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# Australia

Three men found guilty of plotting Christmas terror attacks in Melbourne

The court was told the men had bought machetes and ingredients to make homemade bombs.

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Nov 14th 2018, 2:00 PM

# Australia

Melbourne stabbing rampage being treated as terrorist attack

One man was killed and two others were injured in the incident.

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Nov 9th 2018, 12:41 PM

# Australia

Great Famine commemoration to take place in Melbourne

Josepha Madigan said the event will give an opportunity to pay tribute to the young Irish women who travelled from workhouses here to Australia.

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Aug 31st 2018, 2:53 PM

# touching tribute

'A warrior for love, life and liberation': Tom Meagher's tribute to Jill on 10-year wedding anniversary

Jill had been living in Moreland, Melbourne when she was raped and murdered by Adrian Bayley in 2012.

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Jul 30th 2018, 10:22 PM

# Aussie Rules

Laois Aussie Rules star Zach Tuohy scores dramatic last-gasp winner for Geelong

The 28-year-old followed up an athletic mark with a composed kick in the dying seconds against Melbourne.

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Jul 21st 2018, 1:57 PM

# Competition

'AFL has such big resources that they are identifying players from the age of 12'

Rebels coaches Shaun Berne and Eoin Toolan outline the challenges rugby faces in Melbourne.

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Jun 20th 2018, 7:30 PM

# tries

Analysis: 'You don't want to annoy Tadhg Furlong when he wants the ball!'

Ireland were adaptive and intelligent in taking their two tries on Saturday in Melbourne.

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Jun 18th 2018, 5:21 PM

# levelled

First win on Aussie soil since 1979 sends Ireland into series decider in Sydney

Joe Schmidt’s men were much improved as they drew level after a thrilling game in Melbourne.

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Jun 16th 2018, 12:59 PM

# win or bust

Series on the line for Ireland in fascinating second Test in Melbourne

Joe Schmidt’s side are on the back foot after last weekend’s defeat to the Wallabies.

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Jun 16th 2018, 7:15 AM

# scans

Munster's Scannell sprung into starting role to salvage frustrating season

The Cork man was only called up after Rory Best’s injury but now finds himself in the starting XV.

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Jun 16th 2018, 1:00 AM

# Australia

'Heartbreaking': Tributes paid to comedian who was killed as she walked home

Eurydice Dixon (22) was found dead in Melbourne.

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Jun 15th 2018, 1:04 PM

# Melbs

Letter from Melbourne: Wallabies struggle for attention in AFL country

Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad have been working towards rebounding on Saturday.

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Jun 13th 2018, 2:00 PM

# Young blood

A first professional defeat but James Ryan's remarkable rise continues

The 21-year-old had another impressive outing against the Wallabies last weekend.

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Jun 13th 2018, 6:30 AM

# Journey

The former binman and theology student who has cracked the Wallabies

Brandon Paenga-Amosa had a remarkable rise over the last year.

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Jun 13th 2018, 5:45 AM

# Pride

'We’ll see what the good old-fashioned Irish ticker's about, won’t we?'

Ireland assistant coach Andy Farrell wants to see what the players are made of in Melbourne.

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Jun 13th 2018, 1:00 AM

# Reaction

'They're pretty angry, grumbly, walking around like bears with sore heads'

Andy Farrell is looking for improvements from Ireland’s defence this weekend in Melbourne.

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Jun 12th 2018, 7:39 AM

# Mix it up

Earls must complete HIA protocols but team changes will strengthen Ireland

Joe Schmidt is set to bring back in the likes of Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and Garry Ringrose.

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Jun 11th 2018, 8:47 AM

# Errors

'Fatigue makes cowards of us all' - Kearney and Ireland look to bounce back

The Leinster man produced some uncharacteristic mistakes against the Wallabies.

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Jun 11th 2018, 6:15 AM

# Details

Ireland under pressure in Melbourne but Schmidt feels they aren't far off

The Wallabies will be looking to wrap up a series success at AAMI Park on Saturday.

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Jun 11th 2018, 2:59 AM

# One up

'We know it's going to get harder' - Cheika expects Ireland to improve

The Wallabies boss believes Ireland will be better with another week’s preparation under their belts.

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Jun 10th 2018, 7:02 AM

# George Pell

Pope Francis' aide to stand trial on multiple sex abuse charges

Cardinal George Pell has denied the historic allegations.

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May 1st 2018, 7:08 AM

# Melbourne

Australian woman jailed after 'despicably' faking cancer treatment in order to fund party lifestyle

A court in Melbourne heard how Hanna Dickenson had needed money to further fund a party lifestyle.

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Apr 11th 2018, 8:12 AM

# Grand Slam Ready

'The knee is fine' - After injury ruined end of 2017, Nadal back ahead of Australian Open

The first Grand Slam of the year starts next Monday at Melbourne Park.

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Jan 9th 2018, 8:22 AM

# Rebel Down Under

Cork All-Ireland winner Sheehan to stay in Melbourne and take on new Aussie Rules role

The 27-year-old has ended speculation about a possible return to GAA.

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Jan 2nd 2018, 6:30 AM

# Australia

Man charged with 18 counts of attempted murder over Melbourne car attack

12 people remain in hospital, three of whom are in a critical condition.

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Dec 23rd 2017, 8:02 AM

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Dec 22nd 2017, 8:50 AM

# Australia

Irish woman in stable condition after being injured in Melbourne car attack

Of the 20 people injured, three remain in a critical condition.

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Dec 22nd 2017, 7:39 AM

# Australia

Irish person injured by car driven into crowd on busy street in Melbourne

The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance.

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Dec 21st 2017, 6:31 PM

# Australia

'No evidence to suggest terrorism' after car is driven into crowd in Melbourne

19 people have been injured, some critically, and two men have been arrested.

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Dec 21st 2017, 11:10 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.

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Dec 21st 2017, 8:55 AM

# Australia

First gay weddings take place in Australia

The historic reforms were given royal assent on 8 December.

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Dec 16th 2017, 12:05 PM

# On the Move

Brilliant young Galway football prospect set to embark on Aussie Rules career with Carlton

Cillian McDaid is to join to the Melbourne based club.

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Nov 15th 2017, 4:40 PM

# Land down under

Ireland squad start countdown in Melbourne to Sunday's first game in Adelaide

Joe Kernan and his squad are getting set to face Australia.

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Nov 7th 2017, 12:57 PM

# Aborigines

Another town scraps Australia Day, as politician compares it to celebrating Holocaust

The annual holiday commemorates the arrival of the country’s first British settlers in 1788.

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Sep 16th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Melbourne

'Mystery critters' suspected of eating holes in boy's feet on Australian beach

The boy, Sam Kanizay, went for a short dip and emerged with bloody feet.

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Aug 7th 2017, 12:10 PM

# Melbourne

'Presumed innocence': Top Vatican cardinal denies all charges of child sex abuse on first appearance in court

Cardinal George Pell made the denials despite the fact no pleas were required to be entered on his first appearance in Australian court.

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Jul 26th 2017, 7:19 AM

# kristian crowley

Tributes paid to Corkman who died in Australia after falling from a height

The 28-year-old was taken to a Melbourne city hospital on Sunday 16 July.

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Jul 25th 2017, 9:18 PM

# Melbourne

'A terrorist attack': Man dies in shootout with Australian police following siege

Yacqub Khayre killed one person, and took another hostage in the attack.

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Jun 6th 2017, 6:48 AM

# Australia

Possible terror link probed as police shoot dead hostage-taker in Melbourne

Three officers were injured as police stormed the building in the Brighton suburb.

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Jun 5th 2017, 1:44 PM

# Melbourne

Man who threatened to 'blow up' plane is wrestled to the floor by passengers

Passengers on the Malaysian Airlines flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur said they feared for their lives.

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Jun 1st 2017, 7:52 AM