Back on footpath Vagrants defy police as beggar charged
AN aggressive beggar arrested earlier this week is facing the possibility of more charges after he was seen performing a lewd act in public.
Round 8 Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
MICHAEL Barlow and Toby Greene are out while Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes return for Richmond and Travis Cloke misses out again.
‘Inappropriate’ attire Elite school rejects ex pupil for outfit
A BOARD member of an elite private school has quit after his gay son was refused entry to a school event for “inappropriate” attire. HAVE YOUR SAY
Exclusive Granata warning after passport cancelled
POLICE were previously warned to exercise caution when dealing with one of the would-be jihadis arrested while attempting to flee Australia via boat and join the Islamic State.
Breach ‘brag’ Teen accused ‘posted bail breach online’
A TEENAGER accused of running down mother Andrea Lehane with a monkey bike posted footage online of himself breaching his bail conditions, a court has heard.
Bush bust Drug ring allegedly dealt 1kg ice per week
AN ICE drug ring busted in Victoria’s north was allegedly responsible for up to 10,000 street deals each week.
360 View Banned Bombers defy exodus talk
ESSENDON is becoming increasingly optimistic it might be able to pull off a football miracle — retaining all dozen banned Bombers.
Unscripted Turnbull charm soothes struggling mum
A SINGLE mum struggling to pay for her sons’ education has challenged Malcolm Turnbull on the street and been quelled by his personal account of life in a single-parent home.
Exclusive Realtors take fight to Labor on homes
THE real estate industry officially declared war on Bill Shorten over negative gearing in what could be a repeat of mining tax that helped kill off Kevin Rudd.
Ongoing issues Shorten’s embarrassing candidate dramas
TURMOIL over asylum seeker policy is causing problems for Bill Shorten who had to rebuke a candidate who likened offshore processing to Nazi concentration camp.
Looming threat ‘New IRA’ has Britain on high alert
BRITAIN has lifted their terror alert fearing an IRA-style attack is a “strong possibility” as violence flares from the troubled region.
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Exclusive Granata warning after passport cancelled
POLICE were previously warned to exercise caution when dealing with one of the would-be jihadis arrested while attempting to flee Australia via boat and join the Islamic State.
Power ballad Secret behind Dami’s Eurovision song
IT’S THE stirring power ballad that has Eurovision in a flap. Now, Australia’s hopeful Dami Im reveals the truth behind Sound Of Silence.
Eurovision 2016 Guy’s Eurovision advice for Dami
GUY Sebastian has given some timely advice to Dami Im for her Eurovision performance as he reveals his own battle to become mentally tough for the big gigs.
Super changes Trying to garnish the nest egg
WHAT do the Budget changes to super mean for people who don’t live in Toorak? Barefoot Investor has some ideas.
Retail Myer predicts winter of discontent
UNSEASONABLY warm weather is putting a dent in sales of winter fashion at Myer, with the looming election also expected to cause further uncertainty.
Deal rejected Picture should stop Bill going Green
BILL Shorten says Labor won’t do a deal with the Greens in a hung parliament but Julia Gillard said the same and look how that turned out, writes Ellen Whinnett.
Panel dumped 7-Eleven throws out ’fair go’
THE axing of the independent panel investigating underpayment of 7-Eleven workers shames Australia and should be referred to the Senate, writes Allan Fels.
Planning Coolest trip you need to book now
AN increasing number of Aussies are being lured to Antarctica. Want to join them? It’s time to make your move if you want a good deal.
Tips Why Vietnam’s awesome for kids
FROM a family holiday in South-East Asia to getting married in Fiji, Doc Holiday has the answers to your travel questions.
Big sale Reservoir home sells for almost $1.2m
A FIRST-home buyer haven not long ago, Reservoir is now commanding hefty prices, with a house snapped up for almost $1.2 million at the weekend.
New record Sunshine house sells for over $1m
SUNSHINE cracked the $1 million club yesterday after a period-style family home set a new benchmark for the area.
Social media Viral NAPLAN letter was plagiarised
A LETTER sent to NAPLAN students about the uniqueness of every child is not in itself unique, having been repeatedly plagiarised over the past 20 years.
Frog penis Is this frog incredibly hung?
PICTURES of a frog with incredibly large penis are making the rounds on social media. But is everything as it seems? WARNING: Strange pictures.
Tax Tidy up for tax time
THE next eight weeks is not just about the election but it’s also getting your affairs in order for the end of financial year.
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More low income earners negative gearing
MORE than 150,000 Australians earning salaries of less than $18,200 a year are negatively gearing investment property, according to new data from the Australian Taxation Office.
How tractors saved an entire town
AS a devastating flood spread misery across three states, the town of Wentworth was almost washed away. But a small army on tiny tractors came to the rescue.
If only Levi knew how to kick
THESE are the stats that show Levi Casboult has what it takes to be an elite forward of the competition — but there’s one problem that needs to be fixed.
Hit-run accused bailed into rehab
A WOMAN charged over a near fatal hit-run that left a father-of-two cyclist fighting for life has been granted bail into a rehab program in Toorak.
Finance a refuge of scoundrels?
FINANCE industry professionals have some of the worst reputations in Australia, according to a poll of public perceptions, with bank managers marked down for a lack of ethics and honesty.
Homeless crackdown as council split
POLICE have cracked down on aggressive begging in the city centre, as splits emerged at the Town Hall over the council’s approach to homelessness.
The Great Moscow Circus will go on
UPDATE: THE Great Moscow Circus will open the big top tonight at St Kilda after a tent permit mix-up forced the cancellation of performances for a week.
Copycat Bill follows way of Dan
BILL Shorten is mimicking Victorian Labor’s state election campaign playbook right down to a near-identical slogan.
Super man Morrison left powerless
The superannuation changes in Scott Morrison’s Budget are proving to be an own goal, writes Ellen Whinnett.
Rivals circle as Jenkins deal stalls
ADELAIDE’S determination not to pay overs to secure white-hot forward Josh Jenkins has Melbourne clubs circling the 27-year-old star.
AFL stars oppose public salaries
UPDATE: JACK Riewoldt says it’s none of his business what other players are earning after Aussie NBA star Joe Ingles said AFL salaries should be made public.
Subs for all injuries? It’s just not cricket
CRICKET Australia wants to throw open the idea of widening the substitution proposal to incorporate all injuries suffered on the field.
We won’t accept harassment here
HOMELESSNESS is a problem shared by most cities but while we must show compassion, we can’t tolerate aggression or harassment on city streets, writes Robert Doyle.
Business lobby fury over PM’s super reform
MALCOLM Turnbull is facing “white-hot” anger from within his government’s own support base over the planned overhaul of superannuation.
Apocalypse now Footscray extremist high and dry
THE alleged leader of the thwarted boat trip to Indonesia, Robert “Musa” Cerantonio, was one of the most influential Australian preachers supporting Islamic State.
Jail threat as 36 hoons face court
WATCH NOW: UNREPENTANT hoons watched videos of illegal “skids” meets in court amid warnings they could be jailed and have their cars seized. More pics
Racist thug to remain behind bars
A DRUNKEN man who racially vilified and bashed a stranger on a busy city tram will remain behind bars.
Asylum seekers ‘awaiting safe boat route’
ASYLUM seekers stuck in Indonesia because of Australia’s tough border control policies are waiting for the boat route to re-open, says a Federal Government report.
Pies 2010 flag team: where are they now?
AFTER Mick Malthouse said the Collingwood list was on the cusp of a “mini-dynasty” when Nathan Buckley took over, we’ve gone back to look at the Pies list when they were on top of the AFL world.
MCG push for Aussie robbed of gold medal
A PUSH to have Aussie Olympic hero Jared Tallent — robbed of his London gold by a Russian drug cheat — awarded his medal at a packed MCG has been launched. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Rivals rejoice as Giants lose young star
EXCITING key forward Todd Marshall will be available to all clubs on AFL Draft night after he was excluded from the controversial GWS Giants academy.
Besieged agent selling lavish homes
BESIEGED real estate agent Judy Thanh Truc is selling a pair of million-dollar houses next door to each other in Narre Warren North.
Young guns: Heeney leaving Aish in his wake
ISAAC Heeney and James Aish were highly-rated as juniors and while Heeney is on the way to becoming the next Paul Kelly, Aish is by statistical analysis the AFL’s worst midfielder.
PM leaves door open for Greens deal
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has left the door open to a preference deal with the Greens, as a political storm raged over the looming deal in Victoria.
Heavy hitters in the crime world
QUICK to solve problems with their fists, these are the Aussie hard men and global gangsters who started in the ring — before stepping into the world of crime.
We’re all getting the flu shot
VICTORIA is on the verge of having to order more influenza shots after a record number of adult flu vaccine have been taken.
Kid gloves wasted on kid criminals
JUVENILE criminals know they will be treated leniently by courts but it’s time we looked at a new way of dealing with those who are violent, writes Rita Panahi.
Mean street: Beggar unleashes fury
ONE of the city’s best loved streets turned ugly as an aggressive beggar unleashed his fury on innocent passers-by.
Shortage leaves grocers shell shocked
SHOPPERS baulking at the cost of beef are scrambling for eggs and stretching supplies.
Taxi protest in city turns heated
UPDATE: A HEATED taxi protest on Bourke St has wrapped up as the drivers head to Premier Daniel Andrews’s electorate to blockade his office.
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Victoria Police posts hilarious dancing video as part of global police Running Man Challenge
VICTORIA Police has joined the latest fad sweeping police forces globally by posting a hilarious video of officers doing the running man dance, which sparked an funny reaction from the Australian Federal Police.
Former brothel turned restaurant, Sth Cental in South Yarra, is sleek and sexy
A CATERER, a chef and a restaurant manager walk into a brothel. Sounds like the beginning of a joke but it is what’s happened down in South Yarra. Sort of.
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Beer, Wine and Calzone near Flagstaff Gardens is a modern Italian canteen with a jazz club connection
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How Melbourne’s city lanes and streets got their names
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21 Things On In Victoria May 7 onwards like Singin’ In The Rain, Wicked Chocolate Festival, Weekend Markets and more
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