Taxpayers billed for $6 million telemovie
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It has a bigger budget than Priscilla, The Castle and Wolf Creek combined and is unlikely to be screened in Australia.
It has a bigger budget than Priscilla, The Castle and Wolf Creek combined and is unlikely to be screened in Australia.
Carpenter's lawyer thought he was delusional until he saw his $596m bank balance.
QLDJack Watts has long been the whipping boy of fans. Today was his time to shine.
Analysis: Presidential hopeful grilled for an hour by The Washington Post. It wasn't pretty.
Gayle Woodford is suspected to have been abducted from her remote outback home.
Senator Eric Abetz hates to see talent wasted. Particularly his own.
Shock and disbelief on the men's professional tennis tour as police swoop.
There will be no fewer than 10 new faces wearing red and black when 2016's cobbled together Bombers are tested for the first time.
Workers thought they had torn down the correct house after relying on Google Maps for directions.
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With our ever-growing cities cramping more than just style, it's tempting to dream of escaping to a back-to-nature bolthole.
There are some big-value adds you can make to your home in a couple of days.
Property values can vary from street to street within a suburb. Here's why.
Veteran Victorian MP Dr announces she will retire from federal parliament.
Chris Jordan has trekked some big mountains, but none of them challenged him like the ATO did.
The headline news was about terrorism and the Belgian bombings. But Trump was back in the gutter.
"Far right- wing" micro parties are tipped to target Barnaby Joyce, directing preferences against him in the seat of New England.
Key Liberal fundraisers sounded out major donors to the party to chip in for a house for Arthur Sinodinos.
It looks like there are two Liberal parties, and they don't like each other.
Religious groups are not taxable. No wonder there's no transparency in how their billions are spent.
As traditional economic remedies prove ineffective some radical ideas are getting a hearing.
Billionaire's claims of ignorance ''defy belief' and it's time corporate were held accountable.
Chris Jordan has trekked big mountains, but none of them challenged him like the ATO did.
As the politicians embark on the an long election campaign it's time they loaded some carbs.
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A year ago, Michael Jackson's home hit the market. Though no one sealed the deal, the asking price hasn't changed.
She learned about business in her parents' cafe. Can this rising star restore focus?
It doesn't seem all that long ago that some fund managers had almost rock-star status, at least among investors.
Famous women such as the Duchess of Cambridge and foreign minister Julie Bishop may be responsible for the revival of antique brooches.
Five-day, 20,000 kilometre journey is the sternest test imaginable.
The outgoing Small Business Commissioner Mark Brennan has some tips for Kate Carnell.
Malcolm Turnbull has been accused of being one. Are we all guilty of hypocrisy without realising?
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Vera | 5pm - 6:30pm |
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Massive Moves | 4:35pm - 5:05pm |
SBS Melbourne |
Seven's Horse Racing | 12:30pm - 5:30pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
Nine News: First at Five | 5pm - 5:30pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
TEN Eyewitness News First at Five | 5pm - 6pm |
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Vera | 5pm - 6:30pm |
ABC Victoria |
The Quest For Noah's Ark | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
SBS Melbourne |
Melbourne Weekender | 5:30pm - 6pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
Getaway | 5:30pm - 6pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
TEN Eyewitness News First at Five | 5pm - 6pm |
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Vera | 5pm - 6:30pm |
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The Quest For Noah's Ark | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Seven News | 6pm - 6:30pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
Nine News Saturday | 6pm - 7pm |
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Jamie's 15-Minute Meals | 6pm - 6:30pm |
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Gardening Australia | 6:30pm - 7pm |
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SBS World News | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
SBS Melbourne |
AFL Pre-Game | 6:30pm - 7pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
Nine News Saturday | 6pm - 7pm |
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Scorpion | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
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ABC News | 7pm - 7:31pm |
ABC Victoria |
SBS World News | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
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AFL | 7pm - 10:30pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
Wild Wild West | 7pm - 9:10pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
Scorpion | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
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Death in Paradise | 7:30pm - 8:32pm |
ABC Victoria |
Who Do You Think You Are? | 7:30pm - 8:40pm |
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AFL | 7pm - 10:30pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
Wild Wild West | 7pm - 9:10pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
All Star Family Feud | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
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It's personal, says Robert De Niro, as he defends role in autism film festival controversy.
The Slap author on the kiss that crushed a schoolboy's love of football.
How Cyndi Lauper survived homelessness, rape and muteness to triumph on the pop charts and Broadway.
Khloe Kardashian has finally admitted that cosmetic fillers are behind her dramatic facial transformation and said that they 'f***ed' her face.
Nicole Kidman's makeup artist gives her top tips for trying out the beauty trend.
What to train faster, higher, stronger? An Easter egg might just be the boost you need.
Who needs a masseuse when you have a tennis ball handy?
A new study says we need to take more into account than just weight, when measuring health.
You don't have to miss out on your favourite Easter treats, just make them healthier, with this recipe.
From Good Food
Only got one day in the New Zealand capital? Here's how to experience the best food and drink.
From chocolate 'Dragon Eggs' to hot cross cruffins, here's where to go for treats and feasts around town this long weekend.
From a simple lamb roast with make-ahead mash to Easter egg nest cupcakes.
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"The comparisons between my fur babies and your human babies are probably greater than the differences."
Movies that will make you feel better after a hard day being a woman.
Hate your job? It gets better. Even our fave celebrities started out in some ordinary, minimum wage first gigs.
The top baby name statistics for last year have been released.
Matthew Lawrence played Chris Hillard in the popular film 'Mrs Doubtfire'. See what he looks like now.
Directed by Chris McKay, 'The Lego Batman Movie' is a spin-off from the 2014 hit 'The Lego Movie'. Watch the trailer here.
From Traveller
Travelling with kids can be a challenge in a city spoiled by genitalia.
Many cities can claim the title 'Europe's other Venice'. And you can reach them all on an outstanding train journey.
Remember those hushed, dusty, dull museums you were dragged to as a child? They're gone.
Anyone with a smartphone and virtual reality headset can watch.
It took just hours for teen chatbot Tay to learn how to be a racist troll.
This family survived a tornado. Then a wrecking crew consulted Google Maps.
US president makes case for access to device data in certain circumstances.
Despite bottlenecks, digital animation industry resisting cloud, says Sydney's Animal Logic.
Human Service to face National Audit Office scrutiny. Again.
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Australia's bureaucratic centre is also a surprisingly nice place to drive – if you leave the city.
Japanese brand dismisses turbos for anything other than its flagship SUV
South Australia are in a promising position at lunch on day one of the Sheffield Shield final against Victoria, at Glenelg's Gliderol Stadium.
Playoff for a semi-final spot at World Twenty20 tournament awaits Australia against India on Sunday.
Melbourne Victory's marquee signing stands up when he needed to.
During the three quarter-time break at the MCG, Paul Roos spent time urging his players to bump and get in better position in one-on-one contests.
Footy is officially back with the first Saturday action of the season. Ronny Lerner will take you though the Suns-Dons, Roos-Crows and Swans-Pies clashes.
Coaches are frustrated that they are kept in the dark when a player returns a positive illicit drugs test, Alan Richardson says.
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