Talking Melbourne

Mel McLaughlin 'angry, upset'

Chris Gayle and Mel McLaughlin during the uncomfortable exchange

5:33 PM   Channel 10 sports reporter Mel McLaughlin 'angry, upset', according Channel 10 boss.

Ian Chappell: 'Suspend Gayle'

Chappell: "If he's not suspended then I don't think they're serious about it."

12:04 PM   Macquarie Radio cricket team's stunned reaction to Chris Gayle pres conference.

Neroli's sexism smackdown

Neroli Meadows

1:39 PM   Neroli Meadows has spoken out about the treatment of female sports journalists.

Darren James: A media storm

Darren James is over it.

2:19 PM   Darren James argues that the Chris Gale storm has blown out of control.

Video: Russell Morris sings live

Russell Morris

5:07 PM   Aussie rocker joins Darren James, who joins in with him for a song from his new album.

'I started it with $610'

Dick Smith is starting a crusade for Australia Day products to be made in Australia.

11:31 AM   Dick Smith reacts to Dick Smith Electronics going into administration.

Significant safety concerns

The room where the fire started

9:36 AM   Six hoverboards were recalled by authorities prior to Christmas.

Fears for the skipping girl

The National Trust has called on the City of Yarra to stick to its word amid fears Melbourne's iconic skipping vinegar girl could be squeezed from the landscape.

4:46 PM   The National Trust has called on the City of Yarra to stick to its word amid fears Melbourne's iconic skipping vinegar girl could be squeezed from the landscape.

Sport

The Stars are hot property

7:29 PM   The search for a new sponsor has left the Stars bosses amazed.

Player drain to stay despite Big Bash boom: Everard

A record crowd of 80,883 for domestic cricket at the MCG.

BBL chief says there are no plans for its own summer slot.

Victory morale 'slightly dented'

Kevin Muscat.

Kevin Muscat admits morale has been "dented slightly" by a five-match winless run.

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Life and Culture

Jim's new releases, January 1

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Tregan on Williamstown beach

Kiosk D'Asporto on Williamstown beach is Tregan Borg's idea of paradise.

Tregan Borg   Sitting here on Williamstown beach, on a delightful summer morning, sand in my toes with a crunchy ciabatta roll stuffed with frittata patate (potato and egg frittata) and fresh herbs, is my idea of heaven.

Recipe: Flip's Gazpacho

Flip's Gazpacho.

Flip Shelton   Hot weather, cold soup. This is prefect for right about now!