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'Always improvement': coach reflects on Brown comments

Former West Coast player Mitch Brown is being lauded for revealing his bisexuality in what is being described as a landmark moment for the AFL.

AAP · Aug 27, 2025

New Salvatore in town? Seal spotted in Yarra River brings excitement to Melbourne

Frolicking seal surprises locals who caught a glimpse – and revives memories of visitor who appeared during lockdowns

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025

Melbourne man charged over synagogue arson linked to Iran

A man charged with setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue in an attack Australia accuses Iran of directing has been remanded in custody

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

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Could a pre-finals bye round halt the NRL's rest-athon?

Amid concerns over the number of NRL stars being rested in crucial late-season games, the idea of a pre-finals bye week has been floated.

AAP · Aug 27, 2025

What we know on day two of the Victoria shooting

Police are looking for a gunman who killed two officers at the regional Victorian town of Porepunkah, about 300km north-east of Melbourne, Australia

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025

The Melbourne butcher’s son who converted to Judaism and guided 10,000 lives in death

Stella Prize shortlisted author Katia Ariel admits to a “pre-emptive regret” at not being able to include the personal details of each of the thousands of souls relayed to her by Ephraim Finch, director of Melbourne’s Chevra Kadisha – or, Jewish Burial Society. From the mid-1980s to 2015, he buried…

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025

Australia 'had to act' on Iran's hand in Jewish attacks

Iran's role in directing anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish premises in Sydney and Melbourne left the Albanese government with no choice but to act, an expert says.

AAP · Aug 26, 2025

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Iranian ambassador expelled over ‘credible intelligence’ Iran directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil

Australia’s spy agency finds Iran behind incidents including arson attack on Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

What we know on day one of the Victoria shooting

Two police officers have been killed and another wounded about 300km north-east of Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be proscribed as a terrorist organisation. What does this mean?

In a joint press conference, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Iran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil: the October 2024 attack on Sydney’s Lewis Continental Kitchen and the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne in December 2024.

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025

Australia Expels Iran Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks

Australia expelled Iran's ambassador on Tuesday, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney.

International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025

Australia says Iran was behind two antisemitic attacks; Iranian ambassador expelled

Australia’s national security service has determined the Iranian government directed at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia – on Lewis Continental Kitchen in Sydney, and the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025

Ethical Diamond’s Melbourne Cup absence shows drawbacks of micro-managing risk

Ruling a likely favourite out of Australia’s biggest race on vets’ advice about a past injury only makes it harder for overseas horses to run there

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025

Storm want judiciary overhaul as Crichton cops fine

While Bulldogs star Stephen Crichton has been charged three days post-game, Melbourne want clubs to be able to challenge gradings without risking matches.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

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AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Flag dream over for Demons star after knee injury

Olivia Purcell's hunt for another AFLW premiership with Melbourne is over after the star on-baller tore her anterior cruciate ligament.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Melbourne Storm look to celebrate bronzed Bellamy

Craig Bellamy, who had feared his Melbourne career could have been over after 10 games, is set to bring up 600 matches as Storm coach.

AAP · Aug 24, 2025

In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract

His AFL career was at a crossroads six weeks ago but Carlton forward Francis Evans' stunning late-season surge could earn him another contract.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will face the families of her victims at a plea hearing. Here’s what to expect

Prosecutors have warned there will be ‘a lot’ of victim impact statements, taking up one full day of the two-day hearing which begins at the supreme court in Melbourne on Monday

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AAP · Aug 23, 2025

'Hope for the best': star's injury sours Dees' AFLW win

Melbourne's all-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell was forced from the game with a knee injury in their 74-point demolition of St Kilda.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025

US group offers fares and accommodation for councillors to attend Gold Coast antisemitism conference

At least one councillor has accepted having costs paid, while the mayor of Sydney’s Inner West council says he will speak out against remarks by the organisers at the summit

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

Bulldogs getting their bite back for finals: Crichton

Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton has told AAP that while disappointed to lose to Melbourne, their performance showed they can match the best in the finals.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

'Learn how to win': Gawn outlines Dees' summer focus

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the simple fact facing his team over the off-season is that they need to learn how to win again after a dismal 2025 campaign.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Destanee calling: Aussie pair make US Open main draw

Melbourne's Destanee Aiava and Brisbane's Priscilla Hon have both qualified for the US Open main draw, but teen hope Emerson Jones had her hopes dashed.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Pies give Howe 'sneaky' AFL final chance ahead of scans

Key defender Jeremy Howe has found himself under yet another injury cloud, the big concern for Collingwood as they head with confidence into the AFL finals.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Storm skipper faces ban, but Hughes readies for return

Melbourne captain Harry Grant faces a two-week stint on the sidelines, but the Storm can rest some of their key players after sealing a top-two ladder spot.

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