Melbourne Express: September 19, 2014

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Melbourne Express: September 19, 2014

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That's all folks. Thanks for joining us here at Melbourne Express. Have a very happy Friday and enjoy your weekend. We will be back here with you from 6am on Monday. 

It looks like the 'no' vote on Scottish independence may triumph ... we are live blogging updates HERE

Tony Abbott confirmed the alleged terror plot foiled in Sydney was feared to have been "within days" of being carried out. But the PM called for calm and to continue living normally. To read about the raids as they happened, see our blog HERE. Chief political correspondent Mark Kenny's piece on the PM's "unique challenge" HERE.

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The AFL will cut ties with the Royal Brunei Airline over anti-gay laws after the Sultan of Brunei introduced a series of harsh Sharia laws that violate human rights in his country. Our sports reporters are working to confirm these reports now. 

Victoria Police Commissioner Ken Lay is on 3AW now. He confirmed there are Islamic State supports in Victoria. 

Telstra told 3AW the iPhone 6 Plus is outselling the iPhone 6 ... 

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The Tullamarine Freeway is slowing INBOUND from around Moreland Road; heavy then from Flemmington Road over the Bolte Bridge.

iPhone 6 launch:There are more than 1000 people at the Chadstone Apple store, Larissa Nicholson reports. Lines are building outside phone shops too.

The crash at the Burnely Tunnel has now been cleared.

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Cancellations continue to plague Metro trains. When will our commuters get some reprieve? (Or get to work on time?) There are ten-minute delays on the Werribee Line after Police attended to an unruly passenger at Flinders Street. Be aware of the following cancellations:

  • South Morang Line: the 8.21am Flinders Street to Epping 
  • Sandringham Line: the 8.09am Sandringham to Flinders Street 
  • Frankston Line: the 8.00am Flinders Street to Moorabbin 

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