Thursday, May 5, 2016

United States national charged over Melbourne train graffiti and other top stories.

  • United States national charged over Melbourne train graffiti

    Graffiti on the walls of Melbourne's trains. Pictures: SuppliedA SELF-PROCLAIMED ‘artist’ who fled authorities in America has been arrested for vandalising Melbourne trains and robbing a man in Fitzroy.American Jim Clay Harper, 31, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with assaulting and robbing a man in Fitzroy, as well as defacing trains in Bayswater, Williamstown, Kensington and Pakenham.Mr Harper, who uses the name Ether for his ‘mixed media’ work, runs a website with his partner Utah on wh..
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  • Melbourne Storm fans consider legal action against NRL over ...

    Melbourne Storm fans consider legal action against NRL over ...
    Waldron questions NRL0:54NRL: Former Melbourne CEO believes the NRL's decision to allow Parramatta to still play for competition point this season is unjust after his Storm were forced stripped of all points. THE stark contrast between the NRL’s handling of salary cap breaches by Parramatta this year and Melbourne Storm in 2010 has forced a group of influential Storm supporters to pursue legal action against the league.That will include seeking the reinstatement of two stripped premierships.For..
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  • US air strike kills Melbourne-born Islamic State recruiter Neil Prakash

    US air strike kills Melbourne-born Islamic State recruiter Neil Prakash
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  • The rise of Melbourne's 'iceberg houses'

    The rise of Melbourne's 'iceberg houses'
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. London's super-basements for the super-rich 'Iceberg basements' can see property owners excavate up to three stories underground but some London boroughs are now outlawing these called mega basements. Video: Bloomberg PT2M13S 620 349 They are called "iceberg houses".From the outside they look like any normal terrace home, but they're sitting upon a deep labyrinth of additional rooms, all built below ground level. ..
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  • Lindsay Thomas paying for his sins of the past, North Melbourne ...

    Lindsay Thomas paying for his sins of the past, North Melbourne ...
    Burke explains Thomas ruling6:21AFL: Match Review Panel member Nathan Burke explains why North Melbourne's Lindsay Thomas was given a one-match ban for a high shot on Lachie Hunter, despite some sections of the media saying it was unfair. SUSPENDED North Melbourne forward Lindsay Thomas is still “paying for his sins of the past,” coach Brad Scott says.That’s why the Kangaroos considered challenging Thomas’ contentious one-match ban for a headhigh tackle on Bulldogs midfielder Lachie Hunter last..
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  • Tony Abbott heads to Melbourne for Kevin Andrews fundraiser as ...

    Tony Abbott heads to Melbourne for Kevin Andrews fundraiser as ...
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Did Tony Abbott clap? It's the big question - whether the former PM congratulated the Treasurer after his first budget speech. You be the judge. PT0M23S 620 349 Former prime minister Tony Abbott is coming to Melbourne to help fundraise for a key conservative ally the day before Malcolm Turnbull is expected to visit the Governor-General to officially call the election.In what is expected to be his first foray into election campaigning in Victoria..
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  • Carat Melbourne promotes Paul Wilkinson to head of commercial

    Carat Melbourne promotes Paul Wilkinson to head of commercial
    Carat Melbourne trading director Paul Wilkinson has been promoted to the newly created role of head of commercial and investment. Wilkinson will work closely with internal client leads to optimise business and commercial value for clients. He will continue to lead the negotiation and investment strategies of Carat Melbourne’s more than $400 million annual media spend. “Paul’s expanded role will be vital in helping steer our clients’ media and marketing efforts in today’s fast-paced digital econ..
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  • Developer tests Melbourne apartment appetite with $2bn project ...

    Developer tests Melbourne apartment appetite with $2bn project ...
    Hong Kong development giant Far East Consortium will test appetite for Melbourne CBD apartments with the launch this weekend of its $2 billion West Side Place high-rise project on the site of the former The Age building.The launch - one of the biggest apartment projects in Melbourne's history - comes less than two months before Victoria doubles the stamp duty surcharge on foreign buyers of real estate from 3 to 7 per cent and raises the tax surcharge on absentee foreign owners from 0.5 per cent..
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  • Crows blamed for disappearance of Melbourne chihuahua

    Crows blamed for disappearance of Melbourne chihuahua
    Fudge. The devastated owner of a chihuahua snatched from a backyard in Melbourne is blaming crows for the the tiny pup's disappearance.Fudge, a four-month-old miniature chihuahua, went missing from her owner's Kilsyth home yesterday morning and has not been seen since, the Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader reports.Heather Sinden, who is battling lung cancer, was only given the dog two months ago to offer her some companionship during a difficult period. Ms Sinden's daughter Melinda Pride said her ..
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  • Car crashes into shop in Melbourne's north-east

    Car crashes into shop in Melbourne's north-east
    A car crashed into a shop in Mount Evelyn this morning. (9NEWS) A shop owner has had an unusual start to her morning - discovering a car had veered off the road and crashed into her shop in Mount Evelyn.Mount Evelyn Fire Brigade were called to MikkiB Fashion on Wray Crescent about 6.15am this morning after reports a vehicle had crashed into a store window.The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, was taken to hospital for observation. Luke Roy, Lieutenant with the Mount Evelyn Fire Brig..
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Man impaled on metal fence at a Melbourne University college .Victoria lashed by wild weather .
Voges recovering after freak fielding accident .WA insurance scheme expands .

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