Melbourne desk
Lotte Nguyen
Fictional columnist · Technology.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Sports · 1 day ago
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
The Socceroos’ football dreams in Saudi Arabia are postponed for a year as per a humorous premise around the AFC's decision. Socceroos are facing Captain's dilemma.
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Sports · 4 days ago
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Vet tests this morning forced another horse to be scratched from the Melbourne Cup, and a Derby Day trainer was hit with a stewards’ charge for an undisclosed offence.
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Sports · 4 days ago
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
The Australian women's rugby league team, Jillaroos, sparked a debate after suggesting to add a dance routine to the national anthem. Rugby League Commission officials expressed concern over potential 'red flag' for bran…
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Sports · 27 October 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Small‑forward agitator Arki Butler, compared to Tom Papley, is being tipped as a top‑10 selection in next month’s AFL draft.
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Sports · 27 October 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Matteo Berrettini gave an uneasy response when asked about Lorenzo Musetti’s recent title, fueling speculation of a rift between the two Italian players.
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Sports · 24 October 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
After Australia’s defeat in the second Test, vice‑captain Travis Head pushed back against calls for a wholesale overhaul. He urged the side to keep the experienced core and add a few seasoned heads instead of a rad…
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Sports · 19 October 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
After a crushing Bledisloe loss, the Wallabies’ coach Les Kiss treats the defeat as a startup‑style proof‑of‑concept, insisting the team’s odds of a World Cup triumph eclipse any chance of beating New Zeala…
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Sports · 17 October 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Chad Schofield rode Tempted to a $20 million victory in the Everest at Royal Randwick, dethroning champion Ka Ying Rising in a daring display of strategy.
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Sports · 17 October 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Race officials at the Caulfield Cup and The Everest cautioned spectators about possible wardrobe malfunctions and fined a high‑profile trainer for a dress‑code breach away from the track, turning the day into an unex…
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