Gillard keeps campaign spotlight on IR Prime Minister Julia Gillard has used an address at a union function in Melbourne to again focus on the Coalition's industrial relations policy. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation … [Read more...] about Gillard keeps campaign spotlight on IR
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Kennett stirs up a hornet’s nest
Kennett stirs up a hornet's nest There was much to talk about when Jeff Kennett and Ted Baillieu turned up for a charity event at a Hawthorn pub yesterday. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Kennett stirs up a hornet’s nest
Cross-dresser had sex with dog at castle
Cross-dresser had sex with dog at castle CROSS-dressing man caught with dog in the moat of a picturesque English heritage site. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Cross-dresser had sex with dog at castle
Man escapes $500,000 bayside blaze
Man escapes $500,000 bayside blaze FIRE has caused up to $500,000 damage at a house in Melbourne's south last night. Read more on News.com.au … [Read more...] about Man escapes $500,000 bayside blaze
Xavier students shoplift on ski trip
Xavier students shoplift on ski trip SCHOOLBOYS from an elite Melbourne college have left New Zealand in disgrace after going on a shoplifting spree during a ski trip. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Xavier students shoplift on ski trip
North confident Wells will not say hooroo
North confident Wells will not say hooroo North Melbourne president James Brayshaw remains confident star midfielder Daniel Wells will sign a new contract with the club. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about North confident Wells will not say hooroo
Sign of the times
Sign of the times Frances Atkinson gets a first look at Jon Campbell's nostalgic installation for the art fair. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Sign of the times
Ranger and Messam axed from All Blacks
Ranger and Messam axed from All Blacks Waikato flanker Liam Messam and Northland utility back Rene Ranger are the unlucky All Blacks to miss the cut for the next Tri-Nations test against the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday week. Read more on Stuff … [Read more...] about Ranger and Messam axed from All Blacks
Milne steals Fev’s thunder
Milne steals Fev's thunder STEPHEN Milne has usurped Brendan Fevola as the most hated player in the AFL - and the Lions star is shattered at losing his title. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Milne steals Fev’s thunder
Sydney super chefs fly
Sydney super chefs fly IT MIGHT not be the best time to go out for a super-special dinner in Sydney, with our top chefs flying south to Melbourne. Read more on Adelaide Now … [Read more...] about Sydney super chefs fly
Chef stabbed in Melbourne alley
Chef stabbed in Melbourne alley A chef has been stabbed in Melbourne after investigating noise coming from an alleyway. Read more on BigPond News … [Read more...] about Chef stabbed in Melbourne alley
Tech, firm join in R&D push
Tech, firm join in R&D push A renewable energy company has set up its headquarters and a research operation in Melbourne as part of an effort to commercialize and market technology that faculty and students at Florida Tech helped develop. Read more on Florida Today … [Read more...] about Tech, firm join in R&D push
Fire razes home of new immigrant family
Fire razes home of new immigrant family A family of Irish immigrants has fled their rented house after an open fire roared out of control. Read more on BigPond News … [Read more...] about Fire razes home of new immigrant family
Homegrown here to share
Homegrown here to share VICTORIAN green thumbs have turned over a thrifty new leaf in making the most of their backyard vegie patches. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Homegrown here to share
Australia’s Sigma slashes FY11 profit forecast
Australia's Sigma slashes FY11 profit forecast MELBOURNE, July 15 (Reuters) - Australia's Sigma Pharmaceuticals cut its full-year profit forecast by about 31 percent on Thursday while it is trying to persuade South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare to improve its $573 million takeover offer. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News … [Read more...] about Australia’s Sigma slashes FY11 profit forecast
Pair jailed over $150,000 blackmail
Pair jailed over $150,000 blackmail Two men have been jailed for blackmailing a Melbourne businessman into handing over more than $150,000 during a threatening two-year campaign. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald … [Read more...] about Pair jailed over $150,000 blackmail
AFL: Dees out to break duck
AFL: Dees out to break duck Melbourne coach Dean Bailey believes his players will have their best opportunity in years to end a long run of outs at Subiaco when they take the field against Fremantle on Sunday. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about AFL: Dees out to break duck
Everton fullback Coleman delighted with preseason form
Everton fullback Coleman delighted with preseason form Everton Melbourne Heart Seamus Coleman is delighted with his form in preseason at Everton . The Irish fullback turned in a superb performance in Everton 's 2-0 win over Melbourne Heart on Wednesday, winning a penalty and claiming an assist as well as securing a clean sheet. Coleman told evertontv : "It is a lot better this … [Read more...] about Everton fullback Coleman delighted with preseason form
Storm stars played for love, not money
Storm stars played for love, not money Exclusive: Disgraced Melbourne Storm officials could have used the lure of success and the city to keep the star-studded side together, rather than deep-seated salary cap cheating. Read more on FOXSPORTS.com.au … [Read more...] about Storm stars played for love, not money
Beauty on track for another Cup try
Beauty on track for another Cup try Dermot Weld's classy mare Profound Beauty showed she was on track for another crack at the Melbourne Cup when she brought up a hat-trick of wins in the Listed Challenge Stakes at Leopardstown. Read more on Practical Punting Daily … [Read more...] about Beauty on track for another Cup try
AFL preview: round 16
AFL preview: round 16 It's round 16 and we've got former Geelong and North Melbourne star Liam Pickering to cast his eye across the weekend's AFL action. Read more on FOXSPORTS.com.au … [Read more...] about AFL preview: round 16
Teen mauled in dog attack
Teen mauled in dog attack A TEENAGER has suffered injuries to her arms and legs in a dog attack in Melbourne’s outer east. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Teen mauled in dog attack
Everton beats brave Heart
Everton beats brave Heart The Melbourne Heart showed encouragement in their first time on the big stage, but Everton's better finishing earned them a 2-0 win. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Everton beats brave Heart
Local: Kylie call JOY!
Local: Kylie call JOY! JOY 94.9, Australia’s only full time licensed gay and lesbian radio station, is campaigning to get pop princess Kylie Minogue to call in for an interview during her 3 day Melbourne promo tour. Read more on SameSame … [Read more...] about Local: Kylie call JOY!
Dark day for Petrie
Dark day for Petrie North Melbourne's Drew Petrie has admitted to experiencing some 'dark moments' after scans revealed that he'd re-fractured a bone in his foot which has brought his season to a premature close. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about Dark day for Petrie
Witness tells of triple fatal crash
Witness tells of triple fatal crash A Melbourne man faces 12 charges after a fatal head-on crash that killed three people. Read more on BigPond News … [Read more...] about Witness tells of triple fatal crash
Australia shares end lower; miners weak
Australia shares end lower; miners weak MELBOURNE, July 13 (Reuters) - Australian stocks finished 0.7 percent lower on Tuesday, led down by miners, after modest early gains were eroded by a slide in U.S. stock index futures as caution reigned over prospects for the U.S. earnings season. Read more on Yahoo!7 Finance … [Read more...] about Australia shares end lower; miners weak
Colosimo named inaugural Heart captain
Colosimo named inaugural Heart captain Melbourne Heart's inaugural captain Simon Colosimo has pledged to lead the new A-League club with his heart on his sleeve. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Colosimo named inaugural Heart captain
Direct India-Australia air link by Oct-Nov
Direct India-Australia air link by Oct-Nov NEW DELHI: The first direct air link between India and Australia would be established by Air India when it launches non-stop flights from Delhi to Melbourne by October-November this year. Read more on The Hindu … [Read more...] about Direct India-Australia air link by Oct-Nov
Taz to miss again for Freo
Taz to miss again for Freo Fremantle defender Chris Tarrant has been ruled out for at least one more week due to injury but Luke McPharlin and Greg Broughton are in line to return for Sunday's AFL clash with Melbourne at Subiaco Oval. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Taz to miss again for Freo