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These beach huts have no toilet or sink – but sell for $1m-plus

The brightly painted coastal sheds lack basic amenities like bedrooms and bathrooms

The Independent UK

Storm back star to deliver with grand final on offer

Craig Bellamy says he's seen enough from Jahrome Hughes to be convinced the halfback is ready to fire in Melbourne's grand final qualifier against Cronulla.

AAP

Fagan's journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory

Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.

AAP

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'I was ready': Goodwin reflects on Demons sacking

As he prepares to start a new role at Sydney, Simon Goodwin has used the two months since his sacking as Melbourne coach productively.

AAP

AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting

The Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to umpires having access to statistics.

AAP

Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma

If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.

AAP

Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown

Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.

AAP

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Melbourne eye NBL rivals with star shooter still out

Chris Goulding will miss a third straight game as Melbourne United seek to blunt South East Melbourne's red-hot scorers in their NBL grudge match.

AAP

Teacher takes legal action against Melbourne Catholic school group over refusal of pronouns

State and federal anti-discrimination laws on collision course as Sacred Heart Girls College in Oakleigh refuses to recognise Myka Sanders’ gender identity

The Guardian - AU

Internal rebellion at exclusive Melbourne club as members worry ‘Karens’ might spoil ‘bohemian’ vibe

Savage Club members concerned admission of women will upset their wives and inhibit ‘loud and boisterous behaviour the club is famous for’

The Guardian - AU

Someone spent 10 years recreating Melbourne in Minecraft

(And he's getting ahead of the real-world city).

Creative Bloq

Sharks do it for McInnes after 'heartbreaking' injury

Fallen skipper Cameron McInnes will be in Cronulla's hearts and minds when they face Melbourne for a spot in the 2025 NRL grand final.

AAP

What is the value of Meanjin? We’ve done some calculations – and it’s not about money

This month, the board of Melbourne University Press (MUP) announced it would abruptly discontinue 85-year-old Australian literary journal Meanjin. The reasons? “Purely financial.”

The Conversation

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

Another teenager has been charged over the deaths of two boys who were walking home from basketball, with police patrols stepped up in the area.

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Storm include injured star with grand final on the line

Melbourne have recalled three big guns, led by star half Jahrome Hughes, as their NRL title hopes go on the line in their preliminary final against Cronulla.

The Guardian - AU

‘Worst decision in the history of the Brownlow’: AFL awards night hit by controversy

How the Brownlow medal is decided has come under fresh scrutiny after a controversial vote at the 2025 count left those in the audience stunned

AAP

Former Wests Tigers bigwigs buy netball franchise

Justin Pascoe and Lee Hagipantelis have accelerated their sports ownership portfolio, purchasing the Sunshine Coast Lightning off the Melbourne Storm.

AAP

'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery

Melbourne are hoping to have Jahrome Hughes back for their grand final qualifier but Xavier Coates has warned the halfback won't be returning underdone.

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The Guardian - AU

Sydney has the highest fare evasion rates in Australia. What can it learn from Melbourne and Brisbane?

Expert says the best way to support a growing public transport network and keep revenue coming in is to keep services reliable and ticket costs affordable

The Guardian - AU

‘A mythical place’: how a Melbourne sewage farm became a haven for 300 species of birds

The abundance of birdlife amid the grassy plains, marshlands and 200 lagoons of the Western Treatment Plant rivals Kakadu – and is a magnet for birdwatchers

AAP

United front as Breakers battle in NBL opening round

A well-rounded Melbourne United, featuring Dash Daniels on NBL debut, showed no mercy against an out-of-sorts New Zealand Breakers to improve to 2-0.

AAP

Zanker fires to deny Pearce happy Demons homecoming

Melbourne spearhead Eden Zanker has kicked five goals to deliver the Demons a 51-point win over former captain Daisy Pearce's West Coast.

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All Aboard! Melbourne To Show Off Its Elite Tram Network At The 2027 World Champs

Melbourne’s tram network is going global as the city is set to host the World Tram Driver Championship for the very first time. Ding ding!

The Guardian - AU

Track stars: the world tram driver championship wowed Europe. Now Australia is gearing up for its turn

Teams from 25 cities competed in front of thousands of spectators in Vienna and Melbourne is set to host the 2027 showpiece

AAP

Axed Demons coach Goodwin finds new interstate home

Former Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin will join the brains trust at Sydney, a month after being axed by the Demons.

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