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1. Police hunt gunman after man shot dead in Thomastown

   Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was shot dead in a Thomastown public park on Sunday night. Police are hunting the gunman responsible.

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2. Airport pushes ahead with controversial changes as part of expansion plans

   Melbourne Airport is getting ready to shut its pick-up and drop-off ramps in the biggest change to its road network since it opened in 1970. The controversial changes are part of the airport's expansion plans.

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3. Inside Melbourne universities’ plans to future-proof degrees and jobs

   Universities in Melbourne are launching start-ups, embracing industry on campus and positive uses of AI as their students integrate with businesses and the community. It's all part of plans to future-proof degrees and jobs.

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4. Suburban pub gets a starring moment thanks to Hollywood celeb

   Jacob Elordi, who is used to hanging out with Margot Robbie and Kendall Jenner, apparently swapped Hollywood for suburban Seddon at the weekend, giving a local pub a starring moment.

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5. A school separated boys and girls until year 10. It has delivered record VCE scores

   This eastern suburbs school keeps boys and girls apart in classrooms until year 10 as part of a strategy that, it says, contributes to outstanding VCE results. It has delivered record VCE scores.

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