Search for answers Call to slow trains after horror crash
A PUSH to slash train speeds by up to 15km/h will be investigated after a tragic railway crossing crash that killed two elderly women.
Bus driver Kids ban lifted for accused stalker
EXCLUSIVE: A BUS driver accused of stalking a 14-year-old schoolgirl has been given the green light to keep working with children.
Missing in flood Waters rise as search for farmer continues
UPDATE: POLICE are continuing their frantic search for a farmer missing in floodwaters since Wednesday afternoon as Charlton residents spend the night on high flood alert.
‘Significant movement’ AFL close to buying Etihad Stadium
THE AFL is on the brink of buying Etihad Stadium in a win for Victorian fans, with sources confirming “significant movement” in talks.
Conflict of interest Sex Party MP acts like a dope
A SEX Party MP Fiona Patten wants medicinal cannabis legalised, but has shares in a company that produces it.
Not leaving Sam dismisses Footy Show rumours
THE Footy Show stalwart Sam Newman says he is not leaving the program, dismissing rumours his relationship with Nine had soured and he was considering quitting.
‘Stoic’ youngster Amazing moment boy was found
WATCH the moment a little boy was rescued after he survived almost 20 hours lost in rain-sodden bush at Beechworth.
Trading places Cloke agrees to terms with Bulldogs
THE WESTERN Bulldogs need only to satisfy Collingwood’s trade request to build a 2017 forward line that includes Travis Cloke, Stewart Crameri and Tom Boyd.
Veteran forward Petrie to take weekend to consider future
NORTH Melbourne forward Drew Petrie will weigh up his future over the weekend as West Coast confirm their interest in the axed veteran.
Missing in flood Waters rise as search for farmer continues
UPDATE: POLICE are continuing their frantic search for a farmer missing in floodwaters since Wednesday afternoon as Charlton residents spend the night on high flood alert.
CFA pay deal Fireys seek to join NSW brigades
VOLUNTEER firefighters in towns on the Victorian border are investigating options to join NSW brigades amid concerns over the controversial firefighters’ pay deal.
Search for answers Call to slow trains after horror crash
A PUSH to slash train speeds by up to 15km/h will be investigated after a tragic railway crossing crash that killed two elderly women.
Melbourne Show There’s shear beauty in our heritage
AUSTRALIANA was in full cry yesterday when a sheep was sheared in the CBD to promote the Royal Melbourne Show.
Role models Punish parents of young criminals too
BEHIND almost every young criminal is a parent or parents who failed to do their job properly. They must be punished too, writes Tom Elliott.
Political pretense Politicians posturing is pathetic
MUCH of the past week has been nothing short of posturing on the part of our politicians, writes Rob Harris.
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Market action Spring auctions on a high
MELBOURNE’S auction clearance rate has remained strong after its recent peak. And sellers look poised for more success, with slightly fewer homes heading under the hammer this week.
Glen Waverley Owner’s buyer back out boon
A BAILING buyer in Melbourne’s east has earned vendors an extra $745,000 for their home after pulling the pin on a multi-million dollar deal.
Workforce Jobless dip masks vanishing seekers
THE nation’s unemployment rate has fallen to a near three-year low but the news has been overshadowed by a sharp drop in the number of people seeking work.
In My Opinion China investments a must to hold up economy
FOREIGN investment brings many benefits but its role in supplementing domestic savings is crucial for Australia, since we have not proven ourselves capable of living within our own income means.
Bus driver Kids ban lifted for accused stalker
EXCLUSIVE: A BUS driver accused of stalking a 14-year-old schoolgirl has been given the green light to keep working with children.
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The curious case of the Cranbourne meteorites
HUNDREDS of years ago meteorites came crashing down to earth in the Melbourne suburb of Cranbourne. Take a look at some of the biggest space rocks ever found in Australia.
How Hawks have owned the off-season
WITH news Jaeger O’Meara wants to join Hawthorn we thought we’d take a look at the list of players who’ve made a successful move to the Hawks — and how they got there.
Magnificent pilots looked to the future
THE brave pilots who forged Australia’s aviation industry from the first death-defying act in 1914 did it at Point Cook, where the world’s oldest military air base is still operating. PICTURE SPECIAL
Fireys seek to join NSW brigades
VOLUNTEER firefighters in towns on the Victorian border are investigating options to join NSW brigades amid concerns over the controversial firefighters’ pay deal.
Lesbian cop in court battle over promotion
AN aspiring counter-terrorism officer claims she was denied a dream posting because she is in a lesbian relationship with another federal cop.
Construction work deals blowing out project costs
AS federal infrastructure spending tips $50 billion, we all have a stake in ensuring our construction sector is able to build roads, schools and hospitals at top value for the taxpayer, writes John Slater.
Karl’s out in his shed, flying high
SOARING into the night sky is the perfect way to unwind for busy Bendigo father of five Karl Penrose.
Brewing up perfect storms in teacups
THERE was no storm in a teacup when Ayden Graham took out top prize at the Australian tea brewer awards on Tuesday.
Pride of sons and daughters of the west
IT was a baking hot January afternoon in 2015 at the Western Bulldogs AGM that I realised the premiership drought reaching back to 1954 would finally be broken, writes Jim Williamson.
Fusion ops a ‘spinal trap’
SURGEONS are being warned to stop routinely undertaking spine-fusing operations over fears too many patients are being left needlessly crippled.
Politicians posturing is pathetic
MUCH of the past week has been nothing short of posturing on the part of our politicians, writes Rob Harris.
Unmasked: Life as an AFL mascot
MASCOTS are a colourful part of the great Australian game. But life inside the costume can be hot, heavy and when rival supporters attack, a whole lot of hassle.
Melbourne suburban mums become TV stars
A NEW digital parenting show hosted by two Melbourne mums is a runaway success, with each episode drawing more than 120,000 people in.
Prime Minister’s super backflip
A CONTROVERSIAL government plan to cap after-tax superannuation contributions at $500,000 has been axed in a bid to appease Coalition backbenchers.
Why all councils must go now
WE HAVE too many councils and councillors. The correct number of councils for Victoria is one. And it should be called the State Government, writes Tom Elliott.
Knight fails in ‘army abuse’ compo bid
VEXATIOUS litigant and killer Julian Knight has been denied a taxpayer-funded payout for abuse he says he suffered while an Army cadet.
Our history: Melbourne’s oldest buildings
YOU may walk past these places every day and not even realise they are the city’s oldest. These are Melbourne buildings that are more than 160 years old.
A highly unhelpful guide to the semis
IS IT possible that the Bulldogs could end the greatest dynasty since the Minogues? Or will the Hawks continue to be un-killable like Karl from Die Hard? Here’s Titus’s preview to the semi-finals.
Where do returning Bombers fit?
FOURTEEN banned players can return to their clubs today. What is the state of play for each and what do they mean for Essendon — and the Bulldogs and Port — for 2017? BOMBERS’ BEST 22
Loy Lang staff told to reject pay rise
THE militant construction and energy union has told workers at Victoria’s biggest power plant to reject a pay rise totalling 20 per cent over four years.
Big wet sinks climate hysteria
IN 2008 — at the height of the global warming scare — we were warned of endless drought. Could the global warming experts explain how they got this so wrong, asks Andrew Bolt.
Barkly’s last Sunday session bash
AFTER a decade of huge Sunday afternoons and the place where AFL footballers and visiting celebrities partied, St Kilda’s Hotel Barkly will soon be no longer.
Pauline Hanson: Muslims new threat
PAULINE Hanson has warned Australia is in danger of “being swamped by Muslims” in a maiden speech that echoed her address of 20 years earlier.
Parks Victoria chief stands down
THE chief executive of Parks Victoria has stood down and the state’s anti-corruption watchdog will investigate allegations about his behaviour.
Proposed donations register illegal
RED tape has stopped a bid by Melbourne City Council to host a register listing campaign donations ahead of the October poll.
Second housemate charged with murder
A SECOND housemate of Bendigo mum of four Samantha Kelly has been charged with her murder.
The Greek oasis on our doorstep
THERE’S frappé, souvlaki aplenty and of course white furniture and stone floors. No it’s not Mykonos or Athens: Welcome to Melbourne’s Greek precinct.
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Who made BIGSOUND buzz?
Who made BIGSOUND buzz? Lastlings, BUOY, Alex Lahey, Tash Sultana, Flowertruck, Olympia, Sampa The Great, Alice Ivy & more, writes Mikey Cahill
Magnificent pilots looked to the future
THE brave pilots who forged Australia’s aviation industry from the first death-defying act in 1914 did it at Point Cook, where the world’s oldest military air base is still operating. PICTURE SPECIAL
I’ll Show u 21 Things On In Victoria
21 Things On In Victoria Sept 17 onwards like Melbourne Show, Fringe Festival, Koalas at Phillip Island, Weekend Markets & more, chosen by Mikey Cahill
Wine myths 101
Sshould you drink red or white wine with cheese? Should you decant? And what the hell do ‘wine legs’ look like? Wine critic Nick Stock busts the most common wine myths. Cheers to that!
Olivia, Bindi step up for cancer fight
AUSSIE megastar and cancer survivor Olivia Newton-John has stepped out with Bindi Irwin to raise funds for cancer research and the ONJ centre that bears her name.
Yarra River novel makes a splash
A Huckleberry Finn-style novel about two boys and their adventures on the Yarra River has won a Victorian Premier’s Literary Award
What really happened to Amelia Earhart
A MELBOURNE radio operator’s record of a desperate call from a remote Pacific island is shaping as the final clue into the the fate of pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart.
Tragic death Cry-Baby actress dies aged 60
KIM McGuire, who played Mona ‘Hatchet-Face’ Malnorowski alongside Johnny Depp in the 1990 cult classic Cry-Baby, has died aged 60.
Soraiya Fuda The Bachelor season finale recap
FORGET the twist, forget the intruders, hell, forget the walkouts — The Bachelor’s biggest bombshell is the winner.
RendezView This is no way to treat rape survivors. It’s shameful
Universities Australia launched a million dollar survey into rates of rape and sexual harassment on campuses. But while they were busy congratulating themselves, they ignored what’s most important.
Vaginal Rejuvenation Here’s a story about vaginas and lasers
LET’S be honest, vaginas and lasers aren’t concepts you would think go hand-in-hand. Think again, because this business in Melbourne is booming.
Mars mission China launches second space station
CHINA has launched its second space station in a sign of the growing sophistication of its military-backed program that intends to send a mission to Mars.
Economy Why we should be celebrating
LAST week’s economic growth figure of 3.3 per cent is the best in four years and that winning streak looks as though it will continue for a while yet.
