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Australian freed in Myanmar amnesty lands in Melbourne

An Australian adviser to deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, returned home on Friday, Australia's foreign minister said, a day he was released from detention by the Southeast Asian nation's military junta in a mass amnesty.

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It’s Festival Szn So Here’s What To Know About ‘Designated Areas’ Where Police Can Search Anyone

Victoria Police are often present at festivals and major events, but their little-known powers to stop and search people arbitrarily and without a warrant came to light on social media at the weekend. Here’s what you need to know about them.Ahead of Melbourne’s Summer Camp LGBTQIA music festival on Saturday,…

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Melbourne Indie Voices choir prepares for its first headline show since pandemic lockdowns

Melbourne Indie Voices choir has grown from several people rehearsing in a lounge room to 400 members in just a few years, and the group is ready for its first post-lockdown performance.

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Why Melbourne Demons are one of the hardest teams to score against in AFLW history

From the last line of defence to forward pressure, the Demons' AFLW game plan makes it as hard as possible for opposition teams to get a shot on goal, never mind score — and, as Gemma Bastiani writes, they are close to becoming the stingiest defence in league history.

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Sean Turnell arrives in Melbourne

Australian economist Sean Turnell has been released from a Myanmar prison and has touched down at Melbourne Airport.

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NBL moves forward with Isaac Humphries

Melbourne United star Isaac Humphries' decision to come out as gay has been tipped by fellow NBL figures to have wide-reaching effects.

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Delta Goodrem’s Added New Dates To Her Innocent Eyes 20th Anniversary Tour Mine Are Crying RN

Tickets go on sale on Friday.

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How to spend a day in Collingwood, Melbourne’s coolest neighbourhood

With independent shops, charismatic brunch spots and some of the best coffee in town, this should be your base on a Melbourne city break, says Ed Maughan

The Independent UK

Sixers score NBL upset win over United

Robert Franks and Anthony Drmic have scored 21 points each to steer the Adelaide 36ers to an important NBL win over Melbourne United.

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Woman dies after tree falls on car

A passenger has died and a driver has been injured after a tree fell onto their car north west of Melbourne.

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Kangas relish continuity in AFLW finals

North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.

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Defence suspect knew details of mum's body

The man defence lawyers say killed a Melbourne mum knew details of where her body was found, but he says he overheard police talking through a doorbell camera.

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How young climate activists are making their voices heard at COP27 over Egypt's protest suppression

In London, youth activists threw soup at Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers,” asking, “Is art worth more than life? More than food? More than justice?” In Melbourne, Australia, two protesters superglued themselves to Picasso’s “Massacre in Korea” to highlight the connections between climate change and future conflict and suffering.

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Teens charged over murder and kidnapping

Eight teenagers have been charged following a stabbing death and an alleged kidnapping in Melbourne's north east, with four arrested at Melbourne Airport.

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Minor party candidate who called for Daniel Andrews to be hanged preferenced ahead of Labor by Liberals

Freedom Party upper-house candidate Rebekah Spelman says she does not want Daniel Andrews dead, but she does not regret her "exaggerated" comments calling for the premier to be hanged.

AAP

John Howard leads tributes to Peter Reith

Current and former members of Australian governments are paying their respects at a state memorial service for former defence minister Peter Reith in Melbourne.

The Conversation

How superblocks can free up and improve CBD space for the people of Melbourne – a step-by-step guide

For 185 years, Melbourne’s Hoddle Grid – the ordered layout of CBD streets and blocks designed in 1837 – has dictated the flow of people and vehicles in the city centre. But how well does the grid serve 21st-century needs?

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Novak Djokovic faces battle to win over Australian fans after permission to return

The Serb was deported because of his Covid status but can now look forward to seeking a record-equalling 22nd major in Melbourne

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Kangaroos ready to spar with Demons

North Melbourne have made an against-the-odds run deep into the AFLW finals and skipper Emma Kearney backs her Kangaroos to mix it with high-flyers Melbourne.

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Demons dream of AFLW breakthrough

Melbourne are still chasing an AFLW premiership despite being consistently one of the league's best teams and midfielder Karen Paxman says they have to earn it.

The Times of India

England hoping to 'unretire' Ben Stokes in time for 50-over World Cup

MELBOURNE: England are hopeful star all-rounder Ben Stokes will "unretire" from ODI cricket in time for the defence of their 50-over World Cup in India next year.

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Group face murder trial over CBD stabbing

Five people charged over the fatal stabbing of Ricky Rowlands in a street brawl during one of Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns are facing a trial by jury.

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Hackett says time's up on world swim mark

A month out from the world short-course swimming championships in Melbourne, former great Grant Hackett feels time could be up for his 14-year-old world record.

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Tom Perinovic criticises Victoria Police for his treatment by officers after he found his wife and three children dead

Melbourne man Tom Perinovic told an inquest into the death of his family he wants Victoria Police to formally apologise to him for how he was treated after discovering the bodies of his wife and children.

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Essendon Private Clinic facing more accusations of putting profit before care as further allegations raised

A senior clinician says they were encouraged to get patients to access any potential funding sources to pay for their care — including their superannuation funds — in a job interview at a privately run psychiatric hospital in Melbourne.

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