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'Perfect storm' coming for Melbourne Airport as development could force flight ...

The Victorian Government must act now to stop housing developments near Melbourne Airport, to avoid having to impose a curfew on flights, an RMIT University planning expert says. Professor Michael Buxton said when Tullamarine was selected as the ... >> view original

Melbourne weather: City on track for coldest July in 20 years

Melbourne is on track for its coldest July in 20 years. The temperature plummeted to 1.9 degrees at 4.42am, marking only the third time in 20 years that there's been two consecutive mornings under 2 degrees. The city was slightly warmer on Monday ... >> view original

Kite surfer missing in bayside Melbourne

The search for a missing kite surfer in Melbourne's bayside area has been called off. A police search was launched in Brighton after an abandoned kite board was found in the water about 11.15am on Tuesday. After conducting the search, police believe ... >> view original

Simpson Desert McDonald's sign prank: Anonymous Melbourne artist claims ...

Speaking to 774 ABC Melbourne's Red Symons on condition of anonymity, the artist said the prank was "about 12 months in the planning". "Me and some army mates and a couple of other mates drove up for the Finke Desert Race," he said. "We decided on ... >> view original

Guests at prestigious Melbourne hotel 'struck with salmonella'

Six people have been admitted to hospital and at least 28 more have become ill following a reported salmonella outbreak at the Langham Hotel in Southbank. Health officials have reportedly tracked down 66 people who attended the Langham Hotel's luxury ... >> view original

Why is Melbourne growing faster than Sydney?

Since the 2001 census, Melbourne has added almost a million people to its population, while Sydney has attracted just over 750,000. What is it about the new Melbourne that has it growing faster than its glittering nemesis to the north? Surely not the ... >> view original

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

Sydney's new Convention Centre has poaches Melbourne rivals' top chef

Under Panetta's leadership, the MCEC was awarded six medals and champion trophies at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards, including three gold for their house-made dairy products as well as MEA Awards for Banqueting and Catering 2013 and ... >> view original

Melbourne's real estate auction clearance lowest in three months

The Melbourne weekend auction market slid backwards on Saturday to record its lowest clearance rate for three months. The capital reported a 77.6 per cent clearance rate – below the 79.2 per cent recorded the previous weekend and just ahead of the 74.3 ... >> view original

Traffic issues after water main break in Melbourne

A ruptured water line has closed eastbound U.S. Highway 192, from Hollywood Boulevard to eastbound Dairy Road, in West Melbourne. (PHOTO/Greg Pallone, Staff). By Joel Schipper, Reporter Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 8:46 PM. >> view original