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ABC presenter Francis Leach reveals why he left the commentary box as it’s “shallow as a puddle in summer”

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MELBOURNE, VIC. — Francis Leach was a former ABC Grandstand sports commentator and sports programming host. Kate Meade is the ABC Radio Melbourne (3LO) station reporter. Francis Leach describes a sports commentary box as a "hypermale environment" where mostly male sportcasters did not have the tools, the language, the education, the knowledge or the understanding of these issues to be able to honestly reflect on them.

Ram raid at Footscray hot pot store

Northcote tobacco store targeted twice in two days

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Appeal for information following Bandidos extortion and arson attack

Historic sexual assault at Lilydale doctor’s clinic

REGIONAL NEWS

Hume

New defib to help Bonnie Doon

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BONNIE DOON, VIC. — Bonnie Doon has taken another step towards becoming Heart Safe, with a new heart-starting device being installed at the Star Glen Lodge at 211 Star of the Glen Road, Bonnie Doon.

Man dies following hit-run

Man charged following 2025 fatal bus crash

Preserving and learning from a century of Castlemaine’s ‘fire books’

Thefts may finish trams at Bylands

NATIONAL NEWS

National News
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Australia’s biggest-ever cocaine bust

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MIDGE POINT, QLD. — The AFP has seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine – the largest ever cocaine seizure in Australia – as part of an investigation into an organised crime plot to import and distribute significant quantities of border-controlled drugs along Australia’s east coast.

Five Eyes law enforcement leaders united in call to better protect children and vulnerable people from serious online crime

Air Ambulance Victoria diverts to NSW in life‑saving mission

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13 Australians charged with Philippines-based child abuse offences

Hastie to face grilling after frontbench exit

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Amateur Radio

Colombian Amateur Radio Emergency Network activated following earthquake

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COLOMBIA. (IARU). — On the morning of Monday, August 10, several regions of Colombia were shaken by an earthquake. According to data from the Colombian Geological Service, the quake occurred at 07:34 local time, with its epicentre located in the municipality of San José del Palmar, Chocó (at coordinates 5.04°N, -76.34°W).
International News
00:02:56

Trump hides in catering cart

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ANKARA, TURKEY. (AP). — President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on an alternate military aircraft while the White House made it appear that the Republican president was flying on Air Force One, according to a report published by The Washington Post.

Aussie pilots put their lives on the line to rescue a Yank in Antarctica. Trump can’t even say the words “thank you”

Trump could get a lesson on Iran from an unlikely source — emus

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

July 17, 1918: Czar Nicholas II of Russia, his wife, children and several servants are executed

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Murrindindi Shire

Tree removal works at Melbourne Road, Yea

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YEA, VIC. — Murrindindi Shire Council will soon undertake tree removal works near 37 Melbourne Road, Yea.
Nillumbik Shire

Nillumbik and Yarra Plenty Library strengthen family violence response

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NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — Nillumbik Shire Council and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL) announced a new collaborative initiative to strengthen the support available to community members experiencing family violence, with 25 YPRL staff set to participate in specialist Responding to Disclosures of Family Violence training delivered by FVREE (Free from Family Violence).

Cr Jodi Adams resigns from Murrindindi Shire Council

Burst water main closes community link

Lighting works in Seymour

BMX park for Diamond Creek

STATE GOVERNMENT

Hume

Dangerous roads in Kinglake’s fog

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KINGLAKE, VIC. — "The [Labor] State Government has dismissed growing community concerns over dangerous conditions on Whittlesea–Kinglake Rd," Eildon [Liberal] MLA Cindy McLeish says.

Symes demoted

Carroll announces new ministry

State Election 2026

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

International

Trump family using Secret Service detail to prevent BBC serving subpoenas

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LONDON, UK (AP). — The BBC asked a U.S. court for help in getting documents and testimony from members of U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s family in connection with his $10-billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster, a court document showed.

Clothing brand Ringers Western supports Hanson and racism

Dangerous roads in Kinglake’s fog

Symes demoted

Carroll announces new ministry

CORRUPTION

Melbourne

Setka bailed again

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MELBOURNE, VIC. — Former CMFEU secretary, 61-year-old John Setka, was granted bail on Friday for a third time.
News

Cop charged with trafficking firearms

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VICTORIA. — A 57-year-old leading senior constable from the eastern region has been charged following an internal investigation.

August 8, 1789: The first police force in the convict colony of New South Wales is formed

Victoria Police Sergeant charged with sexual assault

Cop charged with sexual exposure

Cop charged with ‘sexual penetration of a child’

MOIR'S VIEW ...

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SPORT

Melbourne

ABC presenter Francis Leach reveals why he left the commentary box as it’s “shallow as a puddle in summer”

Ashley Geelan - 0
MELBOURNE, VIC. — Francis Leach was a former ABC Grandstand sports commentator and sports programming host. Kate Meade is the ABC Radio Melbourne (3LO) station reporter. Francis Leach describes a sports commentary box as a "hypermale environment" where mostly male sportcasters did not have the tools, the language, the education, the knowledge or the understanding of these issues to be able to honestly reflect on them.
Football

NFNL Division 2 – Round 18 Review

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BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — The last home-and-away round of the Northern Football Netball League's Division 2 season for 2026 has jumbled up the ladder and seen a bolter rise to fifth to snatch a finals berth from two other contenders.

Watsonia march into semi-final clash with Mernda

Laurimar advances to Second Qualifying Final

NFNL Division 1 – Round 16 Review

NFNL Division 2 – Round 17 Review

ART & CULTURE

Music
00:41:43

Recording industry giant Bill Armstrong dies at 97

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Bill Armstrong, an Australian recording industry pioneer, has died aged 97. He was a sound engineer, studio owner, producer and broadcaster who founded and was the managing director of Melbourne’s first stereo FM station, EON-FM, in the 1980s.
00:03:10

Beyond the Baton

Hide + Seek Pathways open to local creatives

00:02:17

Nordic Film Festival

Palace of Lost Virtue

SPOTLIGHT

OPINION

Science & Technology

Amateur Radio

Today Aussie hams pay tribute to the radio ops of WWII

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AUSTRALIA. (WIA). — On the weekend closest to the Victory in the Pacific (VP Day), Australian amateur 'ham' radio operators hold the Remembrance Day Contest.
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Australian Air League students speak to astronauts aboard the Space Station

Colombian Amateur Radio Emergency Network activated following earthquake

Space Station contact with Australian Air League is go

Space Station contact with Aussie students scheduled for tonight

MEDIA MATTERS

Melbourne

ABC presenter Francis Leach reveals why he left the commentary box as it’s “shallow as a puddle in summer”

Ashley Geelan - 0
MELBOURNE, VIC. — Francis Leach was a former ABC Grandstand sports commentator and sports programming host. Kate Meade is the ABC Radio Melbourne (3LO) station reporter. Francis Leach describes a sports commentary box as a "hypermale environment" where mostly male sportcasters did not have the tools, the language, the education, the knowledge or the understanding of these issues to be able to honestly reflect on them.

TV legend Johnny Young dies

Alan Jones loses bid to censor media

Hanson starts fake news website

00:08:33

Rupert Murdoch journalist makes rape jokes live to air

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Nillumbik Shire

Nillumbik’s Great Business Connect is back

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NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — Connect with purpose to like-minded businesses, expand your network and build valuable relationships that support long-term success at this free business networking event.
ON THIS DAY

July 16, 1914: Australia’s first interstate air mail departs Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA.  — The first domestic airmail service in Australia departed from Melbourne on July 16, 1914. The airmail was flown from Melbourne to Sydney by French aviator Maurice Guillaux. 

July 15, 1912: The first branch of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia opens

Optus in government’s sights

New play area for Kinglake Pub

COOKERWATCH

Moir's View ...

Moir’s View …

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Please explain !!!
Australia

Clothing brand Ringers Western supports Hanson and racism

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CAIRNS, QLD. — The co-founders of 'booming Aussie bush brand' Ringers Western are James, Emma, and Matteo Salerno. Their father is James Gino Salerno. The elder Salerno was involved in high-profile criminal proceedings in South Australia. He was convicted of child sexual offences in 2019, but that conviction was quashed on appeal.

Monica Smit seeks hotel for Nazi gathering on September 12

Alan Jones loses bid to censor media

Deeming’s last-ditch plea to retain candidacy

Yea man charged with trespass after filming inside Dezi Freeman’s shipping container hideout

WEATHER

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August 19, 1907: The rabbit-proof fence, the longest fence in the world, is completed

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA.  — Rabbits, an introduced species in Australia, have long been considered pests. Since 21 rabbits were released for the purpose of recreational hunting on Christmas Day 1859 by Victorian farmer Thomas Austin, their numbers have increased exponentially.

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