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WEATHER
Melburnians, it is (almost) safe to say umbrellas can be left at home today. According to the weather bureau, temperatures will be mostly fine, partly cloudy, today with a top of 14. The Bureau of Meterology is also reporting light snow showers at Mount Buller and Mount Hotham this morning. Get updates here.
TRANSPORT
South Gippsland Freeway/Princes Highway collision
Due to a collision emergency services are helping clear vehicles at the South Gippsland Freeway/Princes Highway interchange this morning.
Metro has announced work alerts on the Alamein, Belgrave, Craigieburn, Frankston, Sunbury and Upfield lines this weekend. Plan your journey here.
BREAKING NEWS
Bernard Tomic axed from Davis Cup. Photo:Getty Images
WHAT'S ON
1. Contemporary dance performance METASYSTEMS draws on construction methods and the way we interact with the environment. Today at 6pm, fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, city, $20-$25, 9662 9966, fortyfivedownstairs.com
2. At Theatre Works in St Kilda, Jamie Lewis takes audiences into a personal story of love, family and migration. Today, 5pm, Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda, $25-$30, 95343388.
3. Beloved children's book character Grug comes to life in the stage show Grug and the Rainbow. Final performances today at 10am and 12.30pm. artscentremelbourne.com.au
Do you have any more suggestions? Let us know in the comments below
FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD READ
- Greek minister says Europe won't let Athens go under, despite their 'terrorism'
- Child on child sexual offences rock schools
- Outrage over new child abuse, mismanagement claims at Nauru detention centre
- Call to make ecstasy legal and sell it at pharmacies
- Comment: Men wanting more time for parenting must demand flexible workplaces
SPORTS WRAP
PROPERTIES TO SEE
Check here for Domain's pick of the best open for inspections this weekend.
SIX REASONS TO VISIT SOUTH MELBOURNE
There's a lot on offer just south of the river, here are six top picks.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Think you know what happened in politics this week? Take our quiz
INDULGE THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY
If there's one thing the Americans know how to do it's make delicious comfort food so why not celebrate this Independence Day with some smoky chicken, hot dogs and S'mores. Check out our US-inspired recipes here.