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

Sports · 24 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Oscar Piastri returns to Baku, where he has experienced the full spectrum of racing emotions, and he’s now re‑imagining the circuit as a startup showcase, complete with a tram‑lane twist and a lunch‑time disrupti…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
After a career‑end‑scary stint with the Dragons, Dylan Lucas turned to the Knights, where late‑coach Scott Dureau gave him the launchpad he needed. The former ‘unwanted’ player now stands as a shining example o…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Rohan Browning, the sprinter who once sprinted past the pandemic’s empty stadiums, has officially retired, promising that his next sprint will be through Melbourne’s tram lanes rather than the track.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Wallabies star Joseph‑Aukuso Suaalii’s jump from rugby league to union has ignited a media frenzy, with former Springbok Jesse Kriel baffled by the backlash.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
In a match that felt like a comedy sketch, Carter Gordon was injured just before the Wallabies were awarded a penalty try, prompting fans to wonder whether the mishap was a deliberate stunt or simply bad luck.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
The Melbourne tram system encounters unexpected drama at lunchtime when startup 'Tramvention' sets up shop, leaving trams grounded and lunch schedules in turmoil. A hidden agenda brings the city's startup scene to a halt…
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Newcastle’s Knights have gone from last‑place spoons to a place on the preliminary stage, thanks in part to coach Justin Holbrook’s rapid team‑spirit makeover. Meanwhile, Penrith Panthers remain the undisputed fr…
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World · 20 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
Legendary singer John Farnham pulls out of a much‑anticipated Melbourne tribute, leaving the city’s music scene and a fledgling health‑tech startup scrambling to pivot.
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