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Melbourne nurse Sarah is trying to save for a home near work – neither party’s housing plan will get her any closer

The major parties are competing for first home buyers’ votes with a range of promises. But who will they actually help?

The Guardian - AU

Five-star City seal A-League Women premiership title

Melbourne City have completed an unbeaten regular season in the A-League Women, wrapping up the premiership title with a 5-1 win at Perth Glory.

AAP

Katoa leads Dolphins to comeback stunner over Storm

The Dolphins scored 40 unanswered points to wallop Melbourne 42-22 in a comeback win orchestrated by brilliant young half Isaiya Katoa.

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Storm's Grant in doubt for Origin with hamstring injury

Melbourne captain Harry Grant is set to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring injury and is in doubt for Queensland's State of Origin opener.

AAP

Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

AAP

Good, bad or ugly? What makes AFL succession plans work

Simon Goodwin and Nathan Buckley have vastly different perspectives on the merits of coaching succession plans in the AFL.

AAP

Labor ‘taking action’ on dynamic pricing after cost of tickets to Lady Gaga’s Sydney and Melbourne concerts sparks outrage

‘Drip pricing’ and hidden fees also being examined after tickets for ‘nosebleed’ seats rose to $622 within 15 minutes of sale beginning

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Video claiming re-elected Labor would ‘plunder’ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group

Exclusive: Video saying Albanese government would adopt ‘far-left’ Greens agenda shared by member of group campaigning in marginal Melbourne seat of Aston

The Guardian - AU

Helicopter crashes at Melbourne airport moments after takeoff

Two people – the pilot and a passenger – were on board at time of crash

The Independent UK

Fullback showdown key in Dolphins-Storm clash

Opposing fullbacks Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Ryan Papenhuzyen are set to light up Suncorp Stadium as the Dolphins lose hooker Jeremy Marshall-King to injury.

AAP

Dockers to let struggling Jye Amiss out of the cage

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has kicked just six goals in five games this season, but he will be given a licence to roam against Melbourne on Saturday.

AAP

Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game

West Coast are 0-5 and possess a woeful percentage of 49.7, but the AFL club's emerging youngsters are doing their best to keep spirits high.

AAP

Lou Wall: Breaking the Fifth Wall review – a silly and profound standup masterpiece

Melbourne international comedy festival, then touringThe Australian comedian’s latest show takes a straightforward story about Facebook Marketplace and unravels it into something much more meta

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Beveridge not planning a coach ride to Melbourne

AFL premiership-winning tactician Luke Beveridge insists he won't be coaching anywhere other than the Western Bulldogs next season, despite links to Melbourne.

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Autosport

F1 Panel: Has Piastri become favourite for 2025 F1 title?

Since letting his McLaren slide off the track on lap 44 in Melbourne and losing a lot of points, Oscar Piastri has been almost flawless. Two victories, in Shanghai and Bahrain, and a third place in Suzuka allowed him to regain almost everything he lost in the Formula 1 season…

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F1 Panel: Is Oscar Piastri now the title favourite?

After letting his McLaren slide off the track on lap 44 in Melbourne and losing a lot of points, Oscar Piastri has been almost flawless since then. Two victories, in Shanghai and Bahrain, and a third place in Suzuka allowed him to regain almost everything he lost in the season…

The Guardian - AU

$500 for the nosebleeds? Lady Gaga fans furious over ticket prices for Australian shows

The Mayhem tour’s ticketing agencies deny dynamic pricing has been implemented, but fans have complained prices are high and inconsistent

The Guardian - AU

Love and optimism turns to despair as Melbourne reach end of an era

The Demons have started the season with five defeats for the first time since 2012 as pressure mounts on coach Simon Goodwin

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Albanese says ‘nothing’ will stop public appearances after being confronted by members of right-wing movement

Men connected to right-wing group claiming responsibility for confronting prime minister at Melbourne hotel say there was ‘nothing James Bond’ about getting access

AAP

Dolphins' 'Goat' not ready to be put out to pasture yet

Off-contract Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will face his former club Melbourne while on a winning roll and with the mindset of wanting to play on in 2026.

AAP

Winless Demons are 'united' as ever, Goodwin insists

A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.

AAP

Demons expect 'sore' May, Pickett to take on Dockers

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists premiership stars Steven May and Kysaiah Pickett will be fit to take on Fremantle, despite the pair dealing with injuries.

The Guardian - AU

Julie never imagined hoarding would dominate her life. As help is cut, she fears for the future

The Melbourne grandmother is among hundreds to lose support for complex mental health issues due to the closure of the program

AAP

Man in court accused of stabbing brother to death

Makuaj Anyuon, 29, has appeared in a Melbourne court for the first time after being charged with his brother's murder.

AAP

Wilson bounces back to the NBL after AFL stint

Former Collingwood AFL player Tom Wilson has been given a second chance in the NBL, signing with Melbourne United for the upcoming season.

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