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Jacob Bethell overcame nerves to score a crucial 40* at the MCG, crediting IPL crowds for his composure. The young batter eyes the No. 3 spot as England look to Sydney.
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Professor Emma Johnston AO, the pioneering first woman to lead the University of Melbourne, has died from cancer complications. Remembered as a transformative scientist and dedicated educator.
The Broadway musical 'Anastasia' makes its Australian premiere in Melbourne. Our review finds a visually lavish but historically shallow show, saved only by a few standout performances.
Live updates from day four of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Follow every over as England look to build on their fightback. Get involved with your thoughts.
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
Monty Panesar praises Ben Stokes's resilience as England secure a consolation Ashes win in Melbourne. Read how the captain overcame immense pressure to lead his side to victory.
Monty Panesar hails Ben Stokes's mental toughness as England secure a historic Test victory in Melbourne, ending a 15-year drought on Australian soil. Read the full analysis.
Victoria Police are investigating a car fire in Melbourne's St Kilda during Hanukkah as a potential hate crime. The vehicle was covered in antisemitic graffiti.
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
A car displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne on Christmas Day, escalating fears in the Jewish community. Read the latest on this suspected antisemitic attack.
A vehicle displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' billboard was set alight in St Kilda East, Melbourne, in a suspected antisemitic attack on Christmas morning. Police are searching for a suspect.
Relive five unforgettable Boxing Day Ashes Tests that defined cricket history, featuring heroics from Ian Botham, Kevin Pietersen, and Shane Warne. Discover the drama that unfolded.
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Doctors in England return after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of a challenging winter ahead. Read the latest on NHS strikes and pay disputes.
Victoria Police have been granted new powers to ban protests for up to a month, following the Bondi terror attack. The laws will be in effect for the Boxing Day Test. Read the full details.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
A jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts in the trial of Michael Clarke, accused of murdering 17-year-old Tanesha Melbourne-Blake in a 2018 Tottenham drive-by shooting. The case will be retried.
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All six seasons of the acclaimed BBC detective series 'Strike', based on J.K. Rowling's novels, are now free to stream on BBC iPlayer. A seventh season is due in 2026.
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
Resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to NHS services during a record flu season. Health leaders warn of severe delays.
Tom Silvagni, son of Australian Rules football legend Stephen Silvagni, has been sentenced to six years and two months for the rape of a woman at his Melbourne home. Read the full court details.
A young boy knocks over a £240,765 gold wedding crown at a Beijing museum. Experts estimate £42,420 in damage as liability questions arise. Read the latest.