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Drone shows violent clashes between protesters and police in Melbourne

Dramatic drone footage has provided a unique perspective on the extent of yesterday's violent clashes between anti-Islamic and anti-racism protesters on the streets of Melbourne. The aerial footage shows marauding groups of protesters engaged in wild ... >> view original

Victoria weather: Melbourne shivers through coldest morning in 18 years

The mercury dropped to just 0.6 degrees Celsius in the city, just after 8:00am. Weather bureau senior forecaster Richard Carlyon said the last time it was that cold in Melbourne was in 1997, when temperatures plummeted to just 0.3C. "In some of the ... >> view original

Melbourne Express: Sunday July 19

On a winter's night you need a blanket and last night Melbourne had no cloud cover to slide under. Last week's aggressive, extended stretch of cold (which involved three cold fronts sweeping through the city) left a parting gift: dry air. "We have now ... >> view original

Live: Hogan on fire, Dees lead Lions

JESSE Hogan booted three goals in the first quarter as Melbourne claimed a handy 26-point lead over Brisbane at the MCG. The Dees kicked the final four goals of the first term, with Bernie Vince (10 disposals) also influential in a dominant display. >> view original

Melbourne City 0 - 1 Manchester City – as it happened

Samir Nasri taking things into his own hands near the end, a quality strike giving the Melbourne 'keeper absolutely no chance. No announcement as to the crowd figure here tonight, but I'm betting it's a record for the Gold Coast. It hasn't been an ... >> view original

Jennifer Lawrence to make The Rosie Project in Melbourne? We'd like to see that

Of course, filming the book's many scenes in Jimmy Watson's, on the lawn of Melbourne University (never actually named as such, but quite obviously the institution where the socially awkward hero, academic Don Tillman, plies his trade), and the ... >> view original

Melbourne men face court over vicious road rage bashing

Two men have faced court in Melbourne over a brutal road rage attack on the Western Ring Road last week that left a man fighting for life. Christopher Orfanidis appeared briefly at Melbourne Magistrates' Court today, charged with a vicious road rage ... >> view original

University of Melbourne researchers trod on powerful toes, and that's good

The University of Melbourne is a quality institution that enables a proper debate, with access to all the relevant information, about the quality of higher education. Luis Enrique Ascui. by Tim Dodd. Australia's elite Group of Eight (Go8) universities ... >> view original

Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions: AFL live scores, blog

It's too late for finals but pride is at stake when the Melbourne Demons host the Brisbane Lions at the MCG today. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 1:10pm AEST. It's hard to pick a favourite in this battle of two cellar-dwellers with ... >> view original

Melbourne: The time to deliver is now

Melbourne supporters have had a rough couple of years. It's arguable the pain lasts several decades. Melbourne are the AFL's cellar-dwellers having gone 15 years without a grand final, nine years without finals – and most damningly 51 years without the ... >> view original