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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.

International Business Times

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.

AAP

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?

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

British man dies while surfing in Australia storm as friend who tried to help him also drowns

Police believe 36-year-old British national was surfing when his board snapped in high winds

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Evening Standard

British surfer dies after board snaps in rough seas in Melbourne - as friend who tried to save him also perishes

Police believe the 36-year-old British national was surfing when his board snapped in high winds

The Guardian - AU

‘Inexperienced’ British surfer drowned in wild Melbourne weather alongside friend who jumped in to save him

Two men who died in sea on Wednesday identified as 36-year-old British national and 43-year-old friend

AAP

Haas set to rip into 'special' Stefano in Pacific war

Samoa prop Payne Haas expects Tonga opposite Stefano Utoikamanu to be at his best in the Pacific Cup clash, but says the pair are far from off-field enemies.

AAP

Storm call blindsided playmaker Pezet: manager

Manager Braith Anasta says Jonah Pezet's decision to move from Melbourne is opportunities, which are limited with Jahrome Hughes now locked in until 2030.

AAP

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

It's a great time to own a home but a tough time to buy one, with values rising fast in the regions and every capital.

The Guardian - AU

Indie rising stars the Belair Lip Bombs: ‘We don’t want to regret not giving it a proper crack’

The Australian band’s second album, Again, is among the year’s best, put out by Jack White’s Third Man Records. This time, they say, ‘it’s cool being part of a record release where people are going to hear it’

The Guardian - AU

Australian house prices rising at fastest rate in nearly four years, data shows

Brisbane overtakes Canberra as second-most expensive housing market, after Sydney, with median prices rising by nearly $40,000

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