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The asylum seeker who saw no way out of Australia’s ‘cobweb of cruelty’

Mano Yogalingam had been on a temporary visa for a decade before he died of self-immolation. Other refugees detail the strain of being stuck in limbo

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Cowboys survive second-string Storm's best in try-fest

North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.

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Free agent Saints back Josh Battle off to join Hawthorn

Josh Battle will join Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent, but the Hawks need to do a deal to snare West Coast vice-captain Tom Barrass.

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'Considerable failure' in policy leads to newborn death

A baby's preventable death during Melbourne's lockdown should prompt changes to Medicare eligibility for children of migrants, a coroner has found.

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Fit-again Liberatore relishing return to AFL finals

Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore is excited by the prospect of a huge crowd for the AFL elimination final against Hawthorn after overcoming concussion issues.

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Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca

Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.

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Advocacy group to launch national campaign on Sunday to ‘amplify’ Muslim political voice

The advocacy group Muslim Votes Matter has put together a high-profile speakers list to launch its national campaign in Melbourne on Sunday, which is aimed at leveraging its influence for the federal election.

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Car park wins out over affordable housing despite shortfall of 6,000 homes across inner Melbourne

Open-air car parking a ‘poor use of prime real estate in the inner city’, councillor says

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Melbourne must leave buzz words and fan favourite behind to rise again

The pain of potentially losing star midfielder Christian Petracca can be turned into an opportunity for the Demons to change and replenish

The Guardian - AU

Cowboys' Payten issues Storm warning, Taumalolo returns

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is not buying into any rails run against an understrength Melbourne as the Cowboys seek to secure a home final.

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Paramedics treat patient in hospital amid pay dispute

Victoria's ambulance boss is meeting daily with workers to address their pay dispute, as the state probes why a patient was treated in a hospital corridor.

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Sydney records hottest August day in seven years amid high fire danger from warm, windy weather

The mercury climbs beyond 28 degrees in the harbour city, while fire danger ratings were ‘high’ in Sydney and the Illawarra

The Guardian - AU

New peregrine in town: female falcon becomes latest to nest atop Melbourne skyscraper

The cameras that made the falcons a social media phenomenon are rolling again for a new breeding season

The Guardian - AU

Tribunal rules Carlton forward Owies out of AFL final

After six hours of AFL Tribunal hearings, Carlton's Matthew Owies and Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett have both been unable to overturn bans for dangerous tackles.

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Storm rest 11 on run to finals, name three debutants

NRL minor premiers Melbourne have rested a host of stars for their penultimate game of the regular season.

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Missing medals making a comeback for Tigers star

A champion AFL player will reunite with his stolen premiership medals after they were found by police.

The Guardian - AU

Carlton coach Michael Voss makes citizen’s arrest after alleged thief flees Melbourne car crash

‘It was a bit of action,’ AFL coach says after detaining 16-year-old who allegedly ran from Mercedes that had flipped on its side in Hawthorn

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Petracca trade 'unrealistic' for Magpies: McRae

Collingwood aren't a "realistic" destination for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, according to coach Craig McRae, while John Noble wants to join Gold Coast.

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Bulldog Jones escapes AFL ban, but Blue cops one week

Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones can escape with a $2500 fine for his dangerous tackle, but Carlton forward Matthew Owies has copped a one-match ban.

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Storm veteran defends resting stars ahead of NRL finals

Christian Welch says by clinching the minor premiership the Storm have earned the right to rest players, even if it impacts the NRL finals make-up.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne hospital ‘just ignored’ eight-year-old Amrita Lanka before her death, mother tells inquest

Satya Tarapureddi rang call button at least seven times before child died at Monash children’s hospital, coroner hears

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Dragons' lack of consistency opens up NRL finals race

St George Illawarra's season-long issues have reared their ugly head against Cronulla, creating a five-team race for the final spot in the NRL's top eight.

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States batten down for forecast destructive storms

Residents in Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra are all in the forecast firing line of thunderstorms, with a warning winds could leave a path of destruction.

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Storm seal NRL minor premiership with Dolphins win

Melbourne have thumped the Dolphins 48-6 to wrap up the NRL minor premiership, taking advantage of Penrith's shock loss to Canberra.

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Kangaroos' coach rues late-season 'lost fizz'

North Melbourne's AFL season has ended with a second-last finish and a 124-point thrashing at the hands of Hawthorn.

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