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Congregation flees after arsonist sets fire to an Australian synagogue door

An arsonist has set fire to the door of a Melbourne synagogue and forced the congregation to flee, seven months after criminals destroyed a synagogue in the same Australian city with an accelerant-fueled blaze that left a worshipper injured

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Why Coates is ready to give NSW a Bellyache in Origin

Maroons winger Xavier Coates is prepared for anything in the State of Origin decider and it is his club coach and opposing NSW mentor Craig Bellamy he credits.

AAP

Melbourne coach urges fight as finals chances disappear

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is imploring his players to show some fight despite their finals chances disappearing.

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Rone's global street art starts in this shared studio

Street artists Rone and Callum Preston are throwing open the doors of their shared studio for the first time, as part of Melbourne's Open House weekend.

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Melbourne Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Setting Woman On Fire

The incident took place in Glenroy in the city's north.

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New Details Emerge As Investigation Into Alleged Childcare Rapist Joshua Brown Continues

As inquiries continue into the shocking Melbourne childcare sexual abuse investigation, disturbing new information continues to emerge

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Papenhuyzen scratching adds to Storm's backline issues

Jonah Pezet's long-awaited NRL comeback will come starting in Melbourne's halves after Ryan Papenhuyzen's calf tightness caused more headaches for the Storm.

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Health department ‘regrets’ family affected by accused Melbourne childcare paedophile having to test children for STIs twice

Acknowledgement of ‘extreme distress’ amid fallout from Joshua Dale Brown charges comes as premier defends childcare safety review appointment

The Guardian - AU

Kanye West's Australian Visa Revoked Over Offensive Act — Could This Be Bianca Censori's Chance to Break Free?

A move driven by West's Nazi-themed song prompts speculation on whether Censori might now pursue a new, less turbulent path in her life.

International Business Times UK

How many serious incidents are happening in Australian childcare centres? We don’t really know

This week, a Melbourne childcare worker was charged over alleged sexual abuse of young children in his care. Families are justifiably appalled and furious – with 1,200 children urged to be tested for a sexually transmitted infection.

The Conversation

Concerns Melbourne childcare worker charged with sexual abuse offences had wider work history than initially disclosed

Childcare company that employed Joshua Dale Brown is reviewing records to determine whether 26-year-old had additional contact with children and infants

The Guardian - AU

10 steps governments can take now to stamp out child sexual abuse in care settings

Recent cases of prolific alleged child sexual abuse in Melbourne and other Australian early childhood education and care settings have shocked even experienced people who work to prevent child sexual abuse. Parents are right to be outraged, scared and uncertain.

The Conversation

Snake on a plane! Flight delayed by two hours after 'dangerous looking' reptile found in plane's cargo hold

The tree snake was discovered as passengers were boarding a Virgin flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

Evening Standard

Second Man Charged In Relation To Melbourne Childcare Sexual Abuse Allegations

Two Melbourne men, including a childcare worker facing 70+ charges, have been arrested in a widening child abuse investigation.

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The Conversation

Parents are feeling anxious about men in childcare centres. Stronger rules would make everyone feel safer

Horrific allegations of child sexual abuse in childcare centres across Melbourne have put the role of men in early childhood education back in the spotlight.

The Conversation

What are working with children checks? Why aren’t they keeping kids safe at daycare?

Disturbing allegations have emerged about a Melbourne childcare worker, who has been charged with more than 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material.

The Conversation

Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations. What can they do?

Parents have been left reeling by news a male Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with 70 counts related to the alleged sexual abuse of young children in his care.

The Guardian - AU

My night at the museum … for an ‘adult sleepover’, with lots of dinosaurs and no kids allowed

Museums around the world are opening up for grownups wanting to explore by torchlight and sleep among exhibits. Clem Bastow heads to Melbourne Museum to try one out

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The Independent UK

Over 1,000 children in Australia urged to undergo STI tests after childcare abuse charges

Sex crime squad detectives said Joshua Brown had worked at 20 different childcare centres

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Priceline Apologises After Viral TikTok Alleges Racial Profiling At Highpoint Store

A Melbourne woman viral TikTok shared claims of being repeatedly singled out for security checks while shopping at Priceline Highpoint.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Melbourne childcare worker charged with sex offences; NSW braces for storm; and a basketball player’s own goal

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan says she is ‘sickened’ by the ‘shocking and distressing’ allegations

The Guardian - AU

The Melbourne childcare sexual abuse charges: what we know so far and what affected families should do

Joshua Brown, 26, has been charged with more than 70 offences with police also investigating allegations of offending at a second Melbourne daycare centre

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne childcare worker charged with sexual abuse offences as 1,200 children to be tested for infectious diseases

Victoria police allege Point Cook man Joshua Brown sexually assaulted infants and children in his care at a western suburbs childcare centre

AAP

Fa'alogo out, clubs hold breath after brutal NRL round

Melbourne winger Sua Fa'alogo will miss at least two months after tearing his hamstring, one of many high-profile NRL players injured during round 17.

AAP

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

American guard Tyson Walker has been confirmed as Melbourne United's second import for the 2025/26 NBL season, joining Milton Doyle in Dean Vickerman's squad.

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