Tag: Melbourne 3000
Police nab escaped sex offender
New South Wales Police have arrested a convicted sex offender who ran off from his supervisor at Fairfield in Melbourne yesterday.[MORE]
Bushrangers expose Bulls' tail
Leg spinner Bryce McGain ended the the defiant resistance of Queensland opener Ryan Broad late on day two to earn Victoria an edge in the Sheffield Shield final at the MCG.[MORE]
Victory turn to Storm for grand final advice
Melbourne Victory have turned to Melbourne Storm's NRL premiership skipper Cameron Smith for advice ahead of Saturday night's A-League grand final against Sydney FC at Docklands.[MORE]
Green light for Windsor Hotel redevelopment
The Victorian Government has approved the controversial $200-million redevelopment of Melbourne's heritage listed Windsor Hotel.[MORE]
Customs mistakes iced tea for drugs
A 29-year-old tourist from the Philippines has spent five days in custody after Australian Customs officials mistook iced tea for drugs.[MORE]
Bulls battling back from shaky start
Queensland was 2 for 58 at lunch in response to Victoria's 305 on day two of the Sheffield Shield final at the MCG.[MORE]
Bushrangers all out at MCG
Victoria has been dismissed for 305 early on day two of the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland at the MCG.[MORE]
Steelworker wins $1m for back injuries
A 31-year-old man has been awarded more than $1 million in damages for back injuries he sustained at a Melbourne steel manufacturing plant.[MORE]
Wade keeps Bushrangers in contest
Victoria capped a fine comeback against Queensland by reaching 9 for 286 at stumps after the first day of the Sheffield Shield final at the MCG.[MORE]
Big two ready for final fireworks
It is the A-League grand final most have been anticipating all season - perhaps even since the competition's inception five years ago.[MORE]
Hastings, Wade offer hope for Vics
teaVictoria recovered from a dreadful first session in the Sheffield Shield final to go to tea at 6 for 141 against Queensland at the MCG.[MORE]
Butterflies 'fly early as planet warms'
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Australian scientists have uncovered a link between the early emergence of a common butterfly and global warming.[MORE]
Climate change linked to change in butterfly life cycle
Research has found the common brown butterfly is emerging from its coccoon ten days earlier than it was 65 years ago, and scientists have linked that change in behaviour to climate change.[MORE]
Bulls quicks rock Bushrangers early
Queensland's pace arsenal tore through Victoria's top order to leave the Bushrangers reeling at 5 for 75 at lunch on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final at the MCG.[MORE]
Byo helmet for CBD bike hire scheme
The Victorian Government says there will be substantial penalties for people who fail to return bikes, under its public hire scheme.[MORE]
Melbourne, Sydney dominate PFA line-up
A-League grand finalists Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC have had their successful seasons reflected in the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) team of the season.[MORE]
Archie showing faith in 'old body'
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson says he is backing his chances of playing a full 90 minutes in Saturday night's A-League grand final against Sydney FC at Docklands.[MORE]
Players want Shield final to stay
Rival captains Cameron White and Chris Simpson are keen for this season's Sheffield Shield final not to be the last.[MORE]
Police discriminating against Africans: report
A survey of African residents in Melbourne has prompted allegations of racism against police.[MORE]
Barrister sues over book claims
Melbourne barrister Dyson Hore-Lacey has told a defamation trial it is aggravating that author Phil Cleary has not apologised over claims made in his book. [MORE]
Demons will accept Kennedy decision
Melbourne has described the AFL match review panel's controversial decision not to charge Josh Kennedy as a precedent for the coming season.[MORE]
Book store defends sale of 'control a woman' toy
Melbourne woman Katie Robertson has complained to Borders book store after finding they were selling a 'control a woman' toy remote, which has buttons including, remove clothes, cook and clean.[MORE]
Melbourne's water restrictions to be eased
Premier John Brumby will announce a gradual easing of Melbourne's water restrictions to get back to the days of 'the Garden State'.[MORE]
Mortlock wants to bear Rebels flag
Stirling Mortlock's late-career fade may not only cost him his place in the Brumbies side on Friday, but also a marquee position at Melbourne Rebels.[MORE]
Eagle Kennedy in the clear
West Coast's Josh Kennedy has been cleared of any wrongdoing relating to an incident that left Melbourne's Colin Sylvia with a broken jaw.[MORE]
