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AFL: Essendon v North Melbourne – as it happened

AFL: Essendon v North Melbourne – as it happened. North Melbourne defeated Essendon 13.15 (93) to 12.10 (82); Not to be for Essendon, who pushed North all night long. Updated 16s ago. It's been yet another week to forget for Bombers coach James Hird. >> view original

Queensland Reds reinvigorated by win over Melbourne Rebels

A structural change has proved better than any holiday the Queensland Reds have had this season, as they posted a 46-29 win over the Melbourne Rebels. A string of six unanswered tries set up the victory in a performance that was the closest display to ... >> view original

Melbourne Victory's No. 1 ticket-holder George Calombaris pumped for grand final

Setting aside the Melbourne Victory football players and their strenuous years of training, the club's No.1 ticket-holder, George Calombaris, is chanting for the "12th man" in the A-League grand final on Sunday. "The most important thing is the 12th ... >> view original

Hawthorn Hawks vs Melbourne Demons: AFL live scores, blog

The Hawthorn Hawks have something to prove when they host the Melbourne Demons at the MCG today. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 2.10pm AEST. Missing Luke Hodge and Jordan Lewis, the Hawks went down in thrilling fashion to new ... >> view original

'The Real Housewives of Melbourne' 2×11: Wonderland

Has The Real Housewives of Melbourne become too self-aware? I don't care—I love this. It's miraculous. While most of the dogs don't realize they're supposed to run forwards, Lydia's dog, Figaro, takes off like a shot. It looks like he's going to win ... >> view original

Melbourne's 24-hour public transport trial puts government's PSO policy under ...

Train travellers may be left to fend for themselves in the small hours at most of Melbourne's railway stations next year, with the Andrews government's budget for a 24-hour public transport trial unlikely to stretch far enough to include protective ... >> view original

James Hird says umpiring decisions hurt Essendon against North Melbourne

ESSENDON coach James Hird was frustrated but could see the humour in a 16-22 free kick count in last night's 11-point loss to North Melbourne. The Bombers had several controversial free kicks go against them, notably what appeared a certain goalsquare ... >> view original

Melbourne gym launches cage fighting classes for kids

May 15, 2015: Controversy has erupted over plans by a new Melbourne gym to offer cage fighting classes to children as young as three. 9NEWS. Controversy has erupted over plans by a new Melbourne gym to offer cage fighting classes to children as young ... >> view original

Kim Jong-un visits fish farm without defense chief

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a fish farm under the military, the North's media said Friday, without the presence of the North's defense chief, who was allegedly purged late last month. North Korea executed Defense Minister Hyon Yong-chol in late ... >> view original

US jury orders death for the Boston Marathon bomber

Pleas that Dzohkhar Tsarnaev was just a 'kid' and fell under influence of extremist older brother did not convince jury to spare him from death penalty. Associated Press. Published: 05.16.15, 09:04 / Israel News. A jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death ... >> view original