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Research to aid premature babies

THE transition from foetus to a baby at the time of birth is the biggest challenge for the body in its lifetime, but little is understood about how it evolves at that critical time.

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Herald Sun

Gunman found dead after siege

Gunman found dead after siege

UPDATE: A MAN who allegedly shackled, bound and held hostage a woman and her daughter inside their Brisbane home has been found dead.

MCG is our undisputed sports mecca

MCG is our undisputed sports mecca

UNLESS you were an England batsman or an Australian bowler, the score was the second most important number at the MCG on Boxing Day.

Traffic chaos as tunnels, bridge close

Traffic chaos as tunnels, bridge close

GRIDLOCK will begin to choke Melbourne's roads, but the full impact of bridge and tunnel closures for maintenance won't bite until the New Year.

Slain man honoured at Christmas

Slain man honoured at Christmas

THE father of murdered Melbourne baseballer Chris Lane said his son was "never far from his thoughts" as he faced his first Christmas without him.

Visas are a love match

Visas are a love match

ALMOST 12,000 Victorians secured residency visas for their spouses and partners from overseas last year, new figures show.

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Are Timberlake, Biel on the rocks?

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RUMOURS are swirling that Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel could be on the rocks after Biel wasn't at Timberlake's Saturday Night Live appearance.

Bill's back! And don't we love it?

Bill's back! And don'...

GOT him, yes! Bill Lawry's back for the Boxing Day Test and we love it - the commentator out-trending Christmas Day.

Socialite busted for swiping $5,000 sweater

Socialite busted for swiping $5,000 sweater

A STICKY-fingered socialite is spending Christmas in prison as punishment for swiping a pricey sweater from a high-end boutique.

World's coolest grandma has great advice for you

World's coolest grandma has great advi...

SHE'S lived through both World Wars, just got her first tattoo, and loves a bacon sandwich. Oh, and she's 103 years old. Hilda Kottman is answering your questions, and it's priceless.

To write do not hit girls 5000 times

To write do not hit girls 5000 times

A MAN who fractured his girlfriend's skull in three places is jailed and told by a judge to write "boys do not hit girls" 5000 times and mail it to him.

Traffic chaos as tunnels, bridge close

Traffic chaos as tunnels, bridge close

GRIDLOCK will begin to choke Melbourne's roads, but the full impact of bridge and tunnel closures for maintenance won't bite until the New Year.

The dirty secret at exclusive address

The dirty secret at exclusive address

IT'S one of the UK's most sought after addresses, home to artists and Hollywood stars, so imagine the shock when police revealed the secret behind these famous homes.

Five-star Roar puts Sydney to sword

Five-star Roar puts Sydney to sword

BRISBANE Roar have sent out an emphatic message to their A-League rivals after putting five goals past Sydney FC.

Who did this cute kid grow up to be?

Who did this cute kid grow up to be?

SHE'S one of the biggest singers in the world and she made the internet go 'awww' when she shared an adorable home movie from her childhood. Who is it?

AFL

Cats must bridge gap for success

Cats must bridge gap for success

IN the AFL a gap year is sliding down the ladder and disappearing from relevance. Is Geelong headed for a gap year?

Dive into bright and bold colours

Dive into bright and bold colours

THIS season's swimwear trends are all about having fun in the sun with monochromatic colouring and bold prints transferring from runways to beachgoers' bods.