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Killing may have sparked Melbourne feud
THE violent feud terrifying residents in Melbourne's northern suburbs may have been sparked by a killing six months ago, a local councillor says. Killing may have sparked Melbourne feud

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Man shot dead after hospital release
AN axe-wielding man shot dead by a Victoria Police officer had been held in hospital for aggressive behaviour only three days earlier, sparking questions about his mental health. Man shot after hospital release

Hunt for wandering goat near zoo
POLICE are trying to find a wandering goat spotted near Melbourne Zoo. Hunt for wandering goat near zoo

Underfed chickens seized in raids
ABOUT 700,000 chickens have been seized from a major Victorian poultry producer due to malnourishment. Underfed chickens seized in raids

Shares rally after US jobs jump
MINERS led sharp gains for the Australian share market today after a strong US jobs report help boost investor sentiment. Shares rally after US jobs jump

Emirates faces $1 million curfew fine
TOURISM operators are calling for curfew regulations at Sydney Airport to be changed after Emirates Airlines faces up to $1 million in fines for weather delayed departures. Emirates faces $1 million curfew fine

700,000 chickens seized from poultry farms
ABOUT 700,000 chickens have been seized from a major Victorian poultry producer due to malnourishment. 700,000 chickens seized from poultry farms

Consumer prices rise in January
CONSUMER prices rose in January, as the cost of utilities and transport increased. Consumer prices rise in January

Prices edged up in January
RISING prices for utilities and transportation sent consumer prices higher overall in January, the TD Securities-Melbourne Institute monthly inflation gauge showed. Prices edged up in January

Tiger eyes Brisbane for second base
BRISBANE is likely to become Tiger Airways' second Australian base because it has good terminal access and parking space. Tiger eyes Brisbane for second base

Outland
FROM the glittering mirror ball that flamboyant Melbourne DJ Adam Richard uses for a brain (with writer John Richards) comes Outland, an outrageous six-part comedy about a gay science-fiction fan club. Outland

Lotus unveils Raikkonen's new wheels
LOTUS has unveiled its 2012 Formula One car for returning ex-champion Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean, with their version of the stepped nose having a more curved form than Ferrari and others. Lotus unveils Raikkonen's new wheels

Sydney convention centre poses threat
MELBOURNE risks losing its mantle as the convention and exhibition capital unless it expands its facilities to match a giant new display space about to be built in Sydney, an influential business group warned today. Sydney convention centre poses threat

Curfew changes call as Emirates faces $1 million fine
TOURISM operators are calling for curfew regulations at Sydney Airport to be changed after Emirates Airlines faces up to $1 million infines for weather delayed departures. Curfew changes call as Emirates faces $1 million fine

Call for emergency ward overhaul
REDUCING the time patients spend in hospital emergency departments to under four hours saves lives, a new study suggests. Call for emergency ward overhaul

Slow coach syndrome hurts Victory
JIM Magilton has made great strides since joining Melbourne Victory but John van't Schip outwitted him in Saturday's tactical battle. Slow coach Magilton showed up

Switching PM would force poll - Windsor
REPLACING Julia Gillard with Kevin Rudd would force a snap election, according to key independent Tony Windsor, who said a leadership change would jeopardise Labor's policy agenda. Gillard's BBQ party strikes a snag

Hottest celeb pics of the week
Hey blondie! Rihanna debuts her new hairdo while out on the town in LA.