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Ian RoyallReporter and Opinion Editor

Ian Royall is a general news reporter and opinion editor for the Herald Sun, with more than three decades’ experience in journalism, home and abroad. Covers MotoGP too.

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Lord Mayor Nick Reece and Candidate for Deputy Mayor Roshena Campbell on Princess Bridge for part of their campaign to light up the city and its bridges. Picture: David Caird

Anxious wait for candidates vying for city’s top job

The long campaign is finally over but Melbourne’s next lord mayor is not expected to be declared for another two weeks, with the race for the city’s top job set to go down to the wire.

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13 twists and turns in the race for Melbourne lord mayor

The race for the city’s top job finally is coming to an end, with voting to close on Friday at 6pm. We take a look back over the biggest — and craziest — lord mayoral race in recent memory.

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Gresini Racing MotoGP team rider Marc Marquez of Spain celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix on Phillip Island on October 20, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Vintage Marquez produces stunning Aus MotoGP victory

A stunning ride from eight-time world champion Marc Marquez has delivered him a brilliant victory at the Australian MotoGP despite a dramatic start off the grid, while Aussie Jack Miller came home strong.

Full ListVictoria

Lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood is joined by Miguel Ramirez from Kirks Wine Bar in Hardware Lane. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Voters’ guide for Melbourne lord mayoral race

There are 11 candidates running to become Melbourne’s next lord mayor. See their backgrounds, major policies and why they think you should vote for them.

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An AI-generated image of a thylacine which could soon be brought back from extinction by scientists from the US bioscience company Collosal.

Tasmanian tigers may be back from extinction sooner than you think

A project to bring the extinct Tasmanian tiger back to life has achieved a major breakthrough after a full genome of the marsupial was created by scientists.

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Nicholas Reece to be sworn in as the 105th Lord Mayor of Melbourne. He will be presented with the mayoral robes and chains in the council chamber. Picture: David Caird

Reece pitches to Labor voters in race for lord mayor

Lord Mayor Nick Reece declared himself a proud independent candidate in the City of Melbourne election but he has now turned to Labor rank-and-file members seeking support — and votes.

Motorsport

Jack Miller and former champion Mick Doohan

Doohan: Miller’s last-gap deal with Yamaha could be perfect timing

Ahead of next weekend’s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, motorcycle legend Mick Doohan says Jack Miller’s experience and knowledge could help Yamaha in its redevelopment.

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Melbourne lord mayor candidate Jamal Hakim launches his pet policy at Docklands. , Pic Supplied

Could this pet pledge win Hakim the election — or is it barking mad?

Lord mayor hopeful Jamal Hakim considers himself an underdog in the election race, but could his plans to make Melbourne better for our pooches be what sets him apart from the rest?

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Melbourne Lord Mayor hopeful Anthony Koutoufides is calling for the Grand final Parade to be brought back to the CBD. Picture by Wayne Taylor 20th September 2024

Voting blunder leaves lord mayoral candidates red-faced

Two of the leading contenders in the lord mayoral race have been forced into an embarrassing backdown after issuing incorrect how-to-vote advice on their election material.

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Melbourne advertising executive Tony White.

Tributes flow for advertising giant Tony White

Loved ones and friends are set to honour advertising giant and former Moomba director Tony White at a memorial on Friday, after his death, aged 85.

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