Gunman on the loose in Melbourne VICTORIA Police have shut down the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and surrounding areas in pursuit of a man armed with a shotgun. Read more on The Australian … [Read more...] about Gunman on the loose in Melbourne
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Cops in hunt for MCG gunman
Cops in hunt for MCG gunman A GUNMAN is being hunted in Melbourne after he apparently fired at police before leading them on a high-speed chase. Read more on Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Cops in hunt for MCG gunman
Munchkin Markets
Munchkin Markets Munchkin Markets are held in various locations around Melbourne on the third Sunday of each month (except January, September and December). Our market caters to those who want to buy and sell quality, used and new babies and children’s clothing, toys, prams, cots, nursery furniture and anything to do with babies and children! A great way to save precious … [Read more...] about Munchkin Markets
Accused gunman arrested after lockdown
Accused gunman arrested after lockdown THE alleged "MCG gunman" David Rowntree has been captured by police after a two-day search. Read more on Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Accused gunman arrested after lockdown
Hunt for ‘dangerous’ suspect continues
Hunt for 'dangerous' suspect continues TEEN who brandished shotgun in Melbourne's sports precinct was released from jail 12 weeks ago. Read more on News.com.au … [Read more...] about Hunt for ‘dangerous’ suspect continues
Watch for thunderstorms along the coast Sunday afternoon
Watch for thunderstorms along the coast Sunday afternoon Expect numerous showers and thunderstorms starting in the early afternoon today along the Treasure Coast and be prepared to head indoors if storms produce frequent lightning, say National Weather Service forecasters in Melbourne . Read more on Stuart News … [Read more...] about Watch for thunderstorms along the coast Sunday afternoon
Man charged after counterfeit cash seized
Man charged after counterfeit cash seized A Melbourne man has been arrested after allegedly being found with $34,000 in counterfeit money. Read more on ABC via Yahoo!7 News … [Read more...] about Man charged after counterfeit cash seized
“Heavy dispute’ preceded murder – court
"Heavy dispute' preceded murder - court A "HEAVY domestic" argument was reported to police the night before a woman was allegedly murdered by her de facto partner 25 years ago, a court heard today. Read more on Adelaide Now … [Read more...] about “Heavy dispute’ preceded murder – court
Search for Mine Chiefs Lost in Africa to Resume Today (Update1)
Search for Mine Chiefs Lost in Africa to Resume Today (Update1) The search for an aircraft missing in Africa carrying executives from iron ore company Sundance Resources Ltd., including millionaire mining magnate Ken Talbot, will resume today, Australia’s government said. Read more on BusinessWeek … [Read more...] about Search for Mine Chiefs Lost in Africa to Resume Today (Update1)
Obama hopes to visit Australia this year
Obama hopes to visit Australia this year US President Barack Obama is still hoping to visit Australia this year, the US Ambassador to Australia says. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Obama hopes to visit Australia this year
Aussie rules, but for how long?
Aussie rules, but for how long? SOCCER is threatening to dethrone Aussie rules in Victoria as the war between the sports intensifies. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Aussie rules, but for how long?
Wickham Park Senior Center celebrates anniversary
Wickham Park Senior Center celebrates anniversary MELBOURNE — For Dorene Cesa, the Wickham Park Senior Center opened at the perfect time. Read more on Florida Today … [Read more...] about Wickham Park Senior Center celebrates anniversary
Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX:ESI) Latrobe Valley Coldry Project Reaches Binding Agreement
Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX:ESI) Latrobe Valley Coldry Project Reaches Binding Agreement Perth, Australia, June 17, 2010 - (ABN Newswire) - Melbourne technology commercialisation company Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX:ESI) is set to sign an historic license agreement with Vietnamese company Thang Luong Investment and Joint Stock Company (TinCom).The deal … [Read more...] about Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX:ESI) Latrobe Valley Coldry Project Reaches Binding Agreement
Up and away for Aspendale daredevils
Up and away for Aspendale daredevils KITE surfers made the most of the gale force winds that torn through Melbourne yesterday. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about Up and away for Aspendale daredevils
Man Tasered by Melbourne police
Man Tasered by Melbourne police A man threatening self-harm with a knife has been Tasered by police in Melbourne's inner north. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Man Tasered by Melbourne police
Motorcyclist dies after hitting truck
Motorcyclist dies after hitting truck A MOTORBIKE rider has died after her bike hit a parked truck in Melbourne's west. Read more on Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist dies after hitting truck
Rats and fairy grass causing Ballarat trains to run late
Rats and fairy grass causing Ballarat trains to run late GRASS and rats have been blamed for continuing the trend of late trains between Ballarat and Melbourne. Read more on The Courier … [Read more...] about Rats and fairy grass causing Ballarat trains to run late
Britain makes birthday plea to Burma
Britain makes birthday plea to Burma BRITAIN has called for Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be immediately and unconditionally released as she prepares to mark yet another birthday in detention. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Britain makes birthday plea to Burma
A ghostly reminder
A ghostly reminder Roadside tributes to the fallen are not new, but ghost bikes are a new and stark reminder to remain alert for cyclists. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about A ghostly reminder
Tiger Woods ‘paid 3 million dollars secretly to hide love child’
Tiger Woods 'paid 3 million dollars secretly to hide love child' Melbourne, June 15 : Tiger Woods paid a whopping three million dollars to the mother of his secret love child to buy her silence, it has emerged. Read more on New Kerala … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods ‘paid 3 million dollars secretly to hide love child’
Pin to identify pregnant women on trains
Pin to identify pregnant women on trains A MELBOURNE man fed up waiting for train passengers to offer a seat to his wife decided to make it clear she is pregnant - with a pin. Read more on Adelaide Now … [Read more...] about Pin to identify pregnant women on trains
Kill charge shocks family
Kill charge shocks family Murdered Indian student Nitin Garg's relatives stunned as schoolboy, 15, charged with the murder. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Kill charge shocks family
$5m damage in school fire
$5m damage in school fire THE arson squad is investigating two fires that have caused more than $5 million damage to separate wings of a secondary school in Melbourne's east. Read more on The Courier Mail … [Read more...] about $5m damage in school fire
Banksy artwork stolen from meter box
Banksy artwork stolen from meter box Thieves have stolen a meter box door carrying graffiti artwork by the elusive English street artist Banksy. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald … [Read more...] about Banksy artwork stolen from meter box
BP must be told extent of liabilities – PM
BP must be told extent of liabilities - PM ENERGY giant BP must be given "certainty" about its liabilities from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to British Prime Minister David Cameron. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about BP must be told extent of liabilities – PM
Security breach causes airport mayhem
Security breach causes airport mayhem MELBOURNE'S Qantas domestic terminal was forced into lockdown yesterday after passengers from a Devonport flight were mistakenly instructed to bypass security screening upon disembarkation. Read more on The Advocate … [Read more...] about Security breach causes airport mayhem
Tsunami warning follows 7.1 Papua quake
Tsunami warning follows 7.1 Papua quake THE Indonesia agency has issued a tsunami warning after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near north coast of Papua. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Tsunami warning follows 7.1 Papua quake
Artists fear super ban will destroy local industry
Artists fear super ban will destroy local industry Artists are lobbying the Federal Government to reject a proposal to ban superannuation funds from investing in artwork. Read more on Yahoo!7 Finance … [Read more...] about Artists fear super ban will destroy local industry
LEADER LIFE: This weekend in Melbourne
LEADER LIFE: This weekend in Melbourne OUR guide to entertainment in Melbourne this weekend, June 11-12. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about LEADER LIFE: This weekend in Melbourne
Oz girls to watch more than 86hrs of soccer to break world record
Oz girls to watch more than 86hrs of soccer to break world record Melbourne, June 12 : Five Australian girls will attempt to break a Guinness World Record by watching television continuously for more than 86 hours during the 2010 World Cup. Read more on New Kerala … [Read more...] about Oz girls to watch more than 86hrs of soccer to break world record