$1100 repaid Governor’s right royal hangover
A LAVISH champagne lunch has turned into a humiliating fizzer for Governor Linda Dessau after she was forced to repay $1100 for food and alcohol charged to the public purse.
Athletics Australia could host Bolt v Gatlin showdown
THE two fastest men in the world could face off in Australia. Justin Gatlin has thrown his name into the mix to join Usain Bolt in a proposed series of races.
Exclusive ‘He doesn’t like Franco Cozzo... he’s jealous’
FURNITURE king Franco Cozzo says he is living in fear of his only son who has been charged with threatening to kill him over $400.
Harsh reality ’He didn’t cry, it’s as if he was lost’
RUSSIA’S military says it’s ready to back a UN call for weekly ceasefires in Aleppo, as more details emerge about a boy in haunting images that shook the world.
50th anniversary Long Tan vets blocked from site
UPDATE: VIETNAMESE authorities appear to have reneged on the agreement to let Australian veterans through to the site of the Long Tan battle.
Alzheimer’s drug Melbourne trial sparks brain breakthrough
A MELBOURNE-led trial of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease shows promising signs it could slow the spread of the neurological disease.
Jab debate Probe into rebel anti-vax doctor
A REBEL anti-vaxxer doctor is under investigation over claims he is trying to help patients avoid compulsory immunisations.
Forgotten forward Black looks for trade to resurrect career
FORGOTTEN North Melbourne forward Aaron Black will try and resurrect his stalled AFL career during October’s trade period.
CBA negotiations Players set to reject AFL pay offer
FOOTY’S pay war is set to escalate with players certain to reject an AFL offer of flat salary increases that was made on Thursday.
Man killed Two charged over Epping murder
TWO people have been charged over the alleged murder of a man in Melbourne’s north last year.
Lax monitoring Ground staff blamed for $3m plane crash
A CRASH involving two planes that caused up to $3 million damage at Melbourne airport in 2013 was caused by a lack of aircraft monitoring, a report found.
Chocolate and wine A celebration to tempt tastebuds
IF there was ever a match made in heaven, it’s chocolate and wine.
Civil case Oswals, ANZ may be close to settling
THE flamboyant Indian billionaires suing ANZ in the state’s biggest civil trial may be close to settling the case.
Long road ahead Work goes on, but our women are still dying
There has been progress in combating domestic violence but two court cases this week show how much work is still to be done, writes Ellen Whinnett.
Time for compassion Let’s aim to give all suffering families the life we have
It’s hard to appreciate how fortunate we are in Australia until you’re faced with the sort deprivation that is common overseas, writes Sarah Ireland.
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$1m ransom Peaceful plans for mass kidnap school
THE scene of Victoria’s most shocking mass kidnap of a group of young students for a $1m ransom is for sale, with agents pitching the old schoolhouse as a perfect bed and breakfast.
Holiday rentals Holiday like a celebrity
THEY’RE the holiday rentals that dreams are made of. Some celebrities pay more than $20,000 a night in luxurious surrounds.
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Financial services AMP running on the spot
WEALTH manager AMP has struggled to manage its own coffers, suffering a slump in revenue, underlying profit and net inflows during the six months to June.
World economy Negative rates rise ire of S&P
ONCE considered by economists a desperate, last-gasp measure to revive stalling growth, negative interest rates are now a way of life for nearly half a billion people.
Man killed Two charged over Epping murder
TWO people have been charged over the alleged murder of a man in Melbourne’s north last year.
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Governor’s house of cards
THERE was one important word missing from yesterday’s unprecedented statement from Governor Linda Dessau: sorry.
Uber turns industry on its head
IN 2013 then premier Denis Napthine trumpeted a taxi industry shake-up that featured new peak fares and a Knowledge Test as the biggest reform since the demise of horse-drawn cabs.
Man admits to savagely raping two women
A SERIAL rapist — who originally claimed drugs had wiped his memory — has admitted breaking into homes and savagely raping two women in terrifying attacks.
Beyond the big top
Il Ritorno uses Monteverdi’s opera Il Ritorno D’Ulisse in Patria as the crux of a live, multi-faceted vocal and musical score, writes reviewer Stephanie Glickman.
Long Tan vets blocked from site
UPDATE: VIETNAMESE authorities appear to have reneged on the agreement to let Australian veterans through to the site of the Long Tan battle.
Mansion’s staff live the high life
LEAKED memos claim, “Staff come and go as they please. Start times are all over the place as are departure times and lunch breaks”, at Victoria’s Government House.
Watchdog wants Warne charity records
THE consumer watchdog is wading through new documents about the Shane Warne Foundation.
Dan backs Governor over expenses
PREMIER Daniel Andrews has backed Governor Linda Dessau to cut rampant spending at Government House and fix the culture in her office.
Squatters in homes meant for victims
THE SALVATION Army has raised concerns homes set aside for domestic violence victims are being used by squatters, including backpackers and uni students.
Why porn site is extreme abuse
SHOWING pornographic images of schoolgirls is an extreme form of misogyny, bullying and abuse. And perhaps it doesn’t carry the consequences it should, writes Lesley Podesta.
Andrews denies key women bullied
PREMIER Daniel Andrews has claimed allegations that he bullied women in his government were “complete nonsense” after snubbing his minister in charge of family violence reform.
SuperCoach: Top players ranked by day
FRIDAY, Saturday or Sunday. Does it really matter what day it is for a player to perform in SuperCoach? It shouldn’t but some players simply excel on certain days.
Fury over fake firey Tinder profile
THE Metropolitan Fire Brigade is demanding that a fake Tinder profile that uses images of Victorian firefighters be taken down.
‘Sad’ end to 90-year-old lawyer’s career
A PENSIONER solicitor — who had never faced disciplinary action before — is banned from practising law after taking tens of thousands from a client.
Melbourne’s pet-friendly homes
A MELBOURNE developer has emerged as a dog lover’s best friend, unleashing pet-friendly apartments and townhouses across the inner north.
Child exploitation cops target school porn pics
LATEST: A CHILD exploitation team is now leading an investigation into a global porn ring that has stolen and posted thousands of graphic photos of Victorian schoolgirls.
Crates with live chickens land at KFC
SEVERAL large crates of live chickens were flung from a truck and ironically landed at the front door of a KFC in Melbourne’s north west.
Jail for menacing ice crash driver
AN ice addict who told his teenage girlfriend he was going to kill her in a car crash moments before he did has been sentenced to seven years in jail.
Biased ABC telling only half the story
THE ABC’s Four Corners showed shocking images of juvenile detention in the NT — but failed to give its viewers the full story, writes Jeff Kennett.
Our regional real estate ‘boom town’
A CENTRAL Victorian hub has been named by hotspotting.com.au as one of the country’s top five boom towns for real estate.
Why Collingwood should keep Cloke
TRAVIS Cloke is all but traded already, if you listen to footy pundits. But is Collingwood about to make a huge mistake?
Squatters are hurting real victims
SQUATTERS occupying inner-city houses are using human rights laws to keep out people with a far greater need: victims of domestic violence, writes Rita Panahi.
Moomba at mercy of Metro tunnel
MELBOURNE’S Moomba Parade faces one of the biggest changes in its history when construction begins on the Metro rail tunnel.
Tougher screening to catch risky docs
MEDICAL authorities are to adopt more vigilant screening practices to try to identify dangerous doctors before patients are put at risk.
Best Melbourne dishes for under $10
CAN you really get a decent feed for a tenner or less? You betcha. Dan Stock uncovers Melbourne’s most delicious dishes for $10 or less.
The faces of Victoria’s growing road toll
THESE are the tragic faces of Victoria’s growing road toll caused by drug and alcohol fuelled accidents on our roads.
The history of the Arts Centre spire
THE design was changed, it cracked and had to be rebuilt, and it’s also caught fire. Take a look back at Melbourne’s iconic Arts Centre spire.
Killer boyfriend’s twisted rose tribute
UPDATE: A JILTED lover who murdered his former partner placed a rose next to her bloodied body after killing her in a violent frenzy, police say.
Parking cash cow offset by staff costs
COMMUTERS in the central city have coughed up almost $2 million more in parking fees than the Melbourne City Council budgeted for over the last year.
Disorder in Government House
PRUNING the cost of fresh flowers obsessed Government House mandarins despite the vice-regal budget’s blowing out to hundreds of thousands of dollars last financial year.
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The ute: a great Victorian invention
DID you know the world’s very first ute was designed and built right here in Victoria? Take a look through Ford’s archives at this revolutionary Aussie invention.
Brynne bounces back with TV show, new man
BRYNNE Gordon has signed on to be part of a new TV reality show about Melbourne’s nightlife, stepping out with a new man from a troubled few months.
Battle of books: Griffiths vs Potter
AUTHOR Andy Griffiths and illustrator Terry Denton have cast a spell over kids with their Treehouse series, but is their latest book powerful enough to outsell J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and The Cursed Child?
Top tips to mastering chocolate
CHOCOLATE is as likely to bring a smile to sweet-loving faces as it is to strike fear in the heart of many a home cook. But these tips will have you whipping up delicious treats like an expert in no time.
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Reviewer lifts lid on burgers’ juicy secrets
WANT to know what makes the tastiest burgers? An anonymous blogger has spilt the beans on what it takes to be Melbourne’s best.
Just a Touch of Paradise
Rock City: Paradise Music Festival interview + giveaways, Lisa Mitchell, Buoy, Bowie, Aston Shuffle, Oxjam and the Must See Gigs, chosen by Mikey Cahill
Billy’s not crystal clear on AFL rules
LEGENDARY funnyman Billy Crystal got a kick out of his day at the footy yesterday ahead of three shows in Melbourne.
TV serenade Bondi Vet awkwardly serenades Bachelor’s Megan
DR Chris Brown has wasted no time hitting on Megan Marx on The Project after her shock Bachelor exit.
Soraiya Fuda Richie dumps Keira - I ‘don’t give a f — k!’
RICHIE dumps Keira on a single date! She admits she “doesn’t give a f — k about those bitches!” Noni spits and Rachael swallows!
RendezView Why I hate The Bachelor
No amount of candles and clever editing can hide the manipulation and exploitation of The Bachelor. It may have entertainment value, but can we please stop pretending the show is about true love?
Drama Umm, that’s not how you park
A MAN has done a rough job at parking his silver four-wheel-drive, with his vehicle ended up plunging into Sydney Harbour.
Pension changes How to hang onto retiree discounts
TIGHTER age pension rules are set to result in many retirees losing some valuable concessions, but there are plenty of other discounts available.
