Melbourne News

Federer shows prowess at Australian Open

Melbourne - Roger Federer appears to be well on his way to returning to the dominating form he held in 2009, handily beating Australian Bernard Tomic in straight sets in the 3rd round of the Australian Open.

In the Media by Greta McClain

'Dumb Ways to Die' video a viral hit for Melbourne's Metro

Eating superglue. Selling both your kidneys. Scratching a drug dealer's new car. These are some of the "dumb ways to die" illustrated in a cute video and song released by Melbourne's Metro Trains to promote rider safety.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 3 comments

Sydney and Melbourne ranked in top ten most reputable cities

The ‘Global 2012 City Reputation Index’ compiled by Australian research consultants AMR and the Research Institute, has put both Sydney and Melbourne in the top ten most reputable cities in the world.

In the Media by Richard Milnes - 4 comments

Fur seal is sleeping it off after being rescued twice in one day

Melbourne - A fur seal is resting up at the Melbourne Zoo after stopping traffic on a busy beach road, being escorted back into the water and then making his way back to the street, falling asleep on a cycling path instead.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 2 comments

Australian cities in top 10 of World's most livable places

Four Australian cities have made the top ten list of the World's most livable cities. But last year's leader, Vancouver, Canada has fallen down to third place.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 5 comments

Australian woman's battle to save horse

An Australian woman spent three hours struggling to save her beloved horse 'Astro' after the pair got stuck in mud following an afternoon ride along the beach near Geelong.

In the Media by Amanda Payne - 2 comments

Australian Open: Andy Murray sets up semi-final tie with Djokovic

Andy Murray progressed to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after completing a 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win in a straight sets victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori in Melbourne.

In the Media by Kev Hedges

Op-Ed: Andrew Murray — Warming up for Wimbledon?

Melbourne - No Scotsman has ever won the Wimbledon Singles Title, but none has ever had a better chance than Andy Murray. First though, there is the little matter of the Australian title.

In the Media by Alexander Baron - 2 comments

Video: Fuel tanker bursts into flames in Melbourne

Melbourne - One person was injured and people fled in panic in a suburb of Melbourne when a fuel tanker exploded at a petrol station. The tanker had been delivering fuel to the filling station when it went up in flames, the Australian broadcaster Channel 9 reported.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus

Talented musicians 'Make Tracks' to promote Australia Special

The 'Making Tracks' project has taken eight talented musicians to some of Australia's iconic destinations to make location-inspired music. It is hoped the music will help travellers connect with Australia in a more spiritual way.

Digital Journal Report by Kimberley Pollock - 5 comments

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