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Jay Carmichael's gay love story set in conservative 1950s Australia intrigues, but fails to convince

Marlo, a gay love story set in 1950s conservative Australia, draws on library and archival research. We know this because at the end of his book, author Jay Carmichael – a gay man himself – cites the work of Denis Altman and myself (in my role as a gay historian),…

The Conversation

Global success of Cult of the Lamb showcases Australia’s video games development talent

‘There’s such a creative energy, there’s so many cool studios,’ Massive Monster developer says

The Guardian - AU

Ice Hockey: Northstars to finish second after mixed weekend in Melbourne

Both matches were played at O'Brien Icehouse, the same venue where the AIHL finals series will take place in a fortnight (September 2-4).

Newcastle Herald

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Swans beat Saints, lock in third on ladder

Sydney have landed a double chance, finishing third on the AFL ladder after beating St Kilda by 14 points to set up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.

AAP

Indian football loses Olympian son in Samar Banerjee

KOLKATA: India lost another Olympian son as Samar Banerjee passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Saturday after a prolonged age-related illness. He was 92. Better known as ‘Badru’ Banerjee in Indian football, the striker was best remembered for leading the country to a historic fourth-place…

The Times of India

Victorian opposition unveils quarantine hospital plan, government labels it 'not clinically safe'

Victoria's ailing health system is the focus of another day of pre-election announcements, with the government dismissing an opposition plan to move patients to Melbourne's nearly-empty quarantine facility.

ABC News

Lions pair hit with one-match AFL bans

Brisbane's loss to Melbourne has become even more costly with Cam Rayner and Noah Answerth receiving one-match suspensions ahead of the AFL finals.

AAP

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Victorian health authorites chart significant increase in local monkeypox transmissions

The health department says the number of people diagnosed with monkeypox in Victoria is increasing due to local transmission.

ABC News

Vic rail loop stage should be built: govt

The first stage of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop should be built even if the rest of the project is never completed, the state government says.

AAP

Matildas to play Sweden in FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up in Melbourne

The Matildas will take on Sweden in front of an expected full house at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in November, ahead of next year's Women's World Cup.

ABC News

Lions coach admits Demons are AFL nemesis

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan concedes his team are struggling for answers against AFL premiers Melbourne after a 58-point defeat at the Gabba.

AAP

Zorko apologises for inappropriate sledge

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has apologised to Melbourne's Harrison Petty for an inappropriate comment he made that left the Demon in tears on Friday night.

AAP

Broncos hoping to stem Storm damage

A record-breaking loss for Brisbane against Melbourne proved a reality check as they attempt to qualify for the NRL finals after a two-year absence.

AAP

Storm warning after Broncos NRL belting

Melbourne captain Jesse Bromwich was still able to find some room for improvement in his side despite their record flogging of Brisbane.

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Demons thrash Lions in Gabba AFL mauling

Melbourne have put themselves in the box seat for an AFL top-two finish with a comprehensive 18.7 (115) to 8.9 (57) defeat of Brisbane at the Gabba.

AAP

Storm put 60 on Broncos in NRL statement

Melbourne have notched their biggest win over Brisbane, who conceded 60 points for just the second time to leave the Broncos' NRL finals hopes teetering.

ABC News

Melbourne thrash Brisbane Lions in Friday night AFL blowout as sledge leaves Harrison Petty in tears

Melbourne have thrashed the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba, inflicting a morale-crushing 58-point victory on the eve of the finals, but a Dayne Zorko sledge that left Harrison Petty in tears marred the result.

ABC News

How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

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AAP

Housing downturn endures, outlook unclear

The housing market is cooling off across many capital cities, but it's unclear how far and fast prices will drop.

ABC News

Essendon admits to mishandling Ben Rutten coaching situation as Alastair Clarkson signs with North Melbourne

New Essendon president David Barham concedes mistakes were made as the Bombers left embattled coach Ben Rutten in the dark during their botched pursuit of Alastair Clarkson.

AAP

Munster the focus as Broncos host Storm

Cameron Munster's future and form have both camps talking ahead of Friday's NRL clash between Brisbane and Melbourne.

AAP

Fagan, Lions ready for Demons litmus test

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has had the rematch with Melbourne circled ever since the defending AFL premiers bullied them in a 64-point drubbing in June.

AAP

Melbourne AFL flag defence on track: coach

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his reigning AFL premiers are building cohesion at the right time of the season.

The Guardian - AU

The far-right disinformation pipeline that now spans the globe goes straight from Trumpland to Australia

The anti-vaxxers obstructing hospital entries in Melbourne are consuming the same misinformation and subsuming the same moral values as the Americans

AAP

Vic rail loop build costs tipped at $125b

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to be drawn on how much a Melbourne rail loop will cost after a report found it could be double previous estimates.

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