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Gareth Evans scolds ‘bone-headed’ Meanjin publisher as imminent closure sparks protest

Critics want Melbourne University Publishing to transfer ownership of Meanjin rather than dissolve it. But CEO says ‘the journal is not for sale’

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Make-or-break finals loom early for NRL's top four

A finals series full of travel and the threat of red-hot teams outside the top four means the week-one clashes could be more important than ever.

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Bombs away as Storm ready for Bulldogs aerial threat

Coach Craig Bellamy has his team ready for an aerial assault in their NRL final, again bringing out a machine named after big-kicking Bulldog Matt Burton.

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Bulldogs roll the dice with shock bench switch

Coach Cameron Ciraldo says the decision to drop Reed Mahoney and recall Toby Sexton is a tough call but is best for the Bulldogs in their Melbourne final.

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All the way: Broncos win over 'Axe' with new resolve

Brisbane great Trevor Gillmeister insists the side's recent win over Melbourne showcased the defensive mindset that can win the title.

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Storm signing feels big shift south has been vindicated

Stefano Utoikamanu is set to finally realise his goal of playing in an NRL final, with the hard-running prop leading the Storm forward pack against Canterbury.

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'Haters': Dogs star clips critics over Galvin form

Stephen Crichton has launched a passionate defence of Lachlan Galvin as the playmaker gets set to lead Canterbury's attack into the finals.

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Troy review – this fresh Australian take on Homer’s Iliad is a monumental triumph

Malthouse, MelbourneTom Wright’s production is the best thing Malthouse has produced in years: shocking, chilling, funny and often breathtakingly beautiful

The Guardian - AU

Cynic to convert: Walters hails Bronco Ben's brick wall

Billy Walters had initial doubts about the new defensive system at Brisbane but now he is the leading advocate as he targets thwarting Canberra.

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Victorian Labor targets affluent Melbourne suburbs for rezoning to allow 16-storey apartment towers

Under the plan, the state government will seize planning controls for the designated areas – near train and tram stops – from local councils

The Guardian - AU

Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and president Brad Green have praised sacked premiership coach Simon Goodwin at the club's best and fairest function.

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Melbourne Teens Killed In Stabbing May Have Been Targeted Over A Meme

Melbourne’s Cobblebank machete attack left two boys dead, with police investigating whether a viral meme may have triggered the violence.

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Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.

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Singapore to host 2026 MotoGP season launch

Singapore beats Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne in the race to host MotoGP's 2026 season launch

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Singapore to host the 2026 MotoGP season launch

Singapore beats Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne in the race to host MotoGP's 2026 season launch

The Guardian - AU

Families ‘shattered’ and community ‘terrified’ as police hunt alleged Melbourne machete murderers

Premier says government stands with South Sudanese community in ‘fight against the cancer of youth gang crime’ after Cobblebank killings

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Presence as a Deterrent: The Psychological Impact of Security Guards

Have a wander through Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane on a Friday night and you’ll notice the same thing almost everywhere. Cafes are buzzing, shops are spilling people onto the street, and bars are packed. And tucked in the background, usually by a door or drifting through the crowd, is a…

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NRL open to another Sunday shift in finals schedule

The NRL have moved a week-two semi-final to a Sunday for the first time since 2007, and a day-time preliminary final in week three remains a possibility.

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Bulldog reveals six-week mould infestation battle

Canterbury's Max King has lifted the lid on how a mould infestation at home affected his physical state as the prop looks to lead the Bulldogs' finals charge.

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History looms: teams outside top four make title case

The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series.

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Noni Hazlehurst stars in world premiere of The Lark, a play that fails to take flight

It’s an enticing proposition for a play: an aged barkeep shares snatches of memories as the small, inner-city Melbourne pub she’s inhabited since birth is slated for demolition.

The Guardian - AU

Myki v Opal: could Melbourne’s public transport ticketing system soon give Sydney’s a run for its money?

As ageing technology in Australia’s capital cities is upgraded, big changes are coming down the tracks

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Sweet 16 as North Melbourne thump Pies in AFLW romp

North Melbourne have posted their 16th consecutive AFLW win after powering past Collingwood by 45 points.

The Guardian - AU

Two boys, 12 and 15, killed in Melbourne attacked by eight knife and machete wielding suspects

Fatal stabbing attack on two boys in Cobblebank had ‘the hallmarks of a youth gang crime’, Victoria police say

The Guardian - AU

Sydney airport worker dies at freight terminal – as it happened

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