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A proposed $209 million Hindu temple in Melbourne's outer south-east has sparked concerns about its potential impact on local infrastructure and the environment. The temple, which could become one of the largest in Australia, is planned for a green-wedge zone in Cranbourne South.
Australia and New Zealand kicked off the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with a thrilling match that went down to the wire, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick, including the winner. The match saw some incredible moments, including a stunning try from New Zealand's Casey McLean and a suspected broken arm for the Kiwis' Kalyn Ponga.
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup begins tonight with a blockbuster match between Australia and New Zealand. The Kiwis, boosted by new State of Origin eligibility rules, will be looking to cause an upset against the favoured Australians.
The 2026 AFL trade period has come to a close, with 30 players finding new clubs for season 2027. The Bulldogs were the busiest club, bringing in four new players, including free agent Zak Butters.
A drug-affected driver who killed a Nathalia mother of four in Northern Victoria last year has been sentenced to at least five years in prison. The family of the victim has been left to deal with the life-altering consequences of the crash.
The Melbourne Star observation wheel has reopened after a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The iconic landmark is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of extra visitors to the Docklands area.
A Melbourne man has been sentenced to four years and 10 months in jail for crashing a stolen four-wheel drive through a shopping centre while high on drugs. Giriwa May, who believed he was "Peter Brock reincarnated", rammed a police car and drove through the Northland Shopping Centre's entrance, causing widespread fear and damage.
A major retail chain is facing legal action from the consumer watchdog over allegations it sold products that caused serious injuries, including burns requiring medical treatment. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken the company to court in Victoria, alleging breaches of Australian Consumer Law.
A well-known finance presenter is ending their 31-year career at a national broadcaster, with their final finance report to air tonight. The presenter, who has been at the helm of the finance report for 24 years, is not retiring despite stepping down from the broadcaster.
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