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Monday floating face down close to shore in knee-deep water at Narrowneck, just north of Surfers Paradise...Mr Young said surfing alone posed a problem because if something went wrong, help was not available. "It's always good advice to surf with...

Andrew Garrett had been due to go on trial in the District Court on eight counts of dishonest dealings with documents. Prosecutors dropped seven charges and he pleaded guilty to the remaining count, allegedly involving a benefit of $5,000. It...

Shots rang out and a man was repeatedly stabbed when a domestic dispute erupted in a bloody confrontation in Melbourne's south-east early today. Police said a man in his 50s was at home in David Street, Noble Park when his...

Hong Kong-based consortium Metro Trains Melbourne took over the troubled network from French-owned Connex Trains and Yarra Trams has been taken over by French-owned Keolis (KDR). Trains on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Hurstbridge and Werribee lines either faced delays or cancellations,...

Wicked, which told the story of the witches from the classic The Wizard of Oz , became the longest-running theatre production ever staged at the Regent Theatre. Jersey Boys is currently showing in Melbourne with the Broadway musical Mary Poppins...

We will undertake a further consultation on the draft legislation, which is expected to be introduced in the first half of 2010," said the Assistant Treasurer. The full consultation paper can be obtained at www.treasury.gov.au and submissions close on 5...

Mr Garrett said following a recent ban on the use of metal staples for foil insulation and a mandatory requirement that down light covers be installed, the changes announced on November 1 and commencing on Tuesday would further boost program...

The man crossed the street to avoid them, police said, but they caught up with the 34-year-old victim at the intersection of Dickson St, outside the St Kilda Primary School. The Caucasian man produced a knife and demanded money from...