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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne are more terrifying than ever and the key forward is king again in round five

The mix at Melbourne has never been more potent, while a new era of dominant key forwards across the AFL might be upon us. We digest the week that was.

ABC News

Speeding driver allegedly travelling at 251 kph in central Victoria in early hours of Sunday morning

A woman is facing serious charges after allegedly being caught speeding north-west of Melbourne.

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Australians have unequal rights to die. For some families, that only adds to the pain

Sue Walton vowed to be with her terminally ill daughter when she decided to end her life. But NSW laws against voluntary assisted dying kept them apart

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Banana splits: inner-Melbourne council won’t commit to returning controversial fruit sculpture

Yarra city Council says ‘no decisions’ made about whether Fallen Fruit statue will return

The Guardian - AU

A new riverkeeper becomes a voice for the conservation and protection of the Yarra River

Climate change, pollution and overdevelopment threaten Melbourne’s most iconic river – now the waters have a passionate new advocate.

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Dockers' surge blows away Bombers in AFL

Ten unanswered goals have booted Fremantle to their first AFL win over Essendon in Melbourne since 2010, with the Dockers triumphing by 48 points.

AAP

Kalyn Ponga contract circus takes a new twist as Knights lose to Dragons

"I know the Knights are trying to keep Kalyn at all costs ... I don't know where these reports are coming from."

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Mum issues car seat warning after son, 10 months, left fighting for life after crash

Little Jax was 10 months old when he and his mum Zoe, from Melbourne in Australia, were in a horrific car crash, which left the youngster with a fractured skull, a bleed on the brain and torn ligaments in his neck

Daily Mirror

The Greens and the challenge of governing a Melbourne council

The party won control of Yarra city council in 2020 but still grapples with realities of being in charge

The Guardian - AU

Demons' streak grows with big win over GWS

Melbourne have continued the winning start to their AFL premiership defence with a comprehensive 67-point triumph over GWS.

AAP

Injury-time goal leaves Newcastle Jets ruing a 2-1 loss at home to Melbourne Victory

Newcastle now need a minor miracle to make the finals.

Newcastle Herald

Munster magic as Storm overcome Sharks

Playmaker Cameron Munster has starred for Melbourne as the Storm ran in five tries to three to bank a 34-18 victory over Cronulla.

AAP

Lightning stun Vixens in Super Netball

Bottom-placed Sunshine Coast Lightning have produced the biggest upset of the Super Netball season by ending the Melbourne Vixens' unbeaten start.

AAP

Boxer Zerafa primed for world title chance

Michael Zerafa says preparation for the biggest fight of his career -- a world title eliminator against Issac Hardman in Melbourne next week -- has been ideal.

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Melbourne beat GWS by 67 points as Demons stay unbeaten thanks to third-quarter onslaught

Melbourne's unbeaten start to 2022 continues with a powerful performance and 67-point win over GWS, while Adelaide impress in victory over Richmond.

AAP

Second COVID case strikes Storm NRL ranks

Kenny Bromwich is the latest Melbourne player to contract COVID-19 and he will join his brother Jesse watching on for the Storm's NRL clash with Cronulla.

The Guardian - AU

Easter bag hunt: Australian travellers left without luggage as airport staff shortages bite

Qantas apologises as passengers told they could be without bags for days

Daily Mirror

Mercedes explain reason behind Lewis Hamilton's furious Australian GP radio message

Lewis Hamilton appeared to get a little shirty with his team in the latter stages of the race, as it became clear he would not be standing on the podium in Melbourne

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Reborn Fifita thrives off Sharks revival

Andrew Fifita is not the player he once was but the Cronulla prop is savouring every moment of his redefined role under new boss Craig Fitzgibbon.

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Reds hold out Rebels for Super Rugby win

The Queensland Reds have held on for a 36-32 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in their Super Rugby Pacific match on Good Friday at AAMI Park.

AAP

Storm's Bromwich out of Sharks NRL clash

Melbourne skipper Jesse Bromwich has contracted COVID-19 and will miss their NRL clash with Cronulla, with Brandon Smith his replacement.

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Sharks a model of NRL consistency: Bellamy

Ahead of their anticipated NRL clash, Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says Cronulla's consistency has been key to their ladder surge.

ABC News

Bumper Easter for Gold Coast as tourists choose glitter strip ahead of Sydney and Melbourne

Whether it's nice weather, sandy beaches or the lure of theme parks, people travelling over Easter are making up for lost time because of the pandemic.

ABC News

Domestic violence survivor to run 1,100km from Broken Hill to Melbourne to raise awareness

Sandy Suckling didn't tell a soul about her first marathon — it was a private milestone about her strength to survive. Now, the 62-year-old is running from Broken Hill to Melbourne to raise awareness about family violence prevention.

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GWS ponder tagging Demons' AFL stars

Lachie Ash has tagged some of the AFL's best midfielders but he is no certainty to get the job on Melbourne stars Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca.

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