Ohio fugitive arrested in Melbourne after 56 years on lam and other top stories

Ohio fugitive arrested in Melbourne after 56 years on lam

A fugitive who escaped from an Ohio prison in 1959 was arrested in Melbourne Tuesday, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said. Frank Freshwater, 79,was arrested at a home on Jones Road. Officials said the cold case unit of the U.S. Marshal's northern ... >> view original

Melbourne weather: Showers and damaging winds until early next week

The wind and rain dampening Melbourne's mood on Tuesday won't be going anywhere soon, weather forecasters say. Melbourne was lashed by gusts of up to 54km/h overnight, and strong winds throughout Tuesday, but forecasters say the wild winds have ... >> view original

Lachie Hansen set to return for North Melbourne, Daniel Wells still out: Brad ...

The Kangaroos coach said Hansen would bolster North Melbourne's ranks in Tasmania against Richmond. "He's very close. In fact, provided we don't have any mishaps over the next 24 hours we'll select him." There was no definitive answer as to when Wells ... >> view original

Melbourne Victory prepare Fortress Etihad for do-or-die derby with Melbourne City

Both of Friday night's A-League semifinal opponents hail from Melbourne, but Carl Valeri says it is only a home game for one team. Melbourne Victory head into their do-or-die derby with Melbourne City confident in their record at Etihad Stadium, their ... >> view original

'Commuter' clown terrifies Melbourne train passengers

A person wearing a clown mask has frightened Melbourne train passengers over the weekend after reportedly silently “staring down” several commuters. Dressed in a suit and carrying a suitcase, the clown reportedly walked through Southern Cross Station ... >> view original

Melbourne Anzac terrorism plot: Accused man Harun Causevic should be ...

Lawyers for a Melbourne teenager who was allegedly one of two men behind an Anzac Day plot to run down a police officer, behead them and steal their weapon for a suicidal rampage want him released from custody so he can be counselled. >> view original

Vigil for violence victims in Melbourne

Women and children who have died as a result of family violence will be remembered at a candlelight vigil in Melbourne. Australian of the Year and domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty will speak at the inaugural Shine Bright vigil, hosted by family ... >> view original

Homeless of Melbourne search for pop-up shop location following crowd ...

On February 19th earlier this year, Homeless of Melbourne met a 38yr old homeless man living on Swanston Street named Richard Carrie. Richard spoke to us about his past, about his circumstances, and about the challenges of living without a home in ... >> view original

Melbourne teen pleads for hit-and-run driver to hand themselves in

A teenager who suffered an acquired brain injury and whose friend was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Melbourne's north west has appealed for the driver to hand themselves in. Still recovering from a fractured skull and crushed pelvis, 17-year-old ... >> view original

Heston Blumenthal: End of Fat Duck's Melbourne stint will hit staff hard

The Fat Duck restaurant, run by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal, has reached half way through its six-month "pop-up" stint in Melbourne. Tens of thousands of food lovers tried to get reservations at the restaurant through a ballot system and only a ... >> view original