Peak-hour delays plague morning commute
Deborah Gough Widespread train delays that hit the Melbourne morning commuter peak on Monday are now cleared and services are running as normal, Metro Trains has said.
Major delays hit key railway lines
Deborah Gough Signal faults caused delays of up to 40 minutes through the busy Caulfield railway junction on Wednesday as well as causing minor delays on lines through Burnley and Camberwell.
Deaths in psychiatric units avoidable, says coroner
Deborah Gough National guidelines on restraining aggressive hospital patients are confusing and should be reviewed, a coroner says.
Mini bike riders in alleged fence post assault
Deborah Gough Mini bike riders allegedly assaulted and seriously injured a man and killed his dog in an attack with a fence post on Friday night.
More rail chaos as train drivers hit the brakes
Deborah Gough Eastern suburbs rail commuters should brace themselves for more delays on the trip home, with train drivers instructed to go slow.
Station staff do not deter thugs
Deborah Gough More than three-quarters of all reported attacks at Melbourne train stations occur at staffed facilities.
