Violent night Homicide probes into two deaths
A MAN has been arrested after a suspicious death in Melbourne’s southeast early this morning. Homicide Squad detectives are also investigating a fatal stabbing near Ballarat.
Child sex ‘I don’t feel sorry for him’
FORMER teammates of Melbourne rugby player Michael Quinn, jailed for 12 years in the US for wanting to rape a child, have spoken about the online abuse they’ve faced and their shock at his arrest.
Sixteen deaths Melbourne’s worst crossing shut down
MELBOURNE’S worst level crossing, which has been blamed for 16 deaths, has been removed as train services on the Sunbury line reopen to commuters.
Cup fashion Colours run wild inside the Birdcage
MELBOURNE Cup fashion is synonymous with colour and the celebrity set didn’t disappoint as they stepped out in style for the race that stops the nation. PICTURES, VIDEO and MORE
Warped feminism Hawkins doesn’t deserve this abuse
JENNIFER Hawkins has been criticised for not condemning Donald Trump but the model and businesswoman shouldn’t have to justify herself, writes Rita Panahi.
Mid-air terror Hijack part of gunman’s death wish
ONE of the strangest crimes in Australian history played out aboard an Ansett Fokker Friendship in 1972, but what was the bizarre motive for the drama?
Slimming risk Weighty new advice for pregnancy
EXCLUSIVE: OVERWEIGHT women who trim down before pregnancy can help reduce the risk of their baby being born with excessive fat and inflammation.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart falls down flight of stairs
UPDATE: GINA Rinehart has fallen down a flight of stairs in the Emirates Marquee during a rare appearance at the Melbourne Cup.
Patrick Carlyon Lucky Lloyd’s secret hunch proves correct
LLOYD Williams saw Melbourne Cup winner Almandin every morning at his Mount Macedon property. Of his four starters, he liked him best. His hunch proved correct. WATCH THE LAST 400M
Chronic illness The invisible disease crippling Aussies
SAM Stosur is among the thousands of Aussies to have suffered from a disease that authorities say doesn’t exist. Many are crowd-funding to pay for essential treatment.
New FBI move damages Clinton
ROLLING COVERAGE: The FBI has again hurt Hillary Clinton’s campaign, this time by releasing 17-year-old documents into a presidential pardon for a fugitive financier.
- UFC Rockhold out of UFC Melbourne
- South East Honesty doesn’t pay for bargain hunter
- SuperRacing ‘We are all very thirsty lads’
- VIC Melbourne houses in spring giddy-up
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- Spring Racing Carnival Cup fashion shows sunny side up
- NSW Steph Scott’s dad found crushed by fallen tree
- VIC News Neale Daniher tapped as a true hero
- SuperRacing Cup finishing order: what jockeys said
- Spring Racing Carnival Uber wheels turn smoothly at cup
Local resistance True Blue Army keeps foreign legion at bay
IT’S the race we refuse to lose. The menacing foreign waves keep coming, but with help from Lloyd Williams and Co. we keep finding a way, writes Matt Stewart.
Party time Cup aftermath: Punters let hair down
THE Melbourne Cup has been run and won and racegoers enjoyed the day — some a little too much. But the crowd was well behaved, say police, with just nine arrests from a crowd of 97,479.
Payne glory Winning the Melbourne Cup all in the family
CATHY McEvoy watched her husband clinch his second Melbourne Cup from Sydney. It was sister Michelle Payne — last year’s history-maker — who passed the phone to Kerrin.
Can you believe these players were delisted?
IS your club still searching for a star? Look no further than delisted free agents. Plenty of clubs have picked up unwanted players in the past with great results.
Shocked Green ready for fresh start
FREE agent Josh Green says his delisting by Brisbane Lions was a shock but one that will motivate him if given a fresh start at a new club.
Full fitness Injury free Reid eyeing 2017
SYDNEY swingman Sam Reid is ready to put a frustrating 2016 behind him and is set to be ready for the first day of pre-season training.
Every club List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
From the Demons to the Melbourne Cup
TAKE note young Demons. If you quit playing for Melbourne you might end up training the Melbourne Cup winner, just like Robert Hickmott.
- Geelong Lonergan to play on with Cats
- Dept. Trade Hawks keen on axed Crow Henderson
- Collingwood Pies nominate Brown, Daicos as father-sons
- AFL Max Bailey returns to Hawthorn
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Melbourne flashback 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.
Mum’s screams for drowned sisters
THE mother of two girls who tragically drowned in the family pool in a Queensland backyard has described how she screamed for help but it was too late.
Sixteen deaths Melbourne’s worst crossing shut down
MELBOURNE’S worst level crossing, which has been blamed for 16 deaths, has been removed as train services on the Sunbury line reopen to commuters.
Mid-air terror Hijack part of gunman’s death wish
ONE of the strangest crimes in Australian history played out aboard an Ansett Fokker Friendship in 1972, but what was the bizarre motive for the drama?
Child sex ‘I don’t feel sorry for him’
FORMER teammates of Melbourne rugby player Michael Quinn, jailed for 12 years in the US for wanting to rape a child, have spoken about the online abuse they’ve faced and their shock at his arrest.
Violent night Homicide probes into two deaths
A MAN has been arrested after a suspicious death in Melbourne’s southeast early this morning. Homicide Squad detectives are also investigating a fatal stabbing near Ballarat.
Child sex ‘I don’t feel sorry for him’
FORMER teammates of Melbourne rugby player Michael Quinn, jailed for 12 years in the US for wanting to rape a child, have spoken about the online abuse they’ve faced and their shock at his arrest.
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- Geelong crash Charges after alleged hit-run death
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- Assault links Child work permit won despite abuse claims
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Warped feminism Hawkins doesn’t deserve this abuse
JENNIFER Hawkins has been criticised for not condemning Donald Trump but the model and businesswoman shouldn’t have to justify herself, writes Rita Panahi.
Illegal refugees Intolerance and division are not the right way
AT a time when the political world seems to be turning to the right, we guard against giving in to the twin evils of division and intolerance, writes Jeff Kennett.
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Mystery money Honesty doesn’t pay for bargain hunter
A TEACHER who found $6000 in the pocket of a jacket in an op shop in Melbourne’s southeast has missed a chance to legitimately claim the cash.
Schools revamp New $15m education hub plan for Footscray
A BOLD plan to turn Footscray into a preschool to postgraduate education precinct within five years has been unveiled.
Fire ready Warning on fire danger
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Phone war Text message war turns into a bunfight
A BURGER joint in Melbourne’s southeast has bitten off more than it can chew after one of its workers started a text message war with a disgruntled customer.
Council elections More women on Victorian councils
THERE will be more women in Victoria’s council chambers with this year’s elections seeing a 4 per cent jump in the number of female councillors elected.
Stonnington Council New and familiar faces join council
THE votes are in and the new Stonnington Council will have two newcomers, three former councillors and four incumbents.
Council election New Boroondara Council decided
THERE are four new names on Boroondara Council after final votes were tallied at the weekend.
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.
Drug rehab Holistic therapy saves Cam’s life
WHEN Ripponlea resident Cam Watson used dating app Skout, he wasn’t looking for love. He was doing “whatever he could” to fuel his ice addiction, including contacting dealers who used the app to reach users.
Pint-sized art Duo put talent on show
ST KILDA siblings Freya and Xavier Bolger have put their artistic flair on show as the youngest entrants to a popular annual postcard exhibition in Melbournes inner south.
School saved From crumbling classrooms to stunning new school
IT’S all smiles for happy young students in their new primary school in Melbourne’s inner south.
Tree battle Woman vows to chain herself to tree
A PASSIONATE nature lover has vowed to chain herself to a tree to stop it being chopped down by the council.
Heartless crooks War veteran scammed by conmen
A WORLD War II veteran has been fleeced of $7000 in cash by two travelling conmen operating in Melbourne’s east.
Council elections More women on Victorian councils
THERE will be more women in Victoria’s council chambers with this year’s elections seeing a 4 per cent jump in the number of female councillors elected.
Dodgy work Travelling conmen target vulnerable homeowners
TRAVELLING conmen are knocking on doors in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs trying to get cash for incomplete, or poor work.
Council elections Whitehorse elects three new women
THREE new faces have been elected to the Whitehorse Council, with mayor Philip Daw the only councillor seeking re-election to miss out.
Theatre restaurant Show under spell of witches
SHE started out as a waitress at this theatre restaurant in Melbourne’s west, now Brooke Kotsos has the lead role in its newest show.
Fire ready Warning on fire danger
A CFA captain says landowners will need to cut back quick-growing vegetation frequently ahead of what will be an above-average fire danger period.
Rare auction Two sold as one in South Morang
TWO South Morang neighbours have teamed up to sell their homes as one 1453sq m block to a city developer for $920,000.
Poll position Greens to take power in Darebin
THE Greens need just one ally to take control of Darebin Council after four of the party’s nine endorsed candidates won a seat.
Schools revamp New $15m education hub plan for Footscray
A BOLD plan to turn Footscray into a preschool to postgraduate education precinct within five years has been unveiled.
Charity race ’It was my dad that got me through’
A YOUNG Gladstone Park woman has tackled a half-marathon for charity, in honour of her beloved father she lost to cancer.
Type 1 talk Stepping towards a cure
AT seven, Jack Papa has endured more than many people do in a lifetime. Now his family wants to spread awareness his condition and help find a cure.
Farm life Festival harvests student skills
DOZENS of Salesian College students who study farming will showcase their skills at this Sunday’s Rupertswood Harvest Festival.
Crime Cars for sale too hot to handle
POLICE are warning people selling cars to be wary of thieves using fake drivers’ licences to test-drive their vehicles.
Sports Star Kelland on track for glory
BORONIA teenager Kelland O’Brien has showcased his cycling skills all over the world and now has his sights set on representing Australia at the Olympics.
Farm fears Breeder’s concerns over animal laws
A CAT breeder from Melbourne’s outer east fears proposed puppy and kitten farm laws will target the wrong people.
Stunning result Croydon home almost doubles price in three years
A CROYDON house has set a $1.055 million street benchmark, and jumped more than $450,000 since it last changed hands three years ago.
Violent night Homicide probes into two deaths
A MAN has been arrested after a suspicious death in Melbourne’s southeast early this morning. Homicide Squad detectives are also investigating a fatal stabbing near Ballarat.
Mystery money Honesty doesn’t pay for bargain hunter
A TEACHER who found $6000 in the pocket of a jacket in an op shop in Melbourne’s southeast has missed a chance to legitimately claim the cash.
Tenants sought Operator needed for restaurant
A COMPANY has been hired to source potential tenants for the cafe and restaurant at Frankston Yacht Club.
Street Watch Biker caught with drugs, weapon
STREET WATCH: Cranbourne man charged with drugs, weapons offences in Moorooduc, armed robbery at Narre Warren mini mart, and man mauled by a dog in Pakenham
Rockhold out of UFC Melbourne
MELBOURNE’S UFC Fight Night 101 has lost its main event, with American Luke Rockhold forced to withdraw through injury just three weeks from the scheduled bout.
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Display home Marseille 33 by Boutique Homes
A HOUSE can be more than a home — it can also be a great workplace. With a home office, the Marseille 33 by Boutique Homes has a floorplan that makes working from home a breeze.
Reserve Bank governor keeps the faith
WILL 1.5 per cent be the rate that stops deflation? Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe hopes so after his forecast for a steady economic rebound to drag anaemic price growth out of the doldrums.
Sport You can’t always get what you quant
THEY don’t call it casino banking for nothing. Analysts at investment bank Macquarie had the market aflutter yesterday after naming their top picks for the Melbourne Cup.
Deals ‘Bathroom test’ brings out the smiles
IT IS a simple test that every beauty product developed by Melbourne-based cosmetics company The Heat Group must pass.
Cheap cruises How to score a dirt cheap cruise
BLOWN your money on the Cup? You can snag a rock-bottom cruise holiday thanks to a flash sale offering Aussies serious bargains.
Bucket list The Aussie secret that’s not here for long
THERE’S only three places in the world you can do this and one is right here in Australia but you better be quick.
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Squatters reclaim house after protest
SQUATTERS have boasted about breaking into an inner-city home “under the nose” of government-paid security guards.
Weighty new advice for pregnancy
EXCLUSIVE: OVERWEIGHT women who trim down before pregnancy can help reduce the risk of their baby being born with excessive fat and inflammation.
Court may decide who gets Day’s seat
THE High Court could decide who fills a new vacancy in the Senate after it emerged Bob Day’s win at the July 2 election may have been invalid.
Frustrating fight for MH370 compensation
ADEQUATE compensation for the loss of four Australian passengers in the MH370 disaster is proving almost as elusive as the missing plane.
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.
Pell ‘knew’ about pedos, counsel submits
UPDATE: CARDINAL George Pell was involved in knowingly shuffling a paedophile priest between parishes, counsel assisting the child abuse royal commission has submitted.
Child work permit won despite abuse claims
A PENSIONER who once molested the teen daughter of his partner has been granted a Working With Children permit despite records linking him with other sex assaults.
Nasty Halloween costumes, why bother?
THERE’S a lot of whining online about “censorship” of Halloween costumes, but isn’t it all about having fun, not being cruel, asks Wendy Tuohy.
A great day that unites us all
THE Melbourne Cup isn’t just the race that stops the nation, it’s the race that unites us in a glorious celebration. Just remember to stay tidy, writes Susie O’Brien.
Hawks keen on axed Crow Henderson
DELISTED Adelaide midfielder Ricky Henderson is already attracting attention. Henderson is on Hawthorn’s radar with the Hawks hunting midfield depth.
Shot man screams for help, refuses to talk
LATEST: A WOUNDED man dripping with blood staggered up a suburban street with his pet dog, screaming for help after being shot yesterday.
Gourmet getaways on city’s doorstep
AUSTRALIA’S best food, wine and produce is easily found close to home on Victoria’s gourmet food trails. Take a trip and see why our food trails are the greatest.
Don’t be fooled by rock-bottom deals
HOME loan customers lured into signing up to fixed rate deals are being warned they could be getting ‘screwed’ without even realising.
Housing prices threaten our stable society
RAPIDLY rising house prices are a problem we can’t seem to solve but, left unchecked, the inequity they cause will be a burden to society, writes Shaun Carney.
Country tradies our worst ice abusers
EXCLUSIVE: THE ice scourge is getting worse in rural Australia as money-hungry bikies prey on the young tradies in “vulnerable towns”.
Hundreds of council election complaints
MORE than 250 complaints, including one allegation of bribery, were received during the Victorian council elections this month.
Plans for ‘busiest’ library in Australia
MELBOURNE’S booming City Library could find itself in a new location made available by the Metro Rail project.
Farnsey’s explosive Hinch outburst
JOHN Farnham has slammed unauthorised biographies about his life and dropped the C-bomb to describe old friend-turned-Senator, Derryn Hinch.
Seasoned traveller takes on world
AMBITIOUS young chef Charlie Carrington has transformed his love of both travel and cooking into Atlas Dining.
One-legged cyclist just keeps on truckin’
A ONE-legged cyclist called “Truck” has pedalled into Melbourne on a 10,000km journey by the ex-SAS officer to lift the lid on veteran suicide and post-traumatic stress.
Halloween costume ideas for Melburnians
HALLOWEEN, once only celebrated by yanks and Europeans, is now pretty hot in Melbourne, so here are a few costume ideas to get the ghoul juices flowing.
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.
US bid to find murdered 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.
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.
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.
Pooch MP may end up in doghouse
EMBATTLED Labor minister Steve Herbert is one major slip away from losing his place in Cabinet.
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Keryn Pholi: is it 'coz I'm black?
Kerryn Pholi wonders why she's not sued by the offence-takers along with Bill Leak. Perhaps she should herself sue the Racial Discrimination Commissioner for offending Aborigines like her with their patronising ways. Meanwhile, even Stan Grant has a few doubts about our disturbing law against free speech. Read more
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Halloween winners
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Gourmet getaways on city’s doorstep
AUSTRALIA’S best food, wine and produce is easily found close to home on Victoria’s gourmet food trails. Take a trip and see why our food trails are the greatest.
A thrill for romantics
THE Light in the Piazza is an impassioned, contemporary musical about an old-fashioned, boy-meets-girl love story delivered with operatic passions and a neo-romantic, classical score by Adam Guettel, writes reviewer Kate Herbert.
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.
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
Playful take on literary classic
DON’T expect grim imagery or an intensive or academic scrutiny of Leo Tolstoy from Gob Squad’s adaptation of War and Peace, because this production is playful and eccentric rather than confronting or impenetrable, writes reviewer Kate Herbert
Under sharing Huge cost of Kim K’s social media silence
KIM Kardashian made a brief appearance on social media overnight — then deleted her posts. Her reluctance to share her life again is taking a huge toll.
Melbourne Cup Fashion stakes high in the birdcage
A LIGHT breeze and reggae strains welcomed punters and VRC guests to the Birdcage at Flemington Racecourse for Melbourne Cup. See what the biggest stars wore for the race that stops the nation.
RendezView Why are small business owners treated like criminals?
Small businesses need money and time to get off the ground. But try doing that on the government’s New Start... it’s more like don’t bother starting.
Parenting ‘Octomom’ reveals her biggest regret
EIGHT years after giving birth to octuplets, and posing nude on the cover of a magazine — Nadya Suleman is looking to shed her “Octomom” persona.
Smart thinking Woman tricks her 20 boyfriends for home deposit
SAVING the money for a home deposit can be hard, unless you trick your 20 boyfriends into helping you out like one lady recently did.
Mortgage deals Hold off on fixing home loans
HOME loan interest rates could be leaving many borrowers paying too much. But there are reasons why it’s not working locking in a fixed rate.
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