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New-look Demons couldn't slow down if they tried: Gawn

Melbourne won't be left behind in the AFL's race to play fast, attacking footy, with skipper Max Gawn excited to see how an electrifying duo can spark his side.

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Toshi spent $3,000 on building inspections house hunting in Melbourne. Should sellers cover the cost?

The Victorian government plans to make vendors provide property and pest reports, while also requiring sold prices to be made public in a bid to tackle underquoting

The Guardian - AU

A Melbourne rooftop: the glittering night sky opened our hearts and minds to each other

While anxious parents worried about unplanned sex, we occupied ourselves with matters more profound

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130R, Pouhon and Eau Rouge – Can drivers still make the difference in F1's iconic corners?

After the Australian Grand Prix, several drivers fear that some of Formula 1’s most iconic corners have changed due to energy management. From Suzuka’s 130R to Spa’s Pouhon, bravery alone may no longer make the difference under the new regulations

Autosport

George Russell eases to pole position for sprint race in China

The British driver finished 0.289 seconds clear of team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes ominously locked out the front row.

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Brisbane's Adam Reynolds receives positive injury news

Star halfback Adam Reynolds has been cleared of a serious rib injury, providing a boost to Brisbane's hopes of igniting their sputtering premiership defence.

AAP

'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

Craig Bellamy says the NRL has lost a great player and person in Zac Lomax to rugby, but he is not for a second blaming the State of Origin winger.

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Skye the main event on path to undisputed

Former featherweight world champion Skye Nicolson will headline a Melbourne card she expects will lead to a shot at the undisputed super bantamweight title.

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Mercedes pushes to change F1 start procedures again but Ferrari opposes

While some Formula 1 teams have managed to find the right balance to make quick starts, others, including Mercedes, are struggling and want the regulations revised. For the moment, there is no supermajority, so it will remain unchanged

Motorsport

Last-minute trip around the world: How Audi’s CEO witnessed a historic debut

Gernot Doellner flew to Melbourne to spend just one day Down Under – to see Gabriel Bortoleto score points on Audi's F1 debut

Motorsport

George Russell takes aim at ‘selfish’ Ferrari after blocking F1 rule change

The first race of the new F1 season in Melbourne saw several cars struggle to get off the line smoothly

The Independent UK

Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

Franco Colapinto's reflexes averted a potential catastrophe on the start line in Melbourne last weekend. The technical reasons for F1's starting issues are known and understood, but politics stands in the way of the most sensible fix

Autosport

Why McLaren's performance deficit to Mercedes is more than just engine use

McLaren left Melbourne with a warning sign: it finished the Australian GP 50s behind Mercedes, with only a chunk of that down to a second pitstop. Here’s a dive into what the defending F1 champion team lack compared to Mercedes

Autosport

'Child sex victim' had links to footy champ, trial told

A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.

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Aston Martin shuts down Honda F1 battery talk: ‘What’s the point of those questions?’

Aston Martin and Honda held a joint media session in China on Thursday, but weren’t too keen on journalists asking questions about spare batteries

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'Strong' Oscar urged to hit back after home GP calamity

Oscar Piastri is being tipped to bounce back strongly from his Australian Grand Prix disappointment -- just as he did last year in China.

Motorsport

Five things to look out for at F1’s Chinese GP

Round two of the 2026 Formula 1 season occurs this weekend in Shanghai

The Guardian - AU

Time Out names Melbourne the best city in the world – but is it more ‘vibes’ than hard data?

About 24,000 people surveyed about food, nightlife, affordability, culture and happiness

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Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Known for its eateries and vibrant culture, an Australian city has been crowned the world's best while two local capitals were knocked off the top 50.

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Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain

Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.

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Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Melbourne coach Steven King says Kysaiah Pickett will face St Kilda despite travelling to Darwin, and the Demons will support him if he needs to do so again.

The Guardian - AU

Rapper Lil’ Kim to headline both Vivid Sydney and Melbourne’s 2026 Rising festival

Pioneering artist returns to Australia for first time in 15 years, with poet Kae Tempest and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti also on lineups of winter festivals

AAP

City exit Asian Champions League in penalty heartbreak

Australia's representatives in the Asian Champions League Elite have been knocked out by Thailand's Buriram, with the winning penalty scored by a Queenslander.

Autosport

How Mercedes' advantage in F1 2026 goes beyond the engine

Mercedes confirmed the expected step forward: in Melbourne the W17 showed an advantage that does not depend exclusively on the engine and more effective hybrid management. In particular, the latter highlighted - albeit in a less obvious way - that it also has a competitive car in other areas, starting…

Motorsport

Melbourne F1 start "near-miss" shows safety still a concern – McLaren

McLaren chief feels the Australian Grand Prix has confirmed his safety concerns with Formula 1's 2026 regulations

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