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Good morning, we're back with Melbourne Express bringing you regular updates for the commute, breaking news, weather and what's on around town until 9am. Please share any comments or tips here using the comments button, or email Timna at timna.jacks@theage.com.au or tweet @theage - cheers.
It's currently 10.6 degrees - but we're heading to a top of 26 and a lovely sunny day. More details HERE.
There was a crash INBOUND on the Monash Freeway in Dandenong North around an hour ago. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to be causing any delays.
TRAFFIC ALERT accident Inbound on Monash fwy between interchange and Heatherton Rd. pic.twitter.com/qNz5j5Ssy2 — Chris Tow Trucker (@MelbTowTrucker) September 22, 2014
A woman was charged with murder over the stabbing death of a man in Seaford on Sunday. Homicide Squad detectives charged Lisa McLaughlin, 49, with murder over the 31-year-old man's death. McLaughlin was remanded in custody to face the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.