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Sydney and Melbourne won't see 7.5 per cent bust: economists

Claims Australia's property prices willbust next year have been criticised by leading economists, who argue there is no downturn on the horizon for Sydney and Melbourne, the nation's biggest markets. On Monday, Macquarie released forecasts for a 7.5 ... >> view original

Melbourne man found guilty of trying to fight in Syria

A Melbourne man is facing a lengthy jail term after being found guilty of three charges relating to plans to travel to Syria to fight against the government of Bashar al-Assad. Amin Mohamed, 25, was charged in December with three counts of making ... >> view original

'This is the system in which we operate': Melbourne University astronomer ...

University of Melbourne astronomer Katie Mack has said the only unusual thing about this is that the story has come to light at all. In a high-profile letter to The Washington Post, she said: "There are other people 'everyone knows' are creepy or ... >> view original

Melbourne teens illegally access Eureka rooftop

Melbourne teenagers have risked death by climbing onto the roof of the Eureka Tower for a social media stunt. Two boys filmed themselves dangling their feet over the edge - 300m in the air - and said it was so easy to dodge security that they went back ... >> view original

A 21st-century makeover for Melbourne's heritage gardens?

Melbourne's most important heritage gardens could undergo a radical 21st century makeover, with Wi-Fi hotspots and coffee carts some of the ideas to lure in more people. A 20-year plan is being prepared for the Domain Parklands, which includes the Tan ... >> view original

The False 9: Round 1 - Hey, Melbourne people, your turn to shine - SBS

In last season's first round, Sydney FC was at home to Melbourne City and drew 25,525. This season, the same game at the same venue was watched by a crowd of 17,051. Last season, Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory played at Adelaide Oval in ... >> view original

Neighbours in exclusive Melbourne suburb complain about Darren and Deanne ...

October 12, 2015: Deanne and Darren Jolly may well have made an incredibly costly mistake. They're under investigation by the City of Boroondara, following accusations they ignored a planning permit and instead chose to bulldoze a heritage-listed hom. >> view original

Melbourne Cup 2015: Max Dynamite looking explosive, says trainer Willie Mullins

Champion Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins made a quick trip to Werribee on Tuesday to check on his Melbourne Cup aspirant Max Dynamite then headed to Tullamarine airport for the trip home, happy the horse is on target for his assignment in three weeks. >> view original

Caulfield Cup 2015: Melbourne Racing Club duck a bullet with Grand Marshal

The Melbourne Racing Club has had to endure mounting criticism over the hardness of the Caulfield track, however it should be thankful it avoided a possible calamity in the make-up of Saturday's Caulfield Cup field. In 2011, the club introduced a ... >> view original

Melbourne United coach not rushing to start NBA forward Hakim Warrick

Melbourne United coach Dean Demopoulos doesn't plan to change his starting lineup despite having NBA import Hakim Warrick coming off the bench. Demopoulos' side continued its undefeated start to the NBL season with two wins over the weekend ... >> view original