Melbourne: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Melbourne aged care facility under police guard after shooting • Nov. 10, 2026, 7:56 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Shots fired at Melbourne aged care home as police patrols and security increased across other facilities • Nov. 10, 2026, 1:43 AM ET (The Guardian)

Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne to remain in public hands after partial backtrack on defence property selloff • Nov. 7, 2026, 10:48 PM ET (The Guardian)

What Renée Geyer taught soul protégé Ella Thompson about authenticity • Nov. 7, 2026, 12:30 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Demons rally and Kangaroos cruise into AFLW prelims • Nov. 7, 2026, 12:21 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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