Tag: Melbourne 3000
Burglar knocked shop owner unconscious
Police are investigating a robbery at a maternity store at Newport in Melbourne's west, in which a woman was knocked unconscious.[MORE]
Woman caught driving at five times the alcohol limit
A Croydon woman has had her license suspended after being caught driving with a blood alcohol level five times the legal limit.[MORE]
Police identify victim in Princes Hwy shooting
Police have identified the victim of a shooting attack in Hallam early on Thursday morning.[MORE]
Hilfenhaus confident of Twenty20 start
Tasmanian fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus says his ability to swing the ball should help his chances of playing in the Twenty20 match against South Africa in Melbourne on Sunday. [MORE]
Feds spend $21m on volunteers
The Federal Government has announced a $21 million funding package for volunteer organisations across Australia.[MORE]
Group to lodge complaint over court security scare
A group representing prison inmates will make a complaint to the Ombudsman over an incident at the Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.[MORE]
Australian man murdered in Philippines
A former Melbourne man has been murdered in the Philippines during a home invasion.[MORE]
Hewitt embraces Hopman workload
Lleyton Hewitt has embraced his gruelling Hopman Cup schedule as perfect preparation for the Australian Open.[MORE]
Police call for witnesses to airport assault
Federal Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault at Melbourne Airport on December 17.[MORE]
'Brave' adult shop owner praised for fighting off armed robbers
Police in Melbourne have praised the actions of an adult book store owner who fought off two armed robbers, but have cautioned others not to follow his lead.[MORE]
Family appeal for information on missing woman
The family of a missing Sunbury woman area appealing for public help to find her.[MORE]
$130k worth of water stolen from Lake Boga
Victoria Police are investigating the theft about $130,000 worth of water near Swan Hill.[MORE]
Bulgarian nationals arrested over tram thefts
Victoria Police have arrested three Bulgarian nationals in connection with a rash of thefts on Melbourne trams in December.[MORE]
30 rescued at Vic beaches as weather heats up
Life Saving Victoria is warning swimmers to take care on the beach this summer, after 17 people were rescued from the surf at Phillip Island yesterday.[MORE]
55yo woman dies in car crash
A 55-year-old woman was killed when her car hit a tree near Elmore, north of Bendigo, last night.[MORE]
Driver to be charged on summons over Lorne accident
A New South Wales man is likely to be charged with careless driving over an accident in which 13 people were injured at Lorne yesterday.[MORE]
Vic coroner investigates ectopic pregnancy death
The Victorian coroner is investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman near Cobram from an ectopic pregnancy.[MORE]
Vidmar says no excuses for Adelaide
Adelaide coach Aurelio Vidmar says his side can not make any excuses after surrendering the A-League competition lead to the Melbourne Victory last night.[MORE]
Robbery victim stabbed in the neck
A 25-year old man was stabbed in the neck during an armed robbery in Oakleigh South last night.[MORE]
Pilot's disorientation contributed to crash, report finds
A report has found a pilot was disoriented when he crashed into the ocean off Cape Liptrap, killing four people.[MORE]
Student squatters face eviction today
The student squatters who have occupied three houses owned by Melbourne University are due to be evicted today.[MORE]
Victory climb to top of the heap with win over Adelaide
Melbourne claimed top spot on the A-League ladder with a 1-0 victory over Adelaide at Docklands on Tuesday evening.[MORE]
Capsized crew 'might have drowned' without life jackets
Authorities say five people were lucky to escape serious injury when their yacht overturned near Melbourne's Port Phillip Heads this morning.[MORE]
Moonee Valley Racing slashes 23 jobs
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has been forced to cut 23 jobs as part of a restructure.[MORE]
Prisoners left inside when bomb threat evacuated Melbourne court
The Law Institute says prisoners were kept inside when the Melbourne Magistrates Court was evacuated this morning.[MORE]
