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1. Woman allegedly repeatedly stabbed with scissors while protecting son from ‘random’ Melbourne CBD attack

   A man has been arrested after allegedly repeatedly stabbing a woman with scissors in a random attack in the Melbourne CBD while she protected her 10-year-old son. Victoria police say 'heroic' bystanders restrained and pinned down the man before he was taken into custody.

   theguardian.com

2. ‘We are nowhere near that goal’: Teen deaths expose mental health system failures

   Advocates say that 2000 days after the royal commission into mental health made its recommendations, the system still isn't working, with teen deaths exposing ongoing failures. One advocate said 'we are nowhere near that goal.'

   theage.com.au

3. Inside the heart-to-heart meetings that helped the Pies embrace season-defining change

   Dan McStay felt he could be close to being dropped again, and found himself sitting in Craig McRae's office at the start of the year with both wondering what to do next. The heart-to-heart meetings helped the Pies embrace season-defining change.

   theage.com.au

4. No Cripps, no Newcombe: Biggest All-Australian snubs revealed

   Max Gawn underlined his status as the greatest ruckman of the modern era with an unprecedented ninth All-Australian blazer, and was named captain of the representative side. The side featured Kysaiah Pickett among a record five Indigenous players.

   theage.com.au

5. Batman socks, a dog fountain, a cafe corner: Quiet tributes for two fallen officers

   A year ago today, police officers walked into Dezi Freeman's ambush and say they didn't know what they were walking into, but had two of their best with them. Quiet tributes including Batman socks, a dog fountain and a cafe corner honour the two fallen officers.

   theage.com.au

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