40k jobs at risk Jobs crisis looms as car industry unravels
A NATIONAL jobs crisis looms as the unravelling of the car industry puts up to 40,000 jobs at risk, while many ex-Ford workers struggle to find new work.
Law precedent Uber legality to be put to the test
THE legality of ride-sharing service Uber is set to be put to the test today with a landmark legal battle to be reignited.
Opinion Let our girls wear pants to school
WE are raising our daughters to be strong, forthright, active and equal, but forcing them to wear tunics, skirts and dresses to school teaches them to be the exact opposite, writes Susie O’Brien.
Tweet trouble Candidate: Shorten ‘blows with wind’
A VICTORIAN Labor candidate vowed to quit the party if Kevin Rudd rolled Julia Gillard as PM and accused Bill Shorten of blowing “with the wind”.
Mildura tragedy Driver who killed six teens walks free
THE hit-run driver responsible for ending the lives of six teenagers near Mildura in 2006 has been freed from prison.
WADA question Did Hayne quit the NFL for nothing?
A FORMER ASADA boss has poured cold water on Jarryd Hayne’s new dream of playing Rugby 7s at the Rio Olympics due to strict drug testing rules. But does another rugby player’s story suggest otherwise?
Biker blitz Motorcycle cops to target rogue riders
EXCLUSIVE: EVERY Victoria Police motorcycle will be out on the roads from today in a safety blitz aimed at tackling a horror year for motorbike accidents.
Weekend pay Greens to enshrine penalty rates in law
THE Greens will enshrine weekend penalty rates in legislation, as they continue to exert pressure on Labor in key policy areas.
Sky News Tony Abbott praises ‘riveting’ Credlin
POLITICAL powerhouse turned commentator Peta Credlin has ruffled a few feathers since taking up her role on Sky News. Her old boss has again come to her defence.
Federal election Cormann slams corporate tax claim
ROLLING UPDATES: Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has slammed a report that argues a corporate tax cut will deliver $8 billion to the US.
Over exposed Weather presenter told to cover up
A FEMALE weather reporter was forced to cover up her ‘revealing’ party dress live on air following a number of complaints from viewers.
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Law precedent Uber legality to be put to the test
THE legality of ride-sharing service Uber is set to be put to the test today with a landmark legal battle to be reignited.
Shock pics Pete Burns unrecognisable in rare public outing
FAMED for his love of plastic surgery, the Dead Or Alive singer’s latest public appearance has sparked fears for his heath.
Song backlash Russia’s fury over winning Eurovision song
THE political message in the winning Ukrainian’s song at Eurovision hasn’t gone down too well in Russia.
Resources ANZ: Iron-willed China the key
IRON ore should find a floor at $US50 a tonne with the supply glut to evaporate more quickly than originally thought, banking major ANZ says.
Fraud No fool like a young fool
AUSTRALIANS aged 55 or over are about half as likely as younger people to fall victim to personal fraud, shattering the myth of an older generation of easy prey, research reveals.
Border policy Labor rebels throw Bill overboard
LABOR is paying the price for promoting a pathetically childish morality that cares more about seeming good, not doing it, writes Andrew Bolt.
Increased risk Time to show jihadists the door
CANCELLING the passports of suspected terrorist sympathisers means we effectively trap them in a country they loathe, writes Rita Panahi.
Tropical The secret Aussie island paradise
ITS neighbouring islands are known for all the wrong reasons, but few people have even heard of this exclusive destination.
Italy Clooney doesn’t know what he’s missing
Lake Como’s most famous resident is not to be seen, but Kylie Lang finds a stay at the Grand Tremezzo Hotel offers many other treasures.
Real estate Melbourne homes may hit $1m in five years
MELBOURNE could have a million-dollar median house price in as few as five years, property experts say. Interactive: See how prices have risen in the past five years.
Auction wrap Pies great scores $1.42m for home
COLLINGWOOD legend Peter McKenna has scored a big win in the heart of Tigerland, with his home earning $170,000 over reserve. SEE SALES RESULTS HERE
Technology The creepy romance poetry of Google’s AI bot
GOOGLE has been feeding its AI robot with romantic novels in a bid to improve its conversation skills. And the results are a little awkward.
Touching image The photo Facebook keeps deleting
A MUM captured this powerful image of her husband cradling their sick son in the shower. Facebook keeps taking it down.
Supermarket shop Check-out how to keep grocery costs down
THESE are some of the easiest ways to keep your supermarket shopping spending down.
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Security row forces King to miss thriller
FORMER Richmond footballer Jake King has slammed MCG security after being denied entry to Saturday night’s thrilling Tiger triumph.
Time to show jihadists the door
CANCELLING the passports of suspected terrorist sympathisers means we effectively trap them in a country they loathe, writes Rita Panahi.
Pollution police set to crack down
POLLUTION police with the power to raid offenders and conduct covert surveillance could hit our streets under a bold plan to beef up Victoria’s environment watchdog.
Labor friendly fire over boats, terror storm
THE Government has attacked Labor candidate Peta Murphy’s position on terrorism after the Herald Sun revealed she once fought against her party’s jihadi crackdown.
Greens to enshrine penalty rates in law
THE Greens will enshrine weekend penalty rates in legislation, as they continue to exert pressure on Labor in key policy areas.
Kids lost in class wars as expulsions leap
SUSPENSIONS of prep and year 1 and 2 students have skyrocketed in five years, raising concerns that children are being consigned to a bleak future at a very young age.
Was this Apex’s first killing?
THE notorious Apex gang has been linked to its first death after a frightening crime spree, with the drug ice featuring as its thugs continue to terrorise innocent Victorians.
Top public servants paid more than PM
AUSTRALIA’S military top brass and Prime Minister are paid less than the nation’s top public servants, a survey of federal salary packages reveals.
Education IT budget won’t add up
A “CATASTROPHIC” multimillion-dollar budget blowout has hit another information technology project in Victoria’s Education Department.
Rough play with dad healthy, study finds
DADS take note: That rough-and-tumble play with the kids you love so much? It’s great for children emotionally, a new study has found.
Unions cash row over hall upgrade
THE Andrews Government will spend $10 million to upgrade Trades Hall even though its own bureaucrats cast doubt on the union movement’s plea for cash.
Time is right for gay player to ‘come out’
EXCLUSIVE: AFL footballers say the time is right for a gay player to “come out” in senior league ranks to end one of the last taboos in Australian sport.
Thirsty tiler sues Crown casino
A WARRANDYTE tiler is suing Crown casino and its security company claiming he was assaulted by its guards after asking for a glass of water.
Pre-surgery checklist a life saver
MISTAKES in surgery would be reduced and lives saved if operating staff followed simple checklists, research shows.
Dad’s plea: Speak up on crime
THE father of murdered woman Mersina Halvagis has made an impassioned plea for people to speak up about crime as data shows reports have led to more than 18,000 arrests.
Lyon back with the game he loves
GARRY Lyon is taking his first steps towards a footy-world comeback, watching his son play and offering young players his advice. Exclusive photos
‘Womaniser’ threat: I will get you
TENSIONS between Manus Island locals and refugees are boiling over after a man accused of being a “womaniser” was threatened with violence.
Magic times for Melbourne clubbers
CLUB insider in the halcyon days of Melbourne’s incredible night-life Nui Te Koha takes you through the doors of the clubs that made our city the nation’s nightclub capital.
Fury over CBD backpacker boozing
A CBD travel agency has been accused of supplying free booze to backpackers who then get into fights in the street.
Footy team apologises over dress-up
UPDATE: FRANKSTON Bombers have apologised after posting images of teammates in blackface on social media as AFL South East step in to investigate.
Labor MPs openly defy Shorten on boats
WE’VE seen this week that it isn’t just the senior Labor leaders who lack ticker on boats. At last count 16 MPs or candidates have openly defied Bill Shorten, writes Peta Credlin.
Tinnie jihadis face life in prison
FIVE men accused of hatching a plot to flee Australia by boat and join Islamic State were charged with terrorist offences that can carry life imprisonment.
Pooches pound pavement for good cause
FROM poodles to pugs, pooches large and small took to Albert Park Lake to pound pavement for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk. See the pictures.
Shorten lets slip on childcare relief
BILL Shorten let a $3b cat out of the bag by revealing working parents earning between $60,000 and $80,000 will secure more childcare relief under a Labor government.
Tough job finding work in Melbourne’s north
ONE in five adults is out of work in Melbourne’s north, placing the area at the top of the dole queue in Victoria. See how your area fares with our interactive map.
The latest and greatest local snaps
SUNDAY FOCUS: THERE’S nothing like a good drink, whether you’re human, canine or rabbit. There’s nothing like a good photo either so you’re in for a treat here.
Kochie wears his heart on his sleeve
BREAKFAST TV mainstay, finance guru and AFL club president David Koch admits, in a wideranging chat with Hamish McLachlan, he gets emotional about many things.
Smokers find a cheap way out
SMOKERS are circumventing high cigarettes prices by turning to vaporisers and cheap nicotine cartridges online, for just $15 for a week’s smoking.
Family outgrows van with child no. 14
IS THIS Point Cook family Victoria’s largest? Fida and John Taha brought home their 14th and final child this month.
Pocket-size lifeline for diabetic kids
THOUSANDS of children with Type 1 diabetes will be given pocket-sized glucose-monitoring devices that will save lives and spare families $4000 a year.
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Sons of Mary a fine addition to Brighton
REVIEW: A FAMILY venture 50 years in the making, this hospitality hangout is a fine addition to the inner southern Melbourne ‘hood.
Here’s what we love about Glen Waverley
THIS quiet and family-friendly suburb is our city’s ‘all rounder’, with plenty to offer residents and visitors. See why we love Glen Waverley.
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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21 THINGS on in Victoria from May 14 onwards, like Tarantino Ball, Great Ocean Road Marathon & Weekend Markets, chosen by Mikey Cahill.
Beer, Wine and Calzone near Flagstaff Gardens is a modern Italian canteen with a jazz club connection
PIZZA versus calzone? It’s pizza every time, isn’t it? Well ... there’s a newish place in town where pizza is overshadowed by that underrated relative with the funny name.
