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George McArdle quit Little River Band at its peak to become a painter's assistant and study the Bible

He provided the basslines to Little River Band's most famous songs — including Reminiscing and Help Is On Its Way — but George McArdle gave it all away after being awoken in the middle of the night 44 years ago.

ABC News

2021’s ingredient of the year: 19 Australian food lovers share their favourites

From gochugaru to liquid seasoning, food writers, chefs, growers and food activists name their pick. What is yours? Let us know in the comments

The Guardian - AU

Unpacking The ‘Fitzroy Garage Party’ Saga That Has The Internet In An Absolute Tizzy

“This video just asked me if I knew Lime Cordiale.”

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Melbourne survive Snakes scare in NBL

Rayjon Tucker has threatened to put the open air clash to bed for Melbourne United, but Cairns almost pulled off a late miracle before going down 84-81.

AAP

Ticket sales to local Melbourne Victory games frozen by Football Australia, pending sanctions

Ticket sales to Melbourne Victory matches held in Victoria are frozen, as Football Australia weighs up financial sanctions for the club over last week's violent pitch invasion at AAMI Park.

ABC News

Travellers warned to arrive early as airport rush begins

Australian airports face an influx of travellers as the first end-of-year holiday period in three years without COVID measures gets underway.

The New Daily

Flights diverted as Melbourne fogs up

Heavy fog over Melbourne has seen four international flights diverted to other cities, while domestic flights have also been delayed.

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More than $1 million worth of jewellery stolen from home in Eildon, north-east of Melbourne

Victorian police appeal for public help to find more than $1.25 million worth of jewellery that was stolen from a home in Eildon over the weekend.

ABC News

Residents along Maribyrnong River still out of homes after flooding in Melbourne's west

More than two months on from the flooding in Melbourne's west, some residents are still dealing with the fallout and living in temporary accommodation as they wait for their homes to be repaired.

ABC News

Cameron Green in a good space ahead of 'Boxing Day' Test

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green conceded he has not made much of an impact recently with the team playing so well but he says he is in a "good space" and ready to play his part ahead of the 'Boxing Day' Test against South Africa in Melbourne.

The Times of India

Victorian storm leaves power outages, flash flooding, and hail in its wake

Thousands of Victorians lose power as a storm front moves across the state's south, leaving flash flooding and large hailstones in its wake.

ABC News

Accused global drug kingpin faces court

The alleged kingpin of a global drug trafficking syndicate has appeared in a Melbourne court after being extradited from the Netherlands to face justice.

AAP

Alleged global drug syndicate leader Tse Chi Lop extradited to Australia from the Netherlands

Canadian national Tse Chi Lop is extradited to Melbourne from the Netherlands to face charges of conspiracy to traffic commercial quantities of controlled drugs.

ABC News

Global drug kingpin accused brought to Vic

An alleged global drug kingpin accused of conspiring to traffic up to $4.4 million worth of methamphetamine has been extradited to Melbourne.

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Body found after Melbourne factory fire

A crime scene has been set up after a body was discovered following a factory fire at an industrial estate in Melbourne's north.

ABC News

War medals and love letters belonging to Sir Ernest Edward 'Weary' Dunlop stolen in burglary

The granddaughter of Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop says she does not care about the other personal items stolen from her home, but wants her grandfather's priceless belongings returned.

AAP

Edward 'Weary' Dunlop medals, papers taken

Burglars have stolen papers and war medals belonging to renowned World War II Australian surgeon Sir Edward "Weary'' Dunlop from a home in Melbourne.

ABC News

Man left with critical injuries after stabbing at Melbourne's Watergardens Shopping Centre

A 14-year-old boy is among five people charged after a fight between teenagers at a busy Melbourne shopping centre which left one person fighting for life.

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Uber plans a kids service to replace mum and dad's taxi. What's wrong with that? Plenty

Ride-share company Uber has just rolled out an option to book vehicles equipped with a children’s car seat across Melbourne. Uber is also considering allowing unaccompanied children to use its service.

The Times of India

Steve Smith backs David Warner to regain form

MELBOURNE: Australia batter Steve Smith on Wednesday backed under-fire David Warner to find Test form, saying the opener has a tendency of doing well when his "back's up against the wall".

AAP

Renegades overcome Neser BBL hat-trick

West Indian import Andre Russell's power hitting has helped the unbeaten Melbourne Renegades beat the Brisbane Heat despite Michael Neser's stunning hat-trick.

ABC News

Paddleboarders urged to check wind forecasts as teens recover from Melbourne bayside ordeal

Stand-up paddleboarders are urged to carefully check wind forecasts before entering the water, as more of the four teenagers swept across Melbourne's bay reflect on their near-death experience.

AAP

Dock worker bullied by colleagues to sue

A Melbourne dock worker who was bullied by colleagues, including one who defecated in his boots, will now sue for damages, his lawyers say.

ABC News

Alex surviving a year of cancer treatment is Breeanna's Christmas wish come true

Just one more round of chemotherapy for leukaemia and Alexander will head home to Shepparton for Christmas, after a year of isolation in Melbourne with his mum Breeanna.

AAP

Gadecki, Kubler awarded AO wildcards

Rising star Olivia Gadecki and the resurgent Jason Kubler are among six locals to receive wildcards into next month's Australian Open in Melbourne.

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