No Stringing along: Giants star confirms exit GWS forward Jake Stringer hopes to continue his AFL career in his home state next year as the Giants face the possibility of losing a trio of key players. AAP · Aug 20
Storm star makes hard call on future after stroke Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica has been forced into a medical retirement following his stroke earlier this year, ending his bid to captain Fiji in the World Cup. AAP · Aug 20
Meet The Gnomes: Your new favourite Aussies digging garage rock, Merseybeat, 12-string jangle, fuzz pedals and moustache care Loved by the Viagra Boys, Melbourne's The Gnomes are ready for whatever hardship rock'n'roll requires Louder · Aug 19
Demons to challenge star forward's ban at appeals board Demons forward Jacob van Rooyen is still a chance to play again this season after the club announced they will appeal his three-match ban. AAP · Aug 19
Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the rest of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching club standards during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that led to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations The Independent UK · Aug 19
Perfect Storm: coach reveals ideal succession plan Craig Bellamy will tell Melbourne officials one of his assistant coaches should replace him if he finishes up next year, believing they are ready and capable. AAP · Aug 19
By a Thread review – soulful circus with a sprinkle of magic Emotional group dynamics and individual skills make Melbourne’s One Fell Swoop stand out in the crowded circus genre The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Three-game AFL striking ban upheld for van Rooyen Melbourne must win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this season, after his three-game striking suspension was upheld at the AFL tribunal. AAP · Aug 18
'Lovable rogue' Mick Gatto sues integrity champion Underworld identity Mick Gatto is suing barrister Geoffrey Watson for defamation over a 60 Minutes interview about the CFMEU. AAP · Aug 18
4 Sydney Swans Players Reportedly Spoke To Police Amid Sexual Assault Investigation Several Sydney Swans players have reportedly been spoken to by Victoria Police after a report of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 18
'Exhausting': Melbourne coach to keep narrow focus Melbourne coach Steven King says his club will keep a narrow focus when hosting the Western Bulldogs in the last game before the finals. AAP · Aug 18
Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players linked to alleged sexual assault Victoria police investigating allegation of sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning at a Melbourne hotel The Guardian - AU · Aug 17
Melbourne’s Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year Previous winners of the award have included Saint Peter, Attica, Orana by the late Jock Zonfrillo, and Quay The Guardian - AU · Aug 17
14-year-old Dineth Fernando moved to Australia seven months ago and studied 200 Scrabble words a day; recently he became world youth Scrabble champion Hard work takes you a long way and 14-year-old Dineth Fernando has already found that 200 words a day can take you very far. The Melbourne teenager has only been in Australia for seven months but has already been to Nairobi and back with one of the biggest prizes in… The Times of India · Aug 17
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 17 Sydney Swans CEO Responds As Players Investigated Over Alleged Sexual Assault: ‘Extremely Shocked’ Sydney Swans CEO has addressed media after VIC Police confirmed it is investigating a report of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel.
AAP · Aug 17 Munster discusses Storm future amid PNG Chiefs links Off contract next year, Cameron Munster says Melbourne's plans for life after Craig Bellamy will influence a decision on his NRL future.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Australian woman who murdered family members with poisonous mushrooms to return to court Erin Patterson faces fresh legal battle as prosecutors seek longer sentence
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17 Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel The Sydney Swans chief executive says he is ‘shocked and disappointed’ that several players have become part of a Victoria police investigation
AAP · Aug 17 Gold Coast young gun signs fresh contract with Suns Gold Coast have locked away a young gun on a fresh contract and a Melbourne midfielder has re-signed with the Demons, rejecting overtures from Port Adelaide.
AAP · Aug 17 Swans under investigation over alleged sexual assault Sydney chief executive Matthew Pavlich says the AFL club is working with relevant authorities over sexual assault allegations involving Swans players.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17 The Nightline review – listening to messages from anonymous callers is an odd, affecting experience Malthouse, Melbourne Immersive, self-directed theatre work by Roslyn Oades and Bob Scott is only 40 minutes long, but the way it allows us to connect with strangers is as necessary as ever
AAP · Aug 17 Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals Melbourne are desperate to have spearhead Jacob van Rooyen available for finals and will head to the tribunal to appeal the forward's three-match striking ban.
AAP · Aug 16 Bulldogs superstar no guarantee to face AFL's Demons Marcus Bontempelli missed the Western Bulldogs' draw with Carlton through an Achilles issue he has been managing and won't necessarily face the Demons.
AAP · Aug 16 Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals Melbourne are set to be without key forward Jacob van Rooyen for the start of the finals after he was suspended for contact to an opponent's head.
AAP · Aug 16 Not right now: Storm job not in Slater's sights Billy Slater has left the door ajar to replace Craig Bellamy at Melbourne, but says he's more likely to go back to Queensland if he returns to coaching.