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Sun, fun and a favourite son: Melbourne makes a full-throttle return to the top of the F1 calendar

Grand prix fans thronged into the heaving Albert Park with renewed zeal, abuzz at the prospects of local hero and title contender Oscar Piastri

The Guardian - AU

“Too much, too soon” – Bearman rues Melbourne FP1 crash

Oliver Bearman apologised to his Haas mechanics after a crash during first practice for the F1 Australian Grand Prix saw the British rookie forced to sit out the second hour on Friday.

Motorsport

Hot weather in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide this weekend with temperatures to reach as high as 39C

Adelaide set for high of 39C and Melbourne 36C on Saturday, while Sydney expects 36C on Sunday, bureau forecasts

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Star GWS midfielder Green to return from injury

GWS star Tom Green will make his return from a calf injury in the Giants' clash against Melbourne at the MCG.

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Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

AAP

Drilling scandal rocks F2 as six drivers punished

Six Formula 2 drivers from three teams have been handed grid penalties for both Melbourne races in support of Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix after their teams were discovered to have been drilling spec parts to illegally measure aerodynamic loads in pre-season testing.

Motorsport

Ollie Bearman crashes out of practice on F1 full-time debut at Australian GP

The 19-year-old lost control of his car and hit the wall heavily but escaped unharmed in Melbourne

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Uno Pick Outdoor: Melbourne’s Bloody Best Outdoor Furniture Shop

In Melbourne, we live for the outdoors. Whether it’s a barbie with the crew, a sunny arvo soaking up the rays, or just chilling with a cold one, you need furniture that’s up to scratch. If you’re after gear that’s tough, stylish, and won’t sting your wallet,

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Lewis Hamilton ready to race for Ferrari for the first time in F1's season-opening Australian GP

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time

The Independent UK

Storm embracing NRL title favouritism: Papenhuyzen

Ahead of their grand-final rematch with Penrith, Melbourne aren't shying away from the tag of NRL premiership picks according to fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.

AAP

Formula One drivers face temperatures up to 50°C. High tech racing suits help keep them cool

Motorsport fans are getting their first taste of racing this year, with the opening grand prix of the 2025 Formula One (F1) season starting in Melbourne today.

The Conversation

Autosport Podcast: Rounding-up media day for the Australian Grand Prix

Excitement is building in Melbourne for the 2025 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Autosport

Hardened Norris relishing F1 2025 title tilt after learning from Verstappen fight

“I’m just excited to have another crack at it,” is Lando Norris’ approach to the 2025 Formula 1 drivers’ championship on the eve of the opening round in Melbourne.

Autosport

Brisbane council accused of ‘cruel’ and ‘heartless’ crackdown on homeless in wake of Cyclone Alfred

As some Queensland councils move to ban sleeping in public parks, a Melbourne municipality is considering following suit

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Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Fremantle will be without five key players when they take on Geelong at the Cattery, while former Suns star Jack Lukosius will debut for Port Adelaide.

Motorsport

Bortoleto shows his early F1 class in response to Marko "B driver" jibe

In issuing a classy response to Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko branding him as only a “B” calibre driver, Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto has continued his strong start to life in the Formula 1 media spotlight.

Autosport

Bortoleto shows his early F1 class again in response to Marko “B driver” jibe

The Guardian - AU

Lewis Hamilton says outside pressure ‘nonexistent’ before F1 Ferrari debut

‘I know what it takes to do a good job and that’s what I want to deliver,’ says seven-time champion as he prepares to fulfil a childhood dream

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Introducing F1's rookies: Doohan already fighting for his Alpine future amid Colapinto speculation

A home Formula 1 race is both blessing and curse for any driver – no matter what PR guff they spout about finding extra performance on familiar circuits. But for Alpine driver Jack Doohan, there is slightly more going in Melbourne this weekend.

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Feeney dodges ducks as Triple Eight stars in Melbourne

Confronted by a flock of crossing ducks, young gun Broc Feeney led a Triple Eight one-two finish in Melbourne to claim his first win of the Supercars season.

The Independent UK

Australian Grand Prix 2024: Start time and how to watch F1 race this weekend

F1 heads to Melbourne for the first race of the 2025 season as Lewis Hamilton makes his Ferrari debut

AAP

United's Ili no certainty to return in NBL title battle

Melbourne United guard Shea Ili is under an injury cloud after a head knock during game two of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

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Harvey's redemption as Hawks level NBL title series

Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.

Autosport

Why Australian GP track invasion is back – but with a twist

There may be a lot wrong with the world, but for a whole generation of Formula 1 fans at least one thing will feel just right again this weekend as once again Albert Park provides the picturesque backdrop of the 2025 season opener.

Motorsport

Five amazing Melbourne races that launched F1 seasons

Ever since Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit replaced Adelaide on the Formula 1 calendar, it (for fans of a certain age) became synonymous with ‘the start of a new season’ for over 20 years. Adelaide had held every single closer between 1985 and 1995, before the race moved south-east to the…

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