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Soccer: Bling provides salutary lesson for young talent
As Marco Rojas looks set to play his football for the Melbourne Victory next season, Michael Brown looks at whether it's the best move for him.
Golf: Fire destroys home of golfer's parents
Fire has destroyed the Melbourne home of the parents of professional golfer Aaron Baddeley.
Golf: Cho leads by five in Australia
New Zealand's Cecilia Cho will take a five-shot lead into the final round of the Riversdale Cup in Melbourne today.
Melbourne: Myriad marvels
When the sun's out, Melbourne's all about action, says Michael Burgess.
Rugby: Cipriani incident being investigated
The Melbourne Rebels are investigating an alleged nightclub incident last weekend involving Danny Cipriani.
One tasty trio
Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.
Interiors: Learning to maximise space
An Auckland woman used practical tricks for extra space in the smallest room.
Don't miss: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
If you're heading to Melbourne in early March, have your tastebuds primed.
Rugby: Rebels attract highest TV audience
The Melbourne Rebels debut game against the Waratahs was the most watched regular season game in Australian Super Rugby history.
Soccer: Kiwi fan makes headlines for going the extra mile
Stephen Hitchcock travelled halfway around the world to see his favourite team Crawley Town face Manchester United.
Racing: Ritchie stays true to his cause
If you are in the team worried about Showcause's Wellington Cup ninth, you are in a different team to Frank Ritchie.
Racing: Top Guineas hopes given worst barriers
Well-drawn Sierra Nevada could justify Otto's Derby aspirations.
Rugby: Palu ruled out of opener
NSW Waratahs strike weapon Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of Friday's Super Rugby opener against the Melbourne Rebels.
NRL: Slater likely to miss season opener
Melbourne are preparing to start their 2011 NRL season without star fullback Billy Slater, whose recovery from shoulder surgery is slower than expected.
Aussie hotel staff fed up with Valentine's stains
Valentine's Day is a time for love, but Melbourne hotel workers say they are fed up with cleaning rooms covered in fruits, chocolates and other things.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Making Queen St a pedestrian mall won't fix tired old hick town look
We need better shop verandas and input from property moguls and their tenants.
Racing: Typhoon Tracy storms home for fifth group one
Reigning Horse of the Year Typhoon Tracy has won the first group one race of 2011, making it back-to-back wins in the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.
Racing: Perfect tactics won the day for Mufhasa
Trainer has reservations before feature but top sprinter proves too powerful.
Warney needs sexy lunch spot for Liz
Shane Warne is looking for somewhere sexy to take Liz Hurley for lunch in Melbourne, and spaghetti on toast won't cut it.
NZers in Oz taking legal action over 'discriminatory' law
Sick and disabled NZers are taking legal action against the Australian Government over what they call a "discriminatory" law denying them medical care and other state support.
Warne prepared for Hurley's visit
Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne is prepared for a visit from his girlfriend Liz Hurley by reportedly buying a new bed and putting up privacy screens.
NRL: Smith happy with new Storm
Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron Smith says his new-look team is going to turn heads.