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Pies give Howe 'sneaky' AFL final chance ahead of scans

Key defender Jeremy Howe has found himself under yet another injury cloud, the big concern for Collingwood as they head with confidence into the AFL finals.

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Storm skipper faces ban, but Hughes readies for return

Melbourne captain Harry Grant faces a two-week stint on the sidelines, but the Storm can rest some of their key players after sealing a top-two ladder spot.

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Storm hold out fast-finishing Bulldogs in NRL thriller

Melbourne have edged Canterbury to cap a pulsating night of NRL games, with the win allowing the Storm to seal a top-two spot on the ladder.

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Howe injury fears as Magpies reignite AFL flag hopes

Collingwood have survived a huge scare from Melbourne but have fresh injury concerns to three key players, including Jeremy Howe, ahead of the AFL finals.

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Doctor accused of recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital toilets released on bail

Cho was initially charged with six offences but another 127 charges were added on Thursday, including intentionally recording intimate images without permission.

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Colossal Biosciences Launches Australian Headquarters, Appoints De-Extinction Biology Pioneer Dr. Andrew Pask as Chief Biology Officer

The move marks Colossal's formal global expansion and strengthens its strategic collaboration with the University of Melbourne, widely regarded as Australia's top academic institution.

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Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Experienced mentor Mark Williams has been axed by Melbourne, but another AFL coach is already singing his praises.

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High-flying Storm expecting bounce back from Bulldogs

Craig Bellamy says the Storm are bracing for a lift in physicality from the Bulldogs on Friday night after a public lashing from their coach Cameron Ciraldo.

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Pies plans in place as Dees tag looms for Daicos

Melbourne's Ed Langdon frustrated Collingwood star Nick Daicos in their previous encounter but the Magpies insist they are now better prepared to handle a tag.

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Not an issue: Dockers give blessing to Jackson's leave

Ruckman Luke Jackson has rushed to Melbourne for personal reasons but isn't in doubt for Fremantle's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

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Magpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call

Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.

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Oscar Piastri honoured with stand at 2026 Australian GP with ticket prices announced

The Melbourne-native, who leads this year’s world championship, will be honoured at Albert Park

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Hill-start unlikely as Magpies push for top-four spot

Collingwood's Bobby Hill has had limited involvement in the back end of the AFL season through personal issues and is unlikely to return against Melbourne.

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'Comfortable' Canterbury warned to fix mindset

Canterbury's Stephen Crichton and Viliame Kikau want to see the inconsistent Bulldogs improve their mindset when they travel to Melbourne in round 25.

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Far-right Israeli politician barred from Australia ahead of speaking tour

Simcha Rothman – a supporter of plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza – was scheduled to appear at events in Sydney and Melbourne

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Virgin’s 1 Point Rewards Store Is Coming To Melbourne & The Prizes Are Wild

From Dyson Airwraps to Bose headphones, the deals are (almost) too good to be true.

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PM deflects question about literal red carpet for Putin and says Trump ‘an advocate for peace’ in Ukraine – as it happened

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Star Demon hits top gear in dominant win over Bulldogs

Left smarting after missing out on finals last year, an Olivia Purcell-powered Melbourne outclassed the Western Bulldogs to start their AFLW campaign.

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It's seventh heaven as veteran Hawks keep on soaring

Veteran Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston has now kicked a career-best 60 goals for the season as the Hawks easily beat Melbourne at the MCG.

The Conversation

Australia used to lead the world on shorter work hours – we could do it again

In the 1850s, when Melbourne stonemasons won the eight-hour day, employers of the day prophesied economic ruin. These standardised hours then flowed into other industries.

The Guardian - AU

Amid the chaos after the fall of Kabul, two men became my lifeline

Exactly four years later, our reunion in the safety of my new home in Melbourne was sweet

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Demons address stars' frustrated body language

Jack Viney says Melbourne know passionate players can flare up at times, but the Demons have addressed the frustrated body language from senior players.

The Conversation

Australia, why are you still obsessed with freeways – when they’re driving us away from net zero?

From Melbourne’s proposed Outer Metropolitan Ring Road to Sydney’s recently completed Westconnex, Australia’s addiction to mega roads continues despite the spectre of climate change.

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Grant strikes gold as Melbourne storm to classic win

In a possible NRL grand final preview, Storm skipper Harry Grant scored a stunning golden-point try to end Penrith's nine-game winning streak.

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Why Archie Wilson Cried During Nebraska Press Con: Australian NFL Hopeful's Reason Is 'Heartbreaking'

Archie Wilson, a 19-year-old Australian punter for Nebraska, moved from Melbourne to pursue an American football career, balancing sporting ambition with life far from home.

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