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Apr 21

Arj Barker asks mum with baby to leave his show: The popular comedian asked the mother and baby to leave his Saturday night comedy festival show ...

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Quick Glance: Arj Barker and the Controversy Surrounding Children at His Comedy Shows

Expressing admiration for Arj Barker, the author criticizes the controversy regarding children attending his shows.

A mother was asked to leave the show after bringing her baby, sparking a debate among audience members.

Supporting Arj Barker's decision, the author emphasizes parents' responsibility in selecting appropriate venues for their children.

Concluding with anticipation of meeting Arj Barker, the author shares personal details about plans and challenges.

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Apr 22

Melbourne to press pause on new CBD bike lanes: The City of Melbourne plans instead to focus on routes into the city centre.

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Apr 23

Why won’t Melbourne Writers Festival allow live questions any more?: In an unusual move, the Melbourne Writers Festival won’t allow the audience to stand up and ...

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Apr 20

No mortgage? No worries: Melbourne property buyers pay cash instead: Some investors have been deterred by higher taxes, but others are snapping up properties in ...

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Apr 25

Devils moving at a snail’s pace: Fears over when Tasmania’s new stadium will be ready

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Apr 25

Victorian tree-change towns where property prices are getting cheaper: There are more opportunities for buyers now than a few years ago in an end to the boom ...

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Apr 12

Morgane is being priced out of her suburb – and priced out of Melbourne: Nearly every Melbourne suburb recorded a rise in rents over the last year ...

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Apr 24

Beth Orton’s voice is ruined – and just as spectacular as ever: Performing at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Tuesday night, Orton’s control of her voice and all ...

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In Melbourne’s famous laneways, there is life – and death: In one laneway, people sip wine at a table under a heater. In another, someone is crouched behind a ...

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Apr 18

Rebel Wilson cancels Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane dates: Dispute with former co-star Sacha Baron Cohen continues to disrupt publication of Rebel Wilson’s ...

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Quick Glance: Rebel Wilson accuses Sacha Baron Cohen of sexual harassment

Rebel Wilson accuses Sacha Baron Cohen of sexually harassing her in her autobiography and criticizes her talent agency.

Wilson's autobiography sheds light on unpleasant encounters in Hollywood, similar to other celebrities who have recently revealed scandals.

Wilson shares distressing experiences with Baron Cohen on set and how she eventually reached a compromise to end the situation.

She also reflects on her late sexual orientation realization, the pressure to be pigeonholed into a specific role, and her battle against Hollywood's stereotypes regarding weight and appearance.

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Apr 13

It cost $100m to build, but would fetch less than $500k as scrap metal. How the Melbourne Star stopped shining

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Apr 20

‘If I won lottery, I would never leave’: Melbourne’s most tightly held suburbs: Families bought in years ago, and loved the neighbourhood so much they stayed - ...

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Apr 23

Jacinta Allan shows she’s not Andrews, but risks her party’s wrath: The premier abandoned Daniel Andrews’ promise to build a second safe injecting room ...

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Apr 23

Second safe injecting room abandoned despite report recommending it: Melbourne will not get a second safe injecting room after the state government rejected its ...

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Apr 15

The Bureau of Meteorology is based in Melbourne’s ‘freezing wind tunnel’, but no one’s measuring the wind there

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Apr 21

Guy Grossi drinks espresso, but most Melburnians like to add milk. Find out your suburb’s most popular coffee order

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Apr 22

Australian woman accused of poisoning husband, relatives with mushrooms appears in court

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Apr 24

Want to prune a tree in your Glen Eira yard? You might soon need a permit: A council in Melbourne’s south-east is considering a new law that will clamp down on ...

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Apr 10

‘Our hearts are broken’: Former Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton dies: A former reporter for Seven Network’s Sunrise Nathan Templeton has died after he was ...

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Apr 15

My bayside suburb is split in half by eight lanes of pain: When I moved house, friends in the “Bayside Bubble” promised they would visit. But one thing turned ...

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Apr 25

I live in Brunswick East and drink flat whites. Now I’m engaged in a sordid affair

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Apr 15

The First Timers Club is the sports team alternative for people who want to make new friends

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Apr 25

Soap star accused of stomping on woman's head arrested after going on run: Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has been arrested in Melbourne following a ...

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Apr 12

This suburb is often called a lifeless concrete jungle. Here’s how it can flourish

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Apr 21

Missing camper Steven Clough found dead in Victoria's high country: Police believe the 58-year-old, who had been missing for two days, may have died in a ...

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Apr 23

Government scraps plans to build Melbourne's second injecting room: Premier Jacinta Allan said the government had been unable to find a suitable location that ...

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Apr 23

'Come in spinner!': A guide to the game of two-up : It's the game that's only legal on one day of the year: here's your guide on how to play.

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Apr 15

Adelaide Crows conquer Melbourne hoodoo to salvage their campaign and kickstart the future

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Woolworths fined $1.2 million over leave underpayment bungle: The company self-reported its breaches to Victoria's wage watchdog after it reviewed its ...

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Apr 08

Family pays $2.63m for Bentleigh home in post-auction negotiations: The four-bedroom house had a quoted price range of $2.4 million to $2.5 million ...

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Apr 09

How one of the world’s best-known rock songs started at a Melbourne pub and went viral 22 years later

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Apr 20

The best heckles, riskiest jokes and most tender moments from this year’s comedy festival

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Apr 17

Asbestos contamination found in two more suburban Melbourne parks: The deadly material has now been discovered in at least 11 parks across Melbourne and more are ...

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Apr 23

The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Anzac Day Eve: Dees or Tigers to kick off the longest weekend?

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Apr 11

Australia celebrates autumn with a bloom of colours at annual festival: The Kabloom Festival Of Flowers in Australia returns with fairies, sprites and, of course ...

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Apr 17

LISTEN: 'Don't like Richmond - I love Richmond' - Ben Cousins' powerful tribute to Tigers

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Apr 23

Does hot new Filipino restaurant Askal bring the sizzle?: This Filipino newcomer is fancier, and perhaps even more ambitious, than Serai.

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Apr 11

The bonus encouraging Melbourne developers to build offices – during a housing crisis

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Apr 09

Migrants – what are they good for? A lot, actually: Far from stealing our homes, migrants are returning to their pre-COVID university digs and propping up our ...

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Apr 16

Hummus prince Tom Sarafian reveals plans for two exciting new food venues: The nomadic chef famous for his luxe versions of Lebanese favourites will finally be ...

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Apr 11

Exodus leaves Melbourne Writers Festival searching for next chapter: Uncertainty surrounding the Melbourne Writers Festival has revived talk of merging it with ...

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Apr 14

The bidding war for Richmond’s fabulous Baker boy: With shallow talent spread across 18 clubs and the Tassie Devils about to eviscerate the drafts ...

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Apr 10

Hollywood quirk and debauchery: Josh Thomas is back on the Melbourne stage: For most of the show, confetti rains down over an obscurely cluttered set – it looks ...

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Apr 07

AFL Round-Up: Gather Round delivers a Carlton heist, a powerful Port Adelaide statement and a key Melbourne breakthrough

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Apr 11

New housing is being built in Cranbourne. But it’s not good news for the (furry) locals

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Apr 20

The Almighty Sometimes review – an excellent, empathetic portrait of mental illness

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Apr 12

The high-end restaurants opening more casual, more affordable, just as delicious bars next door

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Apr 24

London travel news LIVE: Waterloo trains cancelled after person hit by train between Richmond and Teddington

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Apr 25

'Eight-year contract': Gawn's massive, unprompted praise for Dees youngster cracks up Fox Footy crew

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Apr 23

Truck driver pleads not guilty over Exford school bus crash: Jamie Gleeson, 50, will face a jury over seven counts of dangerous driving causing serious injury ...

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Apr 24

Footy Fix: Tigers try to drag Dees down to their level and beat them with experience - and it nearly works

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Apr 06

First home buyer nabs Richmond terrace for $1.135m, ‘less than what it was worth’

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Mar 30

Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman dies: Twentyman was known for his work with at-risk youth, particularly in the city’s western suburbs. He was 76.

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Apr 03

‘It’s brutal’: Beloved laneway spot joins wave of Melbourne restaurant closures: An 18-year-old modern-Asian fan favourite goes into liquidation ...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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Apr 05

At 66, Neil Perry thought he’d be retired. Instead, he’s transforming Double Bay: Can one restaurateur lift a suburb from the doldrums? Three eateries in ...

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Apr 02

Commuters could get real-time tram data as hunt for new operator tightens: The next Yarra Trams operator may provide passengers with down-to-the-metre tracking.

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Mar 31

Holy smoke, Easter has been hazy as planned burns choke Melbourne: The Bureau of Meteorology expects a cold front due late on Monday night to clear up the smoke ...

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Apr 07

Floods destroy properties across NSW after record-breaking deluge:

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Mar 30

‘Our secret’: What life is like in Melbourne’s best value suburb: There’s space to relax, you can hear the parrots singing and friendly locals are always open to ...

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Apr 02

Australian aid worker killed in airstrike in central Gaza identified: Melbourne-born aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom is among seven killed in an ...

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Mar 31

‘We’ll give him the world’: Yze wants to keep Baker at Richmond: The stirring win over the Sydney Swans is a good step for the Tigers in their bid to keep Baker ...

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Apr 03

Melbourne widow experiences years of anguish after her train driver husband was killed in crash

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Mar 29

Man killed in 'targeted' shooting outside strip of shops in Melbourne: The injured man was discovered outside a home early this morning.

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Mar 27

Sydneysiders are fleeing. But Melbourne shouldn’t get too smug just yet: Melbourne has soared past Sydney as the nation’s biggest city, but that shouldn’t mean ...

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Apr 02

Australian humanitarian worker killed in Israeli airstrike: 9News Latest Stories Season 2024, Short Video

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Mar 24

Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Max Verstappen OUT in high drama: Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert ...

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Quick Glance: F1 Australian Grand Prix: Sainz Triumphs, Verstappen and Hamilton Retire

Carlos Sainz of Ferrari wins the Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retires early due to rear brake issues.

Sainz dominates the race, securing his first victory since last year's Singapore Grand Prix.

Mercedes faces a challenging race with Lewis Hamilton retiring due to an engine failure.

Ferrari secures a remarkable first and second place finish, a rare achievement since the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Mar 21

You clocked what? The Tan’s best runners to be up in lights on new clocks: Melbourne’s much-loved Tan track has had two new digital clocks installed for walkers ...

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Mar 26

The Melbourne suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss: Even in heavily loss-making suburbs where two in five sales are a bust, there’s one type of ...

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ABC

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Mar 23

F1 Australian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes pole in Melbourne, Daniel Ricciardo has worst Albert Park result

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Apr 01

Lefau scores first AFL goals, helps Richmond to upset win: NZ-born Australian Rules footballer impresses in maiden victory.

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Mar 19

Is this Australian street really ‘the world’s coolest’? Not for me: My dream street has good and diverse food; classy, creative boutiques; bars that are friendly ...

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Apr 02

Where Victoria’s latest IT blowouts are biting the budget hardest: Newly revealed cost overruns are expected to top $100 million across state government agencies ...

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Apr 03

Spotswood playground landscaper won’t answer asbestos questions: Questions remain after asbestos was found in a Spotswood park, with CityWide – a business owned ...

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Mar 22

‘When we talk about how many premierships we’ve won, it’s 10’: Sydney Swans add to the trophy cabinet

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Apr 01

Residents got a bike path moved. Now they’re not happy about where it might go: A state government plan to create a bike path in Melbourne’s south-east has hit ...

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Mar 22

Dog rescued after running onto busy Melbourne freeway: The dog was captured in dashcam footage running on Melbourne's Citylink roadway.

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Apr 04

Hot doughnuts, icy cocktails, Cantonese classics: a critic’s guide to Melbourne’s essential restaurants, bars, pubs and more

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Mar 31

Police search for truck driver after pedestrian nearly crushed in Melbourne CBD: CCTV footage shows the moment a truck driver reversed into a pole and knocked it ...

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