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Summer Heat Invades Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney Early Next Week

While a brief shot of warmth reached Sydney during the middle of September, the warmth that is coming to Melbourne and Canberra will result in by far the highest temperatures since March. Even the brief glimpses of heat that were felt in Sydney and ... >> 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

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

Three Melbourne men arrested after computer tracking software used to find ...

Computer tracking software has led police to a Melbourne house where three men have been arrested for possession of drugs and weapons. A woman reported the theft of her laptop and some other items from a car parked on a street in Altona, ... >> 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

Newton-John promotes wellness in Melbourne

Olivia Newton-John says yoga and massage combined with conventional medicine can help make 'the cancer journey' as positive as possible. The Australian singer is in Melbourne for The Wellness Walk and Ivanhoe Street Party, a 4.2km walk to raise ... >> 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

'No idea' Melbourne teen clocks 170km/h

A teenager caught driving 170km/h on a Melbourne freeway later told police he had no idea how fast he was going. The 19-year-old from Mill Park sped past officers conducting a laser-gun speed check in a 100kmh-zone on the Metropolitan Ring Road, late ... >> view original

Robbery suspect struggles with West Melbourne Wal-Mart employee

One man has been arrested and a second is still being sought after police say they robbed a West Melbourne Wal-Mart in late September. Douglas Braham, 24, of Georgia, was arrested and booked into the Brevard County Jail on Thursday on charges of ... >> view original

Peculiar internet challenge called 'extreme phone pinching' trends on social media

Those seeking an adrenaline hit used to get their kicks from extreme sports such as bungee jumping, rock climbing or kayaking. Read more. Gay subway proposal in China goes viral · Woman's Facebook fertility rant goes viral · Who is Ronnie Pickering? >> view original