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Barry Humphries obituary

Entertainer whose outrageous caricatures Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson took the one-man show to new heights

The Guardian - UK

Australian stage and screen icon Barry Humphries has died aged 89

The Melbourne-born comic who found international acclaim is best known for his alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, but also appeared in more than 20 films and authored numerous books and plays.

ABC News

Sydney FC vanquish Victory to reach ALW grand final

Sydney FC will face Western United for the A-League Women championship after snatching a last-ditch 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory to reach the grand final.

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Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants AFL match in Alice Springs in jeopardy amid community competition dispute

In an email to the council, seen by the ABC, the league said it would "review the viability" of holding the Round 16 match between Melbourne Demons and GWS Giants in Alice Springs in June.

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Muslims in Melbourne's Sudanese community hold grave fears for relatives as religious holiday Eid arrives

While Eid al-Fitr is usually a celebratory affair of food and family, Melbourne Muslims with family caught up in the Sudan conflict are finding it difficult to find joy in the celebration.

ABC News

Disney+ releases series on Victorian cult, based on In the Clearing

Melbourne-based author JP Pomare's cult thriller, In the Clearing, inspired by a real-life cult, is Disney+'s first original Aussie series

The New Daily

Rebels blow halftime lead to hand Crusaders Super win

Melbourne have given up a 12-point halftime lead to crash to the Crusaders 43-27 in another disappointing Super Rugby Pacific result for the Rebels.

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Waratahs remain unbeaten ahead of Super W finals

The NSW Waratahs have finished the regular Super W season unbeaten, taking down Melbourne 29-0 in their final round clash.

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Kidnapper ties up children and locks them inside home

A man bound and gagged a Melbourne mother before restraining her two children by placing tape over their eyes and hands, a jury has been told.

AAP

Victory's Nash ready for Sydney showdown in ALW prelim

Melbourne Victory defender Jessika Nash is plotting to bring her former club undone when she faces Sydney FC in the A-League Women preliminary final.

AAP

Advocate's alleged abuser arrested in New York

VoiCSA chief executive Manny Waks says his alleged abuser has been arrested in New York and is set to face extradition to Melbourne.

AAP

Yarra Ranges Council bans public from physical meetings over 'verbal abuse, intimidation'

A council in Melbourne's outer east has shut its doors to residents after what it describes as increasing abuse, intimidation and anti-social behaviour.

ABC News

Defensive effort must improve for Demons to tame Tigers

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin hopes some returning personnel will help his side respond to one of their worst defensive efforts in recent years.

AAP

Deer causes chaos after breaking into Melbourne home before becoming trapped

The stag smashed its way into the Alphington home through a window, before becoming trapped on the ground floor for about two hours.

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Geelong call in reinforcements against injury-hit Swans

Geelong have turned to Jon Ceglar and Gary Rohan after injuries ruled Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley out of the AFL clash with Sydney.

ABC News

Lidia Thorpe says prime minister is trying to silence her, after strip club altercation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese encouraged independent senator Lidia Thorpe to seek support after an expletive-laden altercation outside a Melbourne strip club at the weekend. The senator says the PM and others are trying to undermine her work.

AAP

Gawn backed to return for Demons against Richmond

Melbourne star Max Gawn is nearing a return from a knee injury and teammate Angus Brayshaw expects the ruckman to play in the Anzac Day Eve clash with Richmond.

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Rebels extend coaching deals ahead of Crusaders clash

While their Super Rugby finals hopes remain in the balance, Kevin Foote and his assistant coaches Tim Sampson and Geoff Parling have been backed with new deals.

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How a COVID-like test could predict dengue death risk

Scientists from Melbourne and Indonesia have discovered a way to find out who is most at risk of life-threatening dengue fever.

Newcastle Herald

Eagles of Death Metal book Newcastle show for July

The shows are being promoted as the 24th anniversary tour, which coves Europe, North America, South-east Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

Daily Mirror

Carlos Sainz doubles down on FIA criticism after Ferrari complaints dismissed

On Tuesday, the FIA rejected Ferrari's right of review petition which hoped to reverse the penalty handed to Sainz for his role in a collision with Fernando Alonso in Melbourne

Daily Mirror

George Russell set for FIA penalty as Mercedes problem likely to have long-term effect

Russell's decent start to the season – despite Mercedes' performance struggles – suffered a blow in Melbourne when he suffered an engine failure which will likely have further ramifications

ABC News

Anthony Albanese criticises Lidia Thorpe's early morning expletive-laden altercation outside a Melbourne strip club

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says independent senator Lidia Thorpe's altercation outside a Melbourne strip club at the weekend was ill-fitting behaviour for any person, let alone a senator.

ABC News

Melbourne woman will be charged over cyclist crash caught on dashcam footage

Police say they will charge a 40-year-old woman over an alleged hit-and-run crash caught on dashcam footage which left a Melbourne cyclist with grazes and bruises.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor blasted for jobseeker stance; tributes flow for Father Bob; and Melbourne’s endless suburban sprawl

Beloved Melbourne priest who defiantly and tirelessly advocated for the underdog has died aged 88

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