Talking Melbourne

Bloody violence at council meeting

Grant Miles was punched in the face.

10:03 AM   Deputy mayor tells Ross and John she's shaking and teary after a Maribyrnong council meeting descends into violence.

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Pursuit policy 'embarrassing'

The new 'no pursuit' policy has frustrated some members of the force.

10:09 AM   A whistle-blowing police officer has told Neil Mitchell there's growing frustration within the force surrounding the controversial 'no pursuit' policy.

European soccer security scare

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected to be at the game.

8:37 AM   A soccer friendly between Germany and the Netherlands has been abandoned shortly before kick-off due to a security scare.

WATCH: French father comforts young son about terrorism

The young boy fears 'the bad guys'.

8:11 AM   A moving video of a French father and his young son discussing the terror attacks in Paris has gone viral.

Southern Cross safe

Collins St was closed during the police operation outside Southern Cross Station.

5:20 PM   LATEST: Crisis has been averted at Southern Cross Station.

Swimmers ignore shark threat

Photo: Mark Irvine (DELWP)

5:39 PM   Tom Elliott learns the carcass of a sperm whale and circling sharks couldn't deter two women from swimming at Cape Conran.

Should we let kids email?

At what age should kids go online?

4:15 PM   When Tom Elliott received an email from his 5-year-old daughter, he wondered if she was too young.

'Staying connected is critical'

When it comes to friendships, quality is more important than quantity.

5:56 PM   Movember Foundation tells Tom Elliott friendships are important for mental health.

Sport

Dees want finals: Viney

6:56 PM   Young Melbourne gun says the Demons are focused on a return to the finals.

Mitch Johnson retires

Mitchell Johnson has retired.

6:25 PM   Strike bowler Mitchell Johnson has retired from international cricket.

Johnson's 'horror match'

Mitchell Johnson's future appears to be up in the air.

Jake Bourke   Australian cricket greats Ian Chappell and Dean Jones have questioned Mitchell Johnson's future.

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Pub of the Week: The Village Melbourne

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Bob Hart's barbecued seafood

Bob Hart's barbecued scallops

Bob Hart   A step-bystep guide to cooking scallops on the barbecue, as well as a recipe for an Asian salmon burger.

Jim's movie cheat sheet

The writer of the equal rights drama Freeheld has apologised for insulting the people who fought to make the film.

Jim Schembri   It's a Tropfest notfest after all, Little Mermaid to be made into a film and a Texas Chainsaw massacre star sadly dies.