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Melbourne: Mecca for modern art
An artists' haven since the 1930s is now an art museum, writes Megan Anderson.
Melbourne: A tale of two cities
Try a different view next time you're holidaying by rethinking the standard hotel choice, as we did on a recent visit to Melbourne.
Motorsport: Richards' tumour removed
V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards is recovering in a Melbourne hospital following successful surgery to remove a tumour in his abdomen.
Melbourne: Hot food cool town
Two Kiwi chefs are working in the centre of Melbourne - a pressure-cooker city shaping enticing food trends.
Cycling: Games stars back on the track
New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.
Soccer: Blame me says Herbert
Coach Ricki Herbert is taking the blame squarely on his shoulders for the Wellington Phoenix' form slump in the A-League.
Book Review: <i>Ethan Grout</i>
David Hill reviews two new Australian novels depicting two very different sides of modern life.
Golf: Tiger upstaged in Melbourne
Tiger Woods' return to Melbourne has been overshadowed by young Australian golfer Alistair Presnell.
Gay couple banned from school dance
A 16-year-old girl has claimed discrimination after her private Australian school banned her lesbian partner from the ball.
Kiwi hits hard times in Melbourne
Following reports of Australian charities paying for homeless Kiwis to fly home, a down-on-her-luck NZer in Melbourne tells her story.
Homeless-aid group to help destitute Kiwis flown from Oz
An Auckland agency for the homeless has offered to help destitute Kiwis who are being sent home after falling on hard times in Australia.
Homeless Kiwis flown back to NZ
Homeless Kiwis living on the streets of Melbourne are being flown back to New Zealand courtesy of Australian charities, according to reports.
League: Carney named player of the year
Todd Carney completed his stunning return to league by picking up the RLIF International Player of the Year award.
NZ Melbourne Cup jockey banned after drug test
A top Zealand-born Melbourne Cup jockey has been suspended for three months after testing positive to a banned substance.
King Tut's swag heads Down Under
The Egyptian Museum's collection of treasures from the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun will fly from New York to Melbourne next year.
Americain sweeps to Melbourne Cup win
Americain, with jockey Gerald Mosse aboard, won the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.
TAB set for record Melbourne Cup haul
TAB has announced today's takings for the Melbourne Cup were up 15 per cent compared to last year.
Melbourne Cup: If Bart wins, NZ wins
If Bart Cummings wins an amazing 13th Melbourne Cup today, it will also be a triumph for the New Zealand breeding industry.
Melbourne Cup: Bauer ruled out
English stayer Bauer has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup due to a foot problem.
Melbourne Cup: Conditions suit NZ horses
Track conditions for the Melbourne Cup look set to favour the New Zealand horses this afternoon.