Provides the latest RSS feeds for Melbourne News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Melbourne News.Net http://www.melbournenews.net/ en-us Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:26:52 -0400 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:26:52 -0400 30 The Bulldogs have gotten over their 62-point qualifying final loss to Collingwood and the mood at Whitten Oval on the eve of their semi-final clash with Sydney is upbeat, according to assistant coach ... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38532480&cat=52ad4973f134194e Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:04:05 -0400 sportal.com.au http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38532480&cat=52ad4973f134194e A 27-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a string of offences committed while on the run from police in Laverton. Phillip Jackson, from Warburton, assaulted his partner last month before using a car t... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38531795&cat=52ad4973f134194e Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:29:48 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38531795&cat=52ad4973f134194e Housing Minister Richard Wynne has expressed frustration in tracking down the owners of a Melbourne landmark. The Nylex sign at Richmond was turned off about 18 months when the company went into liqu... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38532481&cat=52ad4973f134194e Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:29:45 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38532481&cat=52ad4973f134194e WESTERN Bulldogs assistant coach Leon Cameron insists defenders Brian Lake and Tom Williams will be fit to take on Sydney at the MCG tomorrow night despite looking proppy at training this morning. http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38532482&cat=52ad4973f134194e Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:00:31 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38532482&cat=52ad4973f134194e YOU could easily have thought the Brisbane Lions best and fairest night was structured around a he-who-must-not-be-named character. http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38532483&cat=52ad4973f134194e Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:00:27 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38532483&cat=52ad4973f134194e Soldiers are sandbagging low-lying parts of Echuca-Moama, on the Victoria-NSW border, ahead of an expected flood peak in the next 24 hours. Parts of the towns may be affected by floodwaters coming do... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529560&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:21:09 -0400 ABC News http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529560&cat=52ad4973f134194e A 21-year-old man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for a violent bashing in Collingwood. Ashley Wayne Brooks, of no fixed address, met his 36-year-old victim outside a pub on Brunswick Stree... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529505&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:21:07 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529505&cat=52ad4973f134194e Sunrise weatherman and self-confessed non-foodie Grant Denyer will host the Australian incarnation of Iron Chef. Last month the Seven Network announced that chefs Guillaume Brahimi, Guy Grossi and Ne... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529507&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:21:04 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529507&cat=52ad4973f134194e A 99-year-old woman has been sexually assaulted by a man in her Melbourne home last weekend. Police say the woman was home alone when the man knocked on the front door of her house in Ormond, in Melb... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529506&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:21:01 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529506&cat=52ad4973f134194e Toyota will use state and federal government grants to upgrade its engine plant, in Melbourne's west. The Altona plant will be reconfigured to produce 100,000 Hybrid Camry engines and a more fuel-eff... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529508&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:20:59 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38529508&cat=52ad4973f134194e The Victorian Opposition plans to bring in lower stamp duty fees for home buyers if it wins the November election. Victorians pay $28,000 in stamp duty for a house in the median price range, compared... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38530187&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:20:56 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38530187&cat=52ad4973f134194e The Victorian Government says the initial results from National Literacy and Numeracy tests show the state has performed above the national average. State Education Minister Bronwyn Pike says the sta... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38530188&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:20:55 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38530188&cat=52ad4973f134194e THE latest footy whispers every day. Today: Brown a no-show at Hawks, media fun and games and will the Bombers give Scott a chance? http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38530190&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:53:10 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38530190&cat=52ad4973f134194e The Magpies are happy that Sharrod Wellingham will have an extra week to recover from the foot injury he suffered in the victory over the Bulldogs. Picture: Chris Scott http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38530189&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:53:01 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38530189&cat=52ad4973f134194e The Victorian Government is reassuring regional councils it will help them to rebuild critical infrastructure damaged during the floods. Flooding is continuing in northern Victoria, with the Army pre... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38527579&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:07:56 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38527579&cat=52ad4973f134194e The Melbourne Rebels have appointed former AFL chief executive Ross Oakley as head of the new Super rugby franchise after the resignation of predecessor Brian Waldron. Oakley, who drove the transform... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38527580&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:07:53 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38527580&cat=52ad4973f134194e The Australian Plague Locust Commission says egg beds up to nearly 20 kilometres long have been exposed in north-western Victoria after the recent flooding. Commission director Chris Adriaansen says ... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38526865&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:07:51 -0400 ABC News http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38526865&cat=52ad4973f134194e Two days after announcing he'll be leaving Brisbane for the Gold Coast Suns, Michael Rischitelli has won the Merrett-Murray Medal for the Lions' best and fairest player.In a very close count, Rischite... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38524194&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:19:41 -0400 sportal.com.au http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38524194&cat=52ad4973f134194e The floods which have destroyed farmland and property in northern Victoria have been heralded as a godsend for farmers and fishermen on the mouth of the Murray River. While northern farmers are tryin... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38523305&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:46:35 -0400 ABC News http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38523305&cat=52ad4973f134194e But the start of a new era has brought new methods and attitudes, driving a seemingly stronger culture.Duffield, 25, views this season as the first signs of reward for the club's hard work."We've... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38516933&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:31:23 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38516933&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thompson, from Airport West, is the meticulous electrician.He plans and is impatient to build a club. A bit like Mick Malthouse.Mark Harvey is going about it at Fremantle with a lot more risk. The Kei... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38516934&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:31:17 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38516934&cat=52ad4973f134194e Fremantle may prove to be one of those tonight, for the Dockers are a side that can win if Geelong doesn't bring its A-game to the MCG.That's the crucial point - just what is Geelong's A-game this yea... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38516935&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:31:14 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38516935&cat=52ad4973f134194e A major flood warning has been issued for the Lower Goulburn River in Victoria's north. The State Emergency Service (SES) says the river at McCoys Bridge, 10 kilometres east of Yambuna, could exceed ... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38513034&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:35:21 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38513034&cat=52ad4973f134194e Sydney coach Paul Roos is not worried his team's recent dreadful MCG record or the emotions surrounding Western Bulldogs champion Brad Johnson's imminent retirement will hurt his side in Saturday's AF... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38513033&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:17:49 -0400 ABC Sports http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38513033&cat=52ad4973f134194e The State Emergency Service has urged residents in Culgoa in Victoria's north-west to seek higher ground, amid fears of possible flooding. The SES says the Tyrell Creek will flood between the Calder ... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38509440&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:13:14 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38509440&cat=52ad4973f134194e LAST night he was named, Fremantle insists he will play, but Aaron Sandilands yesterday looked anything but fit for the semi-finall against Geelong at the MCG. http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38509442&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:42:32 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38509442&cat=52ad4973f134194e "It's lucky for them, not lucky for us," Roos said when asked if Akermanis' absence was proving costly to the Bulldogs."The way he's carrying on at the moment; it's lucky for them he's not at that foo... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506417&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:31:08 -0400 sportal.com.au http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506417&cat=52ad4973f134194e The Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by disgraced former drug squad detective David Miechel to overturn his conviction for drug trafficking. Miechel was in court for less than fiv... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506418&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:59:18 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506418&cat=52ad4973f134194e STEVEN Baker faces an uphill battle to force his way into St Kilda's team for the preliminary final, coach Ross Lyon said today. http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506419&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:29:08 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506419&cat=52ad4973f134194e Geelong has been told to show desperation early or careers are on the line, while Fremantle's players have been instructed to go out and have fun. Such is the huge expectation on the AFL's defending ... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506415&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:48:13 -0400 ABC Sports http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506415&cat=52ad4973f134194e Australian rockers INXS say they are excited and honoured to have the job of warming up the crowd at this year's AFL grand final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The band gave a special instrumental ... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506416&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:48:07 -0400 ABC Sports http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38506416&cat=52ad4973f134194e The AFL has called its inquiry into Brendan Fevola's behaviour at a function last weekend to a halt after the matter was referred to police.Queensland Police advised the AFL that a woman had officiall... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503416&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:22:06 -0400 sportal.com.au http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503416&cat=52ad4973f134194e A former Melbourne lawyer who stole $64,000 from her law firm to feed a gambling addiction has been jailed. Cecilia Nguyen, 31, was a first-year solicitor at Mason Black Lawyers in 2007 when she bega... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503417&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:51:22 -0400 ABC http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503417&cat=52ad4973f134194e Hooper, to be announced in the final 22 shortly, will become the first finals debutant in 25 years.The 19-year-old has been included to add bite and pace to the Dogs' forward line.A cult figure at Wil... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503418&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:22:25 -0400 Herald Sun http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503418&cat=52ad4973f134194e Sydney full-forward Daniel Bradshaw is set to play his first game in over three months after being named in the Swans team for the AFL semi-final against Western Bulldogs at the MCG on Saturday night.... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503412&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:40:29 -0400 ABC Sports http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503412&cat=52ad4973f134194e The Crows will look to trade week and the draft to freshen up a list that is losing Simon Goodwin, Tyson Edwards, Andrew McLeod, Brett Burton, Trent Hentschel and Nathan Bock. (Getty Images: Morne de ... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503415&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:40:27 -0400 ABC Sports http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503415&cat=52ad4973f134194e Queensland Police has begun an investigation into an alleged indecent act by Brisbane Lions star Brendan Fevola. Police on Thursday afternoon received a formal complaint about an incident which alleg... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503414&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:40:24 -0400 ABC Sports http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503414&cat=52ad4973f134194e Steven Baker looms as "a massive decision" for coach Ross Lyon and the rest of the St Kilda match committee ahead of the club's AFL preliminary final. Lyon has stressed that the tough defender is onl... http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503413&cat=52ad4973f134194e Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:40:21 -0400 ABC Sports http://feeds.melbournenews.net/?rid=38503413&cat=52ad4973f134194e