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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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Fortnite to star at Melbourne Esports Open

VICTORIA has scored a gaming coup by securing global phenomenon Fortnite to be played on a dedicated stage at the inaugural Melbourne Esports Open and broadcast live online.

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Richmond fan Dr Joe Garra and anothera petition of almost 900 names (from around 1200) asking the Tigers not to strip seats from fans. Picture: Jason Edwards

Tigers fans’ uproar over reserved MCG seating

ANGRY Richmond fans are rallying to preserve their allocated seating at the MCG after the club moved to reduce reserved seating in favour of cashed-up coterie groups.

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Glenrowan footballer Matt Robinson who kicked an incredible 27 goals in a match at the weekend. Picture: Simon Dallinger

Glenrowan gun boots 27 goals in a game

RECKON Buddy Franklin and Jack Riewoldt are good in front of goals? Wait til you hear the story about a part-time forward from Glenrowan, who booted a staggering 27 goals on the weekend.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 6: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers hugs Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers after the game at the Wells Fargo Center on April 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 132-130. 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. Mitchell Leff/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

How to score the hottest basketball tickets in town

SPORTS fans hoping to witness the Australia-USA series — the biggest basketball matches to be played on Australian soil — will this month get their chance to score a seat at the Melbourne blockbusters. Here’s how.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates winning championship point in his men's singles final match against Marin Cilic of Croatia on day 14 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Serve for scalpers at Melbourne’s Grand Slam

SCALPERS and ticket rip-off merchants have been given a backhand by Australian Open tennis bosses with the introduction of tough new laws at Melbourne’s Grand Slam.

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Push to bring US PGA Tour to Melbourne

FORMER New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has called for Melbourne to make history by becoming the first Australian city to host a round of the prestigious US PGA Tour.

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HOLD FOR MONDAY. Albert park golfers who are worried the government will cut their course in half. Club members Ashley Sievwright, Barry Riordan and Jay Ting united in saving their golf course. Picture: David Caird

Fate of Albert Park golf course in limbo

Golfers at a popular Melbourne course thought they had won a fight against cutting their fairways from 18 to nine. But now they have fresh fears for its future.

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Presenter and author Stephanie "Hex" Bendixsen, at video game parlour, for story about growth in E sports.Picture : Nicki Connolly

Melbourne set to become ‘nerd’ capital

VIDEO game critic, author and TV host Stephanie ‘Hex’ Bendixson has made a life out of gaming and says the Melbourne eSports Open next month would take the industry to new heights.

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Trent Cotchin of the Tigers, Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrate with the the AFL Premiership Cup and supporters in the crowd as the Tigers make their way to the changing rooms after winning the 2017 AFL Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Want first dibs on Grand Final tix? Get a job with the AFL

THE AFL has made it harder for you to score tickets to this year’s Grand Final … unless you work for them, a leaked memo to league employees reveals.

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Beijing Betty Exec chef Anthony Choi will be serving up mushroom filled bar buns with vinaigrette and pickles at the Australian Open. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Australian Open serving up a feast

TENNIS will be just part of the action at next year’s Australian Open, with an exciting new restaurant headlining an unprecedented food offering.

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