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Bortoleto shows his early F1 class again in response to Marko “B driver” jibe

In issuing a classy response to Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko branding him as only a “B” calibre driver, Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto has continued his strong start to life in the Formula 1 media spotlight glare.

Autosport

Lewis Hamilton says outside pressure ‘nonexistent’ before F1 Ferrari debut

‘I know what it takes to do a good job and that’s what I want to deliver,’ says seven-time champion as he prepares to fulfil a childhood dream

The Guardian - AU

Introducing F1's rookies: Doohan already fighting for his Alpine future amid Colapinto speculation

A home Formula 1 race is both blessing and curse for any driver – no matter what PR guff they spout about finding extra performance on familiar circuits. But for Alpine driver Jack Doohan, there is slightly more going in Melbourne this weekend.

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Feeney dodges ducks as Triple Eight stars in Melbourne

Confronted by a flock of crossing ducks, young gun Broc Feeney led a Triple Eight one-two finish in Melbourne to claim his first win of the Supercars season.

AAP

Australian Grand Prix 2024: Start time and how to watch F1 race this weekend

F1 heads to Melbourne for the first race of the 2025 season as Lewis Hamilton makes his Ferrari debut

The Independent UK

United's Ili no certainty to return in NBL title battle

Melbourne United guard Shea Ili is under an injury cloud after a head knock during game two of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

AAP

Harvey's redemption as Hawks level NBL title series

Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.

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Why Australian GP track invasion is back – but with a twist

There may be a lot wrong with the world, but for a whole generation of Formula 1 fans at least one thing will feel just right again this weekend as once again Albert Park provides the picturesque backdrop of the 2025 season opener.

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Five amazing Melbourne races that launched F1 seasons

Ever since Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit replaced Adelaide on the Formula 1 calendar, it (for fans of a certain age) became synonymous with ‘the start of a new season’ for over 20 years. Adelaide had held every single closer between 1985 and 1995, before the race moved south-east to the…

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The top five F1 Australian GP season openers

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F1 Australia Grand Prix 2025: Date, UK start time, grid positions and how to watch race

Excitement is high as 2025 season begins in Melbourne

Evening Standard

Race Invaders – Australian GP revives popular feature for Piastri homecoming

Motorsport

Laser beams focus on future of arts festival Rising

A free laser beam art installation will run every night of Rising in June. But organisers can't confirm Melbourne's popular arts festival is funded beyond 2025.

AAP

Hey Melbourne, Looking For A Little Formula 1 Post-Race Party? We’ve Found Just The One

Consider us attending.

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Melbourne is Oscar Piastri country

Needless to say, Australia is mighty proud of their homegrown hero running with McLaren in F1 and have found their own way to really show it.

The Guardian - AU

Australia to host ‘Space-out competition’ – where people compete to do nothing

Created by a South Korean artist suffering burnout, the serious but absurd contest is just one of 65 events coming to Melbourne’s winter arts festival

Motorsport

Five things to watch out for at the 2025 Australian GP

McLaren looked mighty in Bahrain. There may have been some differences in predictions regarding the pecking order ahead of the Australian GP, but pretty much everyone expects the Woking team to at least start the season with the strongest package.

Autosport

Brabhams and ex-Alboreto Ferrari among the Phillip Island Classic highlights

The Victorian Historic Racing Register’s Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport is the largest historic motorsport gathering in the southern hemisphere. Photographer Peter Ellenbogen – celebrating his 25th successive visit to the iconic circuit, south of Melbourne – presents highlights from last weekend’s 36th edition.

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The Independent UK

Surfer feared dead in shark attack after board with bite marks retrieved

Witnesses heard screams before the 37-year-old man from Melbourne vanished following shark attack

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United eye home comforts in NBL championship series

Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.

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Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Melbourne star Jack Viney is looking forward to starting alongside Max Gawn, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the midfield on Sunday against GWS.

The Guardian - AU

New Orleans Pelicans to bring NBA basketball to Australia with two games in Melbourne

NBA franchise the New Orleans Pelicans are the latest American sports team to agree to play in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton repeatedly charged taxpayers for flights coinciding with fundraisers

Exclusive: The travel, which was within parliamentary rules, coincided with fundraisers including those at a men-only club in Melbourne and a private home on Sydney’s north shore

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THE LUME Melbourne Has Brought Back Its Famous Van Gogh Experience With VR

THE LUME Melbourne has brought back its Van Gogh experience with VR — and this is your final shot to see it before it’s gone.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games Scotland pays tribute to Dick McTaggart after death aged 89

McTaggart won the lightweight title at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne and remains the only Scottish boxer to have collected a gold medal.

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