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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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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.

Victoria

MELBOURNE, APRIL 25, 2024: 2024 AFL Football Round 7 - Anzac Day Match - Essendon V Collingwood at the MCG. Picture: Mark Stewart

Footy fans told to arrive at Anzac Day clash three hours early as security ramps up

The MCG has beefed up security measures for the Anzac Day clash between Essendon and Collingwood — and fans have been warned to get to the stadium three hours before the blockbuster.

Victoria

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Abbey Gelmi in the Penfolds marquee during the Melbourne Cup Carnival Birdcage Media Preview Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images)

Penfolds exits the Birdcage, pulls cork on Melbourne Cup Carnival

Penfolds will no longer be the official winery of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, as it ends a lucrative four-year deal with the Victorian Racing Club.

News

Octogenerian umpire Lawrie Barnett is officially Victoria’s oldest field official. At 84 years of a age — turning 85 on Anzac Day . Picture: Peter Rolfe

If you don’t mind, umpire: 84-year-old Lawrie still calling the shots

At 84 — 85 on Anzac Day — Lawrie Barnett is Victoria’s oldest umpire, and he has no plans to hang up the whistle any time soon.

ExclusiveVictoria

MELBOURNE, MARCH 13, 2025: 2025 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park. McLaren driver Oscar Piastri. Picture: Mark Stewart

Excited Piastri ‘in good shape’ to make history at Albert Park

Hometown hero Oscar Piastri has spoken of his high hopes of breaking a decades long Aussie drought at the Melbourne Grand Prix after lighting up the Albert Park circuit on Friday.

ExclusiveVictoria

2025 Melbourne Grand Prix. Thursday.Drivers arrive at Melbourne Walk for the fans. McLaren driver Oscar Piastri poses with the crowd of supporters. Picture: David Caird

Piastri backs push for Melbourne to permanently launch F1 season

Hometown hero Oscar Piastri has led a chorus of calls for Melbourne to reclaim its permanent status as the opening race of the Formula One season, as big crowds flock to Albert Park.

ExclusiveVictoria

Minister Martin Pakula and Paul Little inspect construction works on 2020 F1 Grand Prix Circuit. Picture: Mark Stewart

How Melbourne fended off Sydney’s secret plot to pinch Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix chairman Martin Pakula has revealed how close Sydney came to stealing the Formula One event.

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