Murdered lawyer Italian man investigated over Acquaro death
AN Italian man with links to the Mafia has been investigated over the murder of lawyer Joe Acquaro.
AFL party Players attend Buddy’s secret wedding
BUDDY Franklin and Jesinta Campbell have tied the knot in a private ceremony, with Buddy’s former teammates Jarryd Roughead and Jordan Lewis in attendance. SEE THE PICTURES.
‘Good time’ Usain says thanks, bolts out of Melbourne
The fastest human in the world is making a dash out of Melbourne tonight, after thanking his fans and declaring he has never experienced anything like his trip to the Spring Racing Carnival.
Fiona Byrne Exclusive Billy: I’d work with Lyon again
FORMER Geelong champion Billy Brownless has opened the door to resuming work with one-time best mate Garry Lyon.
‘Exploited and used’ Model wants Edelsten to say sorry for ‘lies’
US model Ashley Kirk says she feels “exploited and used” after Geoffrey Edelsten claimed the pair were in a relationship.
A lucky man McLachlan speaks out about horse fall
BROADCASTER Hamish McLachlan has spoken about the horse fall that landed him in hospital with a collapsed lung.
Ill health Beloved entertainer suffers stroke
AUSTRALIAN entertainment legend Maria Venuti has suffered a stroke and is in hospital in an induced coma, close friends have reported today.
Crime wave Car thefts in Victoria skyrocket
CAR thieves are committing hundreds of burglaries and thefts each week to get their hands on keys and beat sophisticated vehicle security.
Peta Credlin Why Trump could happen in Australia
WHETHER he wins, the phenomenon of Trump will not go away anytime soon and many of the preconditions that saw his rise are relevant to Australia.
Paramedics delayed Ambulance Victoria launches urgent review
AMBULANCE Victoria has launched a review after paramedics were delayed by more than half an hour to attend to a 14-month-old girl, who had been pulled lifeless from a river.
Older dads Men clueless about biological clock
Most men think it’s acceptable to become a dad in their 50s, but remain clueless that their own biological clock is ticking.
- VIC News One million Victorians fail to vote
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- VIC News Stakes Day: Best pictures of the day
- Essendon Jobe’s a great, medal or not: Long
- Football Re-live A-League: Carney powers Sydney to win
- Cricket As it happened: Aussies facing uphill battle
- Law & Order Heat is on for Victoria’s ice trade
- VIC News Man critical after ploughing into fence
- VIC News Parking inspectors to get bodycams
- SuperRacing Awesome Rock takes the Emirates
Fee fears Battlers run down by rego bills
THE plan to allow car registration to be paid in instalments has stalled and battlers are, as usual, the big losers, writes Matt Johnston.
New traditions Millennials sending ‘classics’ extinct
MILLENNIALS have already been shamed for their laziness and lack of loyalty, but now it seems they could be blamed for sending a series of ‘classics’ like live TV and the Big Mac extinct.
Ticket to ride $10,000 bill for minister’s third office
PUBLIC transport minister Jacinta Allan spent more than $10,000 on setting up a new ministerial office at Bendigo train station, less than 300 metres from her taxpayer-funded electorate office.
Andy or Hugh? No.1 pick toss of the coin
ANDY or Hugh? It is the No.1 question of the national draft and the answer is still unknown. Sam Landsberger previews the fight to be No.1.
Jobe’s a great, medal or not: Long
ESSENDON legend Michael Long says Jobe Watson’s standing in the game is unshakable as D-Day for his Brownlow Medal nears. VOTE
Trading places ‘It had nothing to do with losers fatigue’
GOLD Coast recruit Pearce Hanley explains why he had to leave Brisbane, why the media should lay off Tom Rockliff and his fear of sharks in a Q&A with Andrew Hamilton.
Blockbuster games AFLW set for pre-season double-headers
THE AFL hopes to schedule as many as six double-headers featuring the same teams from the women’s competition and men’s pre-season games next year.
Gaz faces major pay cut to return home
GOLD Coast captain Gary Ablett would need to take the biggest pay cut in AFL history if he wanted to return to play at Geelong in 2018.
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- AFL Footy’s biggest game one wonders
- GWS Giants poach key part of Dogs’ brains trust
- AFL News Gill, 17+5 just doesn’t add up
- AFL News Magpie champs in bitter radio split
- Essendon Finals football return driving excited Kelly
- Sydney Swans seeking draft gold
- Richmond Prestia all systems go for pre-season
- Nrth Melb Fired up Williams out to find his best
- VIC News Players attend Buddy’s secret wedding
- Richmond Finger surgery holding Riewoldt back
- Nrth Melb Ziebell backs axing of Roos greats
- St Kilda Brown’s arrival meant the end for Fisher
- AFL AFL mascots with attitude
Guy Fawkes A cracker Melbourne tradition that fizzled
CRACKERS and crackling bonfires used to be the order of the day for Victorians on November 5 each year. So what was it all about, and why did we stop celebrating it?
Cafe’s milkshakes lands them in hot water
A CAFE’S mega milkshakes are causing such a stir in Carlton North that they are risking a $500 fine by serving them.
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Murdered lawyer Italian man investigated over Acquaro death
AN Italian man with links to the Mafia has been investigated over the murder of lawyer Joe Acquaro.
Peta Credlin Why Trump could happen in Australia
WHETHER he wins, the phenomenon of Trump will not go away anytime soon and many of the preconditions that saw his rise are relevant to Australia.
Older dads Men clueless about biological clock
Most men think it’s acceptable to become a dad in their 50s, but remain clueless that their own biological clock is ticking.
Sunday food Victoria’s dishes that are worth the wait
Melbourne has always been full of culinary treats, but these singular sensations are on a whole other level, Simon Plant writes.
Murdered lawyer Italian man investigated over Acquaro death
AN Italian man with links to the Mafia has been investigated over the murder of lawyer Joe Acquaro.
- Crime wave Car thefts in Victoria skyrocket
- Forensic tracking Heat is on for Victoria’s ice trade
- War fears Bikie feud always only chance meeting away
- Escalating violence Police on high alert for all-out bikie war
- Attempted murder Pair charged over Werribee stabbing
- Michael Quinn ‘He knew he’d been had... he was terrified’
- Fatal shootings Illness probe into driveway deaths
Bonding stories Men tell of their animal instincts
OUR relationship with animals is real but it is one-sided: we provide food and affection and our animal “friends” are expert at getting the supply, writes Andrew Rule.
Day’s drama Posturing an affront to victims
THE people who have lost through the collapse of former senator Bob Day’s building group are being ignored in the resultant bickering, writes David Penberthy.
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Store thefts Fashionable shoplifters on the prowl
“WELL-DRESSED” women are among the shoppers suspected of thieving, following a spate of store thefts in Melbourne’s east.
Control group Planning fight over prized pocket
A GROUP battling overdevelopment in Melbourne’s outer east wants greater protections for an established residential area.
Good cause Stillbirth family aims to help others
THIS couple from Melbourne’s inner east will mark the first birthday of their late son by raising money and awareness about stillbirths.
Kind act Man of stone’s generous heart
A RETIRED stonemason will give 173 children buried in unmarked graves at a country cemetery their identities back, carving headstones for tombs dating back to 1861.
Store thefts Fashionable shoplifters on the prowl
“WELL-DRESSED” women are among the shoppers suspected of thieving, following a spate of store thefts in Melbourne’s east.
Good cause Stillbirth family aims to help others
THIS couple from Melbourne’s inner east will mark the first birthday of their late son by raising money and awareness about stillbirths.
River raid Vandals cut expensive boats loose
SEVEN boats worth a total of more than $40,000 are stuck on Dights Falls after vandals raided a boathouse in the early hours of Melbourne Cup day.
Appeal results Heartfelt thanks from sick kids
MALVERN-based charity Very Special Kids has raised more than one million dollars through its annual Piggy Bank appeal.
Busy time All hands on deck for course preparation
THERE will be no shortage of attention to detail at Kingston Heath this month when the best golfers on the planet hit town for the World Cup.
Inspirational Double amputee shares tale of survival
A FOOTY trip infection left Mike Rolls unconscious for five weeks, with a slim chance of survival. Now the double amputee is using his adversity to inspire others.
‘Breaking point’ Gutsy teen rises above the bullies
WHEN Monique fell down the stairs at her school, bullies spread photos of it rather than help her. But the 13-year-old has fought back, writing a book to raise awareness and assist fellow victims.
Oval upgrade Saints’ $29m plans delayed by legal fight
ST KILDA’s $29 million Moorabbin Reserve development will be delayed for at least seven months after a woman lodged legal action over its pokies plans.
Immerse art Artist makes a statement
WHEN artist Stephen Clendinnen heard about the death of an asylum seeker in Dandenong, he wanted to ensure the man’s story was not forgotten.
Homeowner fury Mirvac slammed over powerline promise
A DEVELOPER has been blasted over “misleading” residents and will pay a “pittance” in compensation for leaving ugly powerlines overhead in a troubled eastern suburbs estate.
Ordeal Driver terrified by armed carjack gang
AN Uber driver has been left terrorised after his car was trapped in a blockade in Melbourne’s east by an armed gang wielding machetes.
Above the odds Forest Hill home sold $210,000 above reserve
A HOME to Melbourne’s east has sold $210,000 above its reserve price as large numbers of bidders turned out to punt on houses instead of horses on Derby Day.
Kind act Man of stone’s generous heart
A RETIRED stonemason will give 173 children buried in unmarked graves at a country cemetery their identities back, carving headstones for tombs dating back to 1861.
New beginnings Family home of 70 years sells for $780,000
A COLOURFUL yet dilapidated Coburg home has won the hearts of a young couple who will renew the home that had been in the one family for 70 years.
Zero tolerance ’No truth’ to Hanson rally rumour
UPDATE: ONE Nation Senator Pauline Hanson’s spokesman has scotched rumours she will attend an anti-refugee rally in Melbourne’s north tomorrow.
Funding announcement Cash boost for indigenous kinders
TWO indigenous kinders in Melbourne’s north will receive a cash boost to help tackle family violence and appoint health specialists such as speech pathologists.
Hanging tough Circus promises to be a suspense thriller
THE Women’s Circus is going back to its roots as a group for survivors of domestic violence as it celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special performance.
Cash restricted Call to return lost cash
MORELAND groups are still short of more than $30,000 of their money being held by the Federal Government despite calls to give it back to the community.
Staff shaken Thief threatens workers with knife
A MAN who stole two knives from a store in Melbourne’s northwest threatened to use one to stab two young women working in the shop.
Arts initiative On the trail of new ideas
THE ever-popular Macedon Ranges Art Trail is expanding to include regular group exhibitions at Cope Williams Winery.
Fun weekend Dog high jump one of the highlights
EVEN dogs can get in on the action at next weekend’s Lilydale Show, with a dog high jump event added for the first time.
Control group Planning fight over prized pocket
A GROUP battling overdevelopment in Melbourne’s outer east wants greater protections for an established residential area.
Immerse art Artist makes a statement
WHEN artist Stephen Clendinnen heard about the death of an asylum seeker in Dandenong, he wanted to ensure the man’s story was not forgotten.
Bushfire season Warm, wet spring fuels fire risk
A GREATER risk of bushfire has been predicted in Melbourne’s east, with residents warned to prepare for an above-average fire season after a warm, wet spring.
Stepping up Taxman aims high for charity
WHEN it comes to fundraising, Martin Kowalczyk and his team of ‘Uncanny Taxmen’ are aiming very high indeed!
Young guns Clever duo fuels production
DR Rebecca Yee and Dale Barnet met while studying chemical engineering at university. Now the pair run an award-winning biodiesel company in Dandenong South.
Immerse art Artist makes a statement
WHEN artist Stephen Clendinnen heard about the death of an asylum seeker in Dandenong, he wanted to ensure the man’s story was not forgotten.
Pretty puppies Model dogs grace rescue calendar
SOME of Victoria’s most photogenic rescue dogs will grace the pages of a calendar in the new year, in the hope of helping their fellow pups find a forever home.
Superstar party Usain Bolt blitzes our spring carnival
USAIN Bolt had a touch of the DIYs as he partied in Melbourne post-races, with the superstar Jamaican sprinter out at Spice Market until 2am on Friday.
Lightning quick Usain bolts away in Flemington dash
A ROUGHIE may have won the VRC Crown Oaks, but the world’s fastest man wasn’t about to get beaten in an impromptu dash down the Flemington straight. SEE THE PICS
Family rock solid in their finest hour
TROY Corstens was an elated winner, then an emotional one as his dad Leon snuggled up beside him for the post-race Emirates interview. You could tell this meant a lot.
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- A-League Carney leads Sydney FC to comeback win
- Dept. Trade Gaz faces major pay cut to return home
- Golf Dirtbike-riding golfer breaking the mould
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- SuperRacing No longer between rock and hard place
- Sport 10 athletes who should be president
- Cricket How Proteas could re-shape Australian cricket
- SuperRacing United effort behind an emotional victory
- A-League Tensions rise as van’t Schip defends Fornaroli
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- Sport World falls for Aussie ‘treasure’
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Auction wrap Tiny Fitzroy house snared for under $1m
A MALVERN couple has achieved the near-impossible at auction by snapping up a house in booming Fitzroy for less than $1 million. SEE SALES RESULTS HERE
Undervalued suburb ‘Sleeping giant’ suburb notches big sales
AN original 1960s family home in Forest Hill has soared $150,000 over reserve at auction, bolstering the suburb’s reputation as “the sleeping giant” of Melbourne’s middle east.
An eye on the future
SHIFTING assets into a spouse’s name to qualify for concessions is a good idea but don’t pay out super transfer fees in the process, writes Barefoot Investor.
Market fears Panic buttons if Trump wins
WHAT would happen to financial markets if Donald Trump were to win next week’s US presidential election, asks Stephen Bartholomeusz.
Market wrap Poll extends US losing streak
THE S&P 500 has ended lower for a ninth straight day, the longest losing streak for the benchmark index in more than 35 years
Top deals Could this be the world’s next hot spot?
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US election Why a Trump win may be good for Aussies
AS the world waits to see how the American election unfolds it turns out there may be a silver lining for Aussies if Trump manages to get into the White House.
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Fev and Alex set for summer wedding
FOX FM breakfast host Brendan Fevola is preparing wed his ex-wife, now fiance, Alex as soon as next month.
Men tell of their animal instincts
OUR relationship with animals is real but it is one-sided: we provide food and affection and our animal “friends” are expert at getting the supply, writes Andrew Rule.
‘My injury has opened doors for me’
HAYDEN Marshall “hasn’t really had a bad day”. It’s more than most teenagers can say — especially given the circumstances.
Carey shifts focus to footy calls
FORMER footy great Wayne Carey is looking forward to 2017 being a drama free year focused on family and work.
What a weird US presidential campaign
THE US presidential campaign has been compellingly weird from the start and with a few days to go before polling, nothing has changed, writes Laurie Oakes.
Watson sisters take the lead
ESSENDON footy favourite Jobe Watson has been hearing the sound of wedding bells.
Hospital slammed over toxic culture
The Royal Melbourne has a lot to be proud of—but not the ‘toxic bully’ culture revealed by former staff, writes JUSTIN SMITH.
IBAC looking into land deal near TAFE farm
HAS Australia’s richest men been caught up in an allegedly secret property deal? Page 13 hears the alleged land deal has been referred to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog.
Council wins award for handling mosque crisis
BENDIGO’S council has been honoured with a planning award for its handling of last year’s mosque crisis.
Melbourne fire station up for grabs
A HISTORIC former inner-city fire station complete with original stables is on the market and has the potential for conversion into a residential stunner.
Pressure of planning modern wedding
WEDDING stylists, seafood bars, couples hashtages and cakes worthy of Instagram — Herald Sun’s newly-engaged Anna Byrne has discovered planning a modern-day wedding is a matrimonial minefield.
China’s secret meth labs exposed
CHINA’S meth-makers are goliaths in a grubby trade. Millions of dollars can be made in tiny labs the size of toilets — and their target market is Australia.
Chefs in bun fight over Taste crown
Some of Melbourne’s best chefs are competing for the biggest bragging rights in town — the best dish at Taste of Melbourne food festival.
TV’s duds are massive viewer hits
WITH two million viewers, Seven’s drama The Secret Daughter is a massive hit. Yet the overnight metropolitan ratings don’t reflect that success.
Why Susie is still sold on The Block
REALITY shows come and go but there’s something about The Block that keeps us running back for more. Perhaps it’s the tantrums, writes Susie O’Brien.
There’s no lack of glass houses and stones
THE leaking of James Packer’s love letters to Mariah Carey showed again there’s little privacy and lots of humiliation in our modern world, writes Joe Hildebrand.
How to spot sharemarket gems
INVESTORS had an unhappy anniversary this week — exactly nine years since Australia’s sharemarket last hit a record high. But you can find future gems before everyone else.
Trump team accused of dirty tricks
DONALD Trump’s election team has been accused of training its campaigners on how to intimidate voters in a crucial swing state.
Election proves US home of crazy, brave
HILLARY Clinton and Donald Trump near the end of the Presidential race neck-and-neck and anything can happen. So what does it mean for Australia when either candidate wins office?
Yarra Valley to become top-end food stop
EVERYONE told this ambitious developer he was made to plant grapevines for a vineyard on the side of a hill. But he’s turned it into a thriving business.
Inquest pain can help cricket improve
THE Phillip Hughes coronial inquest was tough for everyone to deal with but the pain will be worth it if cricket can improve as a sport, writes Richard Hinds.
Illness probe into driveway deaths
AN elderly couple who died after being found with gunshot wounds in their parked car had been battling long term and serious illnesses.
Conmen jailed for Whiteley fakes
TWO conmen who sold fake Brett Whiteley paintings to swindle wealthy buyers have been jailed, but have had their terms stayed, for now.
Court outburst as squatters ordered out
THE Government has won the right to kick squatters out of five East-West Link occupied properties in Clifton Hill and Parkville.
Don’t turn off Hazelwood lights yet
THE people of the Latrobe Valley have been thrown a potential lifeline with a Brisbane-based entrepreneur considering buying the Hazelwood power plant.
No wonder they’re laughing at Melania
MELANIA Trump is being ridiculed for good reason after her second campaign speech for husband Donald, writes WENDY TUOHY.
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All hail the doomed queen
ANNE Boleyn, second wife of England’s King Henry VIII and familiar figure of history, is sanctified in glorious and dark dramatic form in Donizetti’s two-act opera from 1830, Anna Bolena, writes reviewer Paul Selar.
How six RAAF men perished in 1962 disaster
A SIMPLE error may have led to the untimely deaths of six RAAF airmen in a tragic aerobatic accident in country Victoria more than 50 years ago.
Sara is a VCE Power-house
VCE Leadership Award recipient Sara Elhouli is kicking goals in the western suburbs by encouraging more girls to play footy
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.
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.
Pariah split Carey called Packer’s prenup ‘insulting’
MARIAH Carey reportedly scoffed at James Packer’s prenuptial agreement even though it offered her $US6 million for every year of marriage.
Reality TV ‘I didn’t believe in myself’
She’s currently vying for the crown of Australia’s Next Top Model, but Newcastle blonde bombshell Kassidy Ure says confidence hasn’t come easy.
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Every summer, a gnawing sense of anger stirs inside me. As the humidity increases through November and December, so too does my rage at Queensland’s baffling decision to forego daylight savings.
Spring Racing Tantrums at junior Fashions on the Field
THE last day of the Spring Racing Carnival gives kids the chance to strut their stuff at Fashions on the Field. And it is a spectacular affair.
Manned mission Building a Buzz about going to Mars
RADIATION sickness. Brittle bones. Alzheimers. None of these will deter explorers in their quest to establish a foothold on Mars, says Apollo 11 hero Buzz Aldrin.
Difficult decisions Taking control of family finances
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