Cop 'busted for drink driving'
6:06PM Wes Hosking AN OFF duty police officer has been busted for allegedly drink driving in Melbourne's east.
Man menaced by meat cleaver
6:03PM Wayne Flower A MAN was menaced with a meat cleaver in one of three terrifying robberies in Melbourne's southeast over the past week.
Rockefeller pair plead guilty
2:30PM Paul Anderson TWO people have pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of millionaire Melbourne businessman Herman Rockefeller.
Net groomer out in three months
5:24PM Norrie Ross AN integration aid who asked a 12-year-old boy to send nude photos of himself will serve just three months behind bars.
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The heat has been turned up on Essendon coach Matthew Knights after Essendon's fifth straight loss, to Melbourne on Sunday. The under siege Bombers boss today insisted his vision for the club was on course, adding: "I welcome the pressure."
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Police believe they have found the body of 40-year fugitive and Melbourne evil dad Elmer Crawford. Crawford had been on the run since he killed his pregnant wife and three children.
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Private Nathan Bewes - the 17th Australian killed serving in Afghanistan - has been farewelled at a moving ceremony at Tarin Kowt. "We will never forget him for the warrior that he was," Lieutenant Colonel Mark Jennings said. Picture: ADF
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Confidential
Something to smile about at last
TIM Cahill finally had the chance to celebrate something, with the Socceroo enjoying his wedding reception two months after walking down the aisle.
Taylor's hatred for all-things Miley
MILEY Cyrus may be one of the most popular teenagers on the planet, but she's got no fan in Taylor Momsen, as the Gossip Girl star makes clear.
Running of the bulls
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Ole! Ole! Ole!
The triumphant Spanish World Cup soccer team was given a heroes' welcome when they returned with the trophy from South Africa.
Behold the Mullet
THE mullet hairstyle was at its heyday in the 80s but someone has decided to dress stars in the mullet - short at front, long at back.
World's best hotels
Only one Australian hotel has made it into a list of the world's top 100 - and it's right here in Melbourne
Tour de France
It may be a rest day in the gruelling Tour de France but that didn't stop Aussie Cadel Evans taking part in a training session.
Shock tactics
The TAC isn't pulling any punches with its new road safety campaign. See the powerful ads described as the most confronting yet
Weight loss diary
Follow star of The Circle Chrissie Swan as she embarks on her weight loss journey
World rockstars
Music stars, including Kylie Minogue and Pink, flocked to festivals in the UK and Ireland, Europe and Canada at the weekend.
Celebs in public
Russell Brand practicing being married, Taylor Swift with stars on her face and look who's flying a helicopter
Hot Kerr in LA
David Jones fashion ambassador Miranda Kerr models a selection of this summer's garments on location in Los Angeles.
World Cup
Spain parties as champions return
THE biggest fiesta in memory has greeted the triumphant Spanish World Cup team on its return to a jubilant nation.
Sport
We're united, promises Afridi
IMPULSIVE Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is determined to unite his enigmatic side for tonight's First Test, banking on better communication to stop infighting.
SuperFooty
Goddard, Kosi in line for return
5:38PM Scott Gullan ST KILDA will be at virtually full strength against Collingwood on Saturday with Brendon Goddard and Justin Koschitzke expected to play.
Victoria
Minister sorry for residents' shock
Stephen McMahon, Evonne Barry UPDATE 2.51pm: THE Transport Minister says he's annoyed residents learned from the media that homes would be bulldozed.
Cops in $84m cocaine bust
12:40PM AAP and staff FOUR men have been charged with trying to smuggle an estimated 240kg of Mexican cocaine into Melbourne hidden in pavers.
Entertainment
The Joker died with Heath - Nolan
DARK Knight director Christopher Nolan has explained that Heath Ledger was the "definitive Joker" and cannot be replaced in any future Batman films.
Santana proposal so smooth
5:14PM Shannon Deery GUITAR legend Carlos Santana is set to wed a member of his acclaimed band.
National
Ibrahim fiancee on $1.1m bail
7:53AM Lisa Davies UPDATE 3.55pm: THE model fiancee of Fadi Ibrahim has been granted bail of $1.1 million on a charge over an alleged murder plot.
Julia pushes through asylum pain
Michael Harvey with AAP UPDATE 10.47am: EAST Timor MPs rejecting an offshore asylum seeker centre doesn’t mean it won’t go ahead, the government says.
The Other Side
Wedge-tail eagle leaves nuptials in a flap
FORGET something borrowed and something blue at your upcoming wedding - how about using a bird of prey?
Travel
Drunk tourist tries to ride croc
11:56AM Staff writers A TOURIST in WA is lucky to be alive after climbing into a crocodile enclosure in Broome and doing battle with a male 5m predator.
World
Green light for women bishops
4:00PM AFP The Church of England's ruling body has said female bishops should be allowed, paving the way for their ordination.
Business
China worries dampen market
5:05PM THE share market closed weaker this afternoon after resources stocks slumped due to worries about iron ore prices and demand from China.
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Minister sorry for residents' shock
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