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Demons face another big MCG test against Blues

After becoming the first team to beat Geelong this season, Melbourne have another big test off a short break when they return to the MCG to play Carlton.

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Demons end Cats' unbeaten start with big AFL win

Melbourne have shown their top-four credentials with a gritty eight-point win over top side Geelong at the MCG.

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Papenhuyzen out for 'four-to-six weeks' with fracture

Star Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be out for up to six weeks with a lower-leg fracture sustained as his side hung on to beat Gold Coast 22-20 at Robina.

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Five Great Reads: how to write a novel, live without drinking and repair a violin

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

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Rebels feeling lack of support from Rugby Australia

Melbourne coach Kevin Foote has called on Rugby Australia to show their hand after they voted against a rescue plan, with the Rebels feeling unsupported.

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Rebels fall to Blues after win in creditors vote

While the Rebels have survived a creditors vote on liquidating the club, they have lost to the Blues 38-11 in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Melbourne.

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Renegades axe coach Saker after poor BBL campaign

The Melbourne Renegades have belatedly confirmed the sacking of coach David Saker, four days after a report was published about his future.

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Residents to continue fighting demolition of Melbourne public housing towers despite court setback

Pledge comes after Victoria’s supreme court dismisses residents’ class action against government, saying it has ‘no real prospect of success’

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Storm warning: Welch wary of Titans

Gold Coast upset the Warriors for their first win of the season last week but Christian Welch is on his guard as Melbourne travel to the Glitter Strip.

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Racecourse wall plumbed new flood depths but won't go

Flemington Racecourse's flood wall worsened the impact of flooding for about 240 homes when a major Melbourne river broke its banks in 2022.

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Second chance for tower residents after case dismissed

A judge has dismissed class action by Melbourne public housing tower residents against the Victorian government, but will allow them to reframe their case.

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Melbourne raring for red-hot Geelong litmus test

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the Demons will welcome the opportunity of facing the AFL's best team in Geelong.

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Rebels face more hurdles despite $25m rescue plan

The Melbourne Rebels may survive as a Super Rugby Pacific side after creditors voted against liquidating the debt-ridden club.

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Melbourne's Brown, coaches laud AFL action on violence

Melbourne forward Ben Brown and a range of coaches have welcomed the AFL's decision to take a stance against domestic violence ahead of games.

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Odd couple Welch and Munster hit Melbourne milestones

Christian Welch says it will be an honour to share a milestone NRL game with one of his best mates, Cameron Munster, when the Storm face Gold Coast.

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Tobacco store arson 'ring leader' makes bid for freedom

Majid Alibadi, 25, has applied for bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court after being charged with fresh arson offences.

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AFL club accused of 'oppressive' board electoral system

Businessman Peter Lawrence has taken Melbourne FC to the Federal Court over claims its board election system is oppressive to non-preferred candidates.

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‘It’s like a blanket’: five designers and stylists on their favourite knitwear

From a cosy cardigan to a cashmere jumper with pockets, Australian fashion professionals share their prized garments for the cold weather

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Motorsport

Vasseur: Ferrari/McLaren F1 performance swing is one tenth at most

The Maranello squad has generally been the stronger team in the first five races of the 2024 season, being the only non-Red Bull winner in the Australian GP thanks to Carlos Sainz's victory. But McLaren's Lando Norris had the upper hand in the last race in China, where he was…

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Petracca expects another tag in big AFL clash with Cats

After wearing tags in his last two games, Melbourne star Christian Petracca is predicting more of the same in round eight's blockbuster against Geelong.

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Mannix stars in Vixens rout of Giants

Sparked by a great defensive performance from Emily Mannix the unbeaten Melbourne Vixens have scored a 63-44 Super Netball away victory over the winless Giants.

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City see off Jets to reach A-League Women decider

Melbourne City are into the A-League Women grand final and will face Sydney FC for a record fifth championship after beating Newcastle 3-0 and 6-0 on aggregate.

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‘Always respond to what the instrument is doing’: the Melbourne shop showcasing the rare craft of restoring violins

Martin Paul reveals how he brings new life to old instruments, and his own journey from musician to luthier

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City young gun Galic chasing ALW double, Matildas dream

Melbourne City starlet Daniela Galic has a future with the Matildas and overseas in her sights but is focused on completing the A-League Women double.

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Man dead following suburban drive-by shooting

A 30-year-old man has died after a drive-by shooting, which took place in a Melbourne street under the cover of darkness.

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