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From river stain to your cup of tea: the secret world of tannins

While stopped in heavy Melbourne traffic recently, I noticed that what looked like a shadow under a row of spotted gums (Corymbia maculata) along a major road was actually a stain on the concrete kerb.

The Conversation

Economic stress scares off Australian homebuyers as auction clearances fall

Houses are being pulled from auctions as vendors get cold feet amid economic uncertainty about borrowing costs

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne Mavericks bag much-needed Super Netball win

The Melbourne Mavericks have clinched their second win of the Super Netball season, securing an impressive nine-goal victory over Sunshine Coast.

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Warriors to launch title charge after snapping streak

Warriors coach Andrew Webster says his team's streak-busting victory in Melbourne shows what they are capable of.

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Warriors rock Storm to serve up fourth straight loss

A shabby Melbourne have suffered their fourth successive loss, bullied by the Warriors who banked their first win at AAMI Park since 2014.

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Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan

The start of the 2026 Formula 1 season has made one thing clear: Red Bull has a great deal of work to do, particularly on the chassis side. The Australian Grand Prix offered some encouragement, but the races in China and Japan have delivered a reality check

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'A week's a long time in footy': perplexed Demons coach

Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.

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Coach calls for calm after Bombers snap losing streak

Essendon have prevented the longest losing streak in the club's history with a 45-point upset victory against Melbourne.

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Heathers the Musical review – dark teen comedy is hammy fun, if thoroughly defanged

Arts Centre Melbourne, then touring AustraliaThis candy coloured musical has a bombastic pop-rock score and great stage design, but it erases the grey that made Heathers such a strange and compelling film

The Guardian - AU

Man Charged After 32 Y.O. Allegedly Shot Dead In Melbourne High-Rise Building

"They haven't told us much, just that the worst happened, like that it can't get much worse," one resident said.

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There's a problem with making public transport free

Cutting public transport fares is great for people who already catch it but doesn't do much to help those for whom it is too inaccessible or infrequent.

AAP

Mika Stojsavljevic stars on debut to give GB surprise Billie Jean King Cup lead against Australia

The 17-year-old beat a player ranked 219 places above her with Harriet Dart extending their lead on the first day in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life

In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak.

AAP

These Are The Funniest Shows Still On At The Melbourne Comedy Festival, According To 7 Comedians

If you too are overwhelmed by choice, here’s who the pros say you need to see.

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The Guardian - AU

The Crunch: Space objects visualised, the many maps of Hormuz and Melbourne’s seasons

Is it still ‘space’ if it’s full of objects orbiting the Earth? Plus, we track the fuel crisis

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Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Tackling has been the focus at Melbourne training this week with Storm coach Craig Bellamy looking to shore up their defence as they host the Warriors.

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Prince Harry Humiliated: Meghan Markle's Husband Being Called Out For Charging $2,000 To Talk About 'Burnout'

Organisers of a Melbourne workplace wellness summit have slashed ticket prices for Prince Harry's burnout keynote amid claims he's overcharging for talks on 'psychosocial safety', fuelling fresh questions over demand for the Sussex brand as Meghan's own Australian event faces controversy.

AAP

Data reveals key to fixing housing affordability crisis

Two major cities are becoming more unaffordable faster than other capitals, as they build fewer homes relative to population growth than Sydney and Melbourne.

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The Guardian - AU

Traffic falls on major Sydney and Melbourne roads as fuel crisis sees Australians cut back on driving

Exclusive: Trips on Sydney’s key thoroughfares have fallen by thousands per day, according to government data

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'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players

Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.

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'Pressure on Aussies': Brits enjoy BJK Cup underdog tag

Australia are hot favourites for the BJK Cup qualifying tie against Great Britain in Melbourne, but are wary of the understrength visitors.

The Guardian - AU

Dan Rath: Help Me Please review – you won’t find another standup with more jokes a minute

Melbourne international comedy festivalBuckle up: the comedian doesn’t give his audience a moment to relax as he delivers a relentless string of one-liners in a show that never hits everyone all at once

The Times of India

Woman drives car into Indian-Australian man and his father in racist attack in Melbourne: 'Go back to your country'

“I am lucky to be alive,” said Rohit Singh after a morning walk in Melbourne’s west turned into a violent racist attack involving elderly Indian-Australians.

AAP

Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.

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'Finally worked it out': Pickett's light-bulb moment

Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.

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