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‘I was shocked’: a scientist tracking koalas films startling behaviour between young males

It’s a cold, drizzly night in a forest west of Melbourne. I’m sitting on a damp log, clutching a thermos of lukewarm tea and watching a koala snooze on a branch above me. Suddenly, it lifts its head. I sit up straight, pen poised to record what happens. But the…

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January new moon 2025: The young moon visits Venus and Saturn

The young January moon will pass near Saturn and near Venus as they cluster together in the evening sky.

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‘We are making history’: Afghanistan women’s cricket team offer hope for future

Pressure is building on the ICC as a team take to the field in Melbourne on Thursday to play under the Afghanistan banner

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Melbourne School Fined $140K Over ‘Preventable’ Death Of Student On Overseas Trip

Kilvington Grammar School has been hit with a hefty fine over the preventable death of one of its students on an overseas class trip.

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Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

An underworld figure's execution could inflame conflict between warring illicit tobacco groups, as detectives discover a suspected second getaway car.

AAP

Private school fined $140k, apologises for boy's death

Melbourne's Kilvington Grammar has been sentenced in the County Court over the death of student Lachlan Cook who died on a school trip to Vietnam.

AAP

Record crowd expected as Australia hunt Women’s Ashes sweep at MCG

Hosts have won series but futures of England’s captain Knight and coach Lewis may hinge on Melbourne result

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My petty gripe: I’ve been yelled at, huffed at and filled with rage at humanity. Why does Sydney hate bikes?

As a proud Victorian I’ve warmed to Sydney’s charms – but in this one aspect, Melbourne is light years ahead

The Guardian - AU

Married at First Sight star shares her devastation after ex-boyfriend is murdered

Power’s ex was shot dead outside a hotel in Melbourne on Tuesday morning following several murder attempts

Evening Standard

Cloud backup firm hits new heights in $420m acquisition

Shares in ASX-listed Dropsuite have surged to an all-time high - 57 times the price of its 2016 IPO - after the Melbourne company agreed to be taken over.

AAP

Sam Abdulrahim: gangland figure known as ‘the Punisher’ shot dead in Melbourne

Boxer shot and killed in car park on High Street in Preston on Tuesday morning in what police believe was a targeted attack

The Guardian - AU

Scorchers great signs for Renegades in huge BBL move

Fresh off a stellar BBL season for the Perth Scorchers, veteran quick Jason Behrendorff is on the move to the Melbourne Renegades.

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‘I briefly wondered whether I’d accidentally consumed shrooms’: the psychedelia – and science – of full dome cinema

A film festival at a Melbourne planetarium will immerse viewers with a giant curved screen above them – showing dinosaurs, floating heads, and the entire cosmos

The Guardian - AU

Capital cities expecting hot public holiday as Melbourne braces for 41C

Hot, dry and windy weather for Australia’s south-east prompts bushfire and heatwave warnings

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Sinner Destined For Greatness -- But First Comes Doping Hearing

Jannik Sinner leaves Melbourne being talked about as a potential tennis great but first comes a hearing into his doping case at sport's highest court that could see him banned for up to two years.

The Guardian - AU

Removal of keffiyehs ordered as accused Land Forces protesters and supporters enter Melbourne court

Court Services Victoria security staff directed three people to remove the scarves, which are often worn by Palestine supporters

AAP

Open boss to consider Saturday start to 'Happy Slam'

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley says fans' "insatiable" appetite for tennis will prompt officials to consider starting the Melbourne grand slam on a Saturday.

The Independent UK

Multiple monuments in Australia defaced to protest country’s national day

The day is contentious as many Indigenous Australians consider it a day of mourning

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Australian Open final: Jannik Sinner downs Zverev to win third grand slam

World No 1 Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the men’s singles final, successfully defending his 2024 title in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Madison Keys’ husband says wife finally got what she deserved with Melbourne win

Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first major success at the Australian Open.

AAP

Broken Bullets can't contain United's all-out assault

Melbourne had multiple contributors in a 115-88 deconstruction of a wounded Brisbane that severely dented the Bullets' NBL post-season hopes.

AAP

Peaceful Invasion Day protests shut down city streets

Indigenous people and their supporters have marched in streets across Australia to protest Australia Day, saying January 26 is a day of mourning.

The Guardian - AU

The last gasp of theatre restaurants in Melbourne? Witches in Britches prepares to take a final bow

With the curtain set to fall on a Melbourne landmark, actors and guests toast 35 years of fun and frivolity

Evening Standard

Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final to win first Grand Slam title

World No1 denied third consecutive Melbourne triumph as American ends long wait for major success

The Independent UK

Australian Open men's final prediction and Sinner vs Zverev betting tips: No stopping Sinner

Check out our free tennis betting tips ahead of the men’s singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne

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