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Station names replaced with pictures on Melbourne's train map

IT must be dreadfully difficult for overseas visitors to know where they're going in Melbourne with such numerous and obscure train station names. And even if they speak English, surely an illustrated guide to what they can expect at each stop wouldn't ... >> view original

Body found in search for missing Melbourne woman Penny Bailey

She shared a home in Mont Albert with her 34-year-old son Stephen Bailey, who was arrested on Wednesday night following a public appeal for him to come forward in relation to his mother's disappearance. He is under police guard in a Melbourne hospital. >> view original

Early signs of Melbourne market slowdown emerging

The pause for Grand Final weekend provides the opportunity to reflect on the performance of the early spring auction market. Melbourne's weekend clearance rates have averaged 75.8 per cent over the five weekends prior to last Saturday which is below ... >> view original

Horse-drawn carriages on Melbourne's streets should be banned, animal ...

Horse-drawn carriages, a popular tourist attraction for many Melbourne visitors, should be banned from the city's streets, according to animal activists. A large group from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses and Melbourne Against Horse ... >> view original

Cyclists urged to avoid 'dangerous' Melbourne city streets

Cyclists will be encouraged to avoid several inner-city streets as Melbourne City Council looks to cut the number of deaths and serious injuries. A draft plan released on Thursday declares the Hoddle Grid, including Lonsdale Street, Flinders Street and ... >> view original

O'Brien trio make journey Down Under for Melbourne assault

Aidan O'Brien's three-pronged attack on Australia's leading races stepped up a notch on Thursday as Highland Reel, Bondi Beach and Kingfisher set off on the journey Down Under. Bondi Beach and Kingfisher will run in the Melbourne Cup - where they will ... >> view original

For post-holiday blues, the best medicine is Melbourne

Joe Aston rediscovers the benefits of 'magnificent eating and drinking, in standout company'. SAM BENNETT. Share on twitter · Share on Google Plus. by Joe Aston. As I write this, I've been home in Australia for precisely a fortnight. I'm to be thankful ... >> view original

KISS Melbourne review: old rockers roll on but is their time coming to an end?

And be in no doubt, the travelling amusement park that Kiss has brought to Melbourne beats the overnight flight and the Mickey Mouse club hands down - or perhaps more accurately: hands up, with 'sign of the horns' fingers extended. Back for a "40th ... >> view original

No street bans for Melbourne cyclists, but riders to be 'encouraged' to use ...

"The bulk of the plan is [about] how we increase safe cycling across the municipality," she told 774 ABC Melbourne. "I'm not interested in making some roads no cycling zones because we need to consider safety for all modes on all of our streets. "Until ... >> view original

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

It's been quite the opposite at Melbourne Victory, with coach Kevin Muscat keeping the majority of his title winning squad intact. Oliver Bozanic has replaced fellow Socceroo Mark Milligan as the club's Aussie marquee, while former international Carl ... >> view original