Tag: Melbourne 3000
First entrants cut from major spring races
A total of 151 horses remain in contention for the 150th Melbourne Cup, but 2007 winner Efficient is not among them after today's closure of first acceptances.[MORE]
Flooding to continue with more rain forecast
The Victorian Government has established a ministerial task force to manage the response to the floods. [MORE]
Banks offer relief for flood victims
The Australian Bankers' Association says disaster relief packages are available for people affected by the floods across Victoria.[MORE]
Guilty plea over death of 3yo
The man accused of killing three-year-old Indian boy Gurshan Singh has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. [MORE]
Opposition pledges Wallan, Kilmore bypass
A Coalition Government in Victoria would fund a $130 million bypass of Wallan and Kilmore, north of Melbourne.[MORE]
Swan stunned by MVP award
Collingwood midfielder Dane Swan said he did not even consider himself a topline footballer, let alone the AFL Players' Association's most valuable player, which he was crowned on Monday night.[MORE]
Man jailed for hammer murder
A man has been jailed for 24 years for the murder of a mechanic at St Albans, in Melbourne's west. [MORE]
Toddler hurt after playing with blender
A toddler has been treated for deep cuts to his hand after he put it into a blender at Broadmeadows in Melbourne's north.[MORE]
Incest dad jailed for 11 years
A man from Melbourne's inner east has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for incest. [MORE]
Researchers herald gene testing breakthrough
Researchers say they have made a breakthrough in testing for complex genetic conditions like heart disease, after the successful trial of new gene-testing technology.[MORE]
Makybe Diva officially a legend
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva has been officially recognised as a legend by the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.[MORE]
Typhoon Tracy named Horse of the Year
Glamour mare Typhoon Tracy has been voted a runaway winner of the Australian Racehorse of the Year title for the 2009-10 season.[MORE]
Shocking firms in Cup betting
Bookmakers have reacted swiftly to Shocking's win in the Makybe Diva Stakes, winding him in to $8 to win back-to-back Melbourne Cups.[MORE]
Frustrated Storm finish with crushing win
Greg Inglis, Ryan Hoffman, Brett White and Aiden Tolman all left departing gifts as Melbourne brought the curtain down on its NRL season of woe with a clinical 34-4 disposal of Newcastle at AAMI Park.[MORE]
Pleasing style will get points for Fury
North Queensland Fury are confident their swashbuckling football will provide the results it deserves despite no reward for effort on Saturday.[MORE]
Kalmar climbs from state league to stardom
Among Melbourne Heart's line-up of Socceroos past and present and European imports, it is a little-known midfielder who has made the biggest impression.[MORE]
Elderly woman assaulted in her home
Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted an elderly woman in her home in Melbourne's south-east.[MORE]
Heart off the mark with first win
A-League newcomers the Heart posted their first ever regular season win with a 1-0 defeat of North Queensland Fury in Melbourne on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Kim Stanley Robinson still betting on utopia
Acclaimed science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson has told the 68th World Science Fiction Convention in Melbourne that he is still optimistic about the world's future.[MORE]
Storm ready to end season of misery
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy insists it is business as usual as the Storm prepare for their final match of the season against Newcastle on Sunday.[MORE]
Victory lacking killer instinct: Merrick
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says his A-League side is lacking a killer instinct and has urged his young strikers to be more selfish in front of goal.[MORE]
Mariners outclass Victory
Central Coast left a frustrating week behind with a convincing 2-0 A-League win over Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday night.[MORE]
Aloisi ready for Heart debut
Former Socceroo John Aloisi is set to make his first appearance for the Melbourne Heart, but the club has decided against risking Michael Beauchamp in its A-League clash with North Queensland at AAMI Park on Saturday.[MORE]
Allenby hunting Tiger's gold jacket
Hometown star Robert Allenby has agreed to head the challenge to defending champion Tiger Woods at the Australian Masters.[MORE]
Australia waits for Comm Games security report
The Australian Commonwealth Games Association is still awaiting a security report on the Delhi Games.[MORE]
