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Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Special powers under terrorism legislation have been granted to Victorian police ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit as protests loom.

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'Game of Monopoly': wiggle room on high-rise maps

Plans to build apartment complexes with up to 20 floors have been compared to a simplistic board game as housing advocates hail the "promising vision".

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If you live in public housing, what rights do you have to stay in your home?

Around 544,000 people live in public housing in Australia. And there’s huge demand for more: 169,000 households are waiting for public housing, up almost 10% from a decade earlier.

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How Aston Martin and Honda's expectation management ties into Newey's F1 design

During Aston Martin’s launch, the message was clear: 2026 is all about development, not where the team stands in Melbourne. But what does that say about the state of the F1 team and Adrian Newey’s design?

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'Go back to India', 'Die Nazi': Melbourne dad finds racist notes while cleaning car; says there's no reason for such attacks

An Indian-origin man in Melbourne reported racist, hateful notes scattered across the front yard of his Epping home when he was cleaning his car. 'Go back to India', 'Die Nazi' -- the notes read. The man who did not want to disclose hi name posted the photos of the racist…

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Families of methanol poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by £95 fine handed to Laos hostel staff

Parents of Melbourne teens accuse Australian government of lack of communication which ‘made an unbearable grief even worse’

The Independent UK

Moses backs Eels with no easy Lomax answer for NRL

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says any proposed changes to contracting laws following the Zac Lomax affair need careful consideration, with the winger still in limbo.

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Bulldogs midfielder calls time on flag-winning career

After taking personal leave from the Western Bulldogs, midfielder and 2021 Melbourne premiership player James Harmes has announced his retirement.

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Parents of Melbourne methanol-poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by $185 fines handed to Laos hostel staff

Fathers of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, who died after a night out at the Nana backpackers hostel in 2024, say court decision is ‘absolute injustice’

The Guardian - AU

Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

With Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, recruit Jack Steele is set to slot into new coach Steven King's midfield.

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‘Binge theatre’: why Summer of the Seventeenth Doll continues to crackle with life 70 years on

Ray Lawler’s drama became an international hit in the 50s, playing London, New York and eventually the silver screen. Now it’s being restaged as part of the ‘Doll trilogy’ in Melbourne – and it remains a classic

The Guardian - AU

First pictures of McLaren 2026 F1 car livery revealed ahead of Lando Norris title defence

The reveal took place at a launch event in Bahrain, where two three-day pre-season tests will take place - the first later this week - ahead of March’s season opener in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Police use pepper spray at Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog visit, with MP alleging officers threw punches

Grace Tame and Lidia Thorpe address crowds in Sydney and Melbourne as NSW Labor backbencher says police reaction ‘totally over-the-top’

The Guardian - AU

Isaac Herzog meets survivors of Bondi terror attack as thousands in Sydney and Melbourne protest visit

Israeli president will meet prime minister Anthony Albanese and travel to Canberra and Melbourne as pro-Palestine supporters stage protests

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City back on top in ALW, Canberra beat 10-woman Sydney

Melbourne City are back on top of the A-League Women table after a 5-2 comeback win over Brisbane Roar, while Canberra United beat Sydney FC 2-1.

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Goulding injured as 36ers beat Melbourne in NBL

Melbourne will be sweating on the fitness of captain Chris Goulding who suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of United's 11-point loss to Adelaide.

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Furphy breaks drought as Victory post ALW win over Jets

Melbourne Victory have snapped a six-match winless run after supersub Holly Furphy popped up for a later stunner against the Newcastle Jets.

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Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.

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Arzani to ramp up World Cup audition with City

Tricky winger Daniel Arzani is expected to play his first game since returning to Melbourne City against Western Sydney, who are about to sign Jacob Farrell.

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49ers confirmed for historic NFL showdown at MCG

The NFL has announced its first ever regular-season match in Australia this season will feature the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG.

Sports Illustrated

49ers, Rams Set to Face Off In NFL’s First Australia Game

The two NFC West rivals will play a game next season in Melbourne, Australia.

The Independent UK

Australian man, 27, dies while skiing with friends in Japan

Melbourne man is the third Australian to die in the East Asian country during this ski season

The Independent UK

A whole Australian town is up for sale for £5m – but residents fear auction could spell its end

Licola, a remote settlement in the Victorian High Country about 250km east of Melbourne, is home to just five people

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AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.

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Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax

Josh Addo-Carr has issued a call to Parramatta's next generation of outside backs following the departure of winger Zac Lomax.

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