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Sky high development could redefine Dandenong, but Little India traders fear 'heartbreaking' losses

New apartment towers, shopping centres and office complexes could transform the heart of Dandenong in Melbourne's south-east — but not everyone is happy.

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Melbourne's opening night win over the Western Bulldogs should strike fear through the AFL

Melbourne won the 2021 grand final with an avalanche of attack. They beat the Bulldogs in the season opener with suffocating, unflinching team defence. That should have the rest of the league very worried.

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Melbourne reclaims title as home of Aussie Rules footy as crowds return to the MCG

For two years the pandemic forced Melbourne to forfeit its title as the home of Aussie Rules football. Last night jubilant fans flocked to the MCG to claim it back.

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Demons sweat on injuries to Lever, Salem

Melbourne premiership defender Christian Salem will have a scan on his injured knee, adding to the Demons' early AFL season injury concerns.

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Melbourne Demons unfurl historic AFL flag

Melbourne legends have unfurled the AFL club's first premiership flag in 57 years ahead of the Demons' grand-final rematch against the Western Bulldogs.

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Dogs, Demons make changes for AFL opener

The Western Bulldogs have demoted premiership player Lachie Hunter to medical sub and All-Australian defender Jake Lever is a late out for Melbourne.

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More arrests over Vic rapper shooting

Police have arrested another three men over the shooting death of Melbourne rapper Chris Habiyakare, who was killed at his home last year.

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Virus crashes AFL's season-opening party

On the same day Melbourne and Western Bulldogs started the new season, COVID-19 reared its ugly head again in the AFL.

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AFL Melbourne beats Western Bulldogs in grand-final rematch as 2022 season begins, as it happened

After a fierce grand final rematch, Melbourne back up their premiership win with a victory over their rivals the Western Bulldogs at the MCG. Look back at all the action in our blog.

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Melbourne ready to 'get down and dirty' in AFLW finals campaign

Melbourne star Kate Hore knows how rare a "perfect" performance can be, which is why the Demons expect they will need to grind out wins in the finals if they are to claim the flag.

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Bellamy coach deadline scrapped by Storm

Ahead of Melbourne's NRL clash with South Sydney, Craig Bellamy says he's been given more time to decide whether 2022 will be his last season as Storm coach.

AAP

Epic AFL season awaits as Melbourne attempts to hold off chasing pack

With the AFL season getting underway this evening, Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the rule over how the 18 clubs are looking in their pursuit of premiership success.

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Stella Prize 10 years on: Australian authors reflect on how the award changed their careers and the literary landscape

Since its inception in 2012, the $50,000 Stella Prize has changed the lives of Australian women and non-binary authors like Charlotte Wood and Jess Hill – placing their stories at the centre of national conversation.

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Demons, Dogs ready to launch AFL season

Melbourne will unfurl their first premiership flag in 57 years in front of the same team they defeated in last year's AFL grand final.

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The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s $580m hub for 1,000 visitors awaits the end of hotel quarantine

Dubbed a ‘white elephant’ by critics, governments argue the purpose-built Melbourne quarantine hub is crucial

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Melbourne buried their AFL curse but Demons still long to lift flag at home

The champions have all the pieces and motivation to pick up where they left off in Perth – now comes the hard part

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‘It’s like being possessed’: Australia’s star choreographer Lucy Guerin on 20 years of dance

Two decades since she launched her company Lucy Guerin Inc, Guerin is known for her dazzling and strange work. She talks about her new Melbourne show and considers her legacy

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Calls for expert panel to study noise impacts of proposed third runway at Melbourne airport

Residents say independent commission must be established now, in early consultation phase, before project is built

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Victorian government reveals design for Melbourne's answer to Eiffel Tower

The National Gallery of Victoria Contemporary site will be located adjacent to the current NGV site and is scheduled for completion in 2028.

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Tahs lose skipper Gordon for Rebels clash

Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon is out for up to a month after injuring his hamstring, ruling him out of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific match against Melbourne.

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No verdict in 1986 nurse murder trial

A jury has been unable to reach a verdict in the case of Colin Graham, accused of murdering Melbourne nurse Ina-Doris Warrick in her home in 1986.

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Storm on guard for party pooper Mitchell

Melbourne's Cameron Munster is expecting returning South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell to try and spoil coach Craig Bellamy's NRL milestone celebrations.

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Demons, Bulldogs to renew AFL hostilities

Not long ago Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs were the AFL's strugglers, now the clubs command the big stage at the MCG with an intensifying rivalry.

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Melbourne artist wins La Prairie Art Award

A Melbourne photographer has received the inaugural La Prairie Art Award after her works were selected to be acquired by the Art Gallery of NSW.

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La Prairie art award: photographer Atong Atem wins inaugural $80,000 prize

Melbourne-based South Sudanese artist upturns the dehumanising lens of Eurocentric art history with her joyous and vivid work

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