# Melbourne

Reports Aussie teen who joined Islamic State group died in suicide attack in Iraq

It is believed that Jake Bilardi converted to Islam after his mother died of cancer.

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Mar 12th 2015, 9:09 AM

Parts of Melbourne Airport evacuated after security alert directed at airline

Tigerair was the focus of the safety concerns.

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Jan 9th 2015, 5:08 PM

# random attack

Facebook pic helps police capture man who punched woman in the face

The incident occurred in Melbourne, Australia, earlier this week.

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Nov 28th 2014, 7:50 AM

# Day out

Ireland's International Rules squad head to the beach in Melbourne for recovery session

It was time to relax for the Ireland squad after yesterday’s warm-up win.

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Nov 17th 2014, 12:46 PM

# bad santa

Santa robbed a post office in Australia

He demanded money which he then placed in a red sack before making his escape.

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Nov 15th 2014, 11:31 AM

# Down Under

Bizarre new training methods from the Irish International Rules team in Melbourne today

What sort of tactic is this that Paul Earley’s side are practising?

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Nov 14th 2014, 10:57 AM

# Deported

Pick-up artist who encourages 'choking' women deported from Australia after protests

The Twitter hashtag #TakeDownJulienBlanc spread the word about Blanc’s ‘abusive’ methods.

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Nov 7th 2014, 9:48 AM

# Tom Meagher

Lena Dunham applauds Jill Meagher's husband for words on violence against women

Dunham described Tom Meagher’s words as ‘beautiful’.

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Oct 20th 2014, 9:36 PM

# went swimmingly

Goldfish recovering after undergoing high risk brain surgery

The vet said he had to be careful that the goldfish didn’t lose more than half a millilitre of blood.

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Sep 16th 2014, 11:24 AM

# by george

This 10-year-old pet goldfish had surgery to remove a tumour, and was saved

George the goldfish was a “much-loved pet”.

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Sep 15th 2014, 8:38 PM

# Legend

A bridge named after the late, great Jim Stynes was opened in Australia today

Dublin-born AFL legend remembered as “an outstanding man, footballer and philanthropist.”

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Jun 18th 2014, 10:39 AM

Living in Australia? Can you help police in their search for missing Scottish man?

Australian police have issued a formal appeal about Jonathan Ansell, who may be living on the streets in Melbourne.

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Jun 9th 2014, 2:31 PM

VIDEO: Australian police release video of 'Irish men' involved in alleged assault

The two men were involved in an alleged assault in March of this year.

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May 22nd 2014, 11:05 PM

# Relief

Former Ireland Wolfhounds lock O'Donoghue cleared of eye goughing

The ex-Ulster and Leinster second row has had his red card struck from the records following a hearing.

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May 19th 2014, 12:58 PM

Irishman who pleaded guilty to Melbourne hotel damage found dead

29-year-old Padraig Gaffney had said that the court case had “ruined his life”.

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May 8th 2014, 10:45 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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May 8th 2014, 4:53 PM

# Violence

Tom Meagher: To say the words 'my wife is missing' really just guts you

Jill Meagher’s husband says he will always hate his wife’s killer, Adrian Bayley.

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Apr 26th 2014, 1:09 PM

Not just monsters and Adrian Bayleys: Tom Meagher on normal men's violence against women

Jill Meagher was murdered in 2012 – now her husband has written a searingly honest and powerful blogpost about violence against women.

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Apr 18th 2014, 9:54 PM

# ah rats

Rats chew through woman's house from the inside out

The rats are coming from inside the house.

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Apr 10th 2014, 10:16 AM

# getting high

Drug-carrying drone discovered hovering outside Melbourne prison

One man’s been arrested and is due back before court next Monday…

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Mar 11th 2014, 8:00 AM

Wawrinka sees off Rafa rally to claim first Slam

The Spaniard battled through the pain barrier when two sets down, but ultimately lost out to the superb Swiss.

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Jan 26th 2014, 11:57 AM

# Vamos!

Nadal dominates Federer in straight sets at Australian Open semi-final

Blisters or no blisters, the Spaniard ensured today would be no epic contest.

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Jan 24th 2014, 12:00 PM

# Hampered

Rafael Nadal has got seriously nasty blisters on his hand

The Spaniard was in some discomfort in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and now faces Roger Federer in the last four after he knocked out Andy Murray.

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Jan 22nd 2014, 11:57 AM

# hot in herrre

7 unbelievable things that happened in Australia's fierce heat

Melted shoes. Melted everything!

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Jan 17th 2014, 11:35 AM

# Bolt

Australian Open weather: good for photography, not great for tennis

The extreme heat in Melbourne forced organisers to suspend the tournament for several hours on Thursday.

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Jan 16th 2014, 2:46 PM

# strewth

Anger over 'inhumane' heat at the Australian Open

Caroline Wozniacki is among the stars who struggled with the searing heat in Melbourne.

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Jan 14th 2014, 8:57 AM

# smooth criminal

WATCH: World's worst arsonist sets himself on fire

We love it when a plan doesn’t come together.

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Dec 30th 2013, 7:52 AM

# social meeja

Woman accidentally walks off pier while checking Facebook on her phone

The tourist in Melbourne held on to her phone even while she was being rescued from the water.

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Dec 18th 2013, 9:07 AM

# vision building

A Cavan-born developer is building the largest residential structure in Melbourne

Prices range from €258,000 to €2.1 million, and residents will be able to make use of a gym, spa, swimming pool and cinema on the tenth floor.

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Nov 23rd 2013, 8:30 AM

Thousands take to Melbourne streets to remember Jill Meagher

The march followed the route the Louth woman was taking home on the night she was attacked a year ago.

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Sep 29th 2013, 2:16 PM

Adrian Bayley loses appeal over 35-year sentence for Jill Meagher murder

Bayley, 41, had a string of previous convictions for sexual and violent offences and was jailed for 35 years in June.

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Sep 26th 2013, 7:12 AM

Tributes paid to Jill Meagher one year on

Melbourne residents have planned a peace march to honour the Irish woman on 29 September.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 8:30 AM

# Tragedy

Irishman, 30, dies in Melbourne

Eoin Murray sustained serious head injuries on Saturday.

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Sep 12th 2013, 6:57 AM

Irish family fly to Australia to be with critically-injured son

Eoin Murray sustained serious head injuries on Saturday morning.

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Sep 11th 2013, 10:54 PM

# where in the world

Drumroll, please... The top ten "most liveable cities" in the world have been named

Statistically, it’s unlikely you live in any of them.

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Aug 28th 2013, 10:16 PM

Moreland mayor: People haven't forgotten Jill

Oscar Yildiz is due to meet with the woman’s family in Drogheda later today.

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Aug 13th 2013, 9:35 AM

# Oscar Yildiz

Mayor of town where Jill Meagher was murdered visits her family in Drogheda

Meagher had been living in Moreland, Melbourne when she was raped and murdered by 41-year-old Adrian Bayley.

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Aug 12th 2013, 8:08 PM

Melbourne plans city centre 'safe havens' for women

The city’s mayor has said the havens would provide safe zones for women, particularly at night.

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Aug 7th 2013, 9:44 AM

# victim impact

Parents of Dubliner killed in Melbourne tell court of their heartbreak

David Greene died in hospital after being attacked at a party in the Australian city. Luke Wendholt, who has pleaded guilty to the murder, appeared in court earlier.

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Jul 30th 2013, 8:39 AM