| | The longest active premiership drought in the AFL is over, as the Melbourne Demons end 57 years of frustration with a brilliant victory over the Western Bulldogs at Perth Stadium. | | | Now the saga is finally over, Meng Wanzhou's release back to China this weekend is a big victory for Beijing, taken on face value, writes Bill Birtles. | | | This wasn't my first rodeo with mental illness. I thought I knew what to do, but I felt like I was in crisis and a yawning dark hole of hopelessness had opened up beneath me. | | | Fifty years ago, crocodiles had been shot to near extinction in the Northern Territory. Now the apex predators again dominate the waterways, raising questions about their coexistence with humans. | | | The Defence Chief and the departmental Secretary say the decision to cancel the deal is being felt by military personnel and across the department but they are assuring staff working on the project they will be re-deployed. | | | Mediterranean holidays, mask-free dance floors and a life that feels somewhat "normal". After emerging from long winter lockdowns, these Australian expats shed light on what "living with COVID" looks like and what it took to get there. | | | NSW Police issue no fines after a large gathering at a Bondi Beach park yesterday, where many were not wearing masks, as the mayor says she is exasperated by those putting the community at risk. | | | The outstanding midfielder equals the record for most disposals in a grand final to be judged best on ground in Melbourne's drought-breaking victory, joining an illustrious list of previous winners. | | | There have been some legendary AFL grand final pre-game performances over the years, and some… less so, but 2021's somewhat mismatched group of Aussie talent hits the right notes. | | | As Melbourne clung to a six-point lead heading towards the third quarter, a bit of Christian Petracca magic broke Bulldogs hearts. Check out the five moments that stole the grand final spotlight. | | | | | | Download the ABC News app | Available on Android and Apple devices | | The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. | | | | The ABC sent this message to wwwhindimen.australia@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC.
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