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Nimbys v Yimbys: the affluent inner Melbourne suburbs that aren’t pulling their weight on housing

Exclusive: Housing advocacy group says amenity-rich eastern suburbs must be rezoned to accommodate thousands of new homes

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Watchdog heeds call for Victorian asbestos 'task force'

A specialist team will be set up within Victoria's environment watchdog as it probes deeper into the discovery of asbestos in Melbourne parks and reserves.

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Tobacco store arson accused charged with fresh offences

Arson accused Majid Alibadi, 25, briefly appeared in a Melbourne court after he was charged with three new offences.

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No deal for Manu return to Roosters says Robinson

Ahead of their clash with Melbourne, Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed there's no agreement for Joey Manu to return to the NRL club from rugby.

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Retreat death: family pays tribute to Melbourne woman as police investigate whether she consumed mushrooms

Rachael Dixon, 53, identified as person police believe died after ingesting a drink at Soul Barn in Clunes, near Ballarat

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No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater

Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.

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The Wall Street lawyer who quit to make Lego art: ‘It is a job, not a hobby’

Nathan Sawaya’s sculptures have been in galleries around the world – and a Lady Gaga video. He talks about art critics, auditioning to be a ‘master model builder’ and why he has no Lego at home

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Demon fan favourite signs four-year contract extension

Melbourne fans can look forward to years of chanting "Roo" after exciting young forward Jacob van Rooyen signed a four-year contract extension with the Demons.

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Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.

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Dolphins prop Bromwich to make history against Eels

Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will start at prop for the 300th time on Friday, a milestone never achieved before in the premiership.

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Brisbane's Cameron has one-game suspension thrown out

Brisbane Lions livewire Charlie Cameron has been let off with a fine for a dumping tackle on Melbourne defender Jake Lever after heading to the AFL Tribunal.

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Lions defender 'apologetic' for Petty incident: Zorko

Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth is 'extremely apologetic' for his much-discussed sledge of Melbourne's Harrison Petty, Dayne Zorko says.

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Adelaide Crows conquer Melbourne hoodoo to salvage their campaign and kickstart the future

A late twist in one of the games of the year saw Adelaide save their season – and perhaps their coach’s career.

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Lancaster hat-trick helps Rebels roll Highlanders

Super Rugby Pacific dark horses Melbourne have won a third straight match, downing the Highlanders with the help of a hat-trick from winger Darby Lancaster.

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Rebels upset Fijian Drua to break Super W drought

With the club's future uncertain, Melbourne have bagged their second ever Super W win with a rousing 34-21 victory over two-time champions Fijian Drua.

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Jess Ribeiro: Summer of Love review – a balm for anxious times

With expansive, experimental instrumentation, the Melbourne musician’s fourth album records our contemporary chaos – and finds a glimmer of hope

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Bulldogs denied by Storm despite Addo-Carr hat-trick

Former Storm favourite Josh Addo-Carr has bagged a hat-trick but it wasn't enough for Canterbury to leave Melbourne with a victory, falling 16-14.

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Mixed injury news for Demons stars Oliver and Salem

Melbourne's Christian Salem could miss up to six weeks with a hamstring injury while Clayton Oliver should resume in round seven after minor finger surgery.

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Dump tackle has Lions' Cameron sidelined for AFL clash

Brisbane small forward Charlie Cameron faces suspension for their key home game against Geelong because of the tackle he laid on Melbourne defender Jake Lever.

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Second man fronts court over gangster's shooting murder

Sydney man Rabii Zahabe has appeared in a Melbourne court after being extradited to face the charge of murdering Gavin 'Capable' Preston.

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Football great charged with historical child abuse

Victorian detectives have charged former St Kilda and Melbourne ruckman Carl Ditterich after an investigation into alleged historical child sex offences.

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Man sentenced to 28 years after drug-fuelled murder

A Melbourne man will spend up to 28 years behind bars after shooting another man in the neck and later kidnapping two others in a drug-fuelled rampage.

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Rebels' Kemeny looks to UK to develop rugby skills

Ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders, Melbourne and Wallabies backrower Josh Kemeny says his move overseas is about improving his rugby.

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Lions coach Fagan hails 'tough' milestone man Neale

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has hailed Lachie Neale's toughness after the dual Brownlow medallist inspired the Lions to a crucial win over Melbourne at the MCG.

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Lions' Zorko to address Answerth after 'crybaby' sign

Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko will speak with teammate Noah Answerth after the defender made an unsportsmanlike gesture towards Melbourne's Harrison Petty.

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