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The best new books released in August as selected by avid readers and critics

Our critics' picks for August include a sci-fi debut set in futuristic Melbourne, a 50s queer love story, and the latest from the author of Booker nominee Room.

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Why will it take three years to put out an underground fire in Melbourne's west? It's complicated

A fire at the Sunshine Landfill was identified in November 2019, but the owners of the tip say it won't be fully extinguished until the end of the year.

ABC News

Melbourne’s Gertrude Street named second coolest in the world – do you agree?

The 850 metre-long strip in the innercity suburb of Fitzroy was one of only two streets in Australia to make Time Out’s 2022 list. So what makes it so special?

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Bellamy falls ill after Storm's NRL loss

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has missed his post-game press conference due to a migraine but is set to avoid a fine from the NRL.

AAP

Wounded Roosters beat Storm in NRL classic

A wounded Sydney Roosters outfit have bravely held on to beat Melbourne 18-14 in a spiteful and explosive NRL match at AAMI Park.

AAP

World’s ‘coolest streets’ named – and two of them are right here

Melbourne's Gertrude Street has taken out the runner-up spot in a prestigious list of "the world's coolest streets", with a Sydney rival also on the list.

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Melbourne down premiers Adelaide in AFLW

Melbourne have beaten Adelaide by 18 points in their AFLW season opener in Adelaide.

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Roosters outlast Storm in thrilling finals preview, Penrith tune up for finals with Warriors belting

Fans were treated to an early preview of finals footy as the Roosters secured a top eight spot by outlasting the Storm.

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Does 5G pose a health risk? ARPANSA scientists say Melbourne study suggests the answer is no

One of the researchers says he hopes the results will help to remove some of the emotion from the long-running debate over 5G.

ABC News

Details of Judith Durham's state memorial service in Melbourne revealed

Fans of the late music icon Judith Durham are being offered the chance to say farewell to the much-loved entertainer at a state memorial service to be held in Melbourne on September 6.

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Crane operator killed on inner-Melbourne construction site in Prahran

The man was operating a crane at the construction site in Prahran before he was killed. He died at the scene and is yet to be identified.

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How Bengaluru’s transwomen are reclaiming the city, one click at a time

‘Kathegala Kanive’ (Valley of Stories), a short documentary directed by Vikas Badiger, is making its international premiere this month at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

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'Let's just do it': how do e-changers feel about having left the city now lockdowns are over?

In 2020, propelled by the pandemic and the push to work from home, thousands of Australian households made the decision to move from the city to the country. A significant swathe of these internal migrants were “e-changers”, workers holding on to their city jobs and working remotely.

The Conversation

Families of clergy abuse victims' new legal precedent paves way for litigation

A Melbourne lawyer says "secondary abuse victims" should seek legal advice as a lawsuit continues in the Victorian Supreme Court.

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Brayshaw brothers continue family football success as Andy named AFL All Australian

Wrapped in colours belonging to the Dockers and the Dees, Ian Brayshaw can't wipe the smile from his face, thanks to grandson and newly crowned All Australian Andy Brayshaw.

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Victoria announces $57 million redress scheme over toxic Fiskville firefighting site

The government says payments of up to $45,000 will be made available to people who worked, trained or lived near the former firefighting site west of Melbourne, years after a parliamentary inquiry confirmed that firefighters were exposed to toxic chemicals during training.

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The Sinister Story Of How Hundreds Of Ibis Colonised ‘Bin Chicken Island’ In Suburban Melbourne

Coburg locals laugh about Bin Chicken Island but very few know how the birds got there or why they stayed. Turns out, it's a sinister story.

The Conversation

Australia has a new online-only private school: what are the options if the mainstream system doesn't suit your child?

As of next year, a Melbourne private school will open to online-only enrolments for years five to 12.

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I have my own car! But how do I control the heating?

My new Mazda takes me back to the summer I turned 18 – doing laps of the Warrnambool main street, enclosed in a feeling of perfect happiness

ABC News

Alastair Clarkson era starts to take shape at North Melbourne with AFL football department changes

Less than a week after Alastair Clarkson was unveiled as North Melbourne coach, the club announces the recruitment of one of his former assistants and the departure of key members of their football department.

AAP

Kangaroos sign Viney as footy manager

Experienced football manager Todd Viney has been appointed as Alastair Clarkson's righthand man ahead of his first season as North Melbourne coach.

ABC News

Melbourne man uses painting to forge path back from addiction

At the peak of his addiction Chris Ellis was smoking ice and then topping the high with anything he could get his hands on cocaine, ecstasy, GHB or even smoking heroin.

AAP

Demons to embrace AFLW favourite status

Melbourne have been picked by AFLW club captains to secure their first premiership and the Demons are embracing the favourites tag.

AAP

Crows ready to plug Erin Phillips void

Adelaide will seek scoring support for star goalkicker Ashleigh Woodland when they take on Melbourne in Friday night's AFLW grand final rematch at Glenelg Oval.

Newcastle Herald

Melbourne Storm sign Knights discard Grant Anderson to contract extension

Anderson made a dream debut for the Storm in June and has now signed a one-season contract extension with the long-time competition heavyweights.

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