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Hundreds of thousands rush to Boxing Day sales across Melbourne in retail revival

AUSTRALIAN retailers are tipped to enjoy the best post-Christmas trading period since the global financial crisis, with Victorian shoppers leading the way at the Boxing Day sales.

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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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Payment plans ease power pain

Payment plans ease power pain

THOUSANDS of electricity customers are signing up to fortnightly and monthly billing programs every week in a bid to cope with soaring power prices.

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.

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.

Mourinho labels Arsenal 'boring'

Mourinho labels Arsenal '...

JOSE Mourinho responds to criticism of Chelsea's playing style in the stalemate with Arsenal by labelling the Gunners boring.

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?

Plea to choose baby's gender

Plea to choose baby's ...

A MOTHER of three boys who travelled the world, spending more than $40,000 in a successful bid to have a daughter, applauds calls by an IVF pioneer for the legalisation of sex selection of babies.