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Talks set over Melbourne future

Talks are set to take place about the future of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne after Victoria tourism minister Louise Asher revealed that she has given the green light for talks to start with Bernie Ecclestone over a new contract.However, in something of an ominous warning, Asher also insisted that any new deal would have to be value for money for taxpayers, having previously questioned the cost to taxpayers of the current deal.The current deal for the race covers the 2014 and 2015 events."I have asked the chairman of the Grand Prix Corporation, Mr (Ron) Walker, to commence preliminary discussions with Mr Ecclestone over our future contract," Asher was quoted by...
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