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England end 15-year losing streak in Australia with Ashes Test victory

England secured their first Test victory in Australia in 15 years, ending a long winless streak on Australian soil. Captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root, who had experienced many defeats there, shared “a little hug” and a moment of relief after the win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match…

The Independent UK

Lions braced for Wallabies backlash with Australian giant ready to set tone at MCG

LIONS TOUR 2025: The Lions aim to finish the series at Melbourne’s iconic home of cricket, but Harry Latham-Coyle explores how the return of the colossal Will Skelton could charge a wounded Wallabies side in their pursuit of a decider in Sydney next week

The Independent UK

“So Brutal”: Katy Perry Roasted By 102-Year-Old Audience Member

A moment of pure TV gold unfolded as Katy Perry appeared on The Project and had a hilarious interaction with a 102-year-old audience member. The singer, 39, appeared on the show ahead of her performance at the Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September…

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Should the AFL grand final be moved from the MCG? The case for and against

There might be no grander stadium in Australia than the Melbourne Cricket Ground. But does that mean it should have a monopoly on the decider?

The Guardian - AU

One last MCG swan song for football legend Barassi

The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host a state memorial service to pay tribute to Australian rules football legend Ron Barassi after his death at age 87.

AAP

Police praise fan behaviour as Magpies bask in AFL flag

Collingwood fans partied into the night after snaring a 16th premiership with a four-point AFL grand final win over Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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British & Irish Lions aim for records as 2025 Australia tour dates confirmed

The British & Irish Lions will lock horns with Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on their 2025 tour and seek to set a record crowd of 100,000 at the iconic venue

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