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High-profile Melbourne man called rapist and punched in face shortly after he raped former employee, court hears

The man, who cannot be named, faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in Victoria’s county court. He has pleaded not guilty

The Guardian - AU

Dees focus on freedom, not finals, ahead of Tigers bout

Melbourne have been the surprise packets of 2026, but coach Steven King is taking nothing for granted despite his team being within touching distance of finals.

AAP

Rape-accused Melbourne identity claims woman is lying

A man with connections to Melbourne's elite has denied he sexually assaulted and raped a former worker after using cocaine with her at his home.

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Benson Boone Is Bringing His ‘Wanted Man’ World Tour Down Under This Year

Multiple shows have been confirmed in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

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Traffic Chaos as Daredevil Climbs 460ft Melbourne Bridge, Demands Lower Taxes, and PB&J Sandwich From Police

A Melbourne bridge climber sparked traffic chaos after scaling the Bolte Bridge, refusing to come down until taxes were lowered and police delivered a PB&J sandwich.

International Business Times UK

Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia will be a display of strategic pragmatism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Melbourne today. This marks his third official visit to Australia, making him the most frequent visiting Indian prime minister in the history of the bilateral relationship.

The Conversation

A rock star welcome and human rights protests to greet India’s prime minister Narendra Modi in Australia

Amnesty International says Albanese has opportunity to ‘reaffirm mutual commitment’ to rule of law as thousands in diaspora expected at stadium event

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‘Pam the Bird’ has become a divisive fixture on Melbourne landmarks – but is it art or vandalism?

The ‘distinct cartoon bird’, allegedly drawn by 22-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell, is controversial even among those in the city’s world-renowned graffiti scene

The Guardian - AU

Cowboy star returns while Warriors, Storm bolstered

Half Tom Dearden has been named for a possible return to the NRL, while Melbourne and the Warriors have named big additions to their round-19 squads.

AAP

Afternoon Update: China’s missile test condemned; tributes for Melbourne teacher; and another ‘Pam the Bird’ stunt

Albanese says China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation

The Guardian - AU

Pam the Bird: arrest ends hours-long standoff after graffiti painted on Melbourne’s 120m Bolte Bridge tower

Jack Gibson-Burrell, 22, was taken into custody for questioning after allegedly climbing and painting a giant cartoon bird on the bridge

The Guardian - AU

Sidelined Demon details significant injury battle

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has opened up about his ongoing injury battle, frustrated at not being able to play a game in 2026.

AAP

AFL clubs to don black armbands in honour of Melbourne teacher who died after head clash during football game

A minute’s silence will also be held before Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons match to mourn 27-year-old Nathan Fitzgerald

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s housing market is cooling. Perhaps our expectations should too

After years of rapid growth, Australia’s housing market is beginning to cool. Auction clearance rates have softened, prices in Sydney and Melbourne are easing, and economists expect further modest declines over coming months.

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'Sorry for all those comments': Slater clarifies future

Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.

The Independent UK

Australian man receiving ‘end-of-life’ care after head clash at football game

Epping Football Netball Club raises concerns about covered cricket pitch on oval where young footballer suffered the severe injury

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne teacher dies after head clash during suburban football game

Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, died in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor, club confirms

AAP

Gutted but proud, life's a beach for World Cup hero

Patrick Beach has returned to Melbourne, saying there was no need for a private chat with Socceroos coach Tony Popovic after his controversial substitution.

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Australia’s best pie has a Malaysian prawn curry filling – and its bakers have even bolder flavours in mind

Ryan and Chan Khun of Country Cob bakery in Victoria have won accolades for their satay fish and Cambodian pork pies, with a Singapore chilli crab filling on its way

The Economic Times

'India ties have never been more consequential': Aussie PM Albanese ahead of Modi's July 8-10 visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will visit Australia next week for the Annual Leaders' Summit, highlighting the "never been more consequential" bilateral relationship. Modi's visit to Melbourne, part of a three-nation tour, will focus on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, security, and technology, underscoring India's…

AAP

Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out

The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory.

Bangkok Post

Courier ‘sorry’ for delivering drugs to flight attendant

The man who delivered a parcel containing heroin to the home of a Thai Airways flight attendant who was later arrested in Australia has apologised for the trouble he caused her.

AAP

'Our game has evolved': Port coach ready for Roos test

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says their clash against North Melbourne isn't a case of seeking belated revenge.

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Thunderbirds star eyes title amid mental health battle

Battling post-partum depression, Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is key to Adelaide's bid to blunt a potent Melbourne Vixens attack in the Super Netball grand final.

Bangkok Post

Loei couple suspected of heroin links questioned in Bangkok

A Thai man and his Laotian wife were brought to Bangkok from Loei on Friday for questioning by narcotics investigators, who are trying to shed light on a network linked to the heroin carried by a Thai Airways International flight attendant who was arrested in Melbourne.

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