Coslovich trial Witness deals blow to Francis death alibi
A WITNESS called the“fat man” in the case of the murder of Mildura toddler Nikki Francis-Coslovich has claimed the girl’s mother has not told the truth about where she was the day her daughter died.
Exclusive Refugees told ‘You’ll never leave Nauru’
AUSTRALIA will dump refugees who refuse an offer of resettlement on the tiny Micronesian island of Nauru for a 20-year visa sentence with no further assistance.
“Trashed” cells Teen prisoners riot again at Parkville
TEENAGE prisoners are once again rioting tonight at the Parkville Youth Justice Centre, with reports claiming up to thirty youths have badly “trashed” their cells.
Exclusive Chateau Gatto sells to mystery buyer
A MYSTERY buyer has secured underworld figure Mick Gatto’s Lower Plenty mansion for an unknown sum after offers closed for the colourful identity’s multimillion-dollar pad.
Race greats No question, Phar Lap is our best ever
PHAR Lap is a deserved No.1 on our list of the top 10 Australian-trained racehorses of all-time, but Sunday Herald Sun Sports Editor Danny Russell had a tough time with rest of the list. VOTE
Nikki Francis-Coslovich Dad’s goodbye to his ‘angel of happiness’
NICOLAS Coslovich was already a man with not much when his little girl died. Now Nick feels justice for his daughter has been taken away, too.
Courageous fight Daniher named Melburnian of the Year
FOOTBALL legend Neale Daniher has vowed to keep fighting the “beast” that is killing him after receiving Melbourne’s top accolade.
Medal hunt Where exactly is Jobe’s Brownlow?
JOBE Watson announced on Friday he would give back his 2012 Brownlow Medal. But as of now, the AFL has no idea where the medal actually is.
Ando’s Shout Brayshaw to call AFL games for Fox Footy
JAMES Brayshaw is set to call AFL games for Fox Footy while SEN is paying Gary Lyon how much? Get the latest news from Jon Anderson.
Nikki’s agony Authorities knew Torney was violent
CHILD protection workers knew toddler Nikki Francis-Coslovich’s stepfather was a violent criminal two months before her murder, but closed their case on the vulnerable girl.
Nikki Francis-Coslovich Dad’s goodbye to his ‘angel of happiness’
NICOLAS Coslovich was already a man with not much when his little girl died. Now Nick feels justice for his daughter has been taken away, too.
Exclusive Chateau Gatto sells to mystery buyer
A MYSTERY buyer has secured underworld figure Mick Gatto’s Lower Plenty mansion for an unknown sum after offers closed for the colourful identity’s multimillion-dollar pad.
Exclusive Refugees told ‘You’ll never leave Nauru’
AUSTRALIA will dump refugees who refuse an offer of resettlement on the tiny Micronesian island of Nauru for a 20-year visa sentence with no further assistance.
Future Melbourne Bold plans to ease Hoddle Street gridlock
TRAFFIC gridlock along Hoddle St would be unlocked via an expressway where motorists zip through key intersections.
Future Melbourne The ‘missing link’ to ease gridlock
WORK on a super road link to complete the Ring Road puzzle between the Eastern Freeway and M80 Ring Road has quietly started.
Future Melbourne Ambitious overhaul of Parkville hub
PARKVILLE would be transformed into a living-and-working city-within-a-city to lure medical tourists and the “young geniuses”.
Future Melbourne Which Victorian jobs are tipped to grow?
A JOBS bonanza may create up to 200,000 jobs in the next 15 years. But to which sectors are the jobs expected to flow?
Nikki’s agony Authorities knew Torney was violent
CHILD protection workers knew toddler Nikki Francis-Coslovich’s stepfather was a violent criminal two months before her murder, but closed their case on the vulnerable girl.
Master’s mess Suffering, Patch and Ted style
THINGS have been tough for controversial newshounds Patch and Ted recently. Still, it’s nothing a day at the dog spa can’t fix, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Child betrayed We must learn from Nikki’s death
NIKKI Francis-Coslovich was failed by those who were supposed to care for her and we must learn from the tragedy so it doesn’t happen again, writes Katie Bice.
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Hot property Empty-nesters send price soaring
A TWO-storey Victorian terrace in a coveted stretch soared $600,000 past its reserve as empty-nesters went toe-to-toe in South Yarra yesterday.
For sale Landmark Rice House up for grabs
A MODERNIST home in Eltham is giving buyers the chance to own a rare piece of history.
Financial concerns Can we bank on Donald?
THE shock US victory by Donald Trump has put a significant question mark over the direction of financial markets, writes Stephen Bartholomeusz.
Market wrap Wall Street switches sides
IT was perhaps the most surprising trade in a record-setting week on Wall Street: how quickly investors swapped pre-election jitters for enthusiasm at Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton.
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Molly not slowing down despite injury
MOLLY Meldrum has vowed not to slow down despite a troublesome back injury — a legacy of his horrific fall from a ladder at his home five years ago.
DNA the key to caffeine sensitivity
SCIENCE now has the answer to whether you can enjoy that espresso after dinner — or whether you should steer clear of having energy drinks.
Dynamo defies physics and reason
REVIEW: UK magician Dynamo’s new show Seeing Is Believing will leave you scratching your head, wondering ‘how the hell did he do that?’
Queries over evidence kept from juries
ARE juries having the wool pulled over their eyes by not being given all the evidence in a criminal trial? It’s a debate worth having, say legal experts.
Warne book to reveal all — again
AS SHANE Warne puts it, “a fair bit’s happened in the last 16 years”. So it makes sense Warnie’s next chapter is writing a second autobiography.
Donald Trump is still a dropkick
DONALD Trump might seem like he’s undergone a character change but he’s still the same obnoxious bully we saw throughout the campaign, writes Laurie Oakes.
Melbourne ‘pop-up party’ sex warnings
SEVERAL under-age girls have allegedly been sexually assaulted at a series of “pop-up parties” in abandoned buildings in Melbourne’s east.
Commission split on Cotchin, Mitchell call
THE AFL Commission has the power to anoint runners-up Sam Mitchell and Trent Cotchin as the new 2012 Brownlow Medal winners but is split on the decision.
Jobe did the honourable thing
COMMENT: NOBODY in our game has ever felt the amount of pressure Jobe Watson has been under for the past four years. How he responded reveals a lot, writes SAM LANDSBERGER.
Snake bite may not have killed schoolboy
A BOY who died from a suspected snake bite on a school exclusion may not have been bitten after all, a new pathology report has found.
Selwood No.1 in revised 2006 draft
VOTE: A KNEE injury saw Joel Selwood slide on draft night 2006 but 10 years on he is the clear No.1 as several rookies have gone on to make recruiters look silly.
Xmas ads are here and they are adorable
CHRISTMAS has come early with ads oozing with cuteness hitting screens worldwide. And you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more adorable one than Myer’s latest offering. WATCH THE AD
Partying Prince proves he’s serious
HE’S the heartbreak prince with a string of exes to prove it and Prince Harry has long been seen as the fun royal. But could he finally be off the shelf?
New study shines light on little battlers
BABIES born after 31 weeks are at higher risk of developmental problems, respiratory disease and death in childhood than those born at full term.
Do early HELP debt payments help?
ONE of the earliest debts many young people take on is to pay for university. Does making early payments to HECS/HELP debt make a difference?
Delay in key parole review recommendation
A KEY recommendation from a review of the Adult Parole Board ordered after the rape and murder of Jill Meagher is yet to be implemented by the Andrews Government.
A new chapter for the Obamas
AS Barack Obama prepares to hand over the White House keys to Donald Trump, the world is wondering what challenge he will set his sights on next.
The female mastermind behind Trump’s win
BEHIND every great man is a powerful woman, and in Donald Trump’s darkest hour, it was a woman who pulled his campaign back from the brink.
Face-to-face with our killer tornado
THEY stared down a tornado that sucked two people to their deaths from their car in central Victoria. How did they survive?
Service continues despite sailor collapsing
A REMEMBRANCE DAY service in Melbourne continued uninterrupted despite a female sailor collapsing during the Governor’s address.
The rise, rise and rise of Donald Trump
DONALD Trump broke every rule in the political playbook and still got himself voted in as president. This is the story of the world’s most unlikely election victory.
Trump’s battle to reunite America
HE’S a mogul slash TV star, who has been married to models and lives in Democrat heartland of New York. Now he must unite the divided states of America.
Chinese buyers snap up homes in battler ‘burbs
ONE-IN-FIVE properties in Geelong’s battler suburbs are being bought by international and interstate buyers hoping to beat a future housing boom.
The most powerful family in America
THE new first family is one like America has never seen before but Donald Trump’s life is about to become a messy entanglement of business and political affairs.
Goodbye to over-the-counter pain relief
AUSSIES may soon need to obtain a prescription for basic over-the-counter painkillers, sparking a drug war between chemists, consumers and doctors.
Tot’s brutal death: What jury didn’t hear
NIKKI Francis-Coslovich died of a crushed heart, bleeding lungs and a split liver. Yesterday the man charged with her murder - a speed user who threatened her a day before she died - walked free.
Young Melbourne diver had a ‘beautiful heart’
UPDATE: A WOMAN who was raped and killed while travelling and volunteering in Southern Africa has been remembered as an “adventurous soul” who “lived for life”.
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Chefs shun the city for country Victoria
WITH the reveal of The Herald Sun’s ‘Delicious 100’ just one week away, anyone looking for new, quality food and drink in Victoria should consider heading out of town and dining in country restaurants.
Classic comedy still gets laughs
Though this production of The Odd Couple doesn’t hit all the necessary high points, Francis Greenslade and Shaun Micallef trade on their natural, comic instincts to make it an entertaining night in the theatre, writes Kate Herbert.
How a Melbourne icon came to be
ASK any Melburnian to “meet you under the clocks” and they know exactly where to go. But Flinders Street Station — once the busiest in the world — hasn’t always looked this way.
“He’ll push a joke too far”
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The burden of past and present
Blessed is a play filled with the pain, despair and isolation of two disenfranchised people unable to escape the dire circumstances of their past or their present, writes reviewer Kate Herbert.
21 Things On In Victoria
21 Things On In Victoria Nov 12 onwards like Dynamo, Polish Festival, Red Hill Brewery & Weekend Markets,
The 20 new restaurants to open in Melbourne
A PLAN to serve up to 20 new restaurants at new venues at Chadstone and Knox shopping centres, and the CBD, is set to cement our reputation as Australia’s foodie capital.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T Shanina Shaik slams ex Tyson Beckford
AUSTRALIAN Victoria’s Secret model Shanina Shaik has thrown shade at ex Tyson Beckford for the way he treated her during their relationship.
Vote now You decide: Best ARIA song ever
KYLIE or Farnham? Midnight Oil or 5 Seconds of Summer? Check out every Song of the Year from the ARIAs since 1987 and vote for the best ever.
RendezView Who’s to blame for Hillary’s loss? Angry white women
White men from rural backwaters did not thwart Clinton’s bid to be the first female US President. It was women who sold her out, writes Lauren Martyn-Jones.
Mal not welcome PM snub: ‘We don’t need your fake friendship’
HE WAS the star guest at one of Australia’s biggest events but now he’s been told to stay away and take his selfie stick with him.
Death notices Facebook sorry for killing off users
FACEBOOK frightened many by declaring a number of its users had died and even its chief executive Mark Zuckerberg didn’t escape unscathed.
Phone deals Smarter smartphone options
SMARTPHONE customers getting slugged by the high-cost of running premium devices on expensive plans are getting more choice than ever to help cull their costs.
