Tag: Port Melbourne 3207
Benvenuto to stand trial for underworld murder
Vince Benvenuto has been committed to stand trial for the murder of underworld figure Victor Peirce.[MORE]
Benvenuto set up Peirce hit to avenge brother's death, court told
A Melbourne court has heard drug dealer Vince Benvenuto set up the murder of underworld figure Victor Peirce to avenge the death of his brother.[MORE]
Underworld figure abused in court
The wife of slain underworld figure Victor Peirce has abused the man charged with his murder at a committall hearing.[MORE]
North Ballarat claims VFL decider
North Ballarat hammered Port Melbourne by 45 points to win the VFL grand final in Melbourne last night.[MORE]
Upgrade for freight rail line to Port of Melbourne
The Victorian and Federal Governments are upgrading freight rail infrastructure at the Port of Melbourne.[MORE]
Police investigate Port Melbourne fire
Thousands of dollars worth of machinery have been damaged in a fire at a demolition site in Port Melbourne.[MORE]
Environment monitor accepts response to Port Phillip breach
The independent environmental monitor for the channel deepening project has accepted the Port of Melbourne's response to a breach of conditions last month.[MORE]
Cousins returning to Perth
Former West Coast Eagles captain Ben Cousins has cut short a training stint with VFL side Port Melbourne to return home to Perth.[MORE]
Police identify body found in Yarra River
Police say a body found in the Yarra River yesterday is that of missing Sydney man Lukasz Jurgielaniec.[MORE]
Carey charged over domestic dispute
Former AFL star Wayne Carey has been charged with criminal offences following a domestic dispute in January.[MORE]
Man impaled on garden stake
A 49-year-old man has been taken to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital for treatment after being impaled on a garden stake.[MORE]
Two dead, 4 injured in boat blast
Two people are dead and four injured after a boat exploded at Port Melbourne this afternoon. [MORE]
Four injured in nightclub brawl
Victoria Police are seeking witnesses to a violent brawl at a Melbourne nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. [MORE]
Fire causes extensive damage to soap factory
Fire has destroyed two large oil tanks at a soap manufacturer in Port Melbourne.[MORE]
Rookie released after being stung by stingray
Western Bulldogs rookie Jarrad Grant has been released from hospital after being stung by a stingray at Port Melbourne beach this morning.[MORE]
Bulldogs player stung by stingray
A Western Bulldogs player is in hospital after being stung by a stingray at Port Melbourne beach this morning.[MORE]
Giant cruise ship docks in Melbourne
One of the world's most luxurious ocean liners arrived on its first tour of Australian waters today.[MORE]
Melbourne's port woes need a rail solution
Can burgeoning traffic from Australia's largest container port be managed in a way that doesn't choke the city?[MORE]
Police recover body of helicopter pilot
Police have found the body of a man aged in his 40s who was killed in a helicopter crash at Port Melbourne.[MORE]
Police search for pilot after chopper hits water
A helicopter has crashed into the water near Pier 35 at Port Melbourne and a search is underway for the pilot.[MORE]
Motorist takes dive to escape police
A motorist being chased by police tried to escape arrest last night by jumping into Port Phillip Bay.[MORE]
Bracks happy with Port Phillip Bay dredging preparations
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks says he does not see a problem with the Port of Melbourne Corporation making commercial arrangements to dredge Port Phillip Bay, despite not yet having approval for the project.[MORE]
'Cavalier' Port of Melbourne books dredging gear
The Port of Melbourne Corporation is booking dredging equipment and purchasing materials for channel deepening in Port Phillip Bay, despite not yet having approval to go ahead with the project.[MORE]
