Tag: Melbourne 3000
Hawks players cleared of wrongdoing
Hawthorn's Mad Monday celebrations included a clash outside a restaurant and Victoria Police has cleared the Hawks of any wrongdoing, the AFL club says.[MORE]
Rape trial won't be delayed for AFL season
The Victorian County Court has refused a request by lawyers for former St Kilda player Andrew Lovett to have their client's rape trial delayed until the end of next year's AFL season.[MORE]
MPs clash over transport policy
State MPs have clashed on transport policy at a town hall meeting in Melbourne.[MORE]
Four questioned over train station bashing
Four people have been questioned by police after a man was bashed at the Malvern railway station, in Melbourne's south-east last Thursday.[MORE]
Dogs not riding 'false motivation'
As the Western Bulldogs' AFL finals campaign took another hit, coach Rodney Eade has ruled out playing up the emotion factor of Brad Johnson's impending retirement to save their season.[MORE]
Dees' Green eager to take reins
Demons best-and-fairest Brad Green has shown interest in captaining the club next season.[MORE]
Dog on the prowl for prisoner mobiles
A sniffer dog will be used in the Victoria's prisons from today to help catch inmates using mobile phones.[MORE]
Govt dumps DC-10 water bomber
The Victorian Government will trial two new water bombers this year, after deciding the DC-10 was not ideal for local terrain.[MORE]
Stranded fisherman survived on rainwater, coconuts
Authorities in Papua New Guinea are trying to track down the family of a fisherman who was rescued by an Australian container ship last week.[MORE]
Higgins out for the year
The Western Bulldogs' AFL finals campaign has taken another hit with midfielder Shaun Higgins' season over.[MORE]
Three cops sacked over drink driving
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Ken Lay says three officers have been sacked for drink driving.[MORE]
Swingers jailed for Rockefeller killing
The killers of Melbourne businessman Herman Rockefeller have been jailed for nine years and seven years. [MORE]
Police foreshadow blitz on booze violence
Hundreds of police will be out in force this weekend for a blitz on alcohol-related violence.[MORE]
City street businesses come under scrutiny
The City of Melbourne has voted to review street activity in Melbourne.[MORE]
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]
