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Melbourne Victory defeat Sydney FC 2-1 in A-League Women grand final

After a challenging season, the Victory successfully defend their championship with a thrilling 2-1 win over premiers Sydney FC in the grand final.

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Labor’s Katy Gallagher says ‘mean girls’ label ‘diminishes women’; 11 virus deaths – as it happened

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Landfills in Melbourne's south-east are running out of space, leaving councils with a big problem

In just five years' time, there will be no space in landfill across Melbourne's sprawling south-east, and a proposed alternative waste plan is dividing councils.

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‘They brought their politics with them’: will Queensland’s newest residents affect the election?

The state’s population grew by more than 57,800 in 12 months, mostly from southern migration

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Kids are alright for Demons in AFL

They're both already premiership players but Melbourne's AFL future looks very bright with young talent such as Jake Bowey and Luke Jackson at their disposal.

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Melbourne too good for gutsy Suns in AFL

Melbourne have proven too classy for a brave Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium as the Demons earned a 12.10 (82) to 10.9 (69) AFL win over the Suns.

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Just like Broadway, it’s a feast of live shows as Hamilton hip-hops its way to Melbourne

After being the world's most lockded down city during the pandemic, Melbourne has lit up like the Fourth of July with the opening of US musical 'Hamilton'.

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Injury sours Ray Stone's NRL golden moment

Ray Stone was an unlikely hero for Parramatta, scoring twice for a 28-24 golden point win over Melbourne but he also suffered a knee injury in the process.

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Hawthorn stuns Port Adelaide as Sam Mitchell's young side sends a message with a 64-point win

Hawthorn shock Port Adelaide with a 64-point upset at Adelaide Oval. Meanwhile Brisbane impress against Essendon and Collingwood remain unbeaten. Get the lowdown on a big day of footy.

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Veterans’ affairs minister threatened to quit over budget; Australia reports 30 Covid deaths – as it happened

Andrew Gee calls backlog of veteran’s compensation payments ‘a national disgrace’; WA teenager among 30 Covid deaths across the country. This blog is now closed

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Man charged over alleged grave robberies at Footscray General Cemetery in Melbourne's west

A 40-year-old man faces six charges, including stealing human remains and damaging graves, over crimes at the Footscray General Cemetery.

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Nigella Lawson’s back to live her ‘Australian dream’

Nigella Lawson returns to Melbourne after a two-year absence. So what's on the menu after she hosts Melbourne's food and wine festival.

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Rebels beat Drua for first Super Rugby win

Melbourne have scored five tries to earn their first Super Rugby Pacific win of the season, beating Fijian Drua 42-27 at AAMI Park.

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Smith named as Storm battle injury woes

Melbourne Storm have named Brandon Smith to play against Parramatta despite the hooker breaking his hand two weeks ago.

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West Coast Eagles hit by 'severe' COVID-19 outbreak with 12 players unavailable for AFL clash against Kangaroos

Coach Adam Simpson says as few as 17 listed players could be available for the game against North Melbourne, leaving the club reliant on state top-up players.

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Lions wary after Bombers cop 'blowtorch'

Brisbane travel to Melbourne wary of an Essendon side with much to prove after their first-round AFL flop, according to coach Chris Fagan.

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Man arrested over cemetery body part theft

A 40-year-old man is expected to be charged over the theft of body parts from a Melbourne cemetery earlier this year.

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Bodies of a woman and two young children found after Melbourne car fire, police say

Police say they are not looking for any suspects after fire on Western Port Highway in Cranbourne West

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Lockdowns hit Premier first half profit

Premier Investments has reported a 13 per cent drop in first half profit to $163.6 million, due to COVID-19 lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne last year.

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Melbourne-made COVID-19 jabs undergo trial

Victorian researchers are recruiting 114 adults to participate in human trials of two Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines, which are distinct from other jabs.

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Police believe bodies found in burnt-out car in Melbourne's south-east belong to woman, two young girls

Police believe the bodies found after a car fire in Melbourne's south-east belong to a woman in her 30s and two girls aged under six.

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Woman, two young girls die in Vic car fire

Victoria Police are investigating a car fire in Melbourne's southeast after the bodies of a woman and two children were found inside the burnt-out vehicle.

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Clinical trials to begin on two new COVID-19 vaccines developed by Melbourne researchers

The two vaccine candidates differ from existing jabs because they target the very tip of the virus spike protein. They would be the first COVID-19 vaccines to be entirely developed in Australia.

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Laser music show to light up Melbourne

Sound and light artist Robin Fox's latest work Monochord will see Melbourne lit up with lasers, mist and water.

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Eagles decimated by COVID-19 protocols

Top-up players Declan Mountford and Stefan Giro have been called into West Coast's virus-hit squad for the AFL round-two meeting with North Melbourne.

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