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17-Year-Old Cricketer Ben Austin Dies After Being Struck in the Neck by a Ball During Practice Session

Melbourne’s cricket community is mourning the death of 17-year-old Ben Austin, who died after being struck in the neck by a ball while training at the Wally

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AFLW trailblazer out to find future Indigenous stars

Aliesha Newman's AFLW career is set to end, but the Giants forward is vowing to stay close to the game as she looks to build Indigenous talent pathways.

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Papenhuyzen quits the Storm - cloud over his NRL future

Ryan Papenhuyzen's time in the NRL could be over after the superstar fullback was granted an immediate release from Melbourne to consider his sporting future.

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17 Y.O. Melbourne Teen Dies After Horrific Accident During Cricket Training Session

A 17-year-old teenage cricketer has died after a training accident in Melbourne’s outer east earlier this week.

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Teenager dies after being hit in neck with cricket ball in Melbourne’s east

Ferntree Gully cricket club confirms death of 17-year-old Ben Austin after incident in cricket nets on Tuesday

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60 years ago, supermodel Jean Shrimpton’s Cup outfit shocked the nation – but few know the full story

Today marks 60 years since English photographic model Jean Shrimpton, dubbed “The Shrimp”, caused a stir among conservative racegoers at the Melbourne Cup.

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How to Dispute a Bond Claim in Victoria: A Renter’s Guide for End‑of‑Lease Cleaning

Are you moving out soon and worried about whether you’ll get your full bond refund?

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Black can keep Pezet honest for Broncos No.7: Reynolds

Adam Reynolds hopes Brisbane tyro Coby Black will challenge Jonah Pezet for the No.7 spot in 2027 when the former Melbourne half arrives on a three-year deal.

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Melbourne Event Trifecta to Spark $110 Million Business Windfall

Melbourne's upcoming event trio—Oasis, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Metallica—could generate around A$110 million in economic activity, offering a major boost to local hospitality, accommodation and retail sectors.

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Mega fans line up for merch as Oasis countdown begins

Oasis fans have queued for merchandise as excitement builds ahead of the band's opening concert in Australia.

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This Melbourne Home Proves That Old and New Can Live Beautifully Together — It's a "Thoughtful Negotiation Between Eras", Says Its Designer

This historic property in Melbourne is now a relaxed family home, all thanks to a refined interior that respects the heritage details

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Melbourne Fashion Week Delivers On Diversity Across The Board: ‘Breath Of Fresh Air’

“I’m so happy to see the diversity in this year’s casting and the way it reflected the real beauty of our communities.”

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Thousands without power in Queensland as Victoria experiences ‘terrifying’ winds after year’s wettest day

Wires brought down across greater Brisbane and Werribee resident tells ABC Radio of partner ‘lifted and dropped’ by huge wind

The Guardian - AU

Fare game: what the battle between taxis and Uber means for your airport trip in Sydney and Melbourne

Taxi companies are trialling flat-fare rides to challenge Uber’s dominance on the airport run. Can they win back support – or at least customers?

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Storm stops play before Blues close on AFLW finals

Melbourne's inclement spring weather intervened before Carlton improved their finals chances with an easy win over GWS.

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United triumph in top-of-the-table NBL thriller

Melbourne United have shown they are still the kings of the NBL jungle, edging the Adelaide 36ers in their biggest test of the season.

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New Report Ranks Electorates Based On Wellbeing, See How Your City Stacks Up

The lowest-scoring electorates included Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (VIC), Blair (QLD), and Spence (SA).

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Demons stumble as Lions put hands up in race for second

Sophie Conway has starred with 27 disposals and two goals as Brisbane posted their sixth win on the trot with a nine-point triumph over Melbourne.

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Tigest Girma: ‘I was like – Hey, do you want black vampires? And they were like – Yeah, we want’

The Melbourne writer topped the New York Times bestseller list with her debut fantasy novel – but that doesn’t stop doubt creeping in

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Once Australia’s second priciest city, Melbourne has become more affordable. What happened – and will it last?

More homes and less property investor activity has seen Victoria’s capital rise up the affordability rankings

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Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns

Ricky Grace calls them the best team he's seen and Melbourne United showed why, keeping their undefeated record intact by demolishing the Taipans in Cairns.

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Saints did Giants young gun 'dirty', says GWS skipper

GWS captain Toby Greene is happy to see young gun Leek Aleer remain in Sydney, despite a failed trade to St Kilda leaving the defender "rattled".

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Is Melbourne really the ‘crime capital of Australia’?

Melbourne has been in the news in recent weeks following a string of violent, high-profile crimes.

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Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat

An NRL star who attempted to intervene in a melee outside a Lebanese restaurant involving his brother has been spared a conviction.

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Surfer in distress and rescuer both die in stormy weather in Australia

A surfer in distress and a friend who tried to rescue him both died in stormy weather off the coast of the Australian city of Melbourne

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