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Melbourne weather: Storms, showers end Melbourne's first taste of spring

We had sunshine and warm temperatures for four whole days, Melbourne. But that spell of spring weather has come to an abrupt end, with the temperature set to drop 11 degrees on Tuesday. The city's four-day run of temperatures in mid- to high-20s ended ... >> view original

Melbourne Cup weights released

“There have been 22 original topweights contest the Melbourne Cup since Comic Court's win in 1950 and none have placed so Protectionist and Snow Sky would rightfully earn their place among the Cup's true greats if they were to be successful,” Carpenter ... >> view original

Melbourne Cricket Club introduces new provisional membership category

The Melbourne Cricket Club has voted in favour of the introduction of a new "provisional" membership category in response to its ever-growing waiting list. Until Tuesday, the MCC required 60 per cent of its membership to be full members with the ... >> view original

Howe's future in balance as rivals circle

Howe's manager Ben Niall admits there is still “a little bit of a gap” in contract negotiations with Melbourne, but insists it's “absolutely” his priority to remain at the club. “If we can come to an arrangement, absolutely. It's always been our hope ... >> view original

Melbourne scheme not independent of church

The Catholic Church's much-criticised Melbourne Response is not independent, is overly legalistic and should leave it to the police to advise abuse victims about potential charges, an inquiry has found. The child abuse royal commission has found the ... >> view original

Melbourne police officer searches backpack and finds a snake

Police were rattled to find a live carpet python while searching a wanted man's backpack on a Melbourne street. A surprised police officer found the snake in Richmond on Tuesday morning after slipping his hand into the backpack of a 41-year-old North ... >> view original

Liberal leadership: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews wants East West billions ...

Victoria hopes to secure billions of dollars of Commonwealth cash for the Melbourne Metro project under the new leadership of Malcolm Turnbull. An upbeat Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday morning welcomed Mr Turnbull's rise to the top job, labelling ... >> view original

Canadian airline offering nonstop service from Melbourne International Airport

“I like Melbourne airport. I like flying locally instead of going to Orlando,” said Cindy Purdy (left) of Melbourne, after talking with Cheryl Quinn, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, before they board a Delta flight at Melbourne International Airport. “Parking ... >> view original

Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 3 Cast Revealed - Photos

Susie was unveiled at the official cast announcement in Melbourne this weekend. A bit of Susie's bio: “Having been a fixture of Melbourne society for decades, Susie has a wide circle of friends and is President of the County Women's Association's ... >> view original

Melbourne Airport restoring water service after main bursts

Water is returning to the main terminal of Melbourne Airport, after a burst water main on Francis Briggs Road cut supply early this morning, airport officials say. "Water supply is returning to the main terminal. Work continues on supply to remaining ... >> view original