Let us lift every voice and sing The pleasure of making a joyous noise brings together dedicated vocalists in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Let us lift every voice and sing
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Elderly man struck and killed
Elderly man struck and killed An elderly man has died in hospital after he was struck by a vehicle at Box Hill, in Melbourne's east. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Elderly man struck and killed
OZ Minerals Upgrades Gold Forecast
OZ Minerals Upgrades Gold Forecast MELBOURNE, April 15 (Bernama) -- Miner OZ Minerals has upgraded its forward gold production guidance amid growing confidence in its processing capabilities, the Australian Associated Press reports. Read more on Bernama … [Read more...] about OZ Minerals Upgrades Gold Forecast
Healey says Cipriani still has rugby World Cup chance
Healey says Cipriani still has rugby World Cup chance Danny Cipriani could still feature for England at next year's World Cup in New Zealand despite his impending move to Melbourne Rebels, according to former English international back Austin Healey. Read more on Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news … [Read more...] about Healey says Cipriani still has rugby World Cup chance
Doyle defends ‘baby blood’ artwork
Doyle defends 'baby blood' artwork Lord mayor Robert Doyle has defended a controversial new artwork commissioned for Melbourne's CBD that offers a bloody comment on climate change. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Doyle defends ‘baby blood’ artwork
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-04-15 04:50 RUSAL: inventory no longer dogging aluminium market
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-04-15 04:50 RUSAL: inventory no longer dogging aluminium market MELBOURNE, April 15 (Reuters) - Swollen inventories are no longer an issue for the aluminium market, Russia's UC RUSAL , the world's biggest aluminium producer, said on Thursday. UC RUSAL Chief Executive Oleg Deripaska made the comment while addressing an industry lunch in Australia. Aluminium … [Read more...] about (AFX UK Focus) 2010-04-15 04:50 RUSAL: inventory no longer dogging aluminium market
Distemper reported at Brevard’s South Animal Care Center
Distemper reported at Brevard's South Animal Care Center Early last week, two dogs admitted at Brevard's South Animal Care Center in Melbourne tested positive for distemper, an airborne virus which attacks the central nervous systems of dogs, ferrets, raccoons and other animals. Read more on Florida Today … [Read more...] about Distemper reported at Brevard’s South Animal Care Center
Charges against pipeline worker thrown out
Charges against pipeline worker thrown out A magistrate has cleared a former Melbourne Water worker of trespassing on private land during the construction of the north-south pipeline. Read more on ABC via Yahoo!7 News … [Read more...] about Charges against pipeline worker thrown out
Rebels to sign ex-All Black Somerville
Rebels to sign ex-All Black Somerville Former All Blacks and Crusaders prop Greg Somerville is poised to sign with Super 15 rugby expansion franchise the Melbourne Rebels, The Australian says. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald … [Read more...] about Rebels to sign ex-All Black Somerville
Bandits hunted after armed robbery
Bandits hunted after armed robbery TWO bandits are on the run after a robbery at a supermarket bottle shop in Melbourne’s north last night. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Bandits hunted after armed robbery
Mineral Deposits Limited: Launch of 2010 Share Purchase Plan
Mineral Deposits Limited: Launch of 2010 Share Purchase Plan MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA-- - Mineral Deposits Limited today launched a Share Purchase Plan under which Eligible Shareholders will have the opportunity to subscribe for new ordinary shares in MDL to a value of $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, as selected, without brokerage or other transaction costs, at an … [Read more...] about Mineral Deposits Limited: Launch of 2010 Share Purchase Plan
West Coast fined
West Coast fined West Coast has been fined $5000 by the AFL for using a mobile phone on the ground during the three-quarter time break of last Saturday's match against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about West Coast fined
Anti-union ad man in drugs in tree arrest
Anti-union ad man in drugs in tree arrest A MAN who featured in controversial pre-election anti-union advertising in 2007 is among eight people arrested in a series of Melbourne heroin raids. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Anti-union ad man in drugs in tree arrest
Police find heroin-filled sock up a tree
Police find heroin-filled sock up a tree A SOCK stuffed with heroin has been found hidden up a tree during a series of Melbourne drug raids, police say. Read more on Adelaide Now … [Read more...] about Police find heroin-filled sock up a tree
Company fined $35,000 over sackings
Company fined $35,000 over sackings A MELBOURNE printing company has been fined $35,000 for firing two workers who complained about their pay cheques. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Company fined $35,000 over sackings
Man stalks, kills 6-foot diamondback rattler
Man stalks, kills 6-foot diamondback rattler MELBOURNE, Fla. -- A 53-year-old welder on Merritt Island couldn't wait for animal control to handle a six-foot rattlesnake. Instead, Robert Tyler took care of it himself. Tyler spotted the diamondback rattler Wednesday while driving, then stalked... Read more on Northwest Florida Daily News … [Read more...] about Man stalks, kills 6-foot diamondback rattler
Mall walkers celebrate decade of keeping fit
Mall walkers celebrate decade of keeping fit A group of senior citizens in Frankston, south-east of Melbourne, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of a unique walking club, which now has about 100 members. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation … [Read more...] about Mall walkers celebrate decade of keeping fit
Victory’s Kruse feels pressure to score
Victory's Kruse feels pressure to score Melbourne Victory striker Robbie Kruse admits he needs to find scoring form fast if the club are to make something of their Asian Champions League campaign. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Victory’s Kruse feels pressure to score
Chinese whispers solve bottle mystery
Chinese whispers solve bottle mystery THE AUTHOR of a message in a bottle found near Melbourne has been found in inland China. Read more on News.com.au … [Read more...] about Chinese whispers solve bottle mystery
Change of tact seals win
Change of tact seals win Melbourne coach Dean Bailey revealed a change of game plan at half-time helped propel his team to a breakthrough 16-point win over an undermanned Adelaide on Sunday. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about Change of tact seals win
Eagles may be fined for on-field call
Eagles may be fined for on-field call The AFL are set to fine West Coast after their ruckmen used mobile phones at three-quarter time in Saturday's loss to North Melbourne. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Eagles may be fined for on-field call
Dees win boosts Stynes’ spirits
Dees win boosts Stynes' spirits UPDATE 4:58pm: MELBOURNE'S first win of the season has buoyed club great Jim Stynes as he recovers from brain surgery. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Dees win boosts Stynes’ spirits
Crows questions will grow with Dees loss
Crows questions will grow with Dees loss Two games, two losses and suddenly Adelaide coach Neil Craig is facing the same kinds of questions that have dogged his Melbourne counterpart Dean Bailey. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Crows questions will grow with Dees loss
Harvey brilliant as North post first win
Harvey brilliant as North post first win North Melbourne captain Brent Harvey bounced back from one of the worst games to produce one of his best, spearheading his side to victory over West Coast. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Harvey brilliant as North post first win
Smith slams refs
Smith slams refs In the wake of Melbourne's first loss of the season, Storm skipper Cameron Smith has slammed match referees for a lack of communication after his side went down to the Titans 20-16 at Skilled Park on Friday night. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about Smith slams refs
Secret Recipe brews big plans Down Under
Secret Recipe brews big plans Down Under Singapore: With Starbucks Corp’s operations across Australia reduced to a fraction of their peak, one Malaysian entrepreneur is looking to fill the gap, starting with Melbourne’s café society. Read more on Business Times … [Read more...] about Secret Recipe brews big plans Down Under
Boy, 4, in Melbourne street abduction scare
Boy, 4, in Melbourne street abduction scare A four-year-old boy narrowly escaped abduction from his home in Melbourne's south-east yesterday when an older sibling raised the alarm, police say. Read more on Straight Furrow … [Read more...] about Boy, 4, in Melbourne street abduction scare
AFL: Preview: Melbourne v Adelaide
AFL: Preview: Melbourne v Adelaide Melbourne v Adelaide, MCG, Sun April 11, 1.10pm (AEST) Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about AFL: Preview: Melbourne v Adelaide
Fire burns Melbourne fish oil factory
Fire burns Melbourne fish oil factory A blaze at a fish oil factory in Melbourne caused about $500,000 damage. Read more on BigPond News … [Read more...] about Fire burns Melbourne fish oil factory
India, Australia sign agreement to boost education ties
India, Australia sign agreement to boost education ties Melbourne/New Delhi, April 8: Despite the attacks on its student community in Australia, India has "not prevented them" from going there, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal said Thursday as the two countries signed an agreement to boost educational cooperation. Read more on New Kerala … [Read more...] about India, Australia sign agreement to boost education ties