Melbourne
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Victoria Police Raid CFMEU Headquarters, Five Arrested in Corruption Probe
Victoria Police’s Taskforce Hawk arrested five people during raids on CFMEU headquarters, marking a major escalation in the probe into construction graft.
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Homicide Squad Investigates Death of Man in Custody at Melbourne Railway Station
A 37-year-old man died in custody after an armed confrontation with police at Clayton station, prompting a Homicide Squad investigation.
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NFL Expands Global Footprint with Historic 2026 Melbourne Regular Season Game
The NFL will host its first-ever regular season game in Australia on September 11, 2026, featuring the 49ers and Rams at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Laufey Transforms Rod Laver Arena into Modern Fairytale on ‘A Matter of Time’ Tour
Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey brought her ‘A Matter of Time’ tour to Melbourne, blending jazz, classical, and pop in a sold-out, theatrical arena performance.
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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Re-emerges After Five Years of Darkness
The Melbourne Star observation wheel returns to the city skyline tonight following a massive restoration project led by new owners Jay and Jane Jones.
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Former trainee doctor pleads guilty to filming hundreds in Melbourne hospitals
Ryan Cho, 29, has pleaded guilty to filming hundreds of victims in Melbourne hospital toilets and showers, facing a November pre-sentence hearing.
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Boxer Hussein Dehaini shot dead in Melbourne
Professional boxer Hussein Dehaini has been killed in a shooting incident near a bar in Ascot Vale, Melbourne. The Victoria Police Homicide Squad is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Patricia Ilhan, Philanthropist and Widow of ‘Crazy John’ Founder, Dies at 62
Patricia Ilhan, a prominent Melbourne philanthropist and the widow of mobile tycoon John Ilhan, has passed away at 62 following a battle with cancer.
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Manor Lakes Residents Report Safety Concerns Linked to Short-Term Rental Property
Residents of a Melbourne suburb are calling for action following a series of incidents involving a local property listed on Airbnb, which they claim has become a hub for criminal activity.
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The MCG as a National Stage: Balancing Sporting Romance and Performance
As the MCG cements its role as Australia’s premier venue for historic milestones, the intersection of player welfare, commercial spectacle, and on-field results faces increasing scrutiny.
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Melbourne Motor Show Shifts Gears Amid Rising Fuel Prices
At the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show, consumer interest in Chinese new energy vehicles is surging, driven by advanced technology and comfort rather than just fuel costs.
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Victoria’s free transport plan sparks severe V/Line overcrowding
As Victoria rolls out free public transport to combat fuel costs, regional V/Line passengers face chaotic, standing-room-only commutes.
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Melbourne Marks 40 Years Since Russell Street Bombing
Victoria Police gathered at the Police Academy to honor the memory of Constable Angela Taylor and the survivors of the 1986 Russell Street bombing on its 40th anniversary.
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Marvel Stadium Unveils New Operational Shifts for 2026 Season
Marvel Stadium will freeze prices on popular concessions and revise its roof policy to improve game-day conditions during the 2026 AFL season.
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Altona North shooting: Police link café attack to tobacco war
A 49-year-old man was shot outside an Altona North café in a targeted attack linked to Victoria’s ongoing illicit tobacco conflict.