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Train network gets overhaul

Connex is spending $10 million on an improvement plan for Melbourne's rail network....

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Man guilty of murder of train passenger

A Supreme Court jury has found a man guilty of the stabbing murder of a Healesville musician on a Belgrave train two years ago....

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Cost blowout on freeway upgrades

The cost of upgrades to the Monash Freeway, Citylink and West Gate Freeway have blown out by $390 million dollars....

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Freeway upgrade likely to cause traffic disruptions

The Victorian Government has revealed there has been a $400-million cost blow-out in the upgrade of the West Gate Freeway....

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Melbourne taxi drivers end blockade

Melbourne taxi drivers have ended their blockade after winning key concessions from the Victorian Government....

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Protesting taxi drivers block Melbourne street after stabbing

Taxi drivers are blockading a major intersection in central Melbourne after a fellow cabbie was stabbed earlier today....

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New clearways won't help traffic: Opposition

The Victorian Coalition says the State Government is expanding clearway operating hours, because it has failed to plan for increasing traffic congestion....

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Melbourne plan to ease traffic congestion

The State Government is extending clearway times throughout Melbourne to try to reduce traffic congestion....

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Concerns over Melb-Albury train services

The Victorian Opposition says the Government is planning to stop train services to Victoria's north east for the next two years....

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Phar Lap oral treatments to be auctioned

A written record of oral treatments given to the legendary Australian racehorse Phar Lap will be auctioned in Melbourne tonight....

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No wins, no pressure, says Demons' Davey

The Demons have denied they are under pressure despite four straight losses to mark the start of the AFL season....

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Terrorism accused 'planned grand final attack'

Alleged terrorist group leader Abdul Nacer Benbrika plotted attack at 2005 AFL grand final, court told....

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Vic transport operators fined $15M

Victoria's train and tram operators have been penalised $15-million for poor performance in the final three months of last year....

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Johnson commits future to Storm

Test and Queensland Origin back rower Dallas Johnson has re-signed with the Melbourne Storm for a further three seasons....

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Hall one of three to front tribunal

Barry Hall's punch on Brent Staker will be one of three cases heard by the AFL tribunal when it sits this evening....

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Cats dominate tribute squads

AFL reigning premier Geelong has had 13 of its players named in the Victoria and Dream Team squads for next month's Hall of Fame tribute match at the MCG....

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Speed limits cut at level crossings

The Victorian Government will lower speed limits at approaches to 72 level crossings around Victoria....

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'Security threat' a misunderstanding: Qantas

Qantas has denied claims of a security threat on a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne on Friday night....

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Radical overhaul for Melbourne's rail timetable

The Victorian Government will introduce two hundred new train services to the city's overcrowded public transport system....

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Watch the Crusty Demons break some world records!

The Crusty Demons are in town! If you are wondering who or what they are, they are a group of freaks or daredevil riders who love their motorbikes. They travel around the world doing all sorts of stunts (on their super motorbikes of course!).

The last time they attempted the stunts was in Las Vegas and they broke a couple of world records. Tonight, they will be in Calder Park Raceway attempting several world records, including the following:...Read Full article

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