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Say it quietly, but the weekend weather looks glorious
VIDEO: Hail and wind replace fires for a day
VIDEO: Singing as one for the future
VIDEO: Family and home left gutted
MEGA GALLERY: Throwback Thursday Melbourne Cup special
How we celebrated the Melbourne Cup in days gone by ...
VIDEO: Hundreds of hot diggity dogs go in the name of charity
PHOTOS: All hail the weather gods
Man tried to lure 12yo with CDs, lollies: police
A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to lure a girl back to his house at Taree ...
Intimate concert planned by talented trio
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GALLERY: Halloween costume fails
Not all Halloween costumes are created equal.
Local Sport
Barnes takes charge at Vikings
HASTINGS Valley Vikings stalwart David Barnes is the new club president.
Kids have a ball at big baseball game
GALLERY: Junior hero snapshots
St Columba students took to the lanes for a hitout at tenpin bowling
VIDEO: Miedecke's mixed weekend
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Defence Force may have known of West Papua atrocities
Two recent accounts by former Australian defence force personnel who worked in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya ...
Defence Force may have known of West Papua atrocities
Two recent accounts by former Australian defence force personnel who worked in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya (now West ...
Out-of-date databases a blight on charities
One donor had been dead for years and yet the charity which had benefited from his largesse continued to send ...
Mirrors, mirrors on the wall, who's the hippest of the mall?
If a shopping centre could reflect a type of personality, the newest entrant, Central Park, would be a ...
Diplomatic fallout Jakarta outraged Indonesia demands answers on spy claims
Indonesia has described revelations that the Australian embassy in Jakarta has been used as part of a US-led global spying ...
Mayor and deputy planning Anzac research: Burwood ratepayers to fund councillors' Gallipoli jaunt
An inner-Sydney mayor with a history of taking ratepayer-funded trips to the Middle East has defended plans to spend $15,000 ...
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Beach update: October 29
Where are they now?
WE ARE looking for former community members and newsmakers. Do you know of someone suitable?
Fire Wise: Your RFS update
Keep up to date with what's happening during the fire season right here.
Are you an inspirational bride? Win a second honeymoon
Have you been married recently? We're looking for the most creative and unique bride to inspire others in ...
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Linked by deadly bonds
A story from the Israel-Palestinian conflict tries to show those involved as genuine people.
Hypothetical suspects
Get ready to feel old. The Usual Suspects is now old enough to drink and vote. The classic ...
Under the hammer
Lightning strikes twice for Chris Hemsworth who is back as the god of thunder Thor.
The Unveil unveiled at Flemington
Among the pampered pleasure palaces of Flemington racecourse's Birdcage, they call it The Unveil.
Life & Style
Music in their ears sharpens young minds, says report
Music education has benefits beyond teaching children to play instruments and sing – helping their academic achievement, sharpening ...
Gillard calls for lively education debate
Let's make sure the debate is rich, not infantile, Ms Gillard tells a Qatar education summit.
Halloween Grinch hands out obesity letters to trick-or-treaters
An American woman has spoken out about her plan to give out letters, instead of lollies, to children ...
The truth about post-baby weight-loss pictures
The first year of being a new mother is a vulnerable time for most women - so let's ...
VicHealth study identifies the four types of drinkers
Victorians can be divided into four different groups according to their alcohol consumption, and responsible drinking messages should ...
Ambulance Victoria fails to meet code 1 response targets
Victoria's ambulance service has failed to meet its basic response time targets for highest code emergencies.
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Travel
The world's best cities for foodies: guided by the stars
Ute Junker follows the much-vaunted Michelin guide to dining out in the world's best foodie cities.
Surf rage sees wave permits in paradise introduced
An Australian surf travel operator has introduced a "pass" system to restrict the number of surfers at one ...
Top destinations for 2014 named by Lonely Planet
Melbourne and Sydney make joke about it, but Adelaide just got the last laugh.
52 weekends away – coast
For some of the best ways to relax, just add water.