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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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MELBOURNE, JUNE 24, 2024: *DO NOT USE WITHOUT SPEAKING TO CAM TANDY* Nicole Slater at home with her children Jake and Tyla ahead Billy coaching State of Origin Wednesday night at the MCG. Picture: Mark Stewart

Slater’s pride as fans prepare to pack the ‘G for Origin clash

Nicole Slater has spoken of her pride as husband Billy prepares to lead the Maroons’ State of Origin charge in front of more than 90,000 fans at the MCG.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS Taylor Swift performs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)Photo - GettyEscape 3 March 2024eds letter

Taylor Swift helps set Victorian record

The pop superstar has helped the state shatter a new record for tourism spending thanks to her three sold out MCG shows.

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Australia's latest NBA star. Johnny Furphy - the brother of rookie listed Geelong ruckman Joe - has a lottery pick in the NBA Draft.

Melbourne teen set to live out NBA dream

He didn’t make a state representative team until he was 17 but Johnny Furphy from Clifton Hill is on the cusp of a “pretty crazy” achievement by being drafted to the NBA.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Alex de Minaur of Australia interacts with fans after winning his round three singles match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Australian Open hits staggering $3bn milestone

The Melbourne tennis grand slam has shattered records and generated “extraordinary numbers” for the Victorian economy, a report reveals.

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State Government will consider higher penalties against illegal demolitions after an historic Carlton pub, the Corkman, was flattened over the weekend. Picture of the rubble in Carlton where the pub was.Tuesday, Oct 2016. Picture: David Crosling

Future of Carlton pub destroyed by dodgy developers revealed

A beloved 159-year-old Carlton pub which was illegally demolished by dodgy developers in 2016 could be replaced by a soup kitchen.

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Renders of the 'Ghost Mansion' in Toorak. 29-31 St Georges Rd Toorak owned by Ed Craven.

Revealed: Plans for Toorak ‘ghost mansion’ set to shatter price records

New plans for crypto king Ed Craven’s St George’s Rd property — set to be Australia’s most expensive home when finished —reveal the lavish lifestyle the billionaire will lead in his basement alone.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Nick Meaney of the Storm celebrates during the round 14 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights at AAMI Park, on June 09, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘Swans of the NRL’: how Storm is winning over AFL heartland

Storm’s mission to “convert AFL fans one-by-one” is yielding record match attendance and a grassroots participation boom, ahead of Melbourne’s State of Origin blockbuster.

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Back row: Kate Montgomery and Nathaniel Lowe, Front row L-r Charlie, 9, Alfie, 11 and Jack, 8Richmond fans with Dusty merchandise that will be sold in lead up to his 300th game. Dustin Martin at Richmond training. Picture: Jason Edwards

Don’t argue: Dusty fans call to immortalise Tigers hero

As Dustin Martin prepares to play his 300th game, Richmond heavyweights and fans are pushing for a lasting memorial to the Tigers legend.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, June 10 , 2024. AFL Round 13. Big Freeze Fight MND Game. Collingwood vs Melbourne at the MCG. Neale Daniher and his daughter Bec at the top of the ice slide at the MCG to help raise awareness for the fight against MND. Pic: Michael Klein

Daniher’s emotional message after massive fundraising milestone

The Fight MND charity is on track to take its fundraising tally beyond $100m as campaigner Neale Daniher says “the reality is there is still more to do”.

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Neale Daniher is joined by Isaac Quaynor and Tom MCDONALD ahead of the Big Freeze game. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Push for $100m to fight MND

Neale Daniher’s charity has raised an incredible $97m and it is hoped the 10th edition of the Big Freeze at the ‘G will tip the total above $100m.

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