Loud bang Suspicious fire destroys mosque
A SUSPICIOUS fire that destroyed a Geelong mosque is the fifth church fire in the city since last October.
Jarryd Roughead ‘He called me and he sort of just broke down’
JORDAN Lewis says the return of melanoma has hit Jarryd Roughead hard with the Hawthorn star set to miss the rest of the 2016 season.
Theft surge Youths compete to steal most cars
YOUTH gangs competing to steal the most cars are helping power an unprecedented surge in Victoria’s car theft rate.
Aussie moment Runner hit by flying kangaroo
A JOGGER has been injured by an airborne kangaroo in Kangaroo Flat, near Bendigo.
Rita Panahi City Square homeless need to break camp
THE City Square homeless refused help which makes their protest look like a political statement. Either way, it’s time they were moved on, writes Rita Panahi.
Tragic death Aussie killed defusing IS bomb
AN Australian mine-clearing expert has been killed in northern Iraq while defusing an improvised explosive device planted by Islamic State militants.
Crabbing tragedy Vic man fends off crocs with spanners
A VICTORIAN man threw spanners and spark plugs at crocodiles in a desperate three-hour battle to save his own life after his mate drowned during a horrifying crabbing trip near Darwin.
Darwin visit Private sector the key to prosperity, says PM
The Northern Territory — which did not garner much of a mention in the Federal Budget earlier this month — will have more cash on the way, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull pledged yesterday
Nick Xenophon Penalty rates get X-treme reaction
NICK Xenophon Team candidates have left open the possibility of cutting Sunday penalty rates, but the Senator himself says it will be up to the Fair Work Commission.
Pollie trail Dutton’s warning on ‘illiterate’ refugees
ROLLING UPDATES: Labor and the Greens have slammed comments by Immigration Minister Peter Dutton that ‘illiterate’ refugees will take Australian jobs.
New interview Trump’s wife dishes in shock interview
DONALD Trump’s wife, Melania Trump, has opened up about the Clintons, a journalist who catcalled her and the time Michael Jackson tried to kiss her.
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Loud bang Suspicious fire destroys mosque
A SUSPICIOUS fire that destroyed a Geelong mosque is the fifth church fire in the city since last October.
Potty mouth Katie Price’s son drops C-bomb live on TV
PRICE’S 13-year-old son, who has disabilities, surprised the hosts of a UK TV show when he dropped a rather naughty word live on air.
Troubled star Sinead’s rant: ‘You had better pray I die’
A DAY after the Nothing Compares 2 U singer was located by authorities in Illinois, she posted an unhinged Facebook rant directed at her family.
Terry McCrann It’s the competitor, stupid
The ACCC’s investigation into the proposed merger of Mitre 10 and Home Timber and Hardware displays the breathtakingly deep institutionalised idiocy of the regulator, writes Terry McCrann.
The economy RBA: May cut was close call
THE Reserve Bank has revealed its historic Budget day rate cut was a lineball call and it nearly held off for further information on the economy.
Rita Panahi City Square homeless need to break camp
THE City Square homeless refused help which makes their protest look like a political statement. Either way, it’s time they were moved on, writes Rita Panahi.
Jeff Kennett We can’t let our farmers suffer
OUR dairy farmers are doing it hard and they, their families and communities need help to avert a social crisis, writes Jeff Kennett.
Travel Australia’s surprising favourite landmark
THE Sydney Opera House might be Australia’s most recognisable landmark — but it turns out it’s not our favourite. That honour went to something else.
Passport changes Big change to applying for passports
THE way we apply for passports could be in for an overhaul, with surprising industries hoping to take over the work of Australia Post.
Surprised winners Melbourne couple win $2.4m home in lottery
A KNOXFIELD couple hit the jackpot today after they won a “life-changing” $2.4 million Brighton home in a charity lottery.
Election uncertainty Buyers to gain from investor uncertainty
HOMEBUYERS are poised to reap the real estate benefits as cautious property investors sit on their hands ahead of the federal election, industry experts say.
Magic mushrooms Magic mushrooms have healing powers
A STUDY into the use of magic mushrooms in which patients were given a recreational dose of the active ingredient psilocybin has found something amazing.
Tech triumph Ford GT’s secret Aussie ingredient
IT’S not quite like selling ice to eskimos, but it’s close. A little known Aussie company has taken on the global car industry with the most advanced wheels in the world.
Credit cards Credit cards carry the debt load
CREDIT card users carrying debt have had little to celebrate after only one lender passed on the RBA cuts. Find the best card to suit your needs.
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Aussies turn back on refugees
AUSTRALIANS have turned against high migrant intakes and show little support for helping Europe resettle Middle East refugees, a shock new poll has revealed.
GP deal none of our business, says F1 boss
FORMULA One boss Bernie Ecclestone and Premier Daniel Andrews have agreed to keep the fee Victorians pay for the Melbourne Grand Prix secret for as long as the race is run at Albert Park.
Dairy funds to help desperate farmers
VICTORIAN dairy farmers are being offered extra assistance to help them deal with the milk price crisis engulfing the sector.
Mum’s killer: She may have stabbed herself
MOTHER of four Fiona Warzywoda may have stabbed herself to death in front of dozens of oblivious witnesses, her killer Craig McDermott has claimed.
Joyce hits out at ‘complaints desk’ candidates
DEPUTY Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has attacked independents running for parliament, dismissing them as a “complaints desk’’ who can’t deliver for their communities.
Piano project hitting right notes for refugees
IN true hipster style, old car workshops and heritage-listed meat markets are playing host to classical music concerts, taking the sweet sounds of Mozart and Beethoven to a new audience.
Sam’s baby admission is so honest
BY admitting she’d like to have a family, Sam Armytage risks being labelled desperate but in fact we should praise her honesty, writes Susie O’Brien
King inks new deal with Mitchell
CONTROVERSIAL former Richmond player Jake King has bought into the South Melbourne tattoo studio owned by former bikie Toby Mitchell.
Melbourne’s best-kept culinary secrets
WHEN we asked our favourite chefs where they go on a rare night off or to stock up on essentials, they uncovered a trove of local Melbourne gems.
Buyers to gain from investor uncertainty
HOMEBUYERS are poised to reap the real estate benefits as cautious property investors sit on their hands ahead of the federal election, industry experts say.
Christian Brother jailed over sex attacks
A VIOLENT sexual predator who preyed on small orphan boys then beat them when they complained will spend 12 years and nine months behind bars.
Phantom: Impressed? Sam, I am!
THE Phantom is not easily impressed — but Carlton’s Sam Docherty has managed to do just that — with a season-high SuperCoach tally continuing his impressive run of scores.
What we love about Ballarat
BALLARAT has so much more to offer than panning for gold and eating way too many boiled raspberry drops from Brown’s Confectionery Factory.
Cops to refund wrongly issued flare fines
VICTORIA Police has been forced to withdraw nearly 2000 fines for marine flare breaches, with refunds coming to those who had already paid up.
Ex-Scout leader’s jail stint extended
A HABITUAL pedophile who has abused children most of his life has had just four months added to an existing jail sentence for an offence he committed at the beginning of his adult life.
West of Kin ‘buzzy’ with modern Asian hits
WEST of Kin offers excellent house kimchi, zippy som tum, yuzu and chogochujang and housemade XO, all served up in a fabulously repurposed ‘50s modernist icon, writes Dan Stock.
Homeless refuse housing help
HOMELESS people who have set up camp in the City Square are refusing help from the city council and welfare agencies.
Things motorists do that tick riders off
POLICE may be cracking down on motorcyclists, but what about what motorists do every day? I’ve seen some appalling things from the seat of my bike, writes Ian Royall.
‘Data lost’ in vampire gigolo kill probe
CORRUPTION busters investigating the murder of vampire gigolo Shane Chartres-Abbott lost potentially vital telephone intercept material, it has been claimed.
Giant trade risk paying off for Blues
JUST as Hawthorn supporters fondly recall 2004 as the draft that changed their club, Carlton fanatics may one day point to 2015 as a pivotal moment in Navy Blue history.
Moment before street performer caught fire
UPDATE: New video shows a street performer right before her clothes went up in flames when her act went horribly wrong at Southbank today.
Tram surfer’s stunt stops traffic
ONE man has taken an out-of-the box approach to escaping the early morning public transport crush in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Smokes pay for booze and weed on Manus
MANUS Island asylum seekers are trading taxpayer-funded cigarettes on the black market to pay for alcohol, electronics and marijuana.
Chiropractor banned from treating kids
A CHIROPRACTOR who manipulated the spine of a four-day-old baby in a viral video has been temporarily banned from treating children. SEE THE VIDEO.
Prank calls return after nurse suicide
MELBOURNE radio appears to have gotten over its prank call hang ups, with KIIS FM’s Matt Tilley to resurrect his Gotcha calls having put them on hold in the aftermath of UK nurse Jacintha Saldhana’s suicide.
Uber legality may hang on 100-year-old law
IT’S our most modern way of getting around, but the legality of ride-sharing app Uber could rest on legislation dating back almost 100 years.
Budget carriers unite in ‘value alliance’
THE world’s biggest budget airline alliance has formed in a cutthroat battle for passengers across the Asia Pacific.
Rebel on warpath against mag
COMEDIAN and actor Rebel Wilson is suing Women’s Day over an article titled, “Just who is the REAL Rebel?”.
Tour cyclist sues Melbourne team
FORMER Tour de France rider Johnathan Cantwell is suing Drapac Professional Cycling for more than $300,000 after being dumped by the team less than a third of the way through his contract.
Monkey bike death accused still on bail
HE has allegedly breached bail over and over, but a magistrate has refused to revoke bail for the monkey-bike rider accused of running down mum Andrea Lehane.
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BALLARAT has so much more to offer than panning for gold and eating way too many boiled raspberry drops from Brown’s Confectionery Factory.
Daryl Braithwaite says The Horses was a fluke when it went to number one 25 years ago today
IT’S the song that demands you sing along, marks Hawthorn Premierships and Melbourne Victory games, and never fails to trigger memories. Now it’s got a new legion of fans.
Melbourne’s most influential nightclubs: Why this city is the nation’s clubbing capital
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.
Theatre productions Melbourne: Watch a show grow in one day
THEATRE doesn’t just happen. Months, even years, can go by as a show grows into a full-blown production. Watch them grow in a day. PIC SPECIAL
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.
