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Victoria Police examining gun laws following spate of shootings in Melbourne

Victoria Police is examining gun legislation in other jurisdictions in an effort to stop the spread of firearm-related crime following six shooting incidents in the Melbourne area since Friday. There were three shootings in the past 24 hours, with two ... >> view original

Melbourne Cup 2015: Weather forecast good news for punters and racegoers

This year, racegoers should be spared Melbourne's infamous winds, which have wreaked havoc with hats, fascinators and dresses on Cup days gone by. There should only be a light south-easterly breeze throughout the day, Mr Newham said. The reprieve ... >> view original

Two men arrested after shooting in Melbourne's north-west

Two men have been arrested after a man in his 20s was shot in the leg in Melbourne's north-west on Sunday afternoon. Victoria Police spokesman Paul Turner said police were investigating an alleged shooting in Kings Park, near St Albans. "Emergency ... >> view original

The root of Sydney and Melbourne's housing crisis: we're building the wrong thing

As is well known, the shortage of affordable separate housing in Sydney and Melbourne means that most first home buyers and renters cannot currently find housing suited to their needs in locations of their choice. The dominant response from the housing ... >> view original

Wizard of Odds: Melbourne Cup tips

Wizard of Odds tipped the winner of the Cup last year and so far this spring carnival we've nominated the winner of both the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and after Saturday the Mackinnon Stakes. Here are our tips for the Melbourne Cup. Melbourne Cup (3200m). >> view original

2015 Melbourne Cup: seven top tips to pick a winner

We're still basking in the glory of picking Protectionist as the winner of the 2014 Melbourne Cup - so we figured it was time to run our statistical rule over Tuesday's race that stops the nation. Protectionist was identified using analysis of factors ... >> view original

Melbourne Cup: Preferment to win, financial analysts predict

Preferment will win tomorrow's Melbourne Cup, with its biggest threat Trip to Paris, reckon the spreadsheet jockeys at BT Investment Management. Other "live chances" include Criterion, Fame Game, Who Shot The Barman and Hartnell. The investment ... >> view original

Melbourne Cup 2015: John O'Shea takes in Sydney Cup lessons with Hartnell ...

Hartnell was shipped to Australia by Godolphin to be aimed at race such as the Melbourne Cup and quickly made his mark in the Sydney autumn. He was runner-up in the Chipping Norton Stakes over 1600m before winning the Sky High Stakes and The ... >> view original

Melbourne Cup 2015: Strapper with Down syndrome 'challenging stigma' ahead of ...

Ballarat strapper Steven Payne admits he is a bit more nervous than usual heading into the Melbourne Cup. Helping his sister Michelle prepare to ride on Prince of Penzance in the 3,200 metre race will be the first time he has worked on the biggest day ... >> view original

Multiple tents found pitched in Melbourne apartments and rented out

Tents pitched on a balcony and in the corner of a living room are being advertised to renters from $390 a month in one of the more outrageous signs of Melbourne's desperate rental market. The listings were posted on two classified websites in recent weeks. >> view original