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Melbourne off-road racers Ede Taric, Gerry Hoekstra remembered by family, friends, community

The motor racing industry and families remember two Melbourne men killed in an off-road enduro at the weekend.

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Vic driver avoids jail over fatal crash

Matthew Lorkin has avoided a jail term after he struck and killed a Melbourne man who was walking home with his groceries.

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Let footy do the talking: Lions captain

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko says he'll let his footy do the talking against Melbourne while expecting some heat from his verbal sledging of the Demons.

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Community spirit, new families and tree-changers drive change in Long Gully

Money has moved up the Calder Highway in the past two years as young professionals, families and established couples from Melbourne and other areas buy up or flip houses in the area. It's changing the perception of "who" a Long Gully resident is.

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Fatal blaze in Melbourne's north-east leaves one woman dead, two children in critical condition

A woman is dead and a boy and a girl are in a critical but stable condition in hospital after sustaining smoke inhalation injuries.

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Woman dies, kids hurt in Melbourne fire

A woman has died and two children remain in a critical condition after a house fire in Melbourne's northeast, with police investigating the cause of the blaze.

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How The Seekers' Judith Durham's voice became the soundtrack to our lives

As Australia prepares to bid a final farewell to The Seekers' frontwoman, people across the country share touching tales about what Judith Durham's "beautiful" voice and warm character gave to their lives.

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Petracca passes early AFL fitness test

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has trained fully, proving he can play through a corked calf and hairline leg fracture on Friday night against Brisbane.

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Australian artist takes down mural of hugging Ukraine and Russia soldiers after huge backlash

Mural criticised for creating false equivalency between victim and aggressor

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Kolodjashnij chance for Cats' next final

A knee injury has left Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij in doubt for their AFL preliminary final against either Melbourne or Brisbane.

AAP

Victorian musicians still grappling with the sting of the global pandemic call for revellers' return

The "long tail" of the pandemic will continue to weaken Victoria's live music industry unless it can work on a "strategic partnership" to keep musicians on stage and venue doors open, a new report says.

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Lawyer denies assaulting underage girl

Melbourne lawyer Glenn Thexton has faced court accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl outside a kebab shop.

AAP

NRL's top-four premier rule in real danger

James Tedesco claims the calibre of teams placed between fifth and eighth means means an NRL premier could finally come from outside the top four.

AAP

Aker' says Lions can beat MCG hoodoo

Three-time Lions premiership winner Jason Akermanis has revealed how psychologist Phil Jauncey had their 2001-2003 team always believing they could win at MCG

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Abdo dismisses Raiders 'short straw' claim

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has argued the finals series draw is fair after Canberra complained about travelling to Melbourne on a six-day turnaround.

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A Melb Mural Was Hastily Removed After Ukraine Community Slammed It As ‘Utterly Offensive’

A mural in Melbourne has been taken down by the artist after the Ukraine ambassador to Australia slammed it as “utterly offensive”.

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Petracca pushing to be fit for AFL final

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has hit the training track as he races to prove his fitness for the Demons' AFL semi-final against Brisbane.

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Man in critical condition after e-scooter and car collide in Brisbane's south

An e-scooter rider is transported to hospital after a crash in South Brisbane at the intersection of Melbourne and Edmondstone streets.

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Three boys hospitalised in Vic stabbings

Three teenage boys have been hospitalised with serious stab wounds after two separate incidents west of Melbourne.

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As Australia prepares to farewell Judith Durham, we want to hear your memories

As final preparations are put in place for Judith Durham's state memorial service in Melbourne on Tuesday, we want to hear your memories of the singer's extraordinary impact.

ABC News

AFL Round-Up: Finals first week delivers in spades as Geelong and Sydney stake their premiership claims

The most-thrilling weekend of finals in a generation delighted footy fans and further ignited a premiership race to savour. We digest the week that was.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia calls for removal of ‘offensive’ mural of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers

Artist who painted Melbourne mural of soldiers hugging has apologised and said his intention was ‘to promote peace’

AAP

Raiders smash Tigers to seal finals spot

Canberra thrashed Wests Tigers 56-10 to round out their regular season and set up an elimination final against Melbourne.

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Melbourne University's Going Rural Health initiative gives students taste of working in country

A program supporting healthcare students to do their clinical work experience in the regions could be the lure for a career in regional Victoria.

AAP

Next-gen drug for rare disease now free

A Melbourne mother is hopeful access to a new drug could stop the effects of Pompe disease, offering her more years with her young daughters.

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