The dirty fight over Melbourne's giant rubbish tip, Ravenhall
When you are building one of the biggest rubbish dumps in the world, it makes sense the fight is going to get dirty. Welcome to Melbourne, where the rich and powerful are battling over how a metropolis will dispose of its garbage for generations. Waste management giant Cleanaway has applied to triple the size of its Ravenhall landfill site in Melbourne's outer west to 450 hectares, making it the biggest landfill on the planet. The local council rejected the plan, and now Planning Minister Richa..>> view originalTreasures hidden in Melbourne's vertical laneways
Otto La Rosa owns dot Comme, a clothing store located at Level 3, Curtin house. Photo: Mathew Lynn Melbourne retail is looking up – literally – with more and more being made of the spaces above the streets we know and love. Colliers International executive of retail leasing Jarrod Herscu said the cramped market for commercial real estate in the city's central business district is prompting shops and their landlords to make more of their spaces. "We are seeing an influx of property buyers l..>> view originalMelbourne Rebels knocked over by barnstorming Hurricanes
Hurricanes 38 Rebels 13 Sefa Naivalu of the Rebels attempts to break a tackle during the round eight Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes on Friday. Photo: Getty Images The Hurricanes were the train and Melbourne Rebels were just on the tracks as the Wellington side turned on an irresistible attacking display on Friday night.The Hurricanes' six-tries-to-two performance left the respected Rebels' defence reeling with a constant barrage of powerful runs lea..>> view originalMan facing 44 charges over alleged Melbourne car chase
Sanaya Sahib: Hundreds attend public funeral for Melbourne toddler
Sanaya Sahib: Hundreds attend public funeral for Melbourne toddler Updated April 16, 2016 14:57:18 Hundreds have gathered for the funeral of Melbourne toddler Sanaya Sahib, whose body was found dumped in a creek last week.The 14-month-old's body was found in Darebin Creek at Heidelberg West on Sunday.Her mother, Sofina Nikat, 22, was charged with her murder. Close to 600 people gathered for the service at Dandenong South's Bunurong Memorial Park, which was open to the p..>> view originalFears for young Melbourne siblings missing for a week
Jason (left) and Tanika Seymour were last seen on April 6. (Supplied) Police have made a public appeal to find two young Melbourne siblings who have have been missing for a week. There are fears for the safety of Tania and Jason Seymour, who were last seen in Carrum Downs on April 6. It is hoped someone in the community will have information about the whereabouts of Jason, 10, and Tanika, 13. "Concerns are held for the siblings due to their age," Victoria Police said in a statement last night...>> view originalMelbourne weather: April's autumn warmth won't last the weekend
Friday was a beautiful, if not record-breaking, day in Melbourne. Photo: Rebecca Hallas It is not always this warm in the middle of April, but Melbourne has managed to deliver a high of 27 degrees on exactly this day two years in a row. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Peter Newham said the warm weather wasn't the norm but it was a repeat performance. "It doesn't happen too often at this time of the year, but it did happen on this day last year," Mr Newham sa..>> view original'Hotties of Melbourne Uni' page removed from Facebook after viral ...
Student activists have "confirmed victory" after the 'Hotties of Melbourne Uni' Facebook page was pulled down - though it's not yet clear whether Facebook or the page's anonymous admins took it offline.The removal comes after more than 23,000 people signed a Change.org petition, launched this week, advocating for the page to be taken down. The 'Hotties of Melbourne Uni' page had been active on Facebook for years. It featured photos of Melbourne University students posted without their consent.C..>> view originalRedheads of Melbourne converge on Federation Square for first ...
(L - R) Redheads Aliki Kouzelis, Michael Beveridge and Belinda Marsh beside the Yarra River for the Ginger Pride March. Picture: Hamish BlairREDHEADS of Melbourne have converged on Federation Square in our city’s first ever Ginger Pride Rally.The event is aimed at shining a spotlight on bullying.RELATED: OUR MOST RENOWNED RANGAS REVEALEDThe group of “rangas” marched carrying signs reading “The day of the walking red”, “Show me the ginger” and “Nobody puts ginger in the corner”.Rally goer Allan M..>> view originalMelbourne and Brisbane have a lot to offer as grand final venues
Saturday, April 16, 2016
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