THE most hyped show in a long time belongs to six housewives in Melbourne.
ROSIE Batty visited a memorial of flowers and toys placed in honour of her slain son, Luke.
SCOTT Pape recounts coping with the loss of his beloved farm and worldy goods in the bushfires.
Senate row Bad blunder harms Minister Nash
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LAURIE OAKES THE chief of staff of Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash has lost his job due to a conflict of interest and the blunder’s a bad look for the Government.
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Greg Anderson Killer dad was an angry, tortured man
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KILLER dad Greg Anderson was an angry and confused man who smoked marijuana and resented his ex-partner for not allowing him to see their son, friends say.
Cheap seats Footy fans slugged ticket tax
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FOOTY fans will be encouraged to attend less popular games this year after the AFL announced a “variable ticket pricing” initiative.
What I’ve Learnt: Greg McLean
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DIRECTOR Greg McLean grew up in Bendigo and terrified Aussies with his first film Wolf Creek. Now we prepare to be horrified again in the sequel Wolf Creek 2.
CelebCon: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL!
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WE bring you up close and personal with Australia’s most loveable celebrity couples as they share private snaps from behind the red ca...
29NYFW’14: Stars in the front row
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Drivers going potty over roads
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VICTORIA’S roads are struggling to cope with more vehicles on the move. Potholes are also causing motorists to spend thousands of dollars on repairs.
Call to rip out seats on trams
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SECRET briefing notes ask the Government to approve more than $5 million to pay for seats to be removed from Melbourne trams to ease overcrowding.
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Australia to be defended by drone
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THE Abbott Government wants to spend up to $2.5 billion on a new long-range surveillance drone to protect its maritime approaches.
Now 40-year mortgages on offer
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SEVEN lenders are offering 40-year mortgages with anyone taking up the deals paying hundreds of thousands of dollars more in interest.
UK relief effort biggest since WWII
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BRITAIN is on the biggest emergency relief effort since World War II as storms batter the country, with Princes William and Harry also helping out.
‘Catasaurus Rex’ weighs 10kg
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AT 10kg and one-metre long, this monster moggy nicknamed “Catasaurus Rex” has finally found a home.
Bin swap to save money, waste
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Melissa Townsend GREATER Dandenong residents will be able to save money by cutting down on their waste through a council initiated bin swap.
Report finds best home for centre
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Suzanne Robson MORELAND Council has determined Rogers Reserve is the best place to build a $5 million community centre, despite resident opposition to the location.
South Africa vs Australia - First Test, Day Three report
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Australia goes to stumps on day three with a massive 479-run lead thanks to Mitchell Johnson's magic, David Warner and Alex Doolan's big partnership and South Africa's sloppy fielding.
2:52Lydia Lassila wins bronze for Australia
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Aerial skier Lydia Lassila heroically takes Bronze for Australia.
0:59Corby's TV interviews on hold
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Indonesian authorities have reportedly been assured that Schapelle Corby will not speak to media for now.
1:48Surfing pig hogs limelight in Hawaii
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A water-loving piglet makes waves in Hawaii for his surfing skills. Linda So reports.
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Lay off Jack: Hardwick
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has urged critics to lay off Jack Riewoldt, believing his spearhead is a victim of tally poppy syndrome.
Footy fans slugged ticket tax
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FOOTY fans will be encouraged to attend less popular games this year after the AFL announced a “variable ticket pricing” initiative.
New Dees dominate SuperCoach
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MELBOURNE’S rebuilt midfield dominated SuperCoach scoring as the Demons stunned Richmond at Etihad Stadium.
Roos thrilled Dees belt out song
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NEW Melbourne coach Paul Roos was rapt that his players were able to sing their theme song.
Warner, Johnson punish South Africa
AUSTRALIA leads by 479 after day three thanks to Mitchell Johnson’s magic, David Warner’s ton and South Africa’s fielding.
Rebels down Reds, Cooper injured
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MELBOURNE Rebels have completed the Super Rugby pre-season in stunning fashion, as Reds superstar Quade Cooper was badly injured.
Rogic aims to make a mark in Asia
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AFTER leaving Europe behind, Tom Rogic is hoping to make the most of Melbourne Victory’s massive Champions League chance.
Hoffman brain-Storms T20 hit
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STORM star Ryan Hoffman wants the NRL to follow in the footsteps of cricket and create a league version of the IPL.
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Killer dad was an angry, tortured man
KILLER dad Greg Anderson was an angry and confused man who smoked marijuana and resented his ex-partner for not allowing him to see their son, friends say.
We must stop mad men
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VICTORIA’S justice agencies are assessing how to better monitor violent men after the failures surrounding the murder of 11-year-old Luke Batty.
Love blind for body-in-boot strangler
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SHE was a lovestruck single mum willing to kill for her lover Joe Korp. But Tania Herman has walked free after just nine years, into the arms of another woman.
Know your crime? Take the test
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TEST YOURSELF: SO you think you know your true crime? Well here’s you chance to prove it with our summer crime quiz.
Looters strike bushfire-hit family
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BRAZEN looters have pilfered goods from a home after its owners were forced to evacuate as bushfires threatened their neighbourhood.
Five superstar singers coming to play
GUESS who’s coming to town? Speculation is rife that five huge superstar singers look set to announce their arrival in Australia in the next 30 days.
Melissa McCarthy’s hilarious new movie trailer
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THE trailer for Bridesmaids funny lady Melissa McCarthy’s upcoming comedy Tammy has just been released — and it’s a cracker.
Bachelor couple Anna and Tim put to the test
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IT’S been five months since Anna accepted Tim’s final rose and the pair are still besotted with each other. But we found out a few things they don’t know about their partner - with some surprising revelations.
Aussie models taking world by storm
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THEY’RE the beautiful Australian models taking the world by storm — and their size is just a plus but some designers are losing out over small sizes, writes Christine Sams.
Thirsty work on a dusty trail
A BICYCLE and an adventurous spirit add a touch of authenticity to a journey through the vineyards of the Clare Valley, writes Briar Jensen.
Flying high above the high rollers
THERE is something far more exciting to do at the Reef Hotel Casino than gamble and it involves a lot of ropes and a crocodile.
Top 25 budget weekends away
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DON’T waste another weekend at home. We’ve scoured the country to find 25 of the best weekends away for $500 or less.
Aussies swap beach for the kitchen
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HOLIDAYS are less about R&R and more about learning for a growing number of Australian travellers.
Kendall Jenner bares all for fashion
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PROVING that the fashion industry is not always a pretty thing we’ve seen some amazing transformations at this year’s New York Fashion Week.
Newcrest on mend despite 88pc fall
INVESTORS in Australia’s biggest gold miner will have to wait a little longer to reap a dividend despite Newcrest posting a better than expected first-half profit.
DJs directors back chief Zahra
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THE remaining non-executive directors of David Jones have formed a united front to express their strong support for chief Paul Zahra.
Pitching for the city of learning
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IN the pitched battle for international business events, Melbourne has distinguished itself as the host with the most, writes JEFF WHALLEY
Paradise lost as bushfire bites
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WAKING up to a new day with not much else but the clothes on my back affected me in ways I never thought it would, says SCOTT PAPE after his bushfire loss.
Paladin's loss grows to $284m
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A THIRD consecutive year of weak uranium prices has led to Paladin Energy's half year net loss increasing to $US255 million ($284 million).
ANZ keeps home loan rates on hold
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ANZ is keeping its home loan interest rates on hold for a sixth straight month.
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AUSTRALIA’S leading consumer advocate — and the nation’s highest-profile soccer player — have thrown their support behind moneysaverHQ’s campaign to lower credit card costs.
The 10 weirdest cars ever made
BIG, small or submarine... these are some of the strangest cars to ever hit the road.
Child steals parents car, tells police he is 'dwarf'
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YOUNG boy who crashed car on bid to see grandparents, said he was a dwarf who had forgotten his licence.
Dubai wants to ban the poor from cars
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CITY leader proposes cars only be owned by wealthy, to help clear traffic off roads.
Why new cars won't be cheaper | comment
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PRICES may instead rise when all three of Australia's car factories finally close.
Schumacher may have pneumonia
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FORMULA One legend has contracted life-threatening condition, reports says.
Where is the auction action?
HUNDREDS of properties are scheduled to go under the hammer this weekend. Where will all the action be?
Love is in the air and the mortgage
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VALENTINE’S Day is a chance to celebrate the most important relationships in life. And a handful of people will today embark on a fresh relationship — with their new home.
Property prices to keep growing
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PROPERTY prices are tipped to grow throughout all capital cities this year with new forecasts tipping average capital city house prices will rise by about 6 per cent.
Holiday makers buying up homes
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HOLIDAY makers are returning from their annual leave with more than just sunburn and souvenirs.
Vitamin kingÂ’s home in sale record
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FORMER vitamin king-turned-island resort kingpin, Vaughan Bullivant, has sold his beachfront mansion for a record price.
NSA says Snowden did steal passwords
FORMER NSA analyst Edward Snowden gained access to at least some classified documents he later disclosed by copying a password from a co-worker.
Turning gamers into real racing drivers
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IT SOUNDS too good to be true, but Nissan is turning virtual racers into real racing car drivers for their international racing team.
The secret of the perfect ‘couplie’
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YOU’VE heard of the selfie, but thanks to news.com.au readers, these Valentine’s Day loved-up couples are taking the social media sensation to new heights.
Is this the bigger, better iPhone?
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A SERIES of new photos have surfaced that show what looks to be the iPhone 6 with a much bigger screen and thinner design.
11 ways technology can destroy Valentine’s Day
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SOME of us might be fluttering at the thought of Valentine’s Day. But romance could be shattered with one glimpse of a mobile or poorly executed LOL. Here are the mistakes not to make.
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Bad blunder harms Minister Nash
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THE chief of staff of Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash has lost his job due to a conflict of interest and the blunder’s a bad look for the Government.
How to dress up oysters
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Use these toppings to dress up oysters for a dinner party starter or as part of a special occasion feast.
People envy my ticking time bombs
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AN adult film star who says her huge breasts could kill her tells former Aussie chat show host people envy her ticking time bombs.
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