train carriage home to Melbourne, Janet Curtain was forced to wait three hours for a taxi in a situation she says is happening to others as well.

ABC News

Melbourne radio station 3ZZZ suspends Russian-language broadcaster over Ukraine war reports

3ZZZ says it will monitor Russian program to ensure compliance with codes of practice after propaganda complaints

The Guardian - AU

Police search for Shepparton teenager in wake of fatal Melbourne stabbing

Homicide Squad detectives are trying to track down Shepparton man Mageri Sari, 19, over a fatal stabbing at Docklands earlier this month.

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Hume Highway's Sheahan Bridge at Gundagai to receive $16m in federal budget

Trucking groups describe the Sheahan Bridge on the Hume Highway as a national "roadblock" that halts the movement of big trucks between Melbourne and Sydney. They say money in the federal budget won't be enough to fix the situation.

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Goodwin upbeat as Jackson weighs up future

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is sounding confident that ruckman Luke Jackson, the AFL's hottest young talent, will stay with the Demons.

AAP

Voss has concerns over AFL's virus policy

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has held his weekly media conference via Zoom as the Demons are the latest AFL club to handle COVID-19 cases among staff.

AAP

Latin soul with a Thai twist

Amaru Tribe, a Latin band based in Melbourne, Australia, released their second studio album, Between Two Worlds, on March 18. The band visited Thailand in 2019 for a mini-tour, which culminated in a full band concert at Studio Lam, for which they jammed with phin and khaen players from Toom…

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Council green lights Sandown redevelopment plan

The Greater Dandenong Council has agreed to let the Melbourne Racing Club's proposal to rezone – and ultimately redevelop – Sandown continue to a community consultation stage.

Motorsport

Bombers to contemplate Petracca AFL tag

Essendon have opted against deploying a hard tag in their opening two AFL losses, but may have to consider it against Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca.

AAP

Bowling for pride: Melbourne club that inspired cult comedy plays host to LGBTQ comp

In its 153 years the Richmond Union Bowling Club has survived fires and gentrification. These days it welcomes all at its Pride Cup

The Guardian - AU

Qantas launching nonstop 17-hour Dallas to Melbourne flight

New route will become the fourth-longest flight in the world, by distance

The Independent UK

'We will always have the Oils': Zan Rowe on family, music and the power of Midnight Oil's final tour

When Midnight Oil took to the stage in Melbourne on Sunday night, it closed a chapter of live music history not just for the band of brothers, but for Zan Rowe's family too.

ABC News

Freight terminal spending ‘short-changes’ Victoria, state government says

Transport infrastructure minister Jacinta Allan says two-thirds of $3.3bn in spending already promised

The Guardian - AU

Refs erred over Asofa-Solomona tackle: NRL

The NRL says its referees and match review committee made a mistake by not sin-binning or banning Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona for a high tackle.

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Victoria daily news update: premier catches Covid, smoke in the city and money for freight terminals

Monday: Daniel Andrews in isolation for seven days, with James Merlino acting Victorian premier

AAP

Demons' Birch ready for AFLW final at MCG

Melbourne defender Libby Birch's dream to play on the MCG will finally come true when the Demons host the Brisbane Lions in a historic AFLW preliminary final.

The Conversation

5 maps that show why free public transport benefits the affluent most

As high global oil prices, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, drive up the price of fuel and many other things too, there’s pressure on Australian politicians to offer some relief.

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Smoke around Melbourne has residents sniffing warily, but it's no cause for alarm, says fire chief

Residents wake to the smell of smoke across much of the city and southern regions as the state's chief fire officer takes to radio to explain why.

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Demons' Jackson hot property in AFL

Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen is hopeful star youngster Luke Jackson will turn down massive offers from AFL rivals to remain with the Demons beyond this year.

ABC News

A new all-abilities accessible observatory in Heathcote is opening up new worlds for Victorians

A new all-abilities accessible observatory in Melbourne's north is giving those with a disability easy access to experiencing the wonders of the cosmos.

The Guardian - AU

Camp Cope find a gentler side: ‘You can’t yell at shit forever. It’ll kill you’

After a stormy few years, the Melbourne band have returned with a new album, a new sound and shifted priorities

AAP

Illawarra stun top-ranked United in NBL

The Illawarra Hawks have scored a crucial 92-77 road win over Melbourne United to consolidate their spot in the NBL's top four.

ABC News

West Coast Fever down Sunshine Coast Lightning, Melbourne Vixens survive Queensland Firebirds scare

West Coast Fever thrash Sunshine Coast Lightning in Dan Ryan's first game as coach, while the Vixens subdue a spirited Firebirds outfit to win away from home.

AAP

WNBL finals delayed as COVID strikes

The Melbourne Boomers have been forced to wait for their WNBL grand final opponent after the Canberra-Perth semi-final was postponed due to COVID.

AAP

Vixens survive Firebirds Super scare

It took extreme poise from the Melbourne Vixens to defeat the Queensland Firebirds 70-65 in their Super Netball round one clash.

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