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Sydney Swans' team for the 2024 AFL grand final

A look at the squad the Sydney Swans will take into Saturday's AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.

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Three stations ready, hospital dramas and more budget blowouts: is Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel still on track?

The Victorian government has blamed increased building costs for the additional $837m spend, with the project now more than $3bn over its initial budget

The Guardian - AU

The Swans and their arduous journey to becoming a staple of Sydney’s sporting landscape

Club with roots in South Melbourne has not always been prosperous but now has a sixth AFL/VFL premiership in sight in its 150th anniversary year

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Price mystery as Metro tunnels into more taxpayer cash

Spending on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel has blown out again with the latest hike costing taxpayers $837 million, with the total now put at $13.48 billion.

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Ruck changes no worry for Melbourne, Penrith

Melbourne and Penrith insist they are not concerned by the prospect of the Roosters and Sharks slowing the ruck down, with less infringements in finals.

AAP

Munster brings new magic to Melbourne's finals attack

Melbourne have wrapped up preparations for their Sydney Roosters showdown with Cameron Munster saying he's happy to let Jahrome Hughes call the Storm's shots.

AAP

Roosters ready to make their own statement in Melbourne

An NRL grand final between Melbourne and Penrith appears a formality to most, but the Sydney Roosters are adamant they still belong in the conversation.

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Back-rower Blore savouring taste of Storm finals action

Melbourne's Shawn Blore is embracing his first finals campaign and hopes the Sydney Roosters bring the fireworks in their preliminary final.

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Canberra's decline in young children in 'prime residential areas': report

But analysis also shows Canberra has bucked a national trend.

The Canberra Times

Lions, Swans return to Melbourne roots in AFL decider

The Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans, two clubs with Melbourne links, will face off in the first AFL grand final between two non-Victorian teams since 2006.

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‘There’s red and white everywhere’: how Swans pride connects South Melbourne and Sydney fans

Longtime ties to the ‘Bloods’ are strong in South Melbourne, where ‘you can still feel the feeling during footy season’

The Guardian - AU

How JWH can help Roosters conquer Nelson-inspired Storm

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been backed to cut Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona down to size as the Sydney Roosters aim to end their hoodoo against Melbourne.

AAP

Teddy is tops but Storm star out to end Roosters' run

Ryan Papenhuyzen says rival fullback James Tedesco is back to his best but Melbourne are doing their homework on multiple threats in the Sydney Roosters side.

AAP

Teen charged over shopping centre murder faces court

A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court after being charged with murdering another teen at a Melbourne shopping centre.

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Lions find a Wilmot and a way to dance into decider

A bond that began in a Melbourne DFO will reach new heights in an MCG AFL final for the Brisbane Lions' fresh-faced energisers Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann.

The Guardian - AU

Life amid the carcasses and droppings: what I learned from watching Melbourne’s peregrines on webcam

With spring, the falcons have returned to nest in the CBD – reminding us of the payoffs of patience and determination

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Boy, 15, arrested after teenager stabbed to death

A 15-year-old has been arrested after another boy died from stab wounds at a Melbourne shopping centre.

AAP

Munster 'excited' to be target for Roosters bruiser

Melbourne star Cameron Munster isn't shying away from an anticipated physical challenge from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in Friday's NRL preliminary final.

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Aust woman in Turkey on terror charges awaiting trial

Turkish authorities have charged a Melbourne woman with terrorism related offence, citing her links to the Kurdistan Workers' Party or PKK in Australia.

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Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final 'for the ages'

More than 400,000 people will attend AFL grand final events in Melbourne, despite it being contested by two interstate teams for the first time in two decades.

AAP

Leniu loving Blore's NRL blossoming under Bellamy

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu says he's happy to see his cousin Shawn Blore thrive at Melbourne ahead of a preliminary final match up between the duo.

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Some modern themes remain from 1899 VFL grand final

While so much has changed in the modern AFL, some themes remain the same from 125 years ago when Fitzroy downed South Melbourne in the 1899 VFL grand final.

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Demons star Brayshaw speaks of AFL retirement toll

Former Melbourne player Angus Brayshaw has toasted his fellow AFL retirees at the Brownlow Medal, saying it's a relief to know there's life after football.

Latin Times

Mayor Mocked for Using 'Deeply Disturbing' AI Images of 'Dead Bodies' to Promote Plans for New Public Parks

The lord mayor of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece, faced significant online criticism for sharing images that appeared to be AI-generated depictions of proposed parks in the city.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne lord mayor ridiculed for ‘AI fail’ images with extra human limbs and lifeless bodies

Nicholas Reece was announcing a post-election pledge to build more than two dozen parks when eagle-eyed viewers spotted the errors

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