Tag: Melbourne 3000
Carl Williams' mother found dead
Barbara Williams, the mother of convicted killer Carl Williams, has been found dead in her Melbourne home.[MORE]
Akermanis unhurt after crash in race warm-up
Western Bulldogs player star Jason Akermanis has escaped unhurt after rolling his car before the start of a Mini Challenge race at Symmons Plains in Launceston.[MORE]
Aussie to plead not guilty over Thai royal family insult
A Melbourne man held in Bangkok since September will plead not guilty to charges of insulting the Thai royal family. [MORE]
Merrick praises Melbourne's mental toughness
Ernie Merrick has praised Melbourne's mental toughness in emerging from a run of player absences and high stakes matches to establish a gap on top of the A-League.[MORE]
Vic police embark on trek for cancer research
A group of Victorian police officers will start a 350-kilometre trek today to raise money for cancer research and treatment.[MORE]
Aussie cyclists warn British: we're coming
Australia's teams pursuit quartet has a message for the all-powerful British - we're coming.[MORE]
Victory take spoils against Mariners
A masterful performance from Archie Thompson inspired Melbourne's 2-1 win over Central Coast in Friday night's round 12 top-of-the-table A-League match-up at Docklands.[MORE]
North century guides Warriors
An unbeaten 103 to Western Australian skipper Marcus North helped the Warriors to 8 for 224 at stumps on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the WACA.[MORE]
Conroy urges rethink on Telstra CEO pay
Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has told the Telstra board it should reconsider its decision on executive pay.[MORE]
Telstra workers vote on strike action
Telstra workers are voting on whether to take urgent industrial action over pay claims at the company's annual general meeting.[MORE]
Vic quick pulled for bowling bouncers
Victorian paceman Dirk Nannes has been suspended from the Bushrangers' attack after bowling two illegal deliveries on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia in Perth.[MORE]
Judge rejects sentence appeal on Mildura crash
The Vic Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to challenge a jail term handed down over the deaths of six teens near Mildura. [MORE]
Graphic ad campaign targets teenage binge drinking
A new ad campaign has been launched targetting binge drinking as teens across the country prepare for schoolies week.[MORE]
Police officers walk for children's cancer
A group of police will embark on a 350 kilometre journey from Wodonga to Melbourne tomorrow, to raise money for children with cancer.[MORE]
Daly keen to make amends
American golfer John Daly says he is fighting hard to win tournaments again.[MORE]
West joins Demons coaching staff
Former Western Bulldogs midfielder Scott West has joined Melbourne as an assistant coach.[MORE]
Rogers out to prove point at WACA
Former Western Warriors batsman Chris Rogers says he will be out prove a point in today's Sheffield Shield cricket clash at the WACA.[MORE]
Cop jailed after stealing money from abandoned car
A police officer has been sentenced to 12 months jail for stealing money from an abandonned car.[MORE]
Pay those who produce solar power: report
The Clean Energy Council is calling for a national scheme that would see people paid for generating solar energy.[MORE]
Islamic women pressured to stay in violent marriages: report
A new report has found Islamic women are being pressured to stay in violent marriages or accept polygam by some Muslim leaders.[MORE]
Mariners challenge table-topping Victory
The Central Coast travels to Melbourne tonight to take on the Victory in a top-of-the-table A-League clash.[MORE]
TV show crowns Melbourne surfer a supermodel
Rhys Uhlich has beaten his female competitors to win Channel Seven's Make Me A Supermodel.[MORE]
Triple gold for Aussie cyclists in Melbourne
New Australian track cycling star Jack Bobridge has continued his outstanding form, posting two impressive times at the Track Cycling World Cup in Melbourne.[MORE]
Breakers consolidate top spot
New Zealand has consolidated top spot on the National Basketball League ladder with a 112-98 home win over the second-placed South Dragons.[MORE]
Warning of rain, storms for eastern Victoria
The SES and the Weather Bureau is warning there could be heavy rain and flash flooding in East Gippsland this weekend.[MORE]
