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# melbourne - Wednesday 2 October, 2019
All-Ireland winning Dublin duo sign for AFLW side Melbourne - making it 18 Irish for 2020
All-Star defender Sinéad Goldrick and key forward Niamh McEvoy become the first Dubs to join the Irish invasion Down Under.
# melbourne - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal against convictions for child sex abuse
He was once the Vatican’s third highest-ranking official.
# melbourne - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
Cardinal George Pell begins appeal against child sexual assault conviction
Pell is most senior Catholic ever jailed for child sex abuse.
# melbourne - Monday 3 June, 2019
Cardinal George Pell to appeal against his convictions for sex attacks on two choirboys
The most senior figure in the Catholic church to be convicted of historical child sexual offences, Pell was sentenced in March to six years in prison.
# melbourne - Wednesday 17 April, 2019
Pet stag kills man and critically injures woman in Australia
The Australian Deer Association said it was rare for deer to attack people.
# melbourne - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
AFL stars to run through hate banner pre-match as part of fundraiser for Jim Stynes' charity
Melbourne FC want to ‘tear online bullying down’.
# melbourne - Friday 22 February, 2019
Drug-driver who killed six in 'one of the worst mass murders' in Australian history handed life sentence
James Gargasoulas killed six people when he drove into shoppers in Melbourne in 2017.
# melbourne - Friday 25 January, 2019
Power blackouts for 200,000 people as temperatures in Australia continue to soar
Authorities said they ordered forced outages to reduce the risk of the entire grid failing.
# melbourne - Sunday 20 January, 2019
3-time Slam champion Kerber stunned as Nadal powers into quarter-finals
American Danielle Collins had never won a Grand Slam match before this year but defeated Kerber.
# melbourne - Friday 18 January, 2019
Police in Australia arrest man over murder of Israeli student (21)
Aiia Maasarwe was the victim of a “horrendous, horrific attack”, police said
# melbourne - Thursday 17 January, 2019
Israeli student (21) murdered in Melbourne while on phone with sister
Aiia’s body was found early Wednesday near the campus of Melbourne University where she was studying.
# melbourne - Saturday 24 November, 2018
Lowry and Dunne battle back in Melbourne but remain eight shots adrift of Belgians
The Irish pair reversed their poor second round to climb back into the top 10.
# melbourne - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
Three men charged in Melbourne were planning to attack crowded areas of city, police say
The arrests come less than two weeks after a stabbing rampage left two dead.
# melbourne - Wednesday 14 November, 2018
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.
# melbourne - Friday 9 November, 2018
Melbourne stabbing rampage being treated as terrorist attack
One man was killed and two others were injured in the incident.
# melbourne - Friday 31 August, 2018
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.
# melbourne - Monday 30 July, 2018
'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.
# melbourne - Saturday 21 July, 2018
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.
# melbourne - Wednesday 20 June, 2018
'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.
# melbourne - Monday 18 June, 2018
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.
# melbourne - Saturday 16 June, 2018
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.
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.
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.
# melbourne - Friday 15 June, 2018
'Heartbreaking': Tributes paid to comedian who was killed as she walked home
Eurydice Dixon (22) was found dead in Melbourne.
# melbourne - Wednesday 13 June, 2018
Letter from Melbourne: Wallabies struggle for attention in AFL country
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad have been working towards rebounding on Saturday.
A first professional defeat but James Ryan's remarkable rise continues
The 21-year-old had another impressive outing against the Wallabies last weekend.
The former binman and theology student who has cracked the Wallabies
Brandon Paenga-Amosa had a remarkable rise over the last year.
'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.
# melbourne - Tuesday 12 June, 2018
'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.
# melbourne - Monday 11 June, 2018
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.
'Fatigue makes cowards of us all' - Kearney and Ireland look to bounce back
The Leinster man produced some uncharacteristic mistakes against the Wallabies.
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.
# melbourne - Sunday 10 June, 2018
'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.
# melbourne - Tuesday 1 May, 2018
Pope Francis' aide to stand trial on multiple sex abuse charges
Cardinal George Pell has denied the historic allegations.
# melbourne - Wednesday 11 April, 2018
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.
# melbourne - Tuesday 9 January, 2018
'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.
# melbourne - Tuesday 2 January, 2018
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.
# melbourne - Saturday 23 December, 2017
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.
# melbourne - Friday 22 December, 2017
The 9 at 9: Friday
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
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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