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Melbourne named world's most liveable city, for fifth year running

None of the five Australian cities saw their ranks change in this year's report, with Melbourne ranked the most liveable, Adelaide fifth, Sydney seventh, Perth eighth and Brisbane 18th. The world's five most liveable cities were Melbourne, Vienna ... >> view original

Most liveable city: Here are 20 reminders why Melbourne is rightfully king

THERE are tens of thousands of people who partake in the daily grind on Melbourne public transport every day. While there are some obvious rules set in place by the transport providers, we thought it was in the best interest of all commuters to create ... >> view original

Melbourne train strike called off as parties return to bargaining table over ...

A public train strike in Melbourne scheduled for Friday has been called off, with talks to resume tomorrow between Metro Trains and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), the Public Transport Minister says. The RBTU is seeking an 18 per cent pay rise ... >> view original

Marvellous Melbourne does it again

MARVELLOUS Melbourne has been named the world's most liveable city for the fifth year in a row. The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Survey rated 140 cities of out 100 in the areas of healthcare, education, stability, culture and ... >> view original

ANZ's Mike Smith cautious on Sydney and Melbourne housing markets

ANZ Bank chief executive Mike Smith says the bank is treating hotspots in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets "very cautiously," after recent moves to curb lending to property investors. Mr Smith also sought to allay market fears about credit ... >> view original

Melbourne Fashion Festival moving to new home at museum precinct

Unlike the upcoming Melbourne Spring Fashion Week which has a focus solely on shopping in the city, VAMFF is a month-long event starting with the cultural festival (February 13-March 13) and culminating in the world-class business events and runway ... >> view original

'Revolting' children sought for Melbourne run of Tim Minchin's Matilda The Musical

As the buzz builds around the opening of Matilda The Musical in Sydney this week, it appears Melbourne won't have to wait too long to see Tim Minchin bring Roald Dahl's much-loved children's story to life. The musical, a huge hit on the West End and ... >> view original

Melbourne man Hassan El Sabsabi to be tried over money sent to terror groups

A Melbourne pizza shop worker has been committed to stand trial on charges of providing thousands of dollars overseas to a suspected member of a terrorist group. On Tuesday, Hassan El Sabsabi, 24, of Seabrook, pleaded not guilty to seven charges of ... >> view original

Melbourne Boomers look to holiday eve blockbusters in new WNBL fixture

Melbourne Boomers want to turn their Melbourne Cup eve and Australia Day eve home games into sell out fixtures.. The WNBL released its fixture list on Tuesday for the upcoming season which will tip off on October 9 when the Shane Heal coached South ... >> view original

A Social Service review – Melbourne artist-in-residence drama hits home

Meanwhile, Gunn's stellar reputation as a theatre-maker and performer rests on her unique combination of high-end conceptual art and clowning. In Spite of Myself at the 2013 Melbourne festival was both hilarious and thoroughly footnoted. Hello My Name ... >> view original