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’

‘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 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.

Colours run wild inside the Birdcage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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’

‘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

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.

Warped feminism Hawkins doesn’t deserve this abuse

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

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

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.

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

Display home Marseille 33 by Boutique Homes

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.

New build Onwards and upwards

Onwards and upwards

WHAT to consider before adding a second storey to your home.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe speaking at Citi'€™s 8th Annual Australian and New Zealand Investment Conference in Sydney, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

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

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

‘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.

How to score a dirt cheap cruise

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.

The Aussie secret that’s not here for long

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.