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'Appalling' chemical spill in Melbourne's west leaves dead wildlife strewn through waterways

Residents in Melbourne's west are devastated about a significant chemical spill that has left dead fish through local waterways and may have made it all the way to Port Phillip Bay.

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Police urge people to leave knives out of disputes following two fatal 'brutal' stabbings

Victoria Police says its investigators have been confronted by the "brutal assault" on a 16-year-old who was fatally stabbed in Melbourne's northern suburbs early on Sunday morning.

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Fatal Vic stabbings not linked: police

Victoria Police are investigating a series of Melbourne stabbings, after a 16-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man were killed over the weekend.

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Demons to avoid AFL flag hangover: Viney

If complacency has been creeping into Melbourne's camp after their drought-breaking AFL premiership star midfielder Jack Viney hasn't seen it.

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In Melbourne's fast-growing west, the doors of Victoria's biggest mosque are open 'for everyone'

Up to 2,000 worshippers can fit inside Tarneit's Melbourne Grand Mosque, which will cater to a growing population in Melbourne's west.

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Pressure mounts on federal government to cut fuel excise – as it happened

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Melbourne determined to be ‘a city of yes’ as it seeks to revive flagging cultural scene

Wednesday is the new Friday and late-night gigs are being replaced by pre-dinner, twilight shows as ‘repressed’ Melbourne is set free

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‘Here to get things done’: Daniel Andrews prepares for battle over paid sick leave

Exclusive: Victoria’s premier reveals why he is gearing up for a showdown with the Coalition government and business over benefits for casual workers

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Australia’s 10 best public pools – sorted

From the Pilbara to Launceston, here are some of the country’s most outstanding public pools

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Australia releases 9 refugees from hotel where Djokovic was held

Eighteen refugees still held as activists say the gov’t is trying to deflect a ‘burning issue’ ahead of May elections.

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Freo settle for fifth despite big AFLW win

Fremantle will take on North Melbourne in an away AFLW qualifying final after falling just short of snaring fourth spot despite a 37-point win over Gold Coast.

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Melbourne Storm eye up replacements after losing Christian Welch in brutal NRL opener

Craig Bellamy confirms Melbourne will look to bring players into their squad after a horror early run of injuries, with NSW Origin star Tariq Sims a likely option.

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Border residents are being turned away from eating disorder help

Natasha Kirk's recovery from an eating disorder was a tough journey with nowhere to turn to for help in her local area, and dozens like her are struggling to get the treatment they need.

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Two dead in separate Melbourne stabbings

Homicide squad detectives have been called in to probe overnight stabbings in Melbourne, which left a man and teenage boy dead.

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Storm eye NRL replacements, Sims an option

Craig Bellamy has confirmed Melbourne will look to bring players into their squad after a horror early run of injuries, with Tariq Sims a likely option.

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Two men dead following separate fatal assaults in Melbourne

Two men have died and another three hospitalised after four separate assaults in Melbourne over the weekend.

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Refugees released from Park Hotel and Melbourne, Brisbane centres have 'bittersweet' taste of freedom

Some of the 13 refugees and asylum seekers released from immigration detention in Melbourne and Brisbane this weekend say their happiness is dulled by the painful knowledge that more people have been left behind.

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Walk this way: Australia’s urban tours find their feet by going niche

Once the pedestrian equivalent of a double-decker tourist bus, the new breed of walking tours can be genuinely revealing – even if you’re a local

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Injuries mar Storm comeback over Tigers

Melbourne have been rocked by three serious injuries in their come-from-behind 26-16 season-opening NRL win over Wests Tigers.

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Demons edge Blues in AFLW thriller

Melbourne were treated to finals-like pressure by Carlton in a nervy preview of what to expect in the AFLW finals, with the Demons one-point winners.

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United, City draw top of table ALM classic

Western United have survived a furious second-half push from Melbourne City to hold on for a 2-2 draw in their heavyweight A-League Men showdown on Saturday.

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Riddell sets AFLW record as Kangaroos fire

Prolific midfielder Ash Riddell gathered an AFLW-record 42 disposals in North Melbourne's huge win over West Coast.

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Hopkins backing Victory's ALW finals savvy

Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins is hoping his team's proven ALW finals pedigree can get them over the line against Adelaide in Sunday's do-or-die playoff.

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Melbourne autism researchers develop world's most effective early screening tool for children

Australian researchers have developed a tool that more than halves the average age of an autism diagnosis in children. But without more funding, many Australian children will not have access to the world's most effective autism early screening test.

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Melbourne edges Carlton by a point as Collingwood, Kangaroos enjoy AFLW victories

Melbourne survives a tense encounter against Carlton to secure a top-two berth, after Collingwood books a spot in the finals and the Kangaroos get past West Coast.

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