Victoria News
Our most dangerous roads revealed
WHICH roads in Melbourne are the most dangerous? An insurer’s annual analysis of accident claims has revealed exactly where they are.
Hundreds of fans send doggies off in style
THE pride of the mighty west have been given a preliminary final send-off fit for an AFL king, with hundreds of Western Bulldogs fans flocking to Whitten Oval.
Which towns are Victoria’s hidden gems?
A SEARCH for 50 hidden gems among Australia’s small towns has uncovered 14 from Victoria, with some surprising omissions.
Jimmy cutting it close after finals
JIMMY Bartel is set to shave his bushy beard off after growing it for the footy season to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence.
Support grows for North East Link
A $10 BILLION tunnel through Melbourne’s northeast is being considered by both major parties in the wake of Victoria’s port lease windfall.
Police take cautious approach to teen crime
CHILDREN caught for serious crimes have been cautioned, not arrested, more than 3000 times in a year.
Council eyes South Metro railway station
MELBOURNE City Council has its eyes on a prime redevelopment site that will open up because of the creation of the new CBD South Metro railway station.
Kids lap up animals, sunshine at show
KIDS were given a taste of the farm life today as thousands lapped up the sunshine and made the most of the spring weather at the Royal Melbourne Show.
Inside Chadstone’s $660m makeover
TRADING hours at Chadstone Shopping Centre could be extended as the mega mall balloons to the size of about ten MCGs.
Get schooled in the art of wok
OF all the paraphernalia available for the home kitchen, surely none gives more bang for your buck than the wok. We asked the experts for their tips and favourite recipe ideas.
Melbourne’s rise into the sky
EVER wondered which Melbourne building was the tallest throughout the past 150 years? Take a look back at the city’s rise into the sky and the record-breaking structures that claimed the title.
$1b extra slug for level crossing program
TAXPAYERS could fork out an extra $1 billion for add-ons to the Andrews Government’s signature level crossing removal program.
Bobby on the rebound
AFL LEGEND Bob Skilton has been floored by back surgery and will miss just his second Brownlow Medal count in more than 50 years.
Ultimate guide to footy fan etiquette
FINALS tickets are expensive and rare. Get the best out of the experience — and don’t ruin it for others — by following this ultimate etiquette guide for finals-going footy fans.
Body of biker found in You Yangs
A MOUNTAIN bike ride through the popular You Yangs National Park near Geelong has ended in tragedy, with the discovery of a man’s body early this morning.
New app to aid police mental health
POLICE dealing with anxiety and depression can turn to an app to help them get through it.
Daredevil ride: Facing The Beast
WITH the same force as a fighter plane, the Royal Melbourne Show’s most fearsome ride is sick in more ways than one. Mikey Cahill faces The Beast. WATCH THE VIDEO
Raise a pinky for Ricky and friends
A RESTAURANT veteran has infused an iconic Fitzroy pub with Chinese flair.
‘I won’t let it take my dignity’
HAMISH McLachlan chats with Neale Daniher about his battle with motor neuron disease and how he won’t allow the disease to take away his optimism and dignity.
Push to return Chapel St to former glory
CHAPEL St may be about to go from drab to fab again, with plans to return the strip to its former glory being pushed by residents and council election candidates.
Hope for kids with high-risk cancers
ALL Australian children with high-risk cancers would be turned into long-term survivors under an ambitious program to analyse unique cancer cells and offer personalised treatment.
Roberta’s alleged petrol douse threat
EXCLUSIVE: ROBERTA Williams allegedly wielded a baseball bat and threatened to douse a woman in petrol and set her alight during a bizarre service station rant.
Knifepoint hold up at Cheltenham station
A MAN has refused to hand over his wallet after he was threatened at knifepoint at a station in Melbourne southeast.
Plenty of magic at Royal Melbourne Show
MELBOURNE produced some of its finest weather in weeks on Monday, with Alannah-Rose, 5, among thousands of people to revel in the magic of the Royal Melbourne Show.
Marshall accused of inflaming CUB dispute
UFU boss Peter Marshall has been accused of suggesting a fire at Melbourne’s CUB brewery should receive a “not so quick” response from firefighters. Watch the video.
Tower project plans rise again
PLANS for a tower at a former Southbank school are back on the books with a new developer set to buy a slice of the prime land.
Port jackpot paves way for major project
A MAJOR new road or rail project is set to be built in Victoria after a $4.5-$5 billion Budget jackpot provided by the 50-year lease of the Port of Melbourne.
Footy fans push for scalper lockout
UPDATE: FURIOUS footy fans want the AFL to lock out greedy scalpers for good by including the finals under the State Government’s declared event legislation.
Police car rammed during pursuit
A POLICE car has been rammed during a police pursuit near Ballarat this afternoon.
The high cost of a nude Facebook photo
REVENGE porn allegations have cost a Melbourne couple their marriage and left them and their teenage son facing a costly defamation claim.
Abuser more cunning than Ridsdale: victim
ANOTHER serial paedophile priest is behind bars with victims saying he could be among Australia’s most prolific child sexual abusers.
Charges ground jetsetting Jackson
LATEST: TREADMILLS, an $1800 buy from a vintage poster store, and a trip to a Sydney auction house are detailed in charges against ex-union boss Kathy Jackson.
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Training day Vital lessons amid the chaos
THE horrific, two-car crash in Cannons Creek last night was just a vital training drill for new volunteers.
Zoo fun Sanctuary’s birthday a real hoot
YEARS of hard work have paid off for the team behind a popular wildlife sanctuary in Melbourne’s southeast which is celebrating its 15th birthday.
Opera review A triumph in Havana
It’s a shame to see Our Man in Havana just once but opera fans would be mad to miss this production completely, writes reviewer Paul Selar.
Melbourne Fringe Festival A high bar
Circus features prominently in this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival and Casus Circus’s Restrung is a strong example of both the extreme skill and offbeat ethos of Australian-grown circus in an intimate stage environment, writes reviewer Stephanie Glickman.
Fatal crash Driver dead after car bursts into flames
A PERSON has died after their car crashed, bursting into flames, in Melbourne’s outer northeast. Police are investigating the cause.
Ducking arrest Police take cautious approach to teen crime
CHILDREN caught for serious crimes have been cautioned, not arrested, more than 3000 times in a year.
Country rampage Men wanted over 14-hour crime spree
FOUR men are being hunted over an overnight crime rampage across northern Victoria which involved a stolen ute for ram raids on a hotel and hardware store.
