Suspicious fire guts disused North Melbourne warehouse
Suspicious fire guts disused North Melbourne warehouse Posted January 24, 2016 10:27:02 A fire at a disused warehouse in North Melbourne this morning is believed to have been deliberately lit.The blaze, at Lothian Street, started about 4:00am and took firefighters about 45 minutes to control.The Metropolitan Fire Brigade's Bill Weir said crews had to cut their way into the burning building."There was trouble gaining access so we had to use cutting equipment to gain ac..>> view originalMelbourne's happiest tram driver brings joy and connection to the ...
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Melbourne City have announced the signing of utility Osama Malik from Adelaide United, with midfielder Stefan Mauk departing the club to join the Reds. In a further boost to City, former Mariners winger Nick Fitzgerald has also joined the club until the end of the 2015/16 season. Malik has signed for the remainder of the 2015/16 campaign and through to the conclusion of the 2017/18 season. Head Coach John van’t Schip said the signings represent the strengthening of the first team s..>> view original
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