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Lidia Thorpe joins critics of ‘outrageous’ expansion of police search powers in Melbourne as premier defends move

Jacinta Allan says warrantless pat-down powers that last until May 2026 are consistent with Victoria police plan to be more visible

The Guardian - AU

AFLW grand final history beckons for North's Birch

If North Melbourne cap their perfect season by beating Brisbane on Saturday night, Libby Birch will become the AFLW's first four-time premiership player.

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‘Vast overreach’: police allowed to conduct warrantless pat-downs of people across inner Melbourne for six months

Search powers, usually reserved for protests, will be in effect in the CBD and beyond in a move criticised by human rights groups

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Massive grand final selection call looms at North

Mia King shapes as the burning selection question as North Melbourne hunt an AFLW flag, with Emma Kearney noting "heartbreak" is inevitable in grand final week.

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'Often imperfect': North prepare for AFLW grand final

AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths.

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Morning Mail: ‘Our gas, our prices’ says Husic, mortgage squeeze tightens, Italy divided over ‘off-grid’ family

Former minister says companies are ‘profiteering’ by selling gas overseas and inflating prices at home; judge’s ruling hits out at off-grid lifestyle

The Guardian - AU

Aircraft noise from new runways will hit thousands more homes. Australia needs fairer solutions

Major changes to flight paths are underway across Australia’s three largest cities.

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Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

An extraordinary rise in demand combined with constrained supply has created a boom in Australian home values and rents over the past five years.

AAP

Garner gets one back on teammate as AFLW players' best

North Melbourne captain Jasmine Garner has won her third AFLW MVP, pipping Kangaroos teammate Ash Riddell for the record-breaking honour.

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The Quiet Revolution in Australian Lawn Care: Why Homeowners Are Turning to LawnQ for Fast, Reliable Mowing Services

Australia’s relationship with the backyard runs deep, part cultural, part practical, part weekend therapy. From the coastal suburbs of Newcastle to the leafy slopes of Baulkham Hills, a neat lawn has always been a quiet badge of pride.

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You can travel between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne for as little as $10 on affordable bus Flix – but at what cost?

European budget travel brand FlixBus promises low prices and a better experience. Will it be enough to get Australians off planes and out of their cars?

The Guardian - AU

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has earned reward for a record-breaking season by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.

AAP

Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Mick Stinear has left his post as Melbourne AFLW coach after 10 seasons in charge, having led the Demons to the 2023 premiership.

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Doja Cat Rocked Up 3 Hours Late To A Melbourne Gig & Fans Were ‘So Fucking Pissed Off’

“Three songs and so much money later, I’m heartbroken."

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Australian judge rules synagogue arsonist was motivated by mental illness, not antisemitism

An Australian magistrate says a man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue door while worshippers were inside was motivated by mental illness rather than antisemitism

AAP

United prevail in tense top-four battle with Wildcats

It was tight and tense the whole way but Melbourne United have ended up willing themselves to an 11-point home win over Perth.

AAP

Rivals' best shots fall short as AFLW trilogy awaits

Defending premiers North Melbourne and two-time premiers Brisbane fended off hefty blows to book a third-straight AFLW decider, having split the previous two.

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Lolley heroics deliver Sydney sweet win over Victory

Sydney FC are top of the A-League Men after a Joe Lolley masterclass delivered a 3-0 home win over Melbourne Victory.

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Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

The Brisbane Lions will meet North Melbourne in the AFLW decider for a third straight season after a crushing 35-point preliminary final defeat of Carlton.

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Four-time Bathurst winner Allan Moffat has died

One of Australia's greatest touring car drivers passed away on Saturday

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Four-time Bathurst winner Allan Moffat has died aged 86

One of Australia's greatest touring car drivers passed away on Saturday

AAP

Demons coach and star to mull big calls on AFLW future

Mick Stinear has yet to decide about his AFLW future with Melbourne in the aftermath of finals heartbreak, as Geelong and Sydney look for a new coach.

AAP

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North Melbourne have punched their ticket to an AFLW grand final after Blaithin Bogue played a starring role in a sensational comeback win over Melbourne.

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Adelaide boss Andrioli in awe of Reds' resilience

Adelaide United's coach heaped praise on the Reds following their 4-1 over Melbourne City on Friday night, despite playing for an hour with 10-men.

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United hang on to win heartstopper over Hawks

A stunning JaVale McGee bomb from beyond halfway has arrived fractionally late for Illawarra, allowing Melbourne United to sneak home in Wollongong.

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