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'I basically beat the crap out of him': Melbourne karate expert turns the ...

A young Melbourne woman has credited years of martial arts training for saving her life from a man who tried to sexually assault her. Taela Davis was enjoying an afternoon walk on May 9 when she was attacked from behind and punched in the head in Skye, ... >> view original

Hazmat crews search Melbourne train after three people fall ill

A teenage girl and young boy have fallen ill during an incident on a Melbourne train where Hazmat was called in. (9NEWS). 9NEWS. Emergency services feared a suspicious substance after three people separately fell ill on a Melbourne train and platform. >> view original

Melbourne teen Irfaan Hussein killed while fighting for Islamic State: report

A Melbourne teenager with links to boys accused of planning terrorist acts on home soil has reportedly died while fighting for Islamic State in Syria. The family of 19-year-old Irfaan Hussein has confirmed he died in March, News Corp reports. But it is ... >> view original

Melbourne to remove 20000 'love locks' from bridge due to safety concerns

Samantha Boyd, 25, who attached a lock on Sunday with her partner during a visit from Sydney, told the Herald Sun: "They shouldn't be coming off – it's a great tourist attraction. Last time I was here in Melbourne we saw the bridge, and we remembered ... >> view original

Police: Melbourne house fire claims life of resident

Neighbors of the Melbourne residence reported hearing loud explosions as the fire spread through the single-story concrete block structure. The fire sweeping through the home was so intense that it singed a nearby palm tree, shattered a neighbor's ... >> view original

Renewable energy group bids to turn Melbourne's trams solar

The tram project has been supported behind the scenes by members of the Melbourne City Council, including Lord Mayor Robert Doyle. Councillor Arron Wood said it ticked many boxes, from contributing significantly towards the city's renewable energy ... >> view original

48 hours in Melbourne: what to do, where to go

A weekend in Melbourne? It's never long enough. As with any hometown, it's a place filled with old friends and heavy with memories and associations. I live in Sydney now – but each time I return to Melbourne I not only get nostalgic for the past, but ... >> view original

GAME DAY: Hawthorn v Melbourne from the MCG | 3AW Radio

FULL TIME: Hawthorn proved anything but vulnerable on Saturday, trouncing Melbourne by 105 points. The Hawks had 13 goal-kickers, Melbourne just three. Leigh Matthews' votes: 5. Sam Mitchell 4. Billy Hartung 3. Brad Hill 2. Shaun Burgoyne 1. >> view original

Why Sydney FC couldn't cope with Victory

MELBOURNE Victory ended their six-year wait for A-League glory to knock Brisbane Roar off their pedestal as A-League champion, while joining them as the competition's most prolific grand final winners. Kevin Muscat's men were the best side all season ... >> view original

New Japanese island provides 'natural laboratory' to explore evolution

A new Japanese island formed by a volcanic explosion will provide a unique "natural laboratory" for exploring the starting point of evolution, according to scientists. Nishinomiya, located 621 miles south of Tokyo, emerged from the Pacific Ocean following a ... >> view original