Lifetime ban Asylum law challenge could divide Labor
A LIFETIME ban on asylum-seekers who attempt to come to Australia by boat threatens to divide the federal Opposition.
Racing heavyweights Thousands expected for Cup Parade
THOUSANDS of people are expected to throng city streets, bringing traffic to a standstill, for Monday’s annual Melbourne Cup Parade.
Powerful quake ‘It’s as if the whole city fell down’
A DOZEN people have reportedly been wounded and buildings flattened after a devastating 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the ancient town of Norcia in central Italy.
Karen Ristevski US bid to find murdered Melbourne mum
A KEY piece of evidence has been sent to the United States in the hope that technical experts there can crack the case of the disappearance of Melbourne mother Karen Ristevski.
Embattled minister Pooch MP may end up in doghouse
EMBATTLED Labor minister Steve Herbert is one major slip away from losing his place in Cabinet.
Losing ground FBI probe plagues Clinton campaign
A FRESH probe into emails linked to Hillary Clinton have cast new shadow over her campaign, as Donald Trump gains again the latest US election polls.
Heat is on Pressure mounts for probe into CFA judge
PRESSURE is mounting on Employment Minister Michaelia Cash to launch an investigation into the president of the Fair Work Commission after she received a complaint alleging he improperly interfered in the CFA dispute.
Climate change Sorry state of affairs on warming science
NO wonder sceptics now outnumber warmists. Check the dirty trick the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology tried last week. Can anyone now trust these global warming alarmists, asks Andrew Bolt.
Horror toll Road deaths jump on Victoria’s streets
VICTORIA’S horror year on the roads has sparked urgent talks for a new plan to lower the national road toll.
Money laundering Aussie jihadis use super to fund terror
AUSTRALIAN jihadis have drawn on their superannuation funds to help finance their activities with terror groups in the Middle East.
Bye weeks AFL’s 17-5 concept to fulfil AFLPA wish
THE AFL’s determination to overhaul the fixture with a radical new concept could finally deliver the players their wish of a second mid-season bye.
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- VIC News Dreamworld victims returned to families Funeral plans as bodies released
- VIC News Melbourne Port deal set to be sealed
- VIC News Brace for more wild spring weather
- Law & Order Several arrests after suburban shooting
- Tennis Kyrgios set to be given mercy in ATP ban
- VIC News Labor cops spray after council elections
- VIC News Alcohol marketing finding younger audience
- VIC News Rail crime doubles in city’s hot spots
- QLD News Ex-cop appointed by Dreamworld
Premiership cup Which AFL team is your Cup horse?
DON’T know much about horses but love your footy? Well we’ve likened every Melbourne Cup horse to an AFL side, just to make things a little easier for you.
‘Traditional girl’ Mariah Carey: No sex before marriage
MARIAH CAREY is a “traditional girl” who doesn’t believe in sex before marriage, her sources claim.
Cup Carnival Punters warned of race betting scams
AUTHORITIES have warned punters about huge phantom bet rorts run by shysters cashing in on spring racing fever.
AFL’s 17-5 concept to fulfil AFLPA wish
THE AFL’s determination to overhaul the fixture with a radical new concept could finally deliver the players their wish of a second mid-season bye.
Young Don wants to be the next Fyfe
ESSENDON youngster Kyle Langford wants to be the next Nat Fyfe and has already started picking the brains of two people who have intimate knowledge of the Brownlow Medallist’s game.
Form lines Fixture can only be judged in July
ATTEMPTING to predict each AFL club’s 2017 and it’s fixtures ease or toughness based on this year’s form is foolish, writes Michelangelo Rucci.
Premiership cup Which AFL team is your Cup horse?
DON’T know much about horses but love your footy? Well we’ve likened every Melbourne Cup horse to an AFL side, just to make things a little easier for you.
I can’t thank them enough: Monfries
EXPERIENCED Port Adelaide forward Angus Monfries is grateful the Power has stood by its promise to keep him after his year in limbo.
- Richmond Yarran committed to playing AFL again
- Hawthorn Hawks sign another Irish star
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- Footy Form List changes: Port defender announces axing
- Richmond The moment Yarran set sights on AFL return
- Nrth Melb Roos want Boomer for off-field role
- Essendon Kelly, Dea set to officially join Bombers
- West Coast Vardy confident injury issues are behind him
- Sydney Luckless Swan Johnson signs new deal
- Gold Coast ‘Homesick’ Ablett’s future still up in the air
- AFL The most valuable AFL delisted free agents
- Carlton Gibbs still bound by Blue
- Sydney Sorry Eddie, Swans destined for No. 1
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Giddy up Behind the business of the Birdcage
HORSES run and the nation stops. But the buzz of the Birdcage filled with superstars, movers, shakers, leaders and schmoozers barely pauses. It’s business, after all.
Hazelwood power plant set to close
THE Hazelwood power station is set to close in March next year as its foreign owners prepare to finalise the decision as early as this Thursday.
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Dreamworld Dreamworld victims returned to families Funeral plans as bodies released
AUTOPSIES on the four victims of the Dreamworld disaster have been completed and the bodies returned to loved ones ahead of their funerals.
Karen Ristevski US bid to find murdered Melbourne mum
A KEY piece of evidence has been sent to the United States in the hope that technical experts there can crack the case of the disappearance of Melbourne mother Karen Ristevski.
‘Traditional girl’ Mariah Carey: No sex before marriage
MARIAH CAREY is a “traditional girl” who doesn’t believe in sex before marriage, her sources claim.
Embattled minister Pooch MP may end up in doghouse
EMBATTLED Labor minister Steve Herbert is one major slip away from losing his place in Cabinet.
Karen Ristevski US bid to find murdered Melbourne mum
A KEY piece of evidence has been sent to the United States in the hope that technical experts there can crack the case of the disappearance of Melbourne mother Karen Ristevski.
- PSO concerns Rail crime doubles in city’s hot spots
- Heidelberg West Several arrests after suburban shooting
- Young criminals Gangs groom Islander youths
- Exclusive Criminals could be locked up indefinitely
- Lost baby Police search for missing baby
- No memory ‘Sexsomnia’ claim sees charges dropped
- Squat off! East West squatters arrested, evicted
Climate change Sorry state of affairs on warming science
NO wonder sceptics now outnumber warmists. Check the dirty trick the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology tried last week. Can anyone now trust these global warming alarmists, asks Andrew Bolt.
Ocean shame Slaughter at sea is a national scandal
AUSTRALIA is quick to criticise Japan for whaling, but the government turns a blind eye to the slaughter of ocean mammals on our doorstep, writes Rita Panahi.
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Surprise decision Couple’s plans for dream home flattened
A COUPLE is devastated after a shock VCAT decision banned them from building their dream home on their property in Melbourne’s southeast.
Construction push Rail authority pays for neighbours to relocate
PEOPLE affected by a major level crossing removal in Melbourne’s outer east are being put up in hotels for up to a month to escape “significant” noise and around-the-clock work.
Park strife New parking machines a ‘shambolic mess’
A NEW parking ticket system at Preston Market has drivers in a state of confusion and stuggling to use it, leading to demands for the council to delay issuing fines.
Myki declined Shop owner’s anger at Myki snub
A MAN who made a public appeal to be allowed to sell Myki cards in Melbourne’s inner east has been ignored — with a rival shop selected instead by PTV.
Dealers targeted Police crack down on club drugs
POLICE have put the clamps on drug dealing around a popular night spot in Melbourne’s inner east, arresting drug-peddlers and working on changing revellers’ attitudes.
Myki declined Shop owner’s anger at Myki snub
A MAN who made a public appeal to be allowed to sell Myki cards in Melbourne’s inner east has been ignored — with a rival shop selected instead by PTV.
Rapid rise Taiga on the tail of swimming star
MEET Taiga Yoshida, the 14-year-old swimmer following in the wake of Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers with blistering times in the 50m and 100m freestyle.
Drug bust Police find drugs and cash haul
MORE than $2.7 million in cash and drugs have been found at properties in Caulfield North, Mulgrave and Hughesdale.
Hoop dreams Aerial artist strikes a balance
PERFORMER Hannah Trott, from Melbourne’s inner south, is one of the stars of a spectacular new circus-based stage show.
Public safety Calls for PSOs to patrol trains
PROTECTIVE Service Officers should ride trains and not just patrol station platforms to help combat crime, the Public Transport Users Association says.
Mentone Hotel Edgy plans up for inspection
THE public can now view redevelopment plans for the historic Mentone Hotel, known as The Edgy.
Lethal weapons Gun crime tripled
GUN crime has almost tripled in the Glen Eira and Bayside in the past five years and the spike has been linked to the ever increasing presence of the drug ice.
Delays expected We’ll be on the brakes for Monash Fwy fix
MOTORISTS will face frustrating delays on the Monash Freeway from this week as temporary lanes are created to make room for major upgrade works.
Drug bust Police find drugs and cash haul
MORE than $2.7 million in cash and drugs have been found at properties in Caulfield North, Mulgrave and Hughesdale.
U2 tribute show U2 tribute band to play entire Achtung Baby album
WHEN it comes to tribute bands, The U2 Show – Achtung Baby is almost even better than the real thing.
Nine lives Emergency surgery saves stray cat
AN INJURED stray cat has used up one of its nine lives after being found with a 10cm wound across its throat.
Park strife New parking machines a ‘shambolic mess’
A NEW parking ticket system at Preston Market has drivers in a state of confusion and stuggling to use it, leading to demands for the council to delay issuing fines.
Shoe-down Campaign to stamp out high rise plans
NEIGHBOURS of a former shoe factory in Melbourne’s north are crowdfunding to fight against a proposed 10-storey redevelopment next to their single-storey homes.
Big blaze Blaze wrecks Watsonia house
A HOUSE fire in Melbourne’s north this morning has caused $250,000 worth of damage.
Sugar hit Sweet new trader heading north
ONE of Australia’s favourite chocolate chains will open a shop in Melbourne’s north, giving sweet-toothed fans a reason to smile.
Slam dunk ‘Performing is all I want to do’
THE Little Mermaid may have lost her voice, but poet Arielle Cottingham has found hers and refuses to be silenced.
Twilight zone Night market to transform station
FOOTSCRAY station will be transformed at twilight next month into a market offering hawker-style food, stalls, and eclectic entertainment and music.
Standing firm Animal lover campaigns at zoo
A YOUNG girl is pleading with Melbourne Zoo to stop selling ice creams containing palm oil because of the effect on orang-utans, and her campaign is generating plenty of support.
Local government Vote count nears completion
THE president of a ratepayers’ in Melbourne’s northwest says he hasn’t won the council election vote just yet, despite leading the first-preference count in his ward.
Construction push Rail authority pays for neighbours to relocate
PEOPLE affected by a major level crossing removal in Melbourne’s outer east are being put up in hotels for up to a month to escape “significant” noise and around-the-clock work.
Tasty prospect Race on for heritage restaurant lease
EXPERIENCED restaurateurs can now apply to lease the historic Stamford Park Homestead in Melbourne’s outer east, set on a $17 million estate.
Council elections Tightly contested seats still in air
YARRA Ranges Council could see some fresh faces at council with elections about to wrap.
Gear hooked Thief reeled in as stolen rods found
A TEENAGER from Melbourne’s outer east has had a happy reunion with stolen fishing rods that belonged to her late father.
Surprise decision Couple’s plans for dream home flattened
A COUPLE is devastated after a shock VCAT decision banned them from building their dream home on their property in Melbourne’s southeast.
Delays expected We’ll be on the brakes for Monash Fwy fix
MOTORISTS will face frustrating delays on the Monash Freeway from this week as temporary lanes are created to make room for major upgrade works.
Cash drive Bid to get war museum reopened
A FUNDRAISING campaign has started to help reopen a military museum in Melbourne’s southeast which was forced to shut down.
Gender card School gets go-ahead for girls-only places
A CO-ED school in Melbourne’s southeast has won the right to advertise girls-only places and scholarships as it attempts to even its gender balance.
Spring Racing Carnival
Racing heavyweights Thousands expected for Cup Parade
THOUSANDS of people are expected to throng city streets, bringing traffic to a standstill, for Monday’s annual Melbourne Cup Parade.
Cup Carnival Punters warned of race betting scams
AUTHORITIES have warned punters about huge phantom bet rorts run by shysters cashing in on spring racing fever.
Kyrgios set to be given mercy in ATP ban
AFTER being dished out an eight-week ban for “not giving his best effort”, Nick Kyrgios has been handed a lucky break.
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- SuperRacing Jockey diary: Real sacrifice of Cup dream
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- Netball Unbeaten Aussies storm into Fast5 final
- Cricket Lanning smashes women’s domestic record
- WA Cricket Kookaburra makes changes to red ball
For sale Streetscapes: Some of what is on offer across Melbourne
WHILE the Spring Racing Carnival is in full swing, so too is the Melbourne spring property market. Take a look at some of the properties currently up for grabs across the city.
Suburb profile City, sea on the doorstep
PORT Melbourne is one of the most sought-after areas in Melbourne, with cafes, bars and of course the beach making it a hot spot for young professionals and families.
Big engineering works slow to a trickle
AUSTRALIA’S pipeline of engineering work has trickled to its lowest ebb in nearly six years, a new report has found, with builders packing up their toolkits as production replaces construction.
Financial advice Mamma wants her freedom
BAREFOOT Investor Scott Pape answers readers questions on investing, earning, saving and reducing debt.
Finance Retailers put it all on the line
THE first-quarter sales bulletins from the two biggest retail groups last week provided further evidence of the collision of the cycles of change that are reshaping the big end of the Australian retailing landscape.
NYC New York’s district of the moment
THERE used to be only a handful of reasons to visit this area of New York City, but now it’s set to become the ‘it’ spot of Manhattan.
City break The Europe side-trip you need to do
KNOWN for delicious pastries and excellent (and cheap!) wine, this often overlooked city is worth extending your holiday for.
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Slaughter at sea is a national scandal
AUSTRALIA is quick to criticise Japan for whaling, but the government turns a blind eye to the slaughter of ocean mammals on our doorstep, writes Rita Panahi.
Criminals could be locked up indefinitely
MORE than 100 of the state’s most violent criminals could be locked up indefinitely or face stringent reporting and electronic tagging for the rest of their lives.
Yarran committed to playing AFL again
A RELAXED Chris Yarran has broken his silence after a year out of the game and revealed his burning desire to return to playing the game he loves in 2017. SEE THE PICS
The lazy country benefits nobody
WELFARE should be for those who deserve it — the rest can get off their bums, writes Peta Credlin.
Bolt from the blue for VCE student
Being asked for a drink with the world’s fastest man was a bolt from the blue for one VCE student in Melbourne.
Madness of Russell St bomber revealed
FOUR mugshots, one convicted bomber — now he wants freedom, writes Andrew Rule.
Herbert’s travel costs public $113,000
The Labor minister in the doghouse for chauffeuring his canines on the public dime has racked up a $113,000 international travel bill.
Corkman pub ‘must be rebuilt properly’
CARLTON’S demolished Corkman pub should be rebuilt using original materials but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a pub, says the Lord Mayor.
James continues Cummings winning tradition
THE most famous surname in Australian racing name lives on at the Flemington carnival after James Cummings yesterday became the fourth generation of his family to win the Victoria Derby.
Holden and Ford ditch Aussie image
FOR more than half a century, Ford and Holden promoted how Australian they were. Now they are changing their tune.
Cancer battle aided by football
A CANCER diagnosis threw 18-year-old Tim O’Brien’s family into a spin, but his battle brought out the best in them and their rural community.
Warne hints at new TV role
SPIN King Shane Warne has hinted he has a new TV project in the works that could trump the unauthorised telemovie of his life planned by Channel Seven.
Why you’re not a failure if you fail
MOST students are urged to go from school to tertiary education but there’s a whole world beyond uni and often it’s a more fulfilling one, writes Katie Bice.
Why David Campbell regrets getting a tattoo
HE HATES his tattoo, admits David Campbell, who got inked on his arm while in New York in the 1990s. Then one day his eldest son asked: “What’s that, Dad?”. Awkward.
Go back to school, cops tell motorcyclists
POLICE say motorcycle riders should go back to riding school to save their lives, as a confronting new advertising campaign is launched.
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
Cricketer reveals he considered suicide
FORMER Test cricketer Brad Hogg has revealed he contemplated suicide after the breakdown of his first marriage.
Can I get old without the saggy bum?
ROSIE Huntington-Whiteley says she is looking forward to being an older soul — even though her mum has warned her “It’s no fun getting old, Rosie”.
Style Queen nets $100k in fashion prizes
FASHIONS on the Field devotee Crystal Kimber has turned a love of looking good into a lucrative race day hobby, winning a $30k car, several luxury holidays and numerous shopping vouchers.
Cooney’s plan to make footy fun again
BRETT Deledio says he has fallen out of love with footy. That is no surprise, writes Adam Cooney. But it doesn’t have to be like that (spoiler alert: ice baths are in big trouble).
The redemption of disgraced lawyer Andrew Fraser
HE’S the star lawyer whose reckless behaviour became his undoing. Now, Andrew Fraser has found redemption, writes Andrew Rule.
Karl and Cassie are late scratchings
REGULAR racegoer and Today host Karl Stefanovic scratched himself from attending the Spring Racing Carnival. No guessing why.
Behind the business of the Birdcage
HORSES run and the nation stops. But the buzz of the Birdcage filled with superstars, movers, shakers, leaders and schmoozers barely pauses. It’s business, after all.
Usain is Bolt-ing from Oaks Day blocks
NOTHING can stop the fastest man in the world, not even almost half a million fat ones.
Your junk drawer is keeping you sane
AS I’ve long suspected, being part of that near-universal club of “people with seriously messed-up junk drawers” turns out to be good for you.
Geoff’s certainly one for the ages
IN an age of cookie cutter celebs, the colourful Geoffrey Edelsten is one out of the box and we should at least applaud him for that, writes Susie O’Brien.
Derby classic in danger of being left in the gates
IT is a ridiculous reflection of the Victoria Derby that many key players reckon their chances have been damaged, even ruined, by the barrier draw.
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Justice in Victoria
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“That was a pool of my blood”
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Life with my four-legged mate, Charley
MEN often have a special relationship with their dogs, even when they’re local pound mutts, as author Tony Wilson discovers in this extract from “Man & Beast”, edited by Andrew Rule.
11 best bottles of bubbles for your buck
WHETHER you have $13 to spend or want to splash out up to $125, these top bubblies will ensure your party season gathering isn’t a fizzer.
Classic TV ads of the ‘70s and ‘80s
LIFE in Melbourne in the 1970s and 1980s was a blast, if these classic local television advertisements are any guide. Tap here for some of the best.
Did you say garlic doughnut dessert?
DOWN by the Yarra in Warrandyte, this ambitious restaurant is serving a delicious celebration of Australian ingredients — including a surprising garlic doughnut dessert.
Last chance to see a five-star production
Beg, borrow or steal to get a ticket to Robert Lepage’s remarkable Melbourne Festival show 887, in which Lepage blends personal storytelling about his childhood in Quebec City in the 1960s with the political struggles of French-speaking Canadians during that same period, writes reviewer Kate Herbert.
“That was a pool of my blood”
Rock City: Sugar Mountain bill & Moses Sumney interview, Golden Plains announcement, Rocket Science, Piknic Electronik & more, reports Mikey Cahill
Tiny town, big impact
VCE student Georgia Lee works hard to make sure isolation and drought don’t deter students from reaping the benefits of living in a small town
Copyright rules Law change could ‘hurt’ Aussie artists
AUSTRALIAN artists are banding together to stop a law change they say would compromise musicians’ ability to be paid fairly for their content.
Campaigner Devil made me do it, says Bonnie
WE won’t see Bonnie Sveen doing anything radical like chaining herself to a tree in her plight to help the endangered Tasmanian devil.
RendezView Is this really a wise investment?
Australia is providing $90m to educate Muslim children in war-torn parts of the southern Philippines, even though the money will head straight into the turf of the region’s worst terror group.
Best friends Girl, 4, gives lonely widower new hope
LITTLE Norah went into a supermarket to buy cupcakes for her birthday. Instead, she left with a friend for life.
Sharing online What your Facebook posts reveal
WHAT you post and “like” on Facebook could be giving away a lot more than you think, and could even help to diagnose mental illnesses.
Switching funds How to find the best super fund
AN alarmingly high number of people are apathetic about switching super funds — but an expert is urging Aussies to look a little closer at their investment goals.
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