Talking Melbourne

Two Australians on crashed Germanwings plane

A rescue helicopter flies over debris of the Germanwings passenger jet.

7:29 AM   150 people are dead after a plane operated by the budget carrier of Germany's national airline crashed in the French Alps.

Fan's win: He's allowed in!

Jignesh Sanghrajka (right) was all set to visit his sister in Adelaide and watch the ICC World Cup final at Melbourne with his brother Mehul Sanghrajka (left).

And to think the Indian cricket board doesn't like the review system...

What's in a name?

A group of Box Hill South residents fear emergency services may not be able to find them.

Jake Bourke 5:56 PM   A group of Box Hill South residents are fighting to get the name of their street changed.

WATCH

Premier dismisses EWL advice

BELOW: Jump in the studio as Neil Mitchell grills the Premier

12:17 PM   Daniel Andrews responds to papers obtained by the Neil Mitchell program.

Calls to ban whips in racing

The study found horses are thin-skinned and do feel pain when whipped.

Danielle Galvin 10:57 AM   A new study has found it is likely horses feel pain when whipped, raising questions about the practice in racing.

Pilot project to 'dob in a racist'

Victoria's Equal Opportunity Commissioner Kate Jenkins.

5:18 PM   A pilot project called 'reporting racism' is being trialled across three Melbourne councils.

Ben Cousins at 'rock bottom'

Ben Cousins leaves the Perth Magistrates Court in 2013.

1:16 PM   Former AFL star and drug counsellor Gavin Crosisca says it's time Ben Cousins gets the help he desperately needs.

'Penalty rates hold us back'

Neil Mitchell says it's time for a common sense approach to penalty rates.

Danielle Galvin 2:28 PM   Business groups are calling for the South Australian penalty rates deal to be replicated across the nation.

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Small Business Success Awards

Momentum Small Business Awards

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Sport

Concussion concerns

7:06 PM   The immediate playing future of courageous North Melbourne midfielder Leigh Adams is up in the air.

Watson's wheel turns

Shane Watson celebrates after hitting the winning runs against Pakistan.

Jake Bourke 12:39 PM   Divisive Australian cricket star Shane Watson has opened up about his summer form slump on 3AW Mornings.

Hawks to miss the eight?

Luke Hodge and the Hawks won't be close to do this again, if the pre-season ladder is anything to go by.

Jake Bourke & Matt Cram 2:34 PM   The NAB Challenge ladder makes for interesting reading for footy fans.

Life and Culture

Bob Hart's recipe for pork chops

Bob Hart   There are few cuts of meat better suited to a close encounter with a blistering hot cast-iron grill than a mighty pork chop.

Ela Carte reviews Ides at Persillade in East Melbourne

The Cape Grim beef short rib.

Ela Carte   I don’t think I’ve really reviewed a pop up before. Often the problem is that by the time you talk about it, they’re gone again.

Talking Dirty with Erin James

Erin James stars in The Little Death.

Jim Schembri   Interview with The Little Death star Erin James.

Network News

Sydney drivers drugged behind the wheel

Driving under the influence of the drug ice is a rising concern on Sydney roads.

PM stirring up Islamophobia says human rights lawyer

Sydney Muslims gather at a rally to show their support for the Prophet Muhammad in the suburb of Lakemba

Julian Burnside a barrister, human rights advocate and author says senior political figures including the Prime Minister are creating a sense of fear about Muslims.

Gaga's performance rated better than Julie Andrews'

Lady Gaga performs at artRave on November 10, 2013 in Brooklyn, New York.

It's either the bravest or dumbest question asked by Basil Zempilas but he has asked it.