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Scientists discover eczema-asthma link (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
Australian scientists say they have discovered a link between childhood eczema and the onset of asthma in adults.
Wilson accepts reprimand for striking (ABC News: Victoria)
Port Adelaide vice-captain Michael Wilson has accepted a reprimand after being charged for striking Essendon's Henry Slattery, the club announced on Monday evening.
Victory snare Benfica youngster (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne Victory have signed 18-year-old attacking midfielder Kaz Patafta on loan from Portuguese super club Benfica.
Vic Govt urged to back country education inquiry (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Government is being challenged to support a Parliamentary inquiry into poor education outcomes for country students.
Tram drags man along street (ABC News: Victoria)
A man in his mid 20s suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a tram in Collingwood.
Rail group welcomes level crossing safety moves (ABC News: Victoria)
Rail operators say new level crossing safety measures announced by the Victorian Government are a step in the right direction.
Judd could play forward against Saints (ABC News: Victoria)
West Coast captain Chris Judd could play further forward to ease his workload against St Kilda at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.
Flood warning issued for Gippsland (ABC News: Victoria)
Victoria's State Emergency Service (SES) is warning residents in the eastern Gippsland region to prepare for heavy rainfall over the next couple of days.
Condolences extended to shooting victim's family (ABC News: Victoria)
The parents and brothers of the Dutch backpacker shot during Monday's triple shooting in Melbourne have expressed their condolences to the family of Brendan Keilar, the solicitor who was killed.
California firefighters brace for new heat wave (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
Weary California firefighters are bracing for another heat wave in the next few days, as they battle to bring two major blazes threatening towns along the central coast under control.
Worsfold unfazed by Geelong threat (ABC News: Victoria)
West Coast Eagles coach John Worsfold says he is not concerned that Geelong has replaced his club as the favourite to clinch the 2007 AFL premiership.
Worksafe investigates shopping centre fall (ABC News: Victoria)
Worksafe is investigating an accident at a Taylors Lakes shopping centre, north-west of Melbourne, where a man was seriously injured after more than six metres.
Woman spared jail for trying to burn down house and husband (ABC News: Victoria)
A woman has been spared jail for trying to burn down her home at Ballarat, west of Melbourne, while her husband was inside.
Window cleaner dies in hospital after fall (ABC News: Victoria)
A 35-year-old window cleaner has died in hospital after falling from a Melbourne city building at the weekend.
Whitnall to miss Dockers clash (ABC News: Victoria)
Carlton captain Lance Whitnall has been ruled out of next weekend's round 13 fixture against Fremantle with a knee problem.
Westpac predicts continued economic growth (ABC News: Victoria)
Westpac says the Australian economy's momentum is likely to be sustained throughout the first half of 2008.
We can't afford Riewoldt: Lethal (ABC News: Victoria)
Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews admits he would love to lure St Kilda star Nick Riewoldt back to Queensland, but concedes the full forward is out his price range.
Water authority plans rebate to offset price rises (ABC News: Victoria)
Relief is in sight for struggling households in Melbourne facing an increase in water bills.
Walker backs Victoria to keep major events (ABC News: Victoria)
Australian Grand Prix Corporation chairman Ron Walker says he is confident Victoria can withstand the New South Wales Government's bid to attract major sporting events to Sydney.
WWF condemns desal plants (ABC News: Victoria)
The Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) has condemned as environmentally dangerous the global trend of building desalination plants.
Victory to play China in Asian Cup warm-up (ABC News: Victoria)
China will finalise their Asian Cup preparations with a warm-up game against A-League champions Melbourne Victory in Hong Kong early next month, the club said on Monday.
Victory match marred by crowd violence (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian soccer fans were evicted from Albert Park Stadium last night after fights broke out among spectators during the preseason match between A-League champions Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne FC.
Vic to toughen energy-efficiency laws for new homes (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Government is planning to toughen building laws so new houses and extensions are more energy efficient.
Vic police worried about missing woman (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police are concerned for the welfare of a woman who has not been since yesterday afternoon.
Vic police urge Govt to increase pay (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Police Association has accused the State Government of reneging on a pre-election promise to give officers a pay rise.
Vic police threaten industrial action (ABC News: Victoria)
The Police Association says a decision will be made today on possible industrial action after the breakdown of pay talks with the Victorian Government.
Vic hospitals in money trouble (ABC News: Victoria)
Victoria's auditor-general has found the state's public hospitals have problems with solvency and financial viability.
Vic govt's fight against obesity failing: report (ABC News: Victoria)
An Auditor-General's report has found the Victorian government's efforts to combat obesity through a $150 million health program are failing.
Vic Indigenous communities 'face similar problems' as NT (ABC News: Victoria)
A peak Indigenous health body says Aboriginal communities in Victoria are facing the same drug, alcohol and child abuse problems as those in the Northern Territory.
Vic Govt announces rail safety funding (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Government has announced a $33 million package to improve safety at railway level crossings.
Vic Govt announces $3b South Gippsland desal plant (ABC News: Victoria)
A water desalination plant will be built near Wonthaggi, in South Gippsland, to boost Melbourne's water supplies.
Veteran Harvey poised for another milestone (ABC News: Victoria)
Dual Brownlow medallist Robert Harvey plays his 350th senior game against West Coast at Subiaco this afternoon.
Vandals risk lives to graffiti trains (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne train operator Connex says people are risking their lives to graffiti trains.
V/Line in level crossing signals failure (ABC News: Victoria)
V/Line and Pacific National are holding talks this morning about a signal failure on the Bendigo line.
Turnbull wants Vic response on national water plan (ABC News: Victoria)
Federal Water Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called on the Victorian Government to declare what it wants in legislation that would formalise a national takeover of the Murray-Darling river system.
Truckie has lucky escape in level crossing mishap (ABC News: Victoria)
Police say a truck driver escaped injury when his rig ran off the road near a level crossing in northern Victoria yesterday afternoon.
Tribunal delay Eagleton hearing (ABC News: Victoria)
The AFL tribunal have agreed to postpone Nathan Eagleton's hearing of a striking charge until next Tuesday after the completion of this weekend's split round.
Tigers' Brown looking to find winning form (ABC News: Victoria)
Returning Richmond forward Nathan Brown says the Tigers are close to breaking through for their first win of the AFL season after a horror opening 11 rounds that has yielded just one draw.
Tigers on track for big win (ABC News: Victoria)
Richmond unleashed a barrage of points in the opening exchanges to lead Melbourne by 64 points at the long change at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this evening.
Tigers find winning form in cellar battle (ABC News: Victoria)
Richmond capitalised on a first-half barrage to finally put an end to their 11-match winless streak with a 49-point victory over the Demons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday night.
Teen girl dies after highway crash (ABC News: Victoria)
Police have confirmed a 16-year-old girl died in a fatal collision at Yambuck on Victoria's west coast this morning.
Teen driver 'grossly irresponsible' in fatal accident (ABC News: Victoria)
A 17-year-old boy has been described as grossly irresponsible for driving a car that crashed and killed his best friend near Ballarat in Victoria's west last year.
Teen critical after Warneet crash (ABC News: Victoria)
A 16-year-old girl has been left in a critical condition after an accident at Warneet, south of Melbourne.
Tambling stays on at Richmond (ABC News: Victoria)
Tigers youngster Richard Tambling will remain at Richmond until the end of the 2010 season after signing a three-year contract extension, the club announced on Tuesday.
Swifts get better of Phoenix (ABC News: Victoria)
The Melbourne Phoenix crashed to their first defeat of the National Netball League season last night, going down 56-47 to the Sydney Swifts in their top-of-the-table clash at Acer Arena in Sydney.
Swan Matthews focused on must-win Pies clash (ABC News: Victoria)
Sydney defender Ben Matthews says the evenness of this year's competition makes tomorrow night's AFL match against Collingwood a must-win game.
Suspected gunman undergoes surgery (ABC News: Victoria)
The man charged over the triple shooting in Melbourne's CBD on Monday has undergone surgery.
Suspected gunman released from hospital (ABC News: Victoria)
The man charged over Monday's triple shooting in Melbourne's CBD has been released from hospital and is now in custody at the city's remand centre.
Study flags diabetes heart risk (ABC News: Victoria)
A new Australian study has found that people with early signs of diabetes face a high risk of heart disease even before the condition is full blown.
Storm slay Dragons to stay top (ABC News: Victoria)
The Storm cruised to a comfortable 28-6 victory over a hapless Dragons outfit in their round 15 clash at Olympic Park in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon to consolidate their position as outright leaders of the competition.
Storm leading the Dragons (ABC News: Victoria)
The Storm were up 12-6 on the Dragons at half-time in their round 15 NRL match at Olympic Park in Melbourne this afternoon.
Steering committee to oversee $1b water plan (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Government will set up a steering committee within a month to help with the implementation of its new $1 billion water plan.
Smorgon to meet shareholders over merger (ABC News: Victoria)
Victoria's Supreme Court has granted Smorgon Steel permission to hold meetings with its shareholders over the merger with OneSteel and Bluescope Steel.
Shooting suspect a 'dead man walking' (ABC News: Victoria)
A Melbourne expert on outlaw bikie gangs doubts murder suspect Christopher Wayne Hudson will be harboured by the Hells Angels.
Sex assault suspect 'smelled of paint' (ABC News: Victoria)
Police say a man believed to have been involved in the sexual assault of a 26-year-old woman at North Melbourne last night had a strong smell of paint about him.
Serial sex assault suspect on the run (ABC News: Victoria)
Police are searching for a man believed to have committed three sexual assaults in Melbourne's north.
Self harm suspected in Hudson injury (ABC News: Victoria)
It is believed the man charged over Melbourne's CBD triple shooting tried to harm himself before he surrendered yesterday.
Saints celebrate Harvey milestone in Subiaco thriller (ABC News: Victoria)
St Kilda veteran Robert Harvey celebrated his 350th appearance for the club with a stunning 23-point victory over reigning premiers West Coast at Subiaco Oval on Sunday evening.
SE Aust catchments record promising rainfalls (ABC News: Victoria)
The upper part of the Murray River has recorded some of the best rainfall for the last 12 months but the drought is yet to break in much of the basin.
Rocca, Eagleton found guilty at tribunal (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood full forward Anthony Rocca will miss two matches after his appeal to the AFL tribunal was thrown out and he was found guilty of rough conduct.
Rocca opts to face tribunal (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood forward Anthony Rocca has chosen to fight a rough conduct charge and will front the AFL tribunal this evening.
Rocca facing week on sidelines (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood could be without vice-captain Anthony Rocca for next Sunday's round 13 AFL clash against Hawthorn after he was charged with engaging in rough conduct.
Revamped Melbourne station wins international award (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne's Southern Cross Station has won an international award for architecture.
Rape suspect now facing 181 sex charges (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police have laid more charges against suspected mass rapist John Xydias.
Probe into chemical spill begins (ABC News: Victoria)
An investigation has begun into a chemical spill at a factory at Thomastown in Melbourne's north, in which two men were injured and 160 others had to be evacuated.
Priest faces more sex charges (ABC News: Victoria)
A Victorian court has been told that a Catholic priest charged with the rape and assault of a girl 30 years ago will now face three additional charges.
Port regain winning touch (ABC News: Victoria)
Port Adelaide arrested a four-match losing streak with a 31-point victory over Essendon in their round 12 AFL fixture at AAMI Stadium on Sunday evening.
Police still searching for 71yr old man (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police have had no luck in tracking down a 71-year-old Ballarat man who has been missing since Monday.
Police step up hit-run witness appeal (ABC News: Victoria)
Police have stepped up their appeal for witnesses to a fatal hit and run in Melbourne's east.
Police seeking man over alleged sexual assault (ABC News: Victoria)
Police investigating the sexual assault of a woman in north Melbourne have released security footage of a man sought over the attack.
Police searching for Melbourne rapist (ABC News: Victoria)
Police are searching for a man aged in his mid 20s in connection with three sexual assaults in Melbourne's north early last month.
Police release man questioned over cab incident (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police have released a man who was picked up for questioning over a hit and run accident at Meadow Heights in Melbourne's north this morning.
Police release gunman regos (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police say a massive search is under way across Australia for the gunman suspected of being responsible for a fatal triple shooting in Melbourne yesterday.
Police question Gatto associate over gangland murder (ABC News: Victoria)
A man has been arrested over the murder of Melbourne underworld figure Victor Peirce.
Police question CBD shooting suspect (ABC News: Victoria)
Police are questioning the 29-year-old man arrested over Monday's rush-hour triple shooting in Melbourne's CBD that claimed the life of a solicitor.
Police investigate taxi hit-run (ABC News: Victoria)
A New South Wales man remains in a serious condition in hospital after yesterday's hit and run accident in Melbourne's west.
Police interview taxi driver after apparent hit-and-run (ABC News: Victoria)
A taxi driver is being questioned by police in Melbourne after a NSW man was critically injured in a hit-and-run this morning.
Police hunt serial train flasher (ABC News: Victoria)
Police are investigating reports of a serial flasher targeting teenage girls in eastern Victoria.
Police hunt Melbourne shooting suspect (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police say they have a suspect in this morning's fatal triple shooting in Melbourne's CBD.
Police find suspected gunman's car (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police have found a car belonging to the suspected gunman wanted over yesterday's triple shooting in Melbourne's CBD.
Police examine 2nd car in CBD shooting probe (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police are examining a black Mercedes they believe belongs to the suspect in yesterday's triple shooting in central Melbourne.
Plenty of improvement left in Pies, says Malthouse (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse says his team is in a stronger position than at the same stage last year despite having recorded one less win.
Pies prepared for a wet one (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood assistant coach Guy McKenna says his team is prepared for wet conditions in tonight's clash with the Sydney Swans.
Pies leading Swans (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood enjoyed a four-goal buffer to lead the Swans by 34 points at half-time during their round 12 AFL encounter at Telstra Stadium in Sydney this evening.
Pickett set to take on Tigers (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne coach Neale Daniher says Byron Pickett is likely to return to the side to take on Richmond in Friday night's round 12 AFL match at the MCG.
Phoenix and Kestrels win Melbourne double (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne's netball teams, the Phoenix and the Kestrels celebrated a double header on Sunday afternoon in their National Netball League ties at the State Hockey and Netball Centre.
PM refuses to meet with states over Indigenous plan (ABC News: Victoria)
Prime Minister John Howard has rejected a call for an urgent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting to discuss his radical plan for Northern Territory Indigenous communities.
Opposition questions desal plan funding (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian Opposition leader Ted Baillieu has questioned how the state Government's $3 billion water desalination project will be funded.
One dead as police hunt Melbourne gunman (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police say a gunman is on the loose after killing one person and critically wounding two others in a rush hour shooting in the middle of Melbourne.
Nightclub owners want more security (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne's Nightclub Owners Association wants the State Government to help increase security in the city's nightclub precinct.
Nervous wait for Maroons' Johnson (ABC News: Victoria)
Queensland lock Dallas Johnson will know later this week if he is fit enough to line up for the Maroons in the final Origin match on July 4 after suffering a knee injury on the weekend.
Neitz out of Tigers clash (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne captain David Neitz will miss Friday's match with Richmond, after having surgery on his injured finger.
Neitz a chance to tackle Tigers (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne skipper David Neitz could line up for the Demons against the Tigers in tonight's bottom of the table clash at the MCG after earlier being ruled out with a broken finger.
Near misses common since Kerang crash: train drivers (ABC News: Victoria)
New figures show there have been nine near misses between trains and vehicles at rail crossings in Victoria since the Kerang crash earlier this month.
Navy unveils $11b warship contract (ABC News: Victoria)
Five new Royal Australian Navy warships will be built by defence contractors in Adelaide and Melbourne in partnership with the Spanish company Navantia.
Mother of taxi hit-run victim pleads for information (ABC News: Victoria)
The mother of a New South Wales man who was critically injured when he was hit by a taxi in Melbourne, have pleaded to the driver to go to the police.
Mokbel's Greek trial postponed (ABC News: Victoria)
The trial of Australia's most wanted fugitive, Tony Mokbel, charged in Greece with using forged documents, has been postponed for the second time as the court waits for more forensic evidence, his lawyer says.
Mokbel to seek asylum in Greece (ABC News: Victoria)
Fugitive Australian drug trafficker Tony Mokbel says he will seek asylum in Greece as Australian police try to extradite him to serve a sentence for drug traficking and face possible murder charges.
Mokbel charged with second murder (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police have charged fugitive Tony Mokbel with a second murder.
Men rescued as boat sinks at Corio Bay (ABC News: Victoria)
Two men have been rescued after their boat started taking on water on Corio Bay at East Geelong in Victoria this morning.
Men charged with supporting Tamil Tigers denied bail (ABC News: Victoria)
Two Melbourne men charged with supporting a Sri Lankan rebel group have been denied bail.
Memorial suggested for Melbourne shooting victim (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Government has confirmed it is considering a permanent memorial to the solicitor who was killed in Monday's shooting in Melbourne.
Memorial for Kerang crash victims announced (ABC News: Victoria)
A state memorial service for those affected by the Kerang train crash will be held next Friday at Melbourne's St Patrick's Cathedral.
Melbourne shooting victim a 'huge loss' (ABC News: Victoria)
Mourners at the funeral of the 43-year-old solicitor who was shot dead in Melbourne on Monday have been told he was a hero in every sense of the word.
Melbourne shooting suspect turns himself in (ABC News: Victoria)
A man wanted over Melbourne's triple shooting is in custody.
Melbourne shooter 'cool as a cucumber' (ABC News: Victoria)
A witness says the perpetrator of this morning's fatal shooting in Melbourne's CBD was calm as he fired at his victims.
Melbourne reflects on deadly shooting (ABC News: Victoria)
Many of Melbourne's places of worship will open this morning to offer people the chance to reflect on the city shootings a week ago.
Melbourne police catch man in high-speed pursuit (ABC News: Victoria)
Police say a man reached speeds of 150 kilometres an hour during a lengthy pursuit across the city overnight.
Melbourne opens upgraded neonatal unit (ABC News: Victoria)
A new $6.3 million neonatal unit will be officially opened at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne today.
Melbourne gunman ready to surrender: reports (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian detectives say they are investigating reports the man wanted over Monday's triple shooting in Melbourne is planning to hand himself in to police.
Melbourne freeway lights go solar (ABC News: Victoria)
In an Australian first, solar panels will soon provide lighting along a stretch of Melbourner's Tullamarine and Calder freeways.
Meagre Murray-Darling surplus divided up (ABC News: Victoria)
The latest update on water contingency planning for the Murray-Darling Basin says there has not been a significant change in dire conditions.
Man to be retried after jury fails to reach verdict (ABC News: Victoria)
A Victorian jury has been unable to decide whether a Melbourne man murdered his five-year-old stepson.
Man stabbed to death in Melbourne's east (ABC News: Victoria)
Police investigating the stabbing death of a man in Melbourne's east say the victim had been arguing with a woman just before the attack.
Man charged over home invasion defence (ABC News: Victoria)
A Melbourne man has been charged after he allegedly fired a shot through the front door of his Geelong East home to scare off burglars.
Man charged over Melbourne assault (ABC News: Victoria)
Police have charged a man over the sexual assault of a woman in north Melbourne on Saturday night.
Man arrested over Melbourne sex assault (ABC News: Victoria)
Police have arrested a man over last night's sexual assault of a woman at North Melbourne, but say he cannot be questioned at this stage for medical reasons.
Man and mother to stand trial for murder (ABC News: Victoria)
A 21-year-old Shepparton man will stand trial alongside his mother for the murder of Patrick Plumbe two years ago.
Malthouse tight-lipped on Tarrant investigation (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse has refused to comment on the latest alleged indiscretion by former Magpie forward Chris Tarrant, who was released by the club to Fremantle at the end of last season.
Lyon defends Saints game plan (ABC News: Victoria)
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says his side's recent goal-scoring woes can be attributed to the team's poor form, not its style of play going forward.
Lobby group calls for Vic level crossing safety checks (ABC News: Victoria)
There is a call for the Victorian Government to put checks in place that will detect any obstructions to the activation of level crossing warning signals.
Latham recalled to Wallabies squad (ABC News: Victoria)
Injured full-back Chris Latham and former rugby league converts Ryan Cross and Berrick Barnes have been included in an expanded 32-man Australia squad for next week's Tri-Nations clash against New Zealand in Melbourne.
Landowners confront Govt over desal plant (ABC News: Victoria)
Landowners around Wonthaggi, south-east of Melbourne, have confronted the Victorian Premier, Steve Bracks, over plans to build a desalination plant in the area.
Koschitzke set to skip Tigers match (ABC News: Victoria)
St Kilda's Justin Koschitzke is likely to miss Saturday's round 13 AFL clash with Richmond because of a hamstring injury.
Klim calls it quits (ABC News: Victoria)
Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim has announced his retirement from swimming, ending a 12-year international career.
Judge criticises law-makers over negligence jail terms (ABC News: Victoria)
A Victorian County Court judge has criticised law-makers over the maximum jail terms for people found guilty of negligently causing serious injury.
Judge calls for sentence increase for negligent injury offences (ABC News: Victoria)
A Victorian victims' group has supported a call for an increase in the maximum sentence of five years for the offence of negligently causing serious injury.
Journalists fined for refusing to name source (ABC News: Victoria)
Two News Limited journalists have been convicted and fined $7,000 for contempt of court for refusing to name a source.
Jones replaces Wooden in Eagles squad (ABC News: Victoria)
The West Coast Eagles have included Chad Jones in a 25-man squad for Sunday afternoon's match against St Kilda at Subiaco Oval.
Joey comes to Wallabies' aid (ABC News: Victoria)
The Wallabies have turned to rugby league great Andrew Johns to help with their kicking ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations rugby Test with World Cup favourites New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Irrigators come second in Goulburn Valley water savings (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks says water saved in the Goulburn Valley, in north-east Victoria, will go to Melbourne before local irrigators.
Irrigation cutbacks prompt fruit, veg shortage warning (ABC News: Victoria)
The horticulture industry is warning of a fruit and vegetable shortage if the Federal Government does not provide support for farmers to deal with the water crisis.
Inquiry starts into Port Phillip dredging (ABC News: Victoria)
An inquiry considering the environmental impacts of channel deepening in Port Phillip Bay has begun in Melbourne.
Illegal weapon horde seized in Customs raid (ABC News: Victoria)
More than 900 illegal knives, swords and other weapons have been seized by Customs officers in Melbourne.
Hudson to face court on shooting charges (ABC News: Victoria)
The man arrested over a triple shooting in Melbourne's CBD will face court today charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of unlawful imprisonment and one count of intentionally causing serious injury.
Hotel staff interviewed over Melbourne shooting (ABC News: Victoria)
Police are interviewing the managers of a Melbourne hotel to try to trace the latest movements of the suspected gunman involved in yesterday morning's fatal shooting.
Hoddle St murderer seeks early release (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne's Hoddle Street murderer Julian Knight is seeking to write to one of his victims, in an bid to secure his earliest possible release on parole.
Hille outed for one match (ABC News: Victoria)
Essendon's David Hille will miss one week of AFL football after being charged with engaging in rough conduct against Port Adelaide midfielder Chad Cornes.
Health report just a 'pre-election stunt' (ABC News: Victoria)
Federal Health Minister Tony Abbott has dismissed a new states and territories report card on the public health system as a pre-election stunt.
Harvey challenges Saints to back it up (ABC News: Victoria)
St Kilda veteran Robert Harvey has challenged his team-mates to back up yesterday's 23-point upset win over West Coast with a victory over Richmond on Saturday night.
Hanson struggling to return after suspected electric shock (ABC News: Victoria)
Australian swimmer Brooke Hanson is struggling to return to training after being hospitalised on Sunday night, throwing her Beijing Olympic preparations into disarray.
Hanson out of hospital after mystery shock (ABC News: Victoria)
Olympic swimmer Brooke Hanson has left hospital after she suffered an apparent electric shock at a pool and spa show at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on Sunday afternoon.
Hanson out of hospital after mystery shock (ABC News: Victoria)
Olympic swimmer Brooke Hanson has left hospital after she suffered an apparent electric shock at a pool and spa show at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on Sunday afternoon.
Hanson hospitalised after 'electric shock' (ABC News: Victoria)
Australian Olympic swimmer Brooke Hanson is in a stable condition in Melbourne's Alfred Hospital after receiving what is believed to have been an electric shock on Sunday afternoon.
Hall plays down boxing speculation (ABC News: Victoria)
Sydney Swans full forward Barry Hall says he has no immediate plans to turn his back on the AFL for a career in boxing.
HIV-infected man charged with unprotected sex (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police have charged a Sudanese man for having unprotected sex while infected with HIV.
HIV infected man released on bail, but will be monitored (ABC News: Victoria)
A 28-year-old man from Geelong in Victoria, considered a public heath risk for having unprotected sex with women, has been released on bail.
Gun laws need enforcing, not tightening: Vaile (ABC News: Victoria)
Federal Liberal MP Bruce Baird is calling for urging stricter gun laws after yesterday's fatal shooting in Melbourne.
Gun found as police hunt Melbourne killer (ABC News: Victoria)
Police say they have recovered a gun near the scene of fatal triple shooting in Melbourne's CBD this morning.
Gun crackdown up to states, says Howard (ABC News: Victoria)
Prime Minister John Howard has left up to the states the decision about whether or not gun laws should be tightened after this morning's fatal rush-hour shooting in Melbourne's CBD.
Govt's IR laws 'delivering biggest IR bureaucracy' (ABC News: Victoria)
Deputy Labor leader Julia Gillard has accused the Federal Government of creating a bureaucratic monolith with its industrial relations (IR) laws.
Govt under fire over health funding (ABC News: Victoria)
State and territory health ministers have criticised the Federal Government in a report card on health funding.
Gippsland braces for drenching storms (ABC News: Victoria)
Communities in eastern Victoria are bracing themselves for gale force winds bringing up to 200 millimetres of rain in the next two days.
Geelong task not impossible, says Lethal (ABC News: Victoria)
Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews says his side is well-prepared and up to the challenge of taking on AFL competition leaders Geelong at Kardinia Park this afternoon.
Garde-Wilson loses bid to regain certificate (ABC News: Victoria)
High-profile Melbourne solicitor Zarah Garde-Wilson has lost her Supreme Court fight to get her practising certificate back.
Gang attacks teen with wooden stakes (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police are investigating a gang attack on a teenager in a Melbourne suburb on Sunday night.
Funding for baby safety monitoring criticised (ABC News: Victoria)
Questions have been raised in Victoria about the funding available to authorities monitoring expectant mothers who have been exposed to violence, drugs or alcohol.
Fraser primed for Swans challenge (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood ruckman Josh Fraser says his team-mates must shut down dangerous Swans duo Peter Everitt and Darren Jolly at all costs when the two sides meet this Saturday afternoon.
Flooding closes Vic schools (ABC News: Victoria)
Heavy rain and flooding has shut down a number of schools in eastern Victoria.
Firefighter's death 'a tragic accident' (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian coroner has found the death of a volunteer firefighter in the north-east of the state last year was a tragic accident.
Farmers launch anti-pipeline petition (ABC News: Victoria)
Farmers angry about the Victorian Government's new water pipeline plan have launched a petition in protest.
Family to farewell Melbourne shooting victim (ABC News: Victoria)
A funeral will be held today for the 43-year-old solicitor shot dead in Melbourne's CBD on Monday morning.
Family 'eternally grateful' for shooting victim's help (ABC News: Victoria)
The family of the woman seriously injured in Monday's triple shooting in Melbourne has expressed its gratitude for the efforts of solicitor Brendan Keilar, who was killed when he saved her.
Ex-employee challenges Priceline ruling (ABC News: Victoria)
An appeal before the Australian Industrial Relations Commission is challenging the right of businesses to cut staff and re-hire cheaper labour.
Ex-Opposition leader Doyle to head health board (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Government has appointed a former political adversary to chair a leading public health board.
Everything being done to find CBD shooting suspect: police (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian police say they are still confident of finding the man suspected of shooting three people in Melbourne's CBD on Monday.
Employer confidence at record high: report (ABC News: Victoria)
A new survey has found employer confidence is at a record high, with a large number of businesses planning to hire more staff this year.
EPA tests Yarra oil spill damage (ABC News: Victoria)
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed the substance spilt into the Yarra River earlier this week was lube oil.
Driver plummets 80m off cliff (ABC News: Victoria)
A driver has been airlifted to hospital after his car plunged more than 80 metres off a cliff at Clifton Springs near Geelong.
Driver 'ran down pedestrians' after nightclub row (ABC News: Victoria)
Police are questioning a driver after a fight at a Melbourne nightclub escalated to a hit-and-run.
Dialogue with bikies 'key to ending turf wars' (ABC News: Victoria)
A criminologist on south-east Queensland's Gold Coast says Monday's fatal shooting in Melbourne does not represent an escalation in bikie violence.
Desal plant, pipeline set to double Vic water bills (ABC News: Victoria)
Water bills in Melbourne will double over the next five years with the decision by the Victorian Government to build a desalination plant and a pipeline over the Great Dividing Range.
Desal plant ad campaign vital, says Bracks (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Premier, Steve Bracks, has defended spending $1 million on an advertising campaign to sell the Government's water strategy.
Democrats leader calls for desal rethink (ABC News: Victoria)
Democrats leader Senator Lyn Allison has called on the Victorian Government to rethink its plans to build a $3.1 billion desalination plant.
Debs gets third life sentence for prostitute murder (ABC News: Victoria)
Convicted murder Bandali Debs has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a teenage prostitute.
Daniher to know future in five weeks (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne coach Neale Daniher will soon know whether he is wanted next season after the struggling Demons announced a five-week review of operations and strategies for the next five years following their horror start to the AFL season.
Cronk to miss three weeks (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne half-back Cooper Cronk will miss three weeks of NRL action after suffering an ankle sprain in the Storm's big win over North Queensland in Townsville on Saturday night.
Country Vic won't stand for pipeline: Nationals (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Nationals are warning the State Government it faces a backlash from country voters if a plan to pipe water over the Great Dividing Range to Melbourne goes ahead.
Council to trial dog attack DNA kit (ABC News: Victoria)
A Melbourne council is hoping DNA testing will help it identify the animals involved in dog attacks.
Contaminated land clean-up could cost $70m: report (ABC News: Victoria)
An auditor-general report has found it could cost up to $70 million to clean up contaminated land bought by the Victorian Government.
Conference to put GM crops under the spotlight (ABC News: Victoria)
Two-hunded Victorian dairy farmers will discuss genetically modified (GM) crops at their state conference in Melbourne today.
Commission seeks roadside tests for prescription meds (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has called for roadside testing to detect drivers abusing prescription drugs.
Collingwood shut out Swans to move fourth (ABC News: Victoria)
Collingwood consolidated their position in the AFL top four with a 19-point win over the Swans in a low-scoring round 12 affair at Telstra Stadium in Sydney on Saturday evening.
Clubs welcome delay in gaming law changes (ABC News: Victoria)
Community clubs have welcomed a delay in the implementation of changes to Victorian gaming laws.
Cats prevail against Lions (ABC News: Victoria)
Geelong stay on top of the AFL ladder following a 50-point victory over Brisbane in their round 12 AFL fixture at Skilled Stadium this afternoon.
Calls for national crackdown on outlaw bikies (ABC News: Victoria)
Federal Minister for Justice and Customs David Johnston has called for an Australia-wide crackdown on the activities of outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Call for law change after journos fined for protecting sources (ABC News: Victoria)
The Australian Democrats say the case of two journalists convicted and fined for refusing to name a source underlines the need for big changes to freedom of information and whistleblowing laws.
Burst main causes traffic chaos in Richmond (ABC News: Victoria)
A burst water main in Richmond in Melbourne's inner east is causing major traffic headaches for motorists this evening.
Brumby denies abusing official (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian Treasurer John Brumby has rejected claims he verbally abused an official from the Moira Shire Council in the state's north-east over the council's opposition to the Government's water plan.
Brown looks forward to injury-free return (ABC News: Victoria)
Richmond Tigers star Nathan Brown says he expects to return to top form during the second half of this season.
Brisbane predicted to lead residential property growth (ABC News: Victoria)
A report by economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel shows Australia's eastern states will lead a modest recovery in residential property prices over the next three years, but price growth in Perth and Darwin will pull back.
Bracks to block MPs' pay hike (ABC News: Victoria)
The Victorian Government has rejected the Commonwealth's latest pay rise for politicians.
Bracks joins Melbourne shooting mourners (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks has joined mourners at a memorial service in Melbourne to remember last Monday's triple shooting.
Bracks expects easy ride on pipeline plans (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks is set to announce the State Government's plans for meeting Melbourne's future water needs, including plans for a desalination plant.
Bombers runner cops hefty ban (ABC News: Victoria)
The AFL has suspended Essendon runner Paul Dimmatina for four matches after he verbally abused an umpire in last Sunday's loss to Port Adelaide.
Bikie sought over Melbourne fatal shooting (ABC News: Victoria)
Police are searching for a suspected member of the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club over this morning's fatal shooting in Melbourne's CBD.
Banks, miners boost market (ABC News: Victoria)
The Australian sharemarket has been lifted by gains in the mining and banking sectors.
Aubusson set to join Roosters (ABC News: Victoria)
Melbourne Storm hooker James Aubusson will join the Sydney Roosters for the 2008 NRL season.
Alleged serial rapist to face more charges (ABC News: Victoria)
Victorian Police will lay more charges against accused rapist John Xydias after three more alleged victims came forward over the weekend.
Alleged Mokbel associate refused bail (ABC News: Victoria)
An alleged associate of convicted Melbourne drug trafficker Tony Mokbel has been refused bail.
Alleged Melbourne gunman in hospital (ABC News: Victoria)
The man charged over Melbourne's triple shooting on Monday has failed to appear in court and has been taken to hospital for surgery on his left arm.
Algae biofuel trials 'encouraging' (ABC News: Victoria)
Trials are under way in Victoria's La Trobe Valley aimed at creating biofuel from algal farms.
Abalone virus spreads toward Melbourne (ABC News: Victoria)
A herpes-like virus killing abalone in waters off Victoria's south-west coast is now spreading towards Melbourne.
ALP pays back ETU donation (ABC News: Victoria)
The federal Labor Party says it is in the process of paying back about $140,000 donated by the Victorian division of the Electrical Trades Union (ETU).
ACCC rues petrol price-fixing dismissal (ABC News: Victoria)
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says the dismissal of an alleged petrol price-fixing case in regional Victoria will make it harder to successfully prosecute alleged offenders.
ACCC dumps petrol price-fixing appeal (ABC News: Victoria)
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided not to appeal against a Federal Court decision on alleged petrol price-fixing in regional Victoria.
71yo hit-run victim dies (ABC News: Victoria)
The 71-year-old victim of yesterday's hit and run in south-east Melbourne has died in hospital, as police continue hunting for the driver.
71yo critically injured in Melbourne hit-run (ABC News: Victoria)
Police are looking for the driver of a car that hit a 71-year-old woman and dragged her along the road at Mulgrave in south-east Melbourne.
2,000 cars impounded under Vic anti-hoon laws (ABC News: Victoria)
Two thousand cars have been impounded in the 12 months since Victoria's anti-hoon legislation was introduced.
17yo driver high during deadly smash (ABC News: Victoria)
A Victorian teenager will spend the next three years in a youth justice centre after pleading guilty to culpable driving.
'Drought breaking rain' predicted for Gippsland (ABC News: Victoria)
Weather forecasters are continuing to predict a big rain event this week in Gippsland, in south-east Victoria, and say rain could fall further west.
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia, Dr Phillip Aspinall (Sunday Profile)
Dr Aspinall discusses the rift within the Anglican Church
Jeff Fenech (Sunday Profile)
Interview with champion veteran boxer Jeff Fenech
East Timorese resistance fighter - Naldo Rei (Sunday Profile)
A tale of East Timor's struggle for independence through the eyes of child resistance fighter - Naldo Rei.
Cherie Blair (Sunday Profile)
Interview with Cherie Blair
Anna Meares and Drew Ginn (Sunday Profile)
Going for gold in Beijing
Triple murder: Axe attack grandad to face court (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
A 69-year-old man accused of murdering his wife and two grandchildren in central western New South Wales will face court today.
Syria says restores order at military prison (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
Syrian authorities say they have restored order at a military jail near Damascus after a riot, but dissidents say the insurrection is not over and dozens of prisoners had been killed.
Police questioning two teens over man's bashing death (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
Queensland police are interviewing two teenage boys over the death of a man at West End in inner Brisbane last night.
Police arrest 5 over latest London knife killing (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
British police say they have arrested four young males and one girl in connection with the knife killingof a 16-year-old boy on a street in south London last week.
Interpol called in amid Malaysian sex claims (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
Malaysian police have asked Interpol to help search for a man who disappeared after accusing the Deputy Prime Minister of having sex with a Mongolian woman who was murdered in 2006.
Ex-husband to front court over Keem's murder (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
A man is due to appear in a Sydney court this morning charged with the murder of former wife, Lisa Keem.
Calls for Betancourt to run for president, receive Nobel peace prize (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
Newly-freed Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt has been feted as a heroine in her homeland and across Latin America, amid talks of a new run for her country's presidency and calls that she be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Blasts in Georgia conflict zone (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
Georgian officials say five explosions struck both sides of the de-facto border between Georgia and its breakaway region of Abkhazia overnight, in the latest sign of growing tensions between Tbilisi and separatists.
Bakir 'shocked' about Corby father drug claims (ABC News: Breaking Stories)
A Gold Coast businessman who helped finance Schapelle Corby's defence team in Bali says he is shocked by claims her late father, Michael, was a major drug dealer in north Queensland for three decades.