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Sydney-Melbourne railway could be affordably upgraded to slash travel times to six hours, expert says

Exclusive: replacing 250km of steam-age railway with straighter track would allow tilting trains to reduce the trip from 11 hours

The Guardian - AU

Pet-owner relief as new operator steps in

The University of Melbourne will close its U-Vet Animal Hospital, with new operators taking over in the new year.

AAP

A-League set for tense owners meeting

A-League club bosses are set for a no-holds barred meeting in Melbourne on Thursday as they seek peace over the move to sell the grand finals to Sydney.

AAP

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Two teenagers charged over fatal stabbing of Hashim Mohamed in St Kilda

The two boys — 16-year-old and a 17-year-old — were taken into custody during early-morning raids in Melbourne's north-west.

ABC News

Two teens arrested over fatal Vic stabbing

Two boys are being interviewed by police after an 18-year-old man was stabbed to death at Melbourne's St Kilda Beach.

AAP

‘This place makes me utterly miserable’: Azealia Banks refuses to tour Australia again

US rapper cancels Brisbane gig hours before she was due on stage, citing a past experience having a bottle thrown at her

The Guardian - AU

Davies seeking triple Zatopek title treat

Australian runner Rose Davies is chasing a third consecutive 10,000m title at the Zatopek:10 in Melbourne.

AAP

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Detectives hopeful a million-dollar reward will help solve long-running case of missing Cherie Westell

Victoria Police have announced a $1 million reward for information about the disappearance of teenager Cherie Westell in Melbourne in 2000. An inquest found it was likely she met foul play.

ABC News

Ian Chappell not is favour of lifting David Warner's captaincy ban, says he is too old for leadership role

MELBOURNE: The legendary Ian Chappell believes there is no point in lifting David Warner's lifetime captaincy ban as he feels that age is not in favour of the mercurial left-hander.

The Times of India

APL doubles down on grand finals switch despite resignation of Anthony Di Pietro

The Melbourne Victory chairman has stepped down as a director but Australian Professional Leagues reaffirms move to have finals in NSW

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne grandmother worried she won't walk 'normally' again after 18-day wait for ankle surgery

The Melbourne grandmother is worried delays in operating on her "severely" broken ankle could lead to permanent damage. She is calling for Victoria's health system to be better resourced.

ABC News

If White Lotus headed to Australia for a third season, where would it land?

As the sun sets in Sicily for season two of Mike White’s hit comedy series, Aussie beaches, crocodiles and influencers would make the perfect setting for the next outing

The Guardian - AU

Man who hired hitman to kill pastor jailed

A Melbourne man who hired a hitman to kill a church pastor has been jailed for five years, after it turned out to be an undercover police officer.

AAP

Webster three-pointer lands Wildcats win

Corey Webster has drained a game-winning three-pointer in the dying seconds as Perth's late rally stunned Melbourne United in the NBL.

AAP

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The Guardian - AU

Victorians to shiver through ‘winter-like’ week of summer as storm hits balmy Sydney

Forecast high temperatures unlikely to top 10C in parts of Melbourne as south-east Australia is subject to whims of La Niña weather pattern

AAP

Folami fires Victory to ALM win over Bulls

Ben Folami's late finish against Macarthur FC has given Melbourne Victory a 1-0 win in the A-League Men.

Newcastle Herald

Jets sweat on health of key players as they look to move on from four-goal rout in ALW

Both were forced from the field during Newcastle's loss to Melbourne City.

AAP

Last-ditch bid to save Vic animal hospital

Veterinary nurses are making a last-ditch bid to stop the closure of a Melbourne animal hospital, saying the decision has been "shamefully" fast-tracked.

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The Guardian - AU

Flights were expensive so I took the overnight Sydney to Melbourne train – it was cheap and cheerful (at first)

I didn’t get decent sleep or phone reception but there was more legroom and a hot meal – and maybe a smile from Mother Earth

ABC News

Kate Reid was a Formula 1 engineer. Now people line up for hours to eat her croissants

After Kate Reid's health nosedived, she ended up calling quits on her dream career. But her engineering skills turned out to be key to crafting world-renowned croissants.

AAP

Ili shines as Melbourne end NBL losing run

A sparkling return to the NBL from guard Shea Ili has helped Melbourne United end their five-match losing run with a 104-88 home win over Brisbane

AAP

Griffin heroics keep Bendigo top of WNBL

Red-hot Bendigo remain unbeaten after a masterclass from Kelsey Griffin, Sydney have broken their duck and Melbourne have jumped to second spot in the WNBL.

AAP

Blues, Lions given prime AFL fixture slots

Carlton will feature in at least seven Thursday and Friday night matches during the 2023 AFL season, after the league locked in the first 15 rounds.

Newcastle Herald

Jets outgunned by clinical Melbourne City in A-League Women

They trailed 3-0 at the break.

AAP

Perfect City cruise past Jets in ALW

A 5-1 win over a spirited Newcastle Jets has maintained Melbourne City's 100 per cent start to the season and sent them top of the A-League Women table.

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