Tag: Melbourne 3000
Victory climb to top of the heap with win over Adelaide
Melbourne claimed top spot on the A-League ladder with a 1-0 victory over Adelaide at Docklands on Tuesday evening.[MORE]
Capsized crew 'might have drowned' without life jackets
Authorities say five people were lucky to escape serious injury when their yacht overturned near Melbourne's Port Phillip Heads this morning.[MORE]
Moonee Valley Racing slashes 23 jobs
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has been forced to cut 23 jobs as part of a restructure.[MORE]
Prisoners left inside when bomb threat evacuated Melbourne court
The Law Institute says prisoners were kept inside when the Melbourne Magistrates Court was evacuated this morning.[MORE]
Baby given back to parents after alleged ecstasy poisoning
A baby girl has been handed back into the care of her parents, who have faced court charged with causing her grievous bodily harm.[MORE]
Oldest hoon driver sets appalling example: Brumby
The Victorian Premier, John Brumby says an elderly man whose car was impounded under anti-hoon laws sets a terrible example for younger drivers.[MORE]
Court re-opened after security scare
The Melbourne Magistrates Court has re-opened after an anonymous bomb threat that was made by phone this morning.[MORE]
Victory looking to snatch United's lead
Melbourne captain Kevin Muscat says a win against Adelaide United tonight will go a long way to helping his side earn an Asian Champions League berth in 2010.[MORE]
Inflows to Melbourne catchments down 43 per cent
Figures released today indicate inflows into Melbourne's water catchments are down 43 per cent over the long term average.[MORE]
Striking the right note at Melbourne's new recital hall
The new Melbourne Recital Hall at Southbank has taken delivery of six new Steinway pianos worth over $600,000.[MORE]
Vic parents face Qld court over baby drug incident
A Victorian couple appear in a Qld court charged with giving their baby ecstasy.[MORE]
Melbourne court evacuated over security scare
The Melbourne Magistrates Court in the CBD has been evacuated.[MORE]
Yacht overturns in Port Phillip Bay
Five people have been rescued from a yacht which overturned at the head of Port Phillip Bay.[MORE]
Family celebrates McDonald's Test debut
The family of Albury-Wodonga cricketer Andrew McDonald says they are proud of his debut performance in the Australian team. [MORE]
Man dead after finding bee in drink
Police believe a man found dead at a holiday resort near Albury died from a bee sting. [MORE]
Call for pre-paid smart cards to curb problem gambling
Anti-gambling campaigners are calling for the introduction of pre-paid smart cards to set a limit on how much can be lost.[MORE]
Tractor fall damages Melb-Adel rail line
A tractor mishap has damaged a train and closed the Melb-Adel rail line.[MORE]
Cartoonist farewelled at funeral service
Cartoonist William Ellis Green, known for his famous football posters has been laid to rest in Melbourne today.[MORE]
Oldest 'hoon' has car impounded
A 78-year-old Victorian man has had his car impounded for driving 170 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone.[MORE]
Squatter students headed for showdown with Melbourne Uni
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A stand-off between Melbourne University and student squatters is coming to a head, with an eviction order approved.[MORE]
Uni confident student squatters will leave housing
Melbourne University officials believe a group of students squatters will abide by a Supreme Court ruling ordering them to leave. [MORE]
Injured Smith receiving treatment in Melbourne
South African captain Graeme Smith has gone to Melbourne to start receiving treatment on his injured elbow. [MORE]
Coast confirms Minniecon, Thwaite signings
New A-League entrant Gold Coast United has confirmed the signings of winger Tahj Minniecon and defender Michael Thwaite for its inaugural season.[MORE]
Vic Police say drug driving campaign is paying off
An education campaign to warn Victorian motorists against driving while under the influence of drugs appears to be working.[MORE]
Victorian water bills set to double
The Government says an increase in the price of water is unavoidable. Yarra Valley Water says the price will double in the next four years.[MORE]
