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Legal challenge to Melbourne CBD search zone laws

Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.

Melbourne's $500k AI Comedy Robot Experiment

A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?

Melbourne reconsiders its Burke and Wills statue

Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.

Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball Tour Storms Melbourne

Lady Gaga brought her chaotic 'Mayhem Ball' tour to Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, delivering a two-hour spectacle of avant-garde fashion, theatrical performance, and pop anthems. Read our full review.

Coventry Airport to Close in 2026 for Gigafactory

Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.

US Hemp Ban 2026: Impact on CBD and THC Products

A new US federal ban on most hemp-derived products, effective November 2026, will reshape availability, pricing, and composition of CBD and THC items. Here's what consumers need to know.

MH370 Search to Resume After 11-Year Hiatus

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is set to restart with a new deep-sea mission over a decade after its disappearance. Read the latest on the renewed investigation.

State Library of Victoria job cuts spark outcry

The State Library of Victoria's plan to cut nearly 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians has provoked fierce criticism. Critics warn it undermines a vital public institution. Read more on the proposed changes.

Victoria Police admits eight years of unlawful search operations

Victoria Police has admitted to conducting 23 non-compliant weapons search operations over eight years, impacting hundreds and resulting in 33 charges. The force is now notifying affected individuals and the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

Melbourne's £9.7bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public

Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail line. Discover how this £9.7bn project aims to end gridlock and reshape the city's future.

UK Teen Missing in Romania Near Dracula's Castle

Rescuers search for missing British teenager George Smyth, 18, who vanished near Dracula's Castle in Romania after calling emergency services. His mother has flown to assist. Read for the latest.

Man overboard from yacht near Brighton coast

A major search is ongoing after a passenger fell from a catamaran off the Brighton coast. RNLI lifeboats, a Coastguard helicopter, and other vessels are involved in the rescue operation.

West London Indian music centre 'under threat'

The Bhavan centre in West Kensington fears new 7-day parking restrictions will threaten its future after a last-ditch legal challenge fails. Discover the impact on London's cultural scene.

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