Two Qantas jets in 'near-miss' at Melbourne airport
Two Qantas jets have been involved in a "near miss" with a third plane at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport, prompting serious concerns over safety procedures followed by air control staff. A passenger on-board one of the Qantas planes filmed the July 5 incident, which senator Nick Xenophon describes as a "potential disaster", with pilots given less than 20 seconds to react. The video footage shows the lights of another plane approaching from the left, before disappearing under the wing and fuse..>> view originalFury over payment by Melbourne men to avoid rape trial in Croatia
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Fury over payment to avoid Croatian rape trial In exchange for their freedom and to avoid trial, three Melbourne men agreed with Croatian prosecutors to pay the victim $31,594 and pleaded guilty. PT0M34S 620 349 Three Melbourne men who pleaded guilty to gang raping a 17-year-old backpacker in Croatia but avoided a trial by paying $30,000 have sparked fierce debate about making financial settlements with victims of sexual assault.Fairfax Media can..>> view originalPort of Melbourne sale set to go ahead, Victorian Treasurer Tim ...
Port of Melbourne sale set to go ahead, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says Updated February 08, 2016 09:27:44 The Victorian Government is optimistic legislation to privatise the Port of Melbourne will finally pass State Parliament this week, after months of delays. Key points:Melbourne's port sale is expected to yield $6bGovernment is optimistic legislation will pass this weekPort sale expected to take place after JulyGreens, farmers concerned about higher fees to use..>> view originalSydney, Melbourne rent costs third of tenant's income
In Sydney and Melbourne tenants are spending more than a third of their income on rent, new data shows. Renting a house in Sydney and Melbourne takes 37.9 per cent and 30.7 per cent of the average wage respectively, an analysis of weekly rental and income data by Finder.com.au found. In Brisbane, tenants spent 28.4 per cent of their income on housing costs. The figures suggest people “could be putting themselves under financial stress to live” in these cities, Finder.com.au’s Bessie Hassan said..>> view originalA-League: Melbourne derby has an extra edge this year
Melbourne sky train: Protesters picket Premier's office over ...
Melbourne sky train: Protesters picket Premier's office over Cranbourne-Pakenham rail project Posted February 08, 2016 10:39:29 About a dozen residents living along the Cranbourne-Pakenham rail line are protesting outside the Victorian Premier's office over a planned sky train.The Government is pushing ahead with plans to elevate three sections of the rail line to make way for sky trains, in a bid to ease traffic congestion.Nine level crossings will be removed as part..>> view originalFire crews rush to get Melbourne factory blaze under control
Video Fire rips through factory in Clayton South Victorian firefighters are battling a large blaze at an aluminum factory in Melbourne’s southeast.Fire crews were called to the fire on Eileen Rd in Clayton South about 4am, with three teams rushing to the scene.The Metropolitan Fire Brigade said the fire was now been deemed under control.It's believed four factories were situated in the one building.Crews were expected to remain at the scene for some time.Emergency workers managed to get th..>> view originalCharity muggers in Melbourne: Complaints increased over past ...
Port Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, Melbourne and St Kilda denied top ...
Four AFL clubs that had been hoping to call up extra top up players to replace players suspended following the Essendon doping saga will no longer be able to.Last month the code ruled Port Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, Melbourne and St Kilda would be able to upgrade players from the rookie lists to replace their respective suspended players.However, the AFL has now back flipped on that decision after receiving submissions urging it to reconsider. Thirty-four former and current Essendon Bombers we..>> view originalMelbourne City have player sent off in shock loss to Newcastle Jets
Jets upset Melbourne City1:19A-League: Catch all the goals from the match between the Newcastle Jets and Melbourne City. MELBOURNE City’s derby preparations have taken an unexpected turn for the worse, beaten on Sunday by the lowly Newcastle Jets for the second time this season.Not only did high-flying City suffer a shock 2-1 loss at Hunter Stadium, but it must now go in to Saturday night’s clash against Melbourne Victory without midfielder Jacob Melling, who was sent off in what was a forgetta..>> view original
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