Employees detained Packer ‘deeply concerned’ for staff
LATEST: JAMES Packer says he is deeply concerned for the welfare of the Crown Resorts employees detained in China.
Horror home Horror end to a family’s pain
POLICE are treating the deaths of a family of four found inside their Sydney home as a murder-suicide as shaken neighbours revealed the Colombian parents’ struggle with two autistic children.
Video footage Union workplace chaos costing us all
THE CFMEU has been accused by the PM of treating breaches of workplace laws like “parking tickets”, with its activities pushing up project costs, amounting to a “lawless tax”.
Trade Period Bombers preparing mega O’Meara trade
ESSENDON is plotting to undermine Hawthorn’s pursuit of Gold Coast young gun Jaeger O’Meara by offering the Suns a draft pick mega deal.
Crown commitment Packer’s mandate of heaven — or hell?
IS JAMES Packer’s multi-billion-dollar mandate of heaven about to turn into one of hell? Packer is totally ‘pot committed’ to Crown, writes Terry McCrann.
Dog fight AFL statement riles Western Bulldogs
THE AFL and Western Bulldogs haggled for days over the wording of a press release announcing the clearing of players Michael and Daniel Talia.
Exclusive New technology spies cancer cells
MELBOURNE researchers have used technology inspired by Google Earth to film leukaemia cells outsmarting chemotherapy, potentially paving the way for new treatments.
Too high Cost of living sends Richards packing
SWANS forward Xavier Richards has had enough of the high cost of living in Sydney and is seeking a trade to Melbourne.
Hawk gone Hawks, Demons haggle over Lewis
HAWTHORN is negotiating with Melbourne over an exchange of late picks that will make Jordan Lewis a Demon but the Jaeger O’Meara deal is in danger of stalling.
Troubled star Ben Cousins arrested in Perth: report
BREAKING: Channel Nine reports that Ben Cousins has been arrested in Perth. More to come.
Council elections Should homeless be paid to watch bins?
HOMELESS people would be paid $2 to report overflowing bins under a new scheme by a lord mayoral aspirant.
Teens arrested Police cars rammed in northern suburbs
TWO teenagers have been arrested after ramming police cars in Melbourne’s north early this morning.
Moe attack Carnage in country town knife frenzy
UPDATE: A DISTURBED father of two repeatedly stabbed two colleagues during a frenzied attack at a Moe accounting firm before shooting himself dead.
Teens arrested Police cars rammed in northern suburbs
TWO teenagers have been arrested after ramming police cars in Melbourne’s north early this morning.
Great barrier Our great reef needs your help, Andrew
ANDREW Bolt is a brave and lucid columnist and he should use those skills to protect one of Australia’s — and the world’s — great treasures, writes Mike Sheahan.
Grassroots politics Council elections make a difference
THE council elections are on this weekend and if you say this grassroots politics counts for nothing, you’re talking a load of rubbish, writes Baz Blakeney.
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A MULTI-storey project captures Fitzroy North’s classic aesthetic.
Top dollar Seaside stunner up for sale
A SPECTACULAR beachside mansion is the latest property in Daniel and Danielle Besen’s multi-million dollar portfolio to hit the market. TAKE A LOOK AT THE JAW-DROPPING PICTURES
Crown commitment Packer’s mandate of heaven — or hell?
IS JAMES Packer’s multi-billion-dollar mandate of heaven about to turn into one of hell? Packer is totally ‘pot committed’ to Crown, writes Terry McCrann.
Casinos Packer takes a punch as Crown shares slump
JAMES Packer’s Crown Resorts has suffered its blackest day with $1.3 billion stripped from its market value as investors fret that the detention of its staff in China heralds a wider casino crackdown.
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IVF cuts risks for older mums
WOMEN over 40 have healthier babies if they fall pregnant through IVF rather than natural conception, research has found.
Inmates held keys at Port Phillip Prison
PRISONERS had a set of keys for up to four hours at a Victorian jail after maintenance staff misplaced them.
Dogs’ secret documents bombshell
UPDATE: The AFL has responded with a statement following secret Western Bulldogs documents detailing explosive undisclosed claims about the leaking of inside information.
Talia questions remain unanswered
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge trusted his instinct when Kyle Cheney’s stunning claims first surfaced, but investigations turned up more questions than answers, Michael Warner writes.
Airport taxi fare rise looming
TAXI passengers picked up at Melbourne Airport face a more expensive trip from next month.
Prison guards stop drug smuggle
PRISONERS have smuggled hundreds of contraband items including knives, drugs and alcohol into jails across Victoria in a two-month period.
World-first migraine therapy trial in Melbourne
A MELBOURNE headache clinic is joining a world-first clinical trial of a migraine therapy that shifts the focus of treatment from the head to the neck.
Psychologist banned after sex with patient
A FEMALE psychologist has been suspended for six months and reprimanded after having a decade-long inappropriate friendship and sexual relationship with a patient.
Council elections make a difference
THE council elections are on this weekend and if you say this grassroots politics counts for nothing, you’re talking a load of rubbish, writes Baz Blakeney.
Day quits Senate as company busts
FAMILY First Senator Bob Day has announced he will resign from Federal Parliament following the nationwide collapse of his building company, Home Australia. ANALYSIS
The party where ghouls and ghosts love to wine
A WINERY may not seem an obvious location for a spooky party. But the mysterious tunnels and caverns of a winery in Victoria have proven to be a huge Halloween hit.
Packer loses $630m over China arrests
CASINO mogul James Packer has had $630 million wiped from his personal fortune after Crown Resorts shares plunged in the wake of its employees being detained in China.
Why is standing by your man a black mark?
NEITHER Melania Trump nor Hillary Clinton should be tarred by their husband’s despicable acts, writes Wendy Tuohy.
How the Bulldogs lost faith in the AFL
THE Dogs got off to a flying start in the elimination final, booting the first three goals of the night. But for Western Bulldogs officials in the MCG coaching box, something didn’t seem right.
Hats off to relaxed race wear
LADIES can swap stilettos for sandals at the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley — the race meet with the most relaxed dress code of the spring carnival.
Dentist molester won’t see prison cell
A DIRTY dentist who trapped kids in his surgery so he could molest them won’t spend a day behind bars.
Cheney’s ‘joking’ claim no laughing matter
EXCLUSIVE: KYLE Cheney’s belated claim to have only been “joking” about his knowledge of leaks of finals tactics was an implausible “invention” designed to protect himself, his club and his teammates, the Western Bulldogs argued.
Lifesaving gift from mum to daughter
A LIFESAVING gift from her mum has given Aleia Di Scala every reason to jump around, celebrate, and make the most of every moment.
Deledio may stay a Tiger
RICHMOND star midfielder Brett Deledio could be forced to stay at Tigerland next year as the Cats struggle to clinch a trade deal for the veteran midfielder.
Motorcycle great questioned by police
AUSTRALIAN motorcycle great Wayne Gardner has been spoken to by police in Japan after an alleged road-rage incident, according to local news reports.
What will Hawks get for Lewis?
UPDATE: HAWTHORN midfielder Jordan Lewis has officially requested a trade to Melbourne, with the two clubs to meet today to thrash out a likely pick swap.
New bid for union clean-up
MALCOLM Turnbull will revisit his government’s attempts to clean up union corruption this week when one of the Bills used as a trigger in the July 2 double-dissolution election is reintroduced to parliament.
Crown 18 remain in Chinese prison
CROWN Resorts says it has not yet spoken with a senior Melbourne executive detained in China over the gaming giant’s marketing activities.
Dob a cheat hotline claws back $20m
A HOTLINE to dob in welfare cheats saved taxpayers more than $20 million in payments amid a wider $1.3 billion crackdown on the system last year.
Minister’s choice to save racing
RACING Minster Martin Pakula faces two options as he attempts to plot a future course for the governance of Victoria’s floundering racing industry.
Fire Brigade leaders jump ship
THE Metropolitan Fire Brigade has lost 70 years of experience in a month as half its senior leadership team quit on the eve of the fire season.
Medical reason for a girls’ night in
WHEN it comes to medical research into cancer prevention, detection and treatment, it’s hoped that the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of yesterday.
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Is Chin Chin still worth the wait?
IT’S five years since Chin Chin first introduced Melbourne to the reservation-free restaurant — and the queues that follow. But is it still any good?
Sprawling saga hits a high note
THROUGH both song and story, the Melbourne stage production of The Color Purple captures the heartache and pain of Alice Walker’s 1982, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel on which the musical is based, writes reviewer Kate Herbert.
Four stories, one narrative
In his new play Sunshine, four, unnamed characters’ monologues tell the tale of a damp and doomed night when a marriage ends, a dead husband is mourned, a man betrays his friend and two strangers’ lives collide.
On ice
There’s an icy twist to the Melbourne Festival show Vertical Influences, which is performed by figure skaters who take their artistic impression within and beyond figure skating, writes reviewer Stephanie Glickman.
Son’s battle to stop Melbourne’s Dr Death
A “deranged” 1920s doctor who owed thousands after a horse racing gambling spree injected his whole family and housekeeper with morphine, but his awful plan to kill did not go smoothly.
Williams sings with Willie
Rock City: Melbourne’s best gigs including Marlon Williams at Out On The Weekend, Julianna Barwick, The Jezabels, Painters & Dockers, chosen by Mikey Cahill
Digging Melbourne’s City Loop
MELBOURNE’S City Loop changed the face of the city. Hundreds of workers took 14 years to bring the project to life, which was finished by 1985. Take a look underground during the construction of the loop.
Ariel flash Ariel Winter flashes undies in Kim-style outfit
ARIEL Winter is clearly taking style tips from Kim Kardashian these days. She recently donned a pair of lacy shorts that flashed a whole lot of underwear.
Bear hug Russell Crowe kicks rapper out of LA party
The actor was hosting a soiree for some friends in his Beverly Hills hotel suite but things got out of hand when Azealia Banks moaned about his choice of music.
RendezView When being a loser makes you a true champion
In this age of ultimate endurance and Ironman triathlons, you may see the humble marathon as having lost its glory. Wait until you meet this man.
Fashion forward Danish royals’ entertaining new stamp
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Julian Assange Truth about Julian Assange death rumours
MYSTERIOUS codes posted to Twitter by WikiLeaks have sparked widespread rumours of Julian Assange’s death. Here’s what they really mean.
Retiring Kochie’s tips for a wealthy retirement
RETIREMENT needs level headed planning and sensible decision making. Getting it right is crucial and avoiding these common mistakes is essential.
