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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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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. April 3rd , 2025 . Neale Daniher addresses the Melbourne Football club today ahead of Mondays Big Freeze at the G. . Picture: Michael Klein

Neale Daniher’s powerful message to Dees players

The Australian of the Year has delivered an inspiring speech on the power of positivity to Melbourne footballers ahead of the Big Freeze at the ‘G.

Victoria

Australian Open Tennis Day 1. Crowd color. The 2020 Southern Tour cheer squad from Queensland cheering on Aussies playing on Court 3. Picture: David Caird

Aus Open serves up record economic benefit

This year’s January Grand Slam has generated a record economic boost for Melbourne, with visitors spending an average of almost $250 per day.

News

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 11: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts to a call during the third quarter of an NBA game against the LA Clippers at Smoothie King Center on March 11, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Want to score NBA Melbourne tickets? This is your best chance

The in-demand matches are expected to sell out instantly with more than 51,000 fans already registered to buy tickets. Here is all you need to know.

ExclusiveVictoria

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Alexandra Ferreira, 7, Thomas Papalas, 6, Ella Evans, 7, Hamish Saddington-Smith, 7, and Poppy Evans, 7 pose during a Superkick Clinic Media Opportunity at Murrumbeena Superkick Centre on May 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos)

AFL participation rates on the lead for record season. It’s girls at full forward.

Participation in local and grassroots footy is on track to break records for another year in a row — and it’s thanks to girl power.

Victoria

An artist's impression of the revamped plans for a major redevelopment of the jam factory precinct in Prahran.

Iconic Jam Factory set for $3bn redevelopment

Massive plans to redevelop the former heartbeat of Chapel St have been revealed, with hopes the mega-makeover will breathe new life into the struggling area.

ExclusiveVictoria

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 03: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks goes to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 03, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Big shot Bendigo basketball export calls for annual Melb NBA games

Bendigo born US basketball mega star Dyson Daniels has called for NBA games to be played annually in Melbourne — with hopes his Atlanta Hawks will be pitted against Josh Giddey’s Chicago Bulls next year — as part of a revealing interview.

Victoria

WREXHAM, WALES - APRIL 26: James McClean of Wrexham celebrates winning promotion to the championship with team mates during the Sky Bet League One match between Wrexham AFC and Charlton Athletic FC at Racecourse Ground on April 26, 2025 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Welcome to Melbourne: Wrexham AFC to play at Marvel Stadium

Ryan Reynolds’ British soccer team Wrexham AFC will take on Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium as part of their three game tour of Australia and New Zealand this July.

Victoria

An artist's impression of the new hospital to be built at North Melbourne.,

Plans for $300m North Melbourne hospital fast-tracked

An 11-storey hospital on the doorstep of the CBD has been given the green light for construction, despite resident backlash.

Victoria

Goal Umpire Alan Aylward at QEO, Bendigo 30/04/2025. Photo: Brendan MCCarthy 30/04/2025

He was told he’d never walk again, now he’s just umpired his 1600th game

Once told he would be wheelchair bound for life following a cancer diagnosis, Alan Aylward has defied the odds — now not only walking but also celebrating his 1,600th game as an umpire.

Police & Courts

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 21, 2024: Tarryn Thomas arrives at Broadmeadows court. Thomas is accused of making a series of allegedly harassing phone calls to his former partner after he was axed by the Kangaroos in May. Picture: NewsWire /ÃDavid Geraghty

Tarryn Thomas allegedly held hostage at gunpoint

The former North Melbourne star has been embroiled in a police probe after claiming he was held hostage during a late night car sale gone wrong.

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