Militant unions sued over Melbourne illegal blockade
THE CFMEU and Maritime Union of Australia are being sued $8.2 million over an illegal blockade which resulted in thousands of medical supplies and gifts being held hostage at Melbourne’s docks.
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Woman drowned at Killarney Beach
A WOMAN has died at Killarney Beach, west of Warrnambool, this afternoon.
‘Stinker’ night ahead for east, north as cool change hits
DONCASTER, Ringwood and the Yarra Valley will swelter through another ‘stinker’ night despite a cool change sweeping through the city, dropping Melbourne’s CBD temperature under 30C.
RSPCA investigates nightclub horseplay
ANIMAL welfare watchdog RSPCA is investigating after a pony was taken into a Melbourne nightclub on the weekend, with ‘pony is back b**ch’ written on its backside.
Doyle facing more sexual misconduct claims
MORE allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, according to Ian Freckelton QC whose Town Hall probe will now have to be extended. Cr Doyle strongly denies the allegations against him.
Most popular university courses revealed
THOUSANDS of Victorian students will today find out if they have been accepted into their preferred university course, with more than 52,000 offered a tertiary spot. These are our most popular courses.
Teen thugs taunt police online
YOUTHS linked to an emerging gang have turned to social media to brag about their desire to continue causing chaos in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
‘Relaxed’ Bomber’s bike ride in sun
AFL great Mark “Bomber” Thompson has stepped out in public days after being questioned over an ongoing drug trafficking probe to take a morning bike ride in the sunshine.
Hoddle Street’s traffic nightmare to get worse
VICROADS has warned the traffic delays caused by the Hoddle St closure will get worse as the week goes on. The first morning passed without a major traffic headache, but the authority expects the situation to escalate as more motorists return to work.
Top cop Ashton returns to work after sick leave
VICTORIA Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton is back in the top job, returning to work today after a period of sick leave.
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