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Shadows over the CBD: have Melbourne's skyscrapers reached a tipping point?

Since that conservation with Buxton in 2013, his warning of waking to a new, cold dawn for Melbourne has stayed with me as I have walked the city streets and watched the city change before my eyes, always wondering if we had reached that wow moment. >> view original

House badly damaged by fire in Melbourne's west

A fire that badly damaged a home in Melbourne's west has left a repair bill of about $500,000. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade said the house on Paraburdoo Lane in Kings Park was fully alight when they arrived just before 1:00am on Saturday. >> view original

Beyond the boom: What comes next for Sydney and Melbourne

According to some pundits the bank's move marked the end of the boom which has pushed property values to dizzy heights in Sydney and Melbourne. Shane Oliver, an expert on asset bubbles and busts and chief economist at AMP Capital, called it a ... >> view original

Sprucing up Melbourne's laneways

As if Melbourne's laneways don't have enough going on with their cafes, galleries, fashion houses and street art, the City of Melbourne now wants to turn them into gardens as well. The council is asking people to nominate the CBD laneways they would ... >> view original

South Fork fends off Melbourne 35-21

TROPICAL FARMS — In a battle of the Bulldogs, South Fork forced two fourth-quarter fumbles to wrap up a 35-21 district victory over Melbourne High School. Leading by seven after failing to convert on fourth down midway through the fourth quarter ... >> view original

Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City: A-League round ...

Saturday's action begins with Newcastle Jets facing off against Sydney FC, before the Melbourne derby takes centre stage with the Victory meeting City. You can tune in to Grandstand's live commentary stream, and check out the latest updates in the ... >> view original

Hyundai A-League preview: Victory v City - Hyundai A

New Melbourne Victory captain Carl Valeri has overcome his injury troubles after sitting out Round 1, while coach Kevin Muscat will also have returning Olyroos Jason Geria, Scott Galloway, Giancarlo Callifuoco and Connor Pain at his disposal. >> view original

Melbourne United vs Adelaide 36ers: NBL live scores, blog

Melbourne United have continued their winning start to the season after defeating the Adelaide 36ers 84-75 in an entertaining and high tempo clash at Hisense Arena. Adelaide looked like causing an upset after sticking with United through the first half ... >> view original

AFL trade period: Jed Anderson completes switch to North Melbourne from Hawthorn

North Melbourne has completed a deal that has seen midfielder Jed Anderson join the club from Hawthorn. Anderson, an explosive and classy midfielder who has struggled to break into the premier's senior team, requested a trade last week. And on Friday ... >> view original

Record win earns Melbourne trip for Pearl

Vastly improved mare Hidden Pearl showed she won't be out of place during the Melbourne spring when she smashed the Doomben 1050m course record on Saturday. Hidden Pearl, the $1.80 favourite, lived up to a strong recent trial win when she beat ... >> view original