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Melbourne man Omar Chandab accused of planning Syria fight demands Government ...

A Melbourne man accused of planning to fight in Syria is seeking to have his passport cancellation overturned, saying he is the victim of overreach by the Federal Government. It comes as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's Government moves to mend ... >> view original

Melbourne weather: Hot spell hits city in time for long weekend

Footy fans are bracing for the second-hottest grand final day in the AFL's history on Saturday after Melbourne exceeded its expected maximum temperature on Friday. The temperature will reach 30 degrees in Melbourne on Saturday, making it the hottest ... >> view original

British teen sentenced to life in jail over Melbourne Anzac Day terror plot

A 15-year-old British boy has been sentenced to life in jail over his part in plotting a terror attack on an Anzac Day parade in Melbourne. The court heard the boy used internet messaging to urge a Melbourne man to attack police officers taking part in ... >> view original

Man charged with murder after allegedly running down man in Melbourne

A man has been charged with murder after allegedly running down another man in Melbourne's west last night. Police found the body of a 43-year-old man on Ballarat Road, Deer Park, about 9.45pm, after responding to reports of a driver behaving erratically. >> view original

Man killed after car crashes into Melbourne drain

The black car was travelling along Craigieburn Road East, in Epping, before it crashed into a concrete drain about 12.45pm today, police believe. The man died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified. He was the driver and sole occupant of the ... >> view original

Melbourne City Council hires poetry performers to spruik smoke-free zones

Performers will recite anti-smoking poetry in the CBD's laneways next week during a Melbourne City Council campaign to raise awareness about its outdoor smoke-free zones. The council is splashing $30,000 on the initiative after it found only 15 per ... >> view original

Melbourne "bench sitters" annoying merchants, shoppers

MELBOURNE — Homeless “bench sitters” who store owners say pester pedestrians and frighten customers have become such a nuisance in the downtown shopping district that city officials are unbolting some sidewalk benches and moving them to side ... >> view original

Melbourne CBD bustling on first grand final eve holiday, despite dire business ...

People have flocked to the Melbourne CBD on the first grand final public holiday, despite dire predictions from business groups that the city would be a "ghost town". While thousands lined the streets along the grand final parade route, it was not only ... >> view original

Viera crushes Melbourne 49-3

MELBOURNE — The Viera High football team has played in a lot of big games this season. But this one was more important than any of them. The Hawks opened up defense of their Class 7A, District 6 championship Friday night with a 49-3 victory over the ... >> view original

Melbourne festival mixtape: Kirin J Callinan, Laura Marling and more

Sealing their musical credibility is a gig with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the festival on 17 October. The pair said playing alongside an orchestra was “almost inconceivable” when they started Flight Facilities. But think again if you consider ... >> view original