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Bid to stop Melbourne train strike fails

Melbourne is braced for two days of commuter chaos, with train disruptions to hit from Thursday morning and again on Friday after Metro Trains and the Andrews government failed to stop planned strike action. Metro made an application to the Fair Work ... >> view original

Melbourne 'drug trafficker' on bail set for deportation to Iraq

An alleged major drug trafficker with links to an outlaw bikie gang faces deportation by the Abbott Government to Iraq. It is believed the man was not a dual citizen, and had been living in Australia on a refugee or humanitarian visa. It is expected he ... >> view original

Sydney house price growth up over August but Melbourne to overtake in spring

Sydney property price growth outpaced all other capital cities in August, but Melbourne is about to knock it off its perch, according to new data. The Harbour City's dwelling values crept up 1.1 per cent, while capital cities grew just 0.3 per cent ... >> view original

Melbourne Cup attracts 140 entries

Three-time runner up Red Cadeaux features among 140 entries for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 3 November. Ed Dunlop's nine-year-old was beaten four lengths by Protectionist last year having finished on the heels of Fiorente in 2013 and ... >> view original

Melbourne City Council to spend millions on Christmas

Christmas will undergo a "brand refresh" in Melbourne this year, as millions of dollars are spent to transform the city into Australia's Christmas capital. Melbourne City Council has budgeted $3.78 million to fund and promote its month-long Christmas ... >> view original

Senior Melbourne Yeshiva rabbi resigns over handling of child sex abuse scandal

One of Australia's most senior rabbis has stepped aside, apologising for his treatment of child sex abuse victims at a Melbourne Jewish school. Rabbi Zvi Telsner has said he will step down immediately as head of Melbourne's Yeshiva Centre, which ... >> view original

Melbourne Victory survive FFA Cup scare to beat Rockdale City Suns

Melbourne Victory remain on course for a 2015 domestic double after surviving a scare against NSW National Premier League club Rockdale City Suns in the round of 16 of the FFA Cup on Tuesday night. The minnows from Sydney's southern suburbs would ... >> view original

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week opening gala: Six of the best looks

Paris. New York. Melbourne? You betcha. Expensive and elegant Australian-made couture was rolled out in superb style during the Melbourne Fashion Week opening gala on Tuesday evening and it was enough to make a fashionista weep with pride. >> view original

Concrete mix to be pumped beneath Yarra to stabilise ground for Melbourne Metro

Large amounts of concrete will have to be injected into the ground beneath the Yarra River to make it stable enough to build the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel, documents filed with the federal environment department show. The Andrews government wants to ... >> view original

Man wanted over alleged sex assault in Melbourne CBD adult venue

Sex crimes detectives are hunting for a man wanted following a sexual assault at an adult entertainment venue in Melbourne's CBD. Investigators say the man attended the venue in Swanston Street when the offence occurred on Saturday August 22 at ... >> view original