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Melbourne Underworld Figure Shot Dead

Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim, a 32-year-old Melbourne underworld figure, was shot dead in a Preston car park on Tuesday morning following multiple previous assassination attempts and a $1 million murder contract placed on his life; police have launched a homicide investigation.

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Melbourne Pro-Palestinian Protests Prompt Security Concerns and Travel Warning

Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue and childcare center arsons, the Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel warning, prompting a meeting between Australia's US ambassador and the center to discuss relocating weekly Melbourne pro-Palestinian protests, which are seen as cr...

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Lord Mayor's Donation Raises Conflict of Interest Questions

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a $20,000 donation from Bobby Zagame, owner of Audi Centre Melbourne, two days after voting to close part of Roden Street, adjacent to Zagame's property, which had a development application approved by the council; the timing raises questions regarding campai...

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Melbourne Childcare Centre Faces Eviction Amidst Political Campaign

The Windsor Community Children's Centre in Melbourne faces eviction after Swinburne University filed a rezoning application to sell the land; a multi-party political campaign is underway to save the 47-year-old center, which cares for 80 families, but the Victorian state government has not yet commi...

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Stolen Truck Crash Kills Driver in Melbourne

A man on bail, driving a stolen truck, caused a fatal collision in Melbourne after a police helicopter followed him driving dangerously at high speed; police say they were not actively pursuing him when the crash occurred.

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Melbourne's West: Boomtown Challenges

Melbourne's western suburbs, once considered undesirable, have become Australia's fastest-growing region, adding over 650,000 people this century, but struggling with inadequate infrastructure despite significant growth.

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Teenager Critically Injured in Melbourne Shooting Following Gang Brawl

A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in a targeted attack following a large brawl involving 50 young people near Collingwood College in Melbourne; a 15-year-old boy also suffered a gunshot wound in the same incident.

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Arson Attack on Sydney Childcare Center Fuels Antisemitism Concerns in Australia

A childcare center near a Sydney synagogue was torched and vandalized with antisemitic graffiti on October 31, 2023, prompting increased police resources to investigate a spate of similar attacks in Sydney and Melbourne since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023.

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Two Men Stabbed to Death at Melbourne Birthday Party Brawl

Two closely related men were fatally stabbed during a large fight that followed a birthday party in Clyde North, Melbourne, on Thursday night; police are appealing for witnesses and information.

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2025 Australian Open: Star Players, Diverse Entertainment, and Ticket Information

The 2025 Australian Open, running January 12-26 at Melbourne Park, features top players like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz; tickets range from $15-$85; the event includes diverse entertainment.

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Melbourne Hotel Prices Hit Five-Year High on Luxury Boom

Melbourne hotel prices reached a five-year high in November 2023, averaging \$234 per night due to the opening of several luxury hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton (\$700/night) and W Melbourne (\$515/night), exceeding pre-pandemic rates and indicating a strong recovery in the tourism sector.

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Australia's Multi-Million Dollar New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular

Australia will celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 with multiple fireworks displays across the country, costing millions of dollars and attracting large crowds, with shows scheduled at various times to cater to families and those celebrating at midnight.

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