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Peter RolfeMajor Events and Development Reporter

Peter Rolfe is the Herald Sun Major Events and Development reporter. He has previously worked in state politics, general news, education and sport in a journalism career spanning 20 years.

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British and Irish Lions fans cheer as they await the first rugby Test match against the Australian Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on July 19, 2025. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE â

445,000 pints: Staggering stat signals British, Irish arrival in Melbourne

Rugby fans are descending on the city for the British and Irish Lions tour in what’s been described as “a huge win for our bars, restaurants and hotels”.

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#HOLD FOR MONDAY# MELBOURNE, JULY 4, 2025: Australian NBA stars Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey pictured at

NBA stars back ‘Disneyland for basketballers’ project in Melbourne

Aussie NBA stars Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels have tipped their cash into groundbreaking basketball centre set to open in Port Melbourne this month.

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Australian Wallabies vs British Lions game at the MCG promo.Rugby fans, Wallabies Thomas Cairns 17 and Wade Gilbert 14 with Lions fans Hunter Tattersfield 17 and Isaac Watson 14 looking forward to the clash at the MCG. Picture: David Caird

G’ gets rugby makeover ahead of blockbuster matches

Melbourne’s two major AFL stadiums are set to be transformed into rugby strongholds as the British and Irish Lions return to Australia for the first time in 12 years.

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Darcy Vescio of Carlton kicks a goal during the round 1 AFLW match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at Ikon Park in Melbourne, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFLW stars want prime time matches at MCG and Marvel

AFLW stars have called for the women’s game to be more aligned with the men’s football season and say they want to play on bigger stages with larger crowds, including prime time matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium.

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Renders of the Richmond AFL Punt Road Redevelopment.

Richmond starts Punt Road Oval redevelopment

The $100m redevelopment of Richmond’s iconic Punt Road home — its base for about 140 years — has officially kicked off.

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Businesses bending over backwards to get staff back into the office, building meditation rooms, Cafes, pool and games rooms. Employees of company Rider Levett Bucknall, Tony Moleta and Naomi Coslovich relax in the Meditation Room which was a former Commonwealth Bank vault at 55 Collins Street building. Picture: David Caird

Is WFH dead? Why more are choosing to work from the office

Businesses boasting sky gardens, child care, golf simulators and meditation rooms are bending over backwards to get more employees back to the office— and it’s working.

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Adults and children footy fans in footy club supporter gear for story re new footy fans survey. Richmond, Carman, Collingwood Tegan, Mitchell, SwansBeau, Lyla, North Melbourne Harry, Melbourne James and Alexis. Adults are Collingwood Sheridan, Richmond Ron, Melbourne Barry and Swans Jess. Picture: Tony Gough

‘Opening round is ridiculous’: What footy fans really think about AFL

Scrap the pre-finals bye, opening round and make the AFLW season longer — these are some of the changes footy fans want to see to our great game.

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Is this the best of Victoria? State govt’s massive tourism pitch

International marketing partnerships will be used to promote Melbourne and regional Victoria in a major campaign aimed at growing the state’s visitor economy.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.NewsWire Photos. MAY 11, 2025. Stock and generic images of Marvel Stadium in Melbourne . Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

It’s official: Marvel Stadium is one of the world’s best

Marvel Stadium has ranked as the fifth best sport and entertainment venues in the world for the first time — toppling the mighty MCG. See what made the list.

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WARNING WARNING WARNING STRICT EMBARGO TILL MONDAY THE 9TH JUNE 2025 WARNING WARNING NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. April 3rd , 2025 . Big Freeze at the G. Neale Daniher with Tim Membrey of the Magpies and Christian Salem of the Demons before the Kings Birthday clash at the MCG. . Picture: Michael Klein

‘At the very minimum’: How AFL greats want to honour Neale Daniher

Past and present AFL stars have opened up on Neale Daniher’s incredible legacy, with calls growing for a more permanent way to immortalise his feats.

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