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Greens campaign signs defaced with offensive graffiti – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Mykola Bychok: the Melbourne bishop who will help choose the next pope

As a cardinal under the age of 80, the Ukrainian-born priest will be one of the select few Catholic leaders to gather in the Vatican for the papal conclave

The Guardian - AU

Souths look to prove they are an NRL premiership force

After a shut-out defeat by the Bulldogs, South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has given his team some honest feedback ahead of their clash with Melbourne.

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'Unsmiling assassin': Dolphins fired by rolling Stone

Dolphins forward Ray Stone is a throwback to the 1980s, but the match-winner against Melbourne is worth his weight in gold to his teammates.

AAP

Noble cause: meet the drag kings holding court in Australia’s queer spaces

As drag queens find a place in the mainstream spotlight, their counterparts are taking back the underground scene with theatrical performances that celebrate a marginalised community

The Guardian - AU

Watch: Forgotten Celtic loanee continues to impress with another assist

Forgotten Celtic loanee Marco Tilio is continuing to impress with Melbourne City.

The National (Scotland)

Mavericks celebrate Jok's milestone in Super style

Goal shooter Shimona Jok has bagged 60 goals to mark her 100th Super Netball match with a victory, with the Melbourne Mavericks too good for the Giants.

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‘You’ll never amount to anything’: the boxing world champion you’ve never heard of

Australian Diana Prazak was told she wouldn’t make it as a boxer. She’s just been inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame

The Guardian - AU

Demon delight for coach Goodwin after first win of 2025

Melbourne have broken through for their first AFL win of 2025, holding off Fremantle by 10 points at the MCG to ease pressure on coach Simon Goodwin.

AAP

Australia to advocate for Melbourne man charged by Russia after fighting for Ukraine

Oscar Jenkins reportedly faces 15-year jail term on charges of fighting as ‘mercenary’

The Guardian - AU

Storm sweat on Howarth shoulder as injuries mount

Melbourne's outside back stocks have been decimated with injury as coach Craig Bellamy hopes centre Jack Howarth is not out for the season.

AAP

Melbourne nurse Sarah is trying to save for a home near work – neither party’s housing plan will get her any closer

The major parties are competing for first home buyers’ votes with a range of promises. But who will they actually help?

The Guardian - AU

Five-star City seal A-League Women premiership title

Melbourne City have completed an unbeaten regular season in the A-League Women, wrapping up the premiership title with a 5-1 win at Perth Glory.

AAP

Katoa leads Dolphins to comeback stunner over Storm

The Dolphins scored 40 unanswered points to wallop Melbourne 42-22 in a comeback win orchestrated by brilliant young half Isaiya Katoa.

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Storm's Grant in doubt for Origin with hamstring injury

Melbourne captain Harry Grant is set to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring injury and is in doubt for Queensland's State of Origin opener.

AAP

Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

AAP

Good, bad or ugly? What makes AFL succession plans work

Simon Goodwin and Nathan Buckley have vastly different perspectives on the merits of coaching succession plans in the AFL.

The Guardian - AU

Labor ‘taking action’ on dynamic pricing after cost of tickets to Lady Gaga’s Sydney and Melbourne concerts sparks outrage

‘Drip pricing’ and hidden fees also being examined after tickets for ‘nosebleed’ seats rose to $622 within 15 minutes of sale beginning

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Video claiming re-elected Labor would ‘plunder’ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group

Exclusive: Video saying Albanese government would adopt ‘far-left’ Greens agenda shared by member of group campaigning in marginal Melbourne seat of Aston

The Independent UK

Helicopter crashes at Melbourne airport moments after takeoff

Two people – the pilot and a passenger – were on board at time of crash

AAP

Fullback showdown key in Dolphins-Storm clash

Opposing fullbacks Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Ryan Papenhuzyen are set to light up Suncorp Stadium as the Dolphins lose hooker Jeremy Marshall-King to injury.

AAP

Dockers to let struggling Jye Amiss out of the cage

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has kicked just six goals in five games this season, but he will be given a licence to roam against Melbourne on Saturday.

AAP

Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game

West Coast are 0-5 and possess a woeful percentage of 49.7, but the AFL club's emerging youngsters are doing their best to keep spirits high.

The Guardian - AU

Lou Wall: Breaking the Fifth Wall review – a silly and profound standup masterpiece

Melbourne international comedy festival, then touringThe Australian comedian’s latest show takes a straightforward story about Facebook Marketplace and unravels it into something much more meta

AAP

Beveridge not planning a coach ride to Melbourne

AFL premiership-winning tactician Luke Beveridge insists he won't be coaching anywhere other than the Western Bulldogs next season, despite links to Melbourne.

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