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Fake Uber driver abandons assault appeal

Fake rideshare driver Faizan Abdullah, 29, has abandoned his appeal after a Melbourne County Court judge warned he risked receiving a longer jail term.

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Melbourne’s western suburbs need real solutions, not an anti-trans culture war

The preselection of religious conservative Moira Deeming shows the Victorian Liberals are out of touch with Melbourne’s west

The Guardian - AU

AFL Round-Up: Collingwood's wildest dreams are coming true, Carlton are on the brink and Richmond are coming

If you weren't a Collingwood believer yet, you must be by now — but the situation at Carlton is far less rosy. We digest the week that was.

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Tuning out of Triple J: why Australia’s youth station is losing its young listeners

A survey shows the station is losing its mandated audience – but the full story is more complicated than it seems

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The Seekers singer Judith Durham will receive a state funeral in Victoria

The Seekers lead singer Judith Durham will be honoured at a state funeral, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirms. Durham died on Friday, aged 79.

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Swans boost AFL top-four hopes, beat North

Sydney's comfortable 38-point win over lowly North Melbourne has lifted them into fourth on the AFL ladder ahead of the last fortnight of the season.

AAP

Storm's Hughes cleared of serious injury

Melbourne are feeling relieved after gun halfback Jahrome Hughes was cleared of a serious shoulder injury, although he will miss their next clash with Penrith.

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Man 'dies in police custody' in Melbourne

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man became unresponsive as officers tried to restrain him after he crashed his car into a yard in Melbourne.

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Man dies in police custody after crashing car through fence in Melbourne's north

Victoria Police says a man attempted to confront officers after crashing a car into a Preston front yard and "appeared to become unresponsive" while he was being restrained.

ABC News

A life of dedication to Melbourne's dead

Barry Dawson started grave digging in Melbourne as a young man in the 1980s. Now 61, he'll soon mark more than four decades of cemetery service.

AAP

These plane enthusiasts track flights near Melbourne Airport, and more people are joining

Plane spotters flock to viewing spots outside Melbourne Airport to watch planes soar overhead. Since flights resumed, the viewing areas have become busier, forming a community based on a love of aviation.

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Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of the Seekers, dies at 79

Melbourne-born entertainer rocketed to international fame in the 1960s with hits including The Carnival is Over, A World of Our Own and Georgy Girl

The Guardian - AU

North's Goldstein wants to play on in AFL

Veteran North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein is not contemplating retirement, declaring he has a "few more years" left in him.

AAP

Police investigate suspicious fire in Preston, urging anyone with information to come forward

Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that broke out in a building containing vacant shops in Melbourne's north.

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Munster, Storm wait on Hughes injury news

While Cameron Munster's return to fullback yielded three tries in Melbourne's win over Gold Coast it's likely to be short-lived due to injury to Jahrome Hughes.

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Storm's Smith avoids ban over Tino tackle

Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith has escaped with a fine for his hip drop-style tackle on Gold Coast skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui in Friday's NRL match.

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McRae keen to keep AFL free agent De Goey

Jordan De Goey has showcased his talent in Collingwood's AFL win over Melbourne and coach Craig McRae is eager for the free agent re-sign with the club.

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Goodwin defends Langdon over 'pony' barb

Melbourne wingman Ed Langdon lit the fuse for a hot AFL contest with Collingwood when he labelled the Magpies "a bit of a one-trick pony".

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Newcastle Herald

Gang Of Youths offer night of sheer entertainment

GANG Of Youths' shamanic frontman David Le'aupepe made a point of telling his audience on Friday night that "he'd never had a bad night in Newcastle." That certainly wasn't about to change. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who left the Newcastle Entertainment Centre (NEC) without a smile on…

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Hot Pies claim epic AFL win over Demons

Collingwood have surged into second spot on the AFL ladder after overpowering reigning premiers Melbourne in a seven-point thriller at the MCG.

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Storm NRL win costly with Hughes injured

Melbourne have won consecutive NRL games for the first time in almost two months with a 32-14 win over Gold Coast but lost Jahrome Hughes to a shoulder injury.

ABC News

Collingwood beat Melbourne by seven points in yet another thriller to make it 11 straight wins

Collingwood win their 11th straight game in yet another nail-biter, edging clear of Melbourne by seven points in a fantastic game that moves the Magpies into the top two.

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Eels roar home to down Sea Eagles, Storm score bittersweet victory over Titans

Parramatta have all but ended Manly's hopes of making the top eight while Melbourne's win over Gold Coast has been soured by a potential long-term injury to one of their stars.

ABC News

James Fairhall jailed for 25 years for murder of partner Noeline Dalzell in front of their children

Melbourne man James Leonard Fairhall is sentenced in the Supreme Court of Victoria to 25 years in prison over the 2020 murder of his partner Noeline Dalzell.

ABC News

Melbourne mum seeks quick-thinking 'good Samaritans' who helped toddler get urgent care

A Melbourne mother wants to thank two "good Samaritans" who helped her 20-month-old son get urgent medical care after he had a seizure while she was driving.

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