Record warmth reported in Antarctica as Melbourne shivers and other top stories

Record warmth reported in Antarctica as Melbourne shivers

To call this week's wintry chill across southern Australia a "burst from Antarctica" would be doing a disservice to parts of the usually frigid continent. Melbourne's meagre maximum of 15.3 degrees on Tuesday was actually more than 2 degrees cooler ... >> view original

Melbourne priest apologises for derogatory comments about Jill Meagher

A Catholic Church official has apologised after a priest told parishioners that had murdered Melbourne woman Jill Meagher's faith been stronger, she would have been "home in bed" and not walking down a street on the night she was brutally raped and ... >> view original

'The Real Housewives of Melbourne' 2×4: Anyone for Golf?

Elsewhere, where people actually have to work, noted Melbourne power couple Chyka and Bruce have a meeting about a new venue they're putting together for a very Australian-sounding event called the “Spring Racing Carnival.” Honestly, I want to pay ... >> view original

Tony Gordon prepares the Melbourne Cricket Ground for pinnacle of the ICC ...

But Sunday isn't most days in the life of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a cathedral of belonging to host Australia and New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup final – evoking deep memories of Trevor Chappell, and an underarm ball that fairly caused a ... >> view original

Melbourne Beach dome finds new home at Florida museum

The domed roof of the Air Force telescopic tracking station that stood for decades off State Road A1A near Melbourne Beach has finally found a permanent home. Sunday, volunteers will move the disassembled dome via flatbed trailer to Wings of Dreams ... >> view original

Watch Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners LIVE on SBS - SBS

The Hyundai A-League, Australia's premier football competition, continues LIVE on SBS ONE, HD and online on Friday 27 March when Melbourne Victory hosts Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park. By. SBS. 27 Mar 2015 - 10:55 AM UPDATED YESTERDAY ... >> view original

Hurricanes beat Melbourne Rebels to go six straight in Super Rugby

Top dogs and loving it, Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith says his team is feeding off the confidence of a winning run that stretched to six with a 36-12 win over the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night. Once Super Rugby's greatest attacking force, the ... >> view original

Melbourne comedy festival: 10 top tips from Celia Pacquola and Sam Simmons

Switching back from her onscreen dalliances on TV shows Utopia and Offspring, Celia Pacquola returns to her first love with an encore season of her Amuse Moose award-winning show Edinburgh show in Melbourne. Pacquola tackles her vision of a terrifying ... >> view original

Melbourne bursting at the seams as Cricket World Cup fever hits

Melbourne normally reserves the peak of its sporting fan fanaticism for that one day in September. But the huge crowds and deafening sound of cheers is coming early, as up to 90,000 Aussies and Kiwis pack the MCG to watch Australia take on New Zealand ... >> view original

Belligerent birds chasing people in Melbourne park

MELBOURNE – Belligerent birds are chasing humans and tying up traffic across idyllic Wells Park, ruffling feathers inside City Hall. Dozens of quacking ducks, geese, ibis, squawking seagulls and other fowl flock to this 30-acre recreation area's twin ... >> view original