Melbourne traffic: Trams push cars out of the slow lane on Smith ...
It only took a few painted stencils on the road surface to uncork one of Melbourne's worst tram bottlenecks.Smith Street, for so long a nightmare crawl for commuters travelling into the city on tram route 86, has begun to flow more freely for tram passengers, though perhaps not motorists. The new line markings for trams on Smith Street between Alexandra and Queens parades. Photo: Pat Scala The reason: a series of four bright yellow stamps have appeared on the roadside, directing motorist..>> view originalThousands Turn Out For Black Lives Matter Rally In Melbourne
More than 1,000 people have taken to Melbourne's streets to rally against racially motivated violence in the United States. The protest on Saturday comes after a string of deaths in the U.S. at the hands of police officers, sparking debate over the way authorities treat minorities. Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters have gathered outside the State Library: https://t.co/B7E5sZCM63 #9News — Nine News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) J..>> view originalCharge over Melbourne speargun shooting
A woman is in a critical condition after she was shot in the face with a speargun in Melbourne overnight.The 43-year-old was hospitalised after the incident at a Hallam house about 11.30pm on Saturday.A Hallam man, 46, has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury and has been remanded in custody following an out of sessions hearing to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday.>> view originalMelbourne is becoming an extremely dense city. Picture: Eugene ...
Melbourne is becoming an extremely dense city. Picture: Eugene HylandMELBOURNE could have more skyscrapers than Hong Kong, New York and Tokyo in the coming years, turning the city into a ticking time bomb.Urban planners and experts are concerned high-rise buildings and the city’s high density could stuff up Melbourne’s CBD, putting it into a state of disrepair in the future.Victoria’s population is expected to top 10 million by 2051, according the latest predictions.Increased birthrates, life ex..>> view originalQuarter by quarter: St Kilda v Melbourne
Quarter by quarter: St Kilda v Melbourne Matt Burgan July 17, 2016 3:37 PM MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Jack Viney of the Demons in action during the 2016 AFL Round 17 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Melbourne Demons at Etihad Stadium on July 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media) First quarter: Melbourne 6.2 (38) to St Kilda 3.3 (21) The opening term was played at a frenetic pace. Melbour..>> view originalMelbourne men charged over explosions
Two Melbourne men have been charged over a series of explosions, dating back months on the city's outskirts.A 20-year-old Montrose man is accused of possessing and manufacturing explosives and possessing cannabis, while a 21-year-old Heathmont man is accused of possessing ecstasy and amphetamines.The pair have been bailed to appear in Ringwood Magistrates Court to answer the charges on February 21, after a series of explosions in the Olinda area dating back to November 2015.>> view originalUS Vice-President Joe Biden tours Victorian Comprehensive ...
US Vice-President Joe Biden tours Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre in MelbourneAssociate Professor Sherene Loi (left) shows Vice-President Joe Biden around the centre today.Genetic data from Australian cancer patients will be shared with researchers around the globe as part of a deal with the US announced during a visit by Vice-President Joe Biden. Mr Biden, a champion of cancer research who lost his own son to the disease, announced a memorandum of understanding on Sunday as he opened the ..>> view originalLive NRL scores Round 19 2016: Newcastle Knights v Melbourne ...
Panthers 22, Eels 18 What an entertaining game that turned out to be - Penrith were miles ahead in the second half, but time after time they blew chances near the line and never pulled away like they should have. Parramatta's season probably ends with that loss, but were it not for a Michael Jennings injury, we may well have seen them pull out another victory against the odds. The Panthers leapfrog a host of teams and find themselves in seventh spot after that win, which takes them to 20 poi..>> view originalMelbourne Storm beat Newcastle Knights 20-16 to continue last ...
Melbourne Storm beat Newcastle Knights 20-16 to continue last-placed Knights' losing run Updated July 17, 2016 17:34:02 Melbourne has extended Newcastle's NRL losing streak to a whopping 11 games with a 20-16 win at Hunter Stadium.The Storm took over the ladder lead from Cronulla on for and against after the victory, which was not as easy as it should have been considering the gulf in performances from these sides in 2016.Newcastle has won just one game this season, whi..>> view originalMelbourne home buyers get a leg up as foreign buyer taxes start to ...
The retreat of foreign buyers from Melbourne’s prestige market is creating new opportunities for local buyers, with some agents reporting hasty resales because of financing issues. It comes as Melbourne’s weekend auction clearance rate hit a year-high 80 per cent. The previous top rate was 77.9 per cent, recorded in February. 180 Station Street, Port Melbourne. Photo: RT Edgar The demand drivers for many higher-priced properties in Melbourne have changed since March. Overseas buyers, esp..>> view original
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