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Archie Roach honoured as crowds pay respects during final journey to Gunditjmara country for private burial

Much-loved Indigenous singer Archie Roach makes the long journey home from the inner suburbs of Melbourne to the windswept south-west Victorian coast, where he will be laid to rest.

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Crowds farewell Archie Roach on rumbling last ride through Melbourne streets

Beloved Gunditjmara Bundjalung songman’s hearse accompanied by Southern Warriors Aboriginal motorcycle club

The Guardian - AU

The Loop: Anthony Albanese to release legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, a massive drug bust in Melbourne, and HBO teases the return of The White Lotus

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Why are federal authorities so concerned about a record fentanyl shipment found in Melbourne?

After a record amount of fentanyl was seized in Melbourne, authorities are sounding the alarm about the highly dangerous drug that has rarely been found in Australia.

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Reynolds looks past Broncos' Storm anomaly

Captain Adam Reynolds is doing his best to dismiss Brisbane's flogging by Melbourne as a one-off with their NRL finals hopes still up in the air.

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AFP, ABF discover record fentanyl seizure in machinery sent from Canada to Melbourne

Federal authorities have intercepted a record amount of the potentially deadly opioid fentanyl, hidden inside machinery sent to Melbourne.

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Australia's largest ever fentanyl seizure

More than 11 kilograms of the opioid fentanyl has been seized in Melbourne, the largest shipment of the dangerous drug ever detected in Australia.

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Belfast barber urges those receiving GCSE results to aim for the sky as results come in

"I know from experience it only takes one person believing in you to change your life"

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Belfast barber urges those receiving GCSE results to aim for the sky

Mark Hawthorne, 21, from north Belfast is currently working in Melbourne and has snipped the tresses of Manchester United players.

The Independent UK

Daniel Johns doco says Silverchair mates declined to play on his FutureNever album

The empire of Daniel Johns has kicked into an even higher gear with the announcement on Monday of a stunning new interactive exhibition, Past, Present FutureNever to open on Friday, August 26 at the Rialto building in Melbourne. Johns also launches the first episode of a three-part docuseries on YouTube…

Newcastle Herald

AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion

One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was.

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Jay Carmichael's gay love story set in conservative 1950s Australia intrigues, but fails to convince

Marlo, a gay love story set in 1950s conservative Australia, draws on library and archival research. We know this because at the end of his book, author Jay Carmichael – a gay man himself – cites the work of Denis Altman and myself (in my role as a gay historian),…

The Conversation

Global success of Cult of the Lamb showcases Australia’s video games development talent

‘There’s such a creative energy, there’s so many cool studios,’ Massive Monster developer says

The Guardian - AU

Ice Hockey: Northstars to finish second after mixed weekend in Melbourne

Both matches were played at O'Brien Icehouse, the same venue where the AIHL finals series will take place in a fortnight (September 2-4).

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Swans beat Saints, lock in third on ladder

Sydney have landed a double chance, finishing third on the AFL ladder after beating St Kilda by 14 points to set up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.

The Times of India

Indian football loses Olympian son in Samar Banerjee

KOLKATA: India lost another Olympian son as Samar Banerjee passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Saturday after a prolonged age-related illness. He was 92. Better known as ‘Badru’ Banerjee in Indian football, the striker was best remembered for leading the country to a historic fourth-place…

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Victorian opposition unveils quarantine hospital plan, government labels it 'not clinically safe'

Victoria's ailing health system is the focus of another day of pre-election announcements, with the government dismissing an opposition plan to move patients to Melbourne's nearly-empty quarantine facility.

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Lions pair hit with one-match AFL bans

Brisbane's loss to Melbourne has become even more costly with Cam Rayner and Noah Answerth receiving one-match suspensions ahead of the AFL finals.

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Victorian health authorites chart significant increase in local monkeypox transmissions

The health department says the number of people diagnosed with monkeypox in Victoria is increasing due to local transmission.

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Vic rail loop stage should be built: govt

The first stage of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop should be built even if the rest of the project is never completed, the state government says.

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Matildas to play Sweden in FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up in Melbourne

The Matildas will take on Sweden in front of an expected full house at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in November, ahead of next year's Women's World Cup.

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Lions coach admits Demons are AFL nemesis

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan concedes his team are struggling for answers against AFL premiers Melbourne after a 58-point defeat at the Gabba.

AAP

Zorko apologises for inappropriate sledge

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has apologised to Melbourne's Harrison Petty for an inappropriate comment he made that left the Demon in tears on Friday night.

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Broncos hoping to stem Storm damage

A record-breaking loss for Brisbane against Melbourne proved a reality check as they attempt to qualify for the NRL finals after a two-year absence.

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Storm warning after Broncos NRL belting

Melbourne captain Jesse Bromwich was still able to find some room for improvement in his side despite their record flogging of Brisbane.

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