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Kaitlyn Smith is a journalist at the Herald Sun dedicated to covering general news. She has worked in the industry for the past five years, first cutting her teeth as a regional journalist at The Morning Bulletin in Rockhampton, reporting on breaking news, crime and community issues. She later joined the newsroom at The Queensland Times in Ipswich and finally the Gold Coast Bulletin before returning to her home in Victoria.

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A fan appears to have a seizure at the Travis Scott concert in Melbourne after he was kicked by a security guard on Wednesday night.

Security appears to fly-kick fan who has seizure at Travis Scott show

Shocking footage captures the moment a security guard appears to fly-kick a young fan — who suffers a seizure — at the final Marvel Stadium concert of US rapper Travis Scott.

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Joel, Britt and Joey Selwood welcome Alfie Roy

‘So loved’: Selwoods celebrate safe arrival of second boy

The father-son legacy at Geelong Cats appears to be in safe hands with premiership captain Joel Selwood and wife Brit welcoming their second boy.

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John Guthrie, 63, spent one of his last days taking in the action at his beloved Narre Warren Football Club surrounded by loved ones with the help of the Royal Flying Doctors Service. Picture: Supplied

Local footy club delivers magic for John Guthrie’s final days

When stage four cancer ravaged John Guthrie’s life and body, there was just one place he wanted to be — his beloved local footy club. And boy, did the Narre Warren Magpies put on a fitting final send off.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts attend the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Nicole Kidman at Dolby Theatre on April 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for AFI)

The call that sealed fate of Nicole Kidman’s spicy new project

The Aussie actor is proving to be the ultimate girl’s girl after revealing she called best friend Naomi Watts before accepting a role that involved a sex scene with the star’s ex.

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Generic and stock images around Melbourne CBD. Taxi rank outside Flinders Station - 13 Cabs

‘Really unsafe’: Sickening sexual violence in rideshares revealed

A female-only rideshare company founded in Melbourne is experiencing a surge in demand, as Victorian women bravely share their terrifying ordeals while riding in taxis and Ubers alone.

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Australia's own Sarah Snook and White Lotus star Jake Lacy film the multimillion-dollar television series All Her Fault, with Michael Pena and Abby Elliot, in MelbourneMelbourne transforms into downtown Chicago for new TV thriller series "All Her FaultÃ¢â¬Â, with Australian actress Sarah Snook spotted onset in Melbourne's CBD.In true 'movie magic' fashion, authentic American taxi cabs and vehicles flags and Ã¢â¬ÅChicagoÃ¢â¬Â billboards were used to set the scene to transform Victoria's capital city into the USA's famous 'Windy City' of Chicago.The 8-part series stars Australian actress Sarah Snook (who calls Melbourne home), Dakota Fanning, Michael PeÃÂ±a and Jake LacyEXCLUSIVE29 August 2024ÃÂ©MEDIA-MODE.COM

Sarah Snook dresses the part on set in Melbourne

Succession star Sarah Snook has embraced the Melbourne dress code as filming begins for a new TV series featuring the Aussie actor.

Victoria

Lord mayor candidates split on city’s controversial bike lanes

Three of the major contenders in the lord mayoral race are yet to reveal their policy on bike lanes as the battle heats up to secure the city’s top job.

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Fashion designer Rebecca Vallance at her new Doncaster store located in Westfield Doncaster. Picture: David Caird

The noughties trend Rebecca Vallance won’t allow in her closet

Designer to the stars Rebecca Vallance knows a thing or two about bold fashion statements, but she’s adamant there’s one piece of clothing fans won’t see in her collections.

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The Project host Georgie Tunny portrait in the Basement area. Picture: Jason Edwards

How Georgie Tunny finds joy in being the go-to girl

Georgie Tunny is the happy face viewers of The Project know and love, but she’s also involved in a slew of other TV gigs and enjoying success in the podcast realm. So just how does she juggle the chaos and still keep her zest for life?

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Actress Tammin Sursok of , Home and away and Pretty Little Liars fame, back in Austrlia. She grew up on the North Shore. Picture: John Appleyard

Ex-Home and Away star Tammin Sursok reveals date’s ‘gross’ habit

She’s now happily married and a mum of two, but former Home and Away star Tammin Sursok has revealed she’s had her fair share of Hollywood dating nightmares.

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