Storm front Wild weather fells trees, halts trains
UPDATE: SOME train services have been suspended as wild winds batter Melbourne this afternoon and a heavy storm front crosses the state.
Best on Did Norm Smith judges get it right?
JASON Johannisen was a deserved Norm Smith medallist in his side’s premiership win over the Swans. But that hasn’t stopped debate over the decision. VOTE and HAVE YOUR SAY
The Rougheads How Jarryd got Jordan set for Grand Final
WESTERN Bulldogs ruckman Jordan Roughead has revealed how a text message from his cousin, Hawthorn star Jarryd, soothed his pre-Grand Final nerves.
Roads shut Fire crews battle depot blaze
A LARGE fire at a recycling depot in Laverton North was burning out of control hours after it took hold in windy conditions just after 3pm today.
Closure needed Families fight for no body, no parole
FAMILIES devastated by murder have called for “no body, no parole” laws that will see killers locked up indefinitely if they refuse to reveal the whereabouts of their victim’s body.
New hope Rudd shoots down UN job claims
KEVIN Rudd has dismissed speculation another country was going to back him for a late run at the United Nations’ top job.
Insight Trump’s tax benefits revealed
DONALD Trump could have avoided paying taxes for nearly two decades after The New York Times obtained his tax records.
Dale Morris ‘Anything is possible’ for young Dogs
WESTERN Bulldogs veteran Dale Morris has declared the club’s drought-breaking flag win as “just the start” for the exciting young group.
Bumper ratings GF fairytale pulls in huge TV audience
THE bumper TV ratings for Saturday’s grand final highlight why the AFL is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the two northern expansion teams.
Storm front Wild weather fells trees, halts trains
UPDATE: SOME train services have been suspended as wild winds batter Melbourne this afternoon and a heavy storm front crosses the state.
Roads shut Fire crews battle depot blaze
A LARGE fire at a recycling depot in Laverton North was burning out of control hours after it took hold in windy conditions just after 3pm today.
Closure needed Families fight for no body, no parole
FAMILIES devastated by murder have called for “no body, no parole” laws that will see killers locked up indefinitely if they refuse to reveal the whereabouts of their victim’s body.
Top growth Melbourne’s star performers
IT’S a swell time to sell property southeast of the CBD — especially on the Mornington Peninsula. Holiday havens Flinders and Portsea top all other Melbourne suburbs for annual median house price growth.
Economic crossroads Newstart or an old starter?
A MATE of mine who rightly describes himself as a grumpy old man told me a great grumpy old man joke the other day, writes David Penberthy.
Serious journey In defence of Wyatt Roy
LIKE most people I suspect, I had not figured Wyatt Roy for a latter-day Lord Byron, writes James Campbell.
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Top growth Melbourne’s star performers
IT’S a swell time to sell property southeast of the CBD — especially on the Mornington Peninsula. Holiday havens Flinders and Portsea top all other Melbourne suburbs for annual median house price growth.
Property update Strongest suburbs for auction success
MELBOURNE’s hottest suburbs under the hammer have been revealed — and they aren’t the names that might have been expected.
Terry McCrann Homing in on our future
TREASURER Scott Morrison and his offsider Kelly O’Dwyer say you can put as much money as you want into your tax-free family home but in future the limit for superannuation is going to be $1.6 million.
Share market Stocks surge on Deutsche Bank deal talk
US stocks have risen strongly as financial shares surged on news that Deutsche Bank was near a settlement with US regulators over its sale of toxic mortgage bonds before the financial crisis
Closure needed Families fight for no body, no parole
FAMILIES devastated by murder have called for “no body, no parole” laws that will see killers locked up indefinitely if they refuse to reveal the whereabouts of their victim’s body.
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Dreams come true for loyal Dogs fans
PICTURES: AFTER a long wait for the club’s second flag, thousands of fans flocked to the Western Bulldogs’ spiritual home to celebrate their drought-breaking win.
Behind bars at 12-years-old
VICTORIA’S youngest criminal is a 12-year-old found guilty of intentionally causing injury, Children’s Court documents reveal.
Never ask Amy to ‘show us your tits’
SHE has become one of the most influential women of her generation. Amy Schumer tells Hannah James how it feels to lead a new revolution.
Beachley opens up about traumatic childhood
SURFING world champion Layne Beachley faced astounding hardship as a child. She was conceived as the product of date rape and lived a childhood filled with self-doubt and lack of self-worth.
Rio king Kyle laps up glory
GOLD Medallist Kyle Chalmers does not do things by half. His first senior swimming title was a gold in the 100m freestyle at the Rio Olympics, now his first footy match as a spectator at the MCG is the Grand Final.
Mick’s three words to sum up the Bulldogs
PREMIERSHIP coach Mick Malthouse says there are three special words that sum up the Western Bulldogs, and they all start with M.
Agents’ cynical tactics hit home
EACH year the Grand Final brings welcome relief for a frustrated, angry and harassed section of our community — homebuyers, writes Katie Bice.
Power station jobs crash
BOSSES at Victoria’s biggest power station claim the Latrobe Valley faces a jobs wipe-out because the militant construction and mining union is demanding unrealistic wages and threatening ongoing strikes.
Hey you, mind your manners
RUDE people. They’re everywhere. The way so many are completely obsessed with themselves, it’s as they’ve forgotten they live in a society full of others, who are also people, writes Xavier Toby.
Cheeky ban on mooning is a real bummer
ANGUS Young was in his schoolboy shorts, Brian Johnson belting out TNT. It was Acca Dacca’s Blow Up Your Video world tour and the first time I saw someone flash a browneye, writes Alice Coster.
Gender gap hits home
SINGLE women are being locked out of housing, with only a third of Melbourne suburbs offering affordable rent, new figures show.
Parenting: Tough love or endless praise?
LETTING kids down gently can be hard, but it’s the role of parents to steer kids away from what they struggle with, parenting experts say.
Doggies an ailing club saved by passion
ROSS Oakley, the man who orchestrated the failed 1989 bid to merge Footscray and Fitzroy is no stranger to the untethered passion of fans from Whitten Oval.
Bec Hewitt getting back in the saddle
BEC Hewitt admits she has been ‘out of the loop’ so long she’s lost confidence, but is taking her first tentative steps back into the media spotlight.
Sid the Bulldog goes to stud
HE’S not just Sid the Bulldogs mascot, he is Sid the Stud. Sid is in the market for some “approved healthy bitches” and his page reads like a Tinder profile.
A La Grecque brings the Med mood to food
TWELVE years after opening, A La Grecque at Aireys Inlet is as easy and breezy as ever and the menu almost writes itself.
Farewell Dennis, thanks for the gems
DENNIS Cometti will call his final AFL game in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final. We take a look at his best, and say thanks to one of a kind in the commentary box.
Costa Rica to the MCG: The ultimate Dogs fan
AFTER travelling for 38 hours to spend 47 hours in Melbourne, Andrew Whitwell is ready to see his beloved Western Bulldogs roar.
Trams trounce bikes in the city
MELBOURNE’S bike-share scheme has been affected by the introduction of the free tram zone in the CBD.
What Trump can teach us about money
PRESIDENTIAL candidate Donald Trump reminds the Barefoot Investor of the bullies at school, but even though Scott Pape says the Big D is a liar, here’s something he is right about ...
Ex-minister’s donor won contracts
A CONTROVERSIAL spin doctor and donor to dumped Liberal minister Stuart Robert has been awarded a number of taxpayer-funded federal government contracts.
Dangerfields to enjoy belated honeymoon
GEELONG superstar Patrick Dangerfield and wife Mardi will soon head off on their belated honeymoon, which has been dubbed the “Dangermoon”.
Like coffee? You’ll love today
MELBOURNE’S worshipping of the daily grind will receive an extra shot of love as the city toasts International Coffee Day today.
How to explain footy to a foreigner
GIVEN that tomorrow is Grand Final day, it’s time to celebrate this crazy game of ours. If you need to explain our great sport to a novice, read on, writes Susie O’Brien.
Air travellers dish the dirt on plane food
SATISFYING or stomach churning? Airline travellers have been asked to spill their guts on the food dished up on flights — and some of the results are ugly.
‘Brad Pitt married a f---ing lunatic’
AFTER a relationship bust-up you can expect your best friend to slate your ex and defend your honour. But if your BFF is slamming the woman who stole your man TWELVE YEARS later, it’s not right.
Long live the Grand Final parade
THIS year’s AFL Grand Final parade will be a first for the Doggies — who haven’t played in a Grand Final since the parade started in 1977. Take a look back at 39 years of the tradition.
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Dahl-lightful festival at Fed Square
The Melbourne Writers Festival has events for every kind of reader, from crime and fantasy to politics and feminism, and includes Roald Dahl Day, UK comedian Alexei Sayle and Australian Liane Moriarty
The Avalanches’ smokescreen
Rock City finds out the real reason The Avalanches have cancelled overseas tour, Jagwar Ma return + Harts and John Steel Singers
Go west for city’s new fashion hot spot
PACIFIC Werribee — the former Werribee Plaza — is set to become the west’s fashion capital when its $400m redevelopment is completed next week.
It’s a sea of Kates in Melbourne
HUNDREDS of Kate Bush lookalikes have descended on Melbourne’s parklands to recreate her classic crossover hit from the 70s, “Wuthering Heights”.
Gallery lets you put yourself in the picture
A NEW Melbourne art gallery is allowing visitors to step beyond the red velvet rope and get up close and personal with some of the world’s most mind-bending artwork. | MORE AMAZING PICS
21 things on in Victoria from this weekend
NEED something to do? Check out our 21 things on in Victoria from July 16 onwards, like Beyonce family dancing, Alvin Sputnik and Weekend Markets, chosen by Mikey Cahill.
Celebrate Bastille Day in style
FASHIONABLE Francophiles can indulge in Eiffel Tower motifs, red and blue Riviera stripes, berets, Chanel inspired tweeds and even french bulldog prints for Bastille Day.
Brangelina abuse case Jolie ‘won’t cooperate’ if police come for Pitt
JOLIE will reportedly stand by her estranged husband amid rumours Pitt is being investigated for child abuse.
Stellar Never ask Amy to ‘show us your tits’
SHE has become one of the most influential women of her generation. Amy Schumer tells Hannah James how it feels to lead a new revolution.
RendezView Take our olive branch and shove it
Even if marriage “equality” activists win in parliament, we all know the outcome was rigged. And once public will is subverted, the political bloodletting will be immediate and ugly.
It’s not pho! We’re saying this all wrong
FROM a croissant in the morning to a glass of Moet on a special evening, we’re embarrassing ourselves getting the names of these foods and drinks all wrong.
Shark attacks Government plan to get smart on sharks
THE state government is promising to ramp up protection against sharks along the NSW north coast — one week after a surfer was attacked.
Real estate Kochie’s six warning signs for property
RATHER than speculate about property, understand the major signals which could point to a change in the market.
