Melbourne Comedy Festival turns 40

Four decades of laughs, heckles, and unforgettable moments. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is marking its 40th anniversary this year, and organisers want to hear your stories — whether you've been in the audience, worked behind the scenes, or taken the stage yourself. From the funniest gigs to the most disastrous, it's time to celebrate.

Private school enrolments surge despite rising costs

More parents are choosing private education than ever before, even as fees climb higher. One observer compared it to buying a luxury handbag — a status symbol as much as an education choice. The latest school snapshot does bring some welcome news for government schools too.

Police charge man one year after deadly arson

A man has been charged and police have released a composite image of an alleged getaway driver, 12 months on from a fatal arson attack. Investigators say they're closing in as the anniversary brings renewed focus to the case.

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Iran's footballers under pressure over anthem

The Iranian women's team stayed silent during the national anthem in their first Asian Cup match, but sang ahead of their game against the Matildas. Sources say the players are under immense pressure over their actions.

Retailers testing AI shopping assistants

Major Australian companies are developing AI chatbots to help you shop, promising 'delightfully human'interactions. But after a string of mishaps with the technology, some are asking: will these digital assistants go rogue?

Iran strikes Kurdish forces in Iraq — Iranian military has targeted headquarters of Iranian Kurdish groups in Iraq amid speculation the US wants them to join its conflict with Iran. (BBC World)

South Africa's president calls Trump policy 'racist' — President Cyril Ramaphosa has labelled Donald Trump's offer of refuge to white Afrikaners as racist, saying claims of 'white genocide'show the US president is 'truly uninformed'. (The Guardian World)

Moomba Festival

Birrarung Marr &Alexandra Gardens — Live music, waterslides, Birdman Rally, free entry

F1 Australian Grand Prix

Albert Park Circuit — Race day Sunday 3pm, season opener

Birdman Rally

Part of Moomba — watch brave souls launch themselves into the Yarra

Queen Victoria Market

Queen St — Fresh produce, deli hall, the famous doughnut van

South Melbourne Market

Cecil St — 158 years of fresh food, dim sims &weekend atmosphere

Melbourne Flower &Garden Show

Royal Exhibition Building — Southern Hemisphere's premier flower show

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A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 die. How many are left?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

“The Moomba parade with my grandkids, without question. Started taking my own children in the 80s, and now I'm there with the third generation. We always claim our spot early on St Kilda Road and make a morning of it.”

— Margaret, Bentleigh

“Boxing Day Test at the MCG — haven't missed one in 35 years. Rain, hail or shine, I'm there with my brother. It's not Christmas until we're sitting in our seats at the G.”

— Frank, Coburg

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