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Cyclists urged to avoid 'dangerous' Melbourne city streets

A draft plan released on Thursday declares the Hoddle Grid, including Lonsdale Street, Flinders Street and King Street, as "non-preferred routes" for cyclists" because they are considered unsafe. Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the proposal was ... >> view original

Ex-teacher at top Melbourne private school jailed for relationship with student

A former teacher at a top Melbourne private school has been sentenced to five years' jail for sexually assaulting a student. Graeme Harder was teaching at Ivanhoe Grammar School in 1989 when he met the victim, a year eight student. In 1991, when the ... >> view original

Police arrest Melbourne man over disappearance of mother

A man has been arrested over the disappearance of his mother in Melbourne's east and is in hospital receiving medical treatment. Stephen Bailey, 34, of Mont Albert North, went missing after leaving the home he shares with his mother on a pushbike on ... >> view original

September listings figures paint different stories for Sydney and Melbourne ...

While Sydney may be slowing down, Christopher believes the September figures show Melbourne is still in a healthy position. During September, Melbourne had the smallest increase of any capital, with listings up by only 0.8%. Over the 12 months to the ... >> view original

Melbourne train cleaner wins payout over unfair dismissal

A man who was unfairly dismissed from his job cleaning Melbourne's train fleet has won a confidential settlement from his former employer. The case brought by the man, who wants only to be known as Asim, could have wide-ranging ramifications for ... >> view original

Young couples shunning Melbourne's isolated urban fringe

MORE young couples and families are opting to live in smaller housing in established suburbs rather than seeking cheaper and bigger homes on the isolated urban fringe. In 2008, almost half of all new dwelling approvals were in outer growth areas. But ... >> view original

Mozart's Requiem review: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra chorus in fine fettle

Guest chorus master Warren Trevelyan-Jones is a familiar face as co-founder of the Consort of Melbourne. Taking advantage of this much larger body's services, he began Wednesday's work with a salute to the British Victorian/Edwardian-era choral ... >> view original

Geoffrey Edelsten touches down in Melbourne without Gabi Grecko amid divorce ...

And it looks like Geoffrey Edelsten and Gabi Grecko's decision may be final, as businessman Geoffrey was spotted looking rather solemn when he arrived at Melbourne airport on Thursday. Having returned from a very brief trip to visit 26-year-old Gabi in ... >> view original

Melbourne Cup start remains on track for Pondarosa Miss

A Melbourne Cup start remains on track for Pondarosa Miss despite her unplaced run in last Saturday's Group I Livamol Classic at Hastings. The Te Awamutu mare was denied clear running when rider Lisa Allpress took a gap inside the final 300m only for ... >> view original

Melbourne Victory eye title defence and more in 2015/16 A-League season

Melbourne Victory won't be afraid to reach for the stars as they prepare to kick off their A-League title defence. The reigning champions are gunning for back-to-back domestic titles and will also look to add the FFA Cup and Asian Champions League ... >> view original