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The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Ponga returns early as Storm sit out Harry Grant again

Newcastle have been bolstered by the early return of Kalyn Ponga from a foot injury, while Harry Grant is again missing from Melbourne's NRL team.

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Who's afraid of a 1000-seat theatre? Not Virginia Woolf

Melbourne's Red Stitch Theatre is taking Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? from an 80-seat venue to the 1000-seat Comedy Theatre.

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Melbourne Lord Mayor sworn in as Sally Capp stands down

Former Labor strategist Nicholas Reece has been sworn in as Melbourne's 105th Lord Mayor, replacing Sally Capp after six years.

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Opioid-laced cocaine 100 times more potent than heroin sparks Victorian health warning

Drugs sold in Melbourne found to contain protonitazene, which has resulted in ‘serious harm’

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Warning opioid-laced cocaine could be a killer

Cocaine users in Melbourne have been warned their drugs could contain a potentially lethal opioid that could lead to an overdose.

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Melbourne woman spends much of past nine years in seclusion after being found not guilty of assault due to mental impairment

Judge concerned about lack of progress of treatment in mental health facility and urges transition away from ‘highly restrictive conditions’

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Teacher dies after falling through skylight at Melbourne primary school

Paul Hogan fell more than three metres to concrete ground while collecting balls from roof of Spotswood school, WorkSafe Victoria says

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Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.

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Airport staff busted aiding drug smuggling ring

Dozens of Melbourne Airport staff breached security checks in the past year, with many suspected of working for organised criminals.

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Melbourne jaw surgeon may face legal action from second patient alleging negligence

Exclusive: Dr George Dimitroulis has not yet been required to respond to claims, but previously denied negligence in relation to first case reported by Guardian Australia

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Xavier Coates out of Origin III with hamstring issue

Xavier Coates will be unavailable for the third State of Origin match after scans revealed the winger tore his hamstring while on duty with Melbourne.

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Makeshift Storm surprise coach Bellamy with ladder spot

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy hopes to get some troops back to face Wests Tigers in round 18, but fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen's latest injury is causing concern.

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Homeless man in court accused of man's pier murder

A homeless man who's been charged with murdering a fisherman at a suburban pier in Melbourne has appeared in court.

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Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders

Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.

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T'birds thump Vixens in top-of-the-table netball clash

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have turned an eagerly-awaited Super Netball blockbuster into a lop-sided rout, thumping the Melbourne Vixens by 15 goals.

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Murder charge over drive-by shooting

A 21-year-old will face court after a man was found with a gunshot wound in a car, in a suspected drive-by shooting in suburban Melbourne.

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Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.

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Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.

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Five comedians reveal how they make you laugh as Newcastle Comedy Festival kicks off

Five stand-up comedians walk into a cafe ... stop me if you've heard this one.

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Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Australia's Boomers will play China twice in Melbourne next week as they ramp up preparations for the Olympics, with young gun Josh Giddey leading the way.

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Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

More lives are at risk if the Victorian government doesn't reform its public drunkenness laws, the police union says, after the death of a man hit by a car.

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Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra

Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant won't face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.

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Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Carl Ditterich will contest historical child sex abuse charges during a two-day hearing in Melbourne.

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Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator.

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'Got what he deserved': boyfriend guilty of murder

The family of Maryam Hamka say they are relieved a Supreme Court jury found Toby Loughnane guilty of her murder.

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