Last Top Stories: Melbourne named world's most liveable city, for fifth year running

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

But planning experts have warned that, while the liveability rankings were "marketing nirvana", they were meaningless for much of Melbourne, and got in the way of improving the city. And a social services group said the ranking failed to recognise the ... >> view original

Victorian population statistics: Melbourne grows as the regions shrink

The latest Bureau of Statistics population figures show South Morang gained 27,289 new residents in the five years to 2014, Point Cook 19,244, Craigieburn 15356, Tarneit 15145, and inner Melbourne bounded by Flinders, La Trobe and Spring streets 12127 ... >> view original

Former Qantas exec Lyell Strambi named new Melbourne Airport CEO

"There is a huge program [of projects] on there already that has to be completed but Melbourne has got tremendous potential," he told Fairfax Media on Wednesday. "It is an integral part of the state infrastructure. It is a privileged airport in that it ... >> view original

Melbourne man to ski slopes in his underwear to raise awareness for 'coward's ...

The 25-year-old Melbourne man is a rehab support worker, carer and good friend of James Macready-Bryan, who while celebrating his 20th birthday in 2006, became the victim of a coward's punch that has left him with an acquired brain injury. A short time ... >> view original

Melbourne train strike called off, tram stoppage still to go ahead

Melbourne's tram drivers will press ahead with a four-hour stoppage on Friday, even though a train strike has been called off. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) agreed to return to the negotiating table with Metro Trains, but Yarra Trams staff still ... >> view original

Melbourne is the world's most livable city - again

In the ranking, Melbourne, Australia, claimed the No. 1 spot for the fifth year running, with a score of 97.5 out of 100. Damascus, Syria — where the death toll from a four-year civil war has eclipsed 300,000 — is at the bottom of the ranking, with a ... >> view original

10 Melbourne shops gone but not forgotten

More than two million people poured through its doors trying to get a bargain during its closing down sale, so there will be plenty of Melbourne shoppers who will remember the crush every time they see Melbourne Central and its iconic glass cone and ... >> view original

War medals returned to Melbourne home invasion victim

War medals returned to Melbourne home invasion victim. 9NEWS. August 18, 2015: A man has appeared before a Melbourne magistrate charged with detaining a 70-year-old pensioner and stealing his father's war medals. fteAPGd. A Melbourne man has ... >> view original

'Prisoner' star faces Melbourne court on historic child sex charges

Australian actress Maggie Kirkpatrick, made famous for her role as Joan "The Freak" Ferguson in Prisoner, has faced court over accusations of indecently assaulting a teenage girl in the 1980s. The 74-year-old appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court ... >> 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