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Sevdet Besim has been charged. Source: Supplied

And Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says security will be stepped up across Victoria after police claim to have foiled an Anzac Day terror attack in Melbourne by Islamic State-inspired teens. An estimated 200 Australian Federal Police and Victoria ... >> view original

Counter-terrorism raids in Melbourne

AUSTRALIAN Federal Police have conducted multiple counterterrorism raids across Melbourne this morning after allegations a number of men were planning attacks. The Herald Sun understands six raids across the south eastern suburbs commenced ... >> view original

[VIDEO] Adelaide Crows vs Melbourne Demons: AFL live scores, blog

The Adelaide Crows have the chance to go 3-0 when they host the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval today. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 2.10pm AEST. Adelaide have been the talk of the town over the first two weeks as new coach Phil ... >> view original

Ciao factor: Hollywood siren Sophia Loren wows Melbourne for a good cause

The Oscar-winning Italian icon is in Melbourne as the special guest of the La Dolce Italia festival, specifically to attend a Gala Charity Dinner on Saturday evening to raise funds for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, an advocacy group dedicated to ... >> view original

'The Real Housewives of Melbourne' 2×7: Manila Bound

At the start of this week's episode, Lydia, Jackie and Pettifleur are going shopping on Collins Street: “the Paris of shopping,” according to Lydia. How très, très chic. The ladies try on clothes—Jackie nixes a fur piece because she “picks up on ... >> view original

North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide: preview

Two top-four aspirants face off when the North Melbourne Kangaroos host the Port Adelaide Power, with neither side having lived up to their pre-season hype as yet. North Melbourne recovered from an embarrassing start to the season by annihilating the ... >> view original

Pedestrian victim in fatal Melbourne crash identified

According to the Melbourne Police Department, Dennis was struck by the right corner of a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in the outside lane as she was crossing N. Wickham Road walking to the east. Police noted that the driver of the vehicle swerved in an attempt ... >> view original

Clarke to captain Melbourne Stars

Michael Clarke will make his BBL debut as captain of the Melbourne Stars next summer after signing with the team for the next two years. Clarke has not played a Twenty20 match since the 2012 IPL and has never played a domestic T20 game in Australia, ... >> view original

LIVE: Dons, Crows in control

At the Adelaide Oval, Melbourne is challenging the in-form Crows, trailing the top-of-the-ladder side by just three points at half-time. Heritier Lumumba had the football on a string across half-back with 17 first-half disposals, however that was ... >> view original

Sophia Loren in Melbourne for the Alannah and Madeline Foundation

ITALIAN screen goddess Sophia Loren has offered some wise advice during her visit to Melbourne for a charity event. Loren was interviewed by Ann Peacock at the Crown Towers hotel ahead of the La Dolce Italia Charity Gala event for the Alannah and ... >> view original