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SIX people are critical, while several others including a toddler and a person in their 80s have been taken to hospital after a fire at a Commonwealth Bank branch in Springvale.
‘Robust discussion’ ‘F... off’: Joyce cops tirade from minister
EXCLUSIVE: BARNABY Joyce and a table of ministers have been told to “f..k off” and a female minister has been called a “c...” during a meldown by a veteran MP.
Richmond robbery Kickbox champ charged over stick-up
A MELBOURNE kickboxing identity has been charged over a $2.4 million armed robbery on an Armaguard van at Richmond in 1994.
Emergency Another death on Great Barrier Reef
UPDATE: Tour operator Quicksilver has confirmed a British tourist has died while diving at Agincourt Reef.
Celebrity sale Footy legend scores $3m for luxury home
DEMONS legend David Schwarz has scored $3 million for his Barwon Heads home. Take a peek inside it here.
Life saver Test can diagnose melanoma in hours
A REVOLUTIONARY new blood test capable of diagnosing melanoma within hours and greatly boosting patients’ chances of overcoming the disease is being rolled out in Victoria.
Barefoot Investor How to avoid first-homebuyer blues
LET’S talk about the two biggest mistakes that first homebuyers make. Scott Pape explains how to prevent the biggest purchase of your life become your biggest regret.
Auction preview Spring set to finish with Super Saturdays
MELBOURNE’S end of spring auction rush will continue with a second consecutive Super Saturday this week. But this season appears destined to fall well short of last year.
Registrar of Births Having a baby? Don’t call it God
IF you’re about to have a baby here are a few names you can cross of your list straight away — they’re banned in Australia.
Paris in Melbourne Hilton: I voted for Trump
Paris Hilton has jumped to Donald Trump’s defence last night saying she’s know him since she was a little girl and that he’s “always respectful and sweet to me.”
Handscomb notches 200, Ferguson fails
VICTORIA’S Peter Handscomb just keeps batting and batting against NSW having notched his highest first class score. Sheffield Shield rolling coverage....
Live: Spieth, Scott lay down challenge
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- Law & Order Teenage hammer thugs are freed
- Hawthorn Mitchell, Hill pull one final prank as Hawks
- VIC News Cyclist fighting for life after hit-run
- AFL I’m coming home, says Rex Hunt
- Tom Elliott Could you cope without the internet?
- National Lambie fires up over veterans’ charity
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- A-League Dandenong push for A-League licence
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Fridge bandits Who’s really stealing your work lunch
EVER gone to the work fridge to find something of yours is missing? A new study has narrowed down the most likely culprit — and it’s scandalous.
New look Watts going on with Jack’s hair?
THE team of the red and the blue ... and white? Jack Watts’ new look turned heads at Melbourne training today and didn’t escape the Twitter wit of Patrick Dangerfield.
Great shave Hurley’s outlandish beard is coming off
MICHAEL Hurley has a thing for outlandish hairstyles. But after months of growth, he has decided to its time for the beard to come off, for a good cause.
Viney: I’m not ready to be captain
MELBOURNE star Jack Viney has never been shy about his leadership ambitions, but he believes his AFL apprenticeship still has at least two years to run.
Watts going on with Jack’s hair?
THE team of the red and the blue ... and white? Jack Watts’ new look turned heads at Melbourne training today and didn’t escape the Twitter wit of Patrick Dangerfield.
Lifetime ban Dank can call witnesses in appeal
STEPHEN Dank has the power to call witnesses in an open hearing into Essendon’s supplements saga and has previously threatened to quiz key figures including James Hird and Andrew Demetriou.
New Sun Former teammate gets Barlow to Suns
THERE was plenty of interest in Michael Barlow this off-season but a glowing endorsement from a former teammate helped him settle on the Gold Coast.
Mitchell, Hill pull one final prank as Hawks
IT was the perfect photo that showed two Hawthorn premiership stars driving off into the sunset. But all was not as it seemed.
- AFL I’m coming home, says Rex Hunt
- Melbourne Family saved Melksham from bitterness
- GWS Comm Games star signs with Giants
- Women's League Jess warns of AFLW ‘catastrophic’ injuries
- Collingwood Magpies poised to poach Gotch
- Fremantle Fyfe ready to launch into pre-season
- Richmond Jobe’s shadow looms large over Medal
- AFL News McCluggage’s Hollywood past revealed
- PickMe Pick Me: Jarman to follow father’s footsteps
- AFL Naysayers firing up young Kangaroo
- AFL News ‘I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t joyful’
- Gold Coast Hanley already burning up track
- AFL News Jobe should lose All-Australian spot: KB
- Jon Ralph Video: Remember when Cotchin could do this
Road gang How cunning gang pulled off heist
WAS it really the perfect heist? This is the gripping story told by a man who claimed he was a member of the gang that carried out the infamous $2.4m robbery.
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FED up with the cricket commentary on Channel Nine? There’s a new alternative hoping to become the sound of summer.
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Property strategy How neighbours can join forces to cash in
MELBOURNE homeowners who band together to sell their properties to developers are cashing in compared to those who go it alone.
Extra charge Man charged with killing wife
A MAN charged this month with assaulting his wife and keeping her prisoner has now been charged with killing her.
Street shutdown Six critical, 27 injured in Springvale bank fire
SIX people are critical, while several others including a toddler and a person in their 80s have been taken to hospital after a fire at a Commonwealth Bank branch in Springvale.
Richmond robbery Kickbox champ charged over stick-up
A MELBOURNE kickboxing identity has been charged over a $2.4 million armed robbery on an Armaguard van at Richmond in 1994.
Future Melbourne Security risk over 3D printer bombs, guns
CRIMINALS could use advanced 3D printers to produce the ingredients to make deadly bombs over the coming decades.
Future Melbourne Ex-top cop wants GPS trackers in every car
A PLAN to fit every new car with a GPS tracker would drastically cut crime, a former chief commissioner of Victoria Police says.
Future Melbourne Ring of steel could protect our sport
A SECURITY fence may one day be built around the entire Melbourne sports precinct in a bid to combat terrorism.
Future Melbourne Soccer World Cup, Olympics wanted in Melbourne
IF IT was up to us, we’d have a soccer World Cup in Melbourne and perhaps an Olympic Games as second prize.
Extra charge Man charged with killing wife
A MAN charged this month with assaulting his wife and keeping her prisoner has now been charged with killing her.
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- Longstanding concerns Crimes in youth jail not reported
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Power failure Hazelwood closure puts Victorian energy at risk
As the Andrews government panders to inner-city environmentalists, Victorians can expect a knock-on effect of less power, gas and employment, writes Tom Elliott.
Test of strength Players must care about Test cricket as much as we do
The reaction to the Hobart debacle has at least proved that Aussies still care about Test cricket. Now the players must prove that they do too, writes Ron Reed.
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Concern mounts Concern as pokies bid gets green light
GAMBLING opponents have slammed a decision to approve 10 more poker machines in Melbourne’s outer east, which already has more machines per person than anywhere in the state.
Unit plans Popular wedding venue under threat
ONE of Melbourne’s busiest wedding venues is facing the wrecker’s ball — but there’s no need for brides to panic just yet.
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CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and Oxfam Australia has come up with a naughty or nice list with a difference.
Kicking goals ‘I thought I didn’t have a chance’
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Road safety Bolton St declared arterial road
STATE Government finally acts on Leader’s Fix This Mess campaign and declares a busy and dangerous Eltham street an arterial road.
Going up Auctions, median prices soar in Boroondara
AUCTION reserves have continued to be smashed by upwards of $100,000 as Boroondara’s median house price soared past $1.9 million.
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WITH just two spring weekends remaining, auction activity is in full bloom in the Mordialloc Chelsea region.
Supersite sells Up, up and away for Daily Planet brothel
A NOTORIOUS brothel in Elsternwick, part of a 1239sq m “supersite”, has sold at auction for almost $9 million after fierce bidding.
A legendary home Fantastical home up for auction
WHILE a house in the form of mythical beast might seem like a flight of fancy, there’s one up for grabs in Elwood this weekend.
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Palm oil Student wants action on palm oil
A BURWOOD East eight-year-old has urged the Australian Government to quit monkeying around when it comes to protecting critically endangered orang-utans.
Drug bust Man on bail cops drug charges
A MAN on bail has been caught with a hydroponic set-up, an allegedly stolen laptop and steroids in a home in the Melbourne’s east.
Chance encounter Walk in the park comes up Trump
WHILE US President-elect Donald Trump has been widely criticised by many people, one Melbourne woman says he couldn’t have been more charming during her encounter with him.
Auction action Standout family homes at Whittlesea auctions
A TOTAL of 45 properties are scheduled for auction across Whittlesea suburbs tomorrow, including standout homes in Epping, Mill Park and Bundoora.
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BUSHRANGER Ben Hall’s story will hit the big screen in December.
Weekend auctions Auction action in Yarra and Darebin
MULTIPLE bidders should push up prices at auctions in Preston, Clifton Hill and Reservoir this weekend.
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Rock Gods Rockin’ dads out to impress kids
THEIR kids might be feeling a little squeamish about the concept, but there’s nothing daggy about this all-dad rock, soul and blues band.
Second time Macedon Ranges mayor excited at role
NEW Macedon Ranges Council mayor Jennifer Anderson says she is excited to lead a council with a majority of new faces.
Cancer shock Sunbury mum on mission for others
A SUNBURY mum is using her love of “dressing up” to help others after a shock breast cancer diagnosis aged just 31.
Car crash Man dies in single-car crash
A MAN died in a single-car crash in the Dandenong Ranges last night.
Tribunal ruling Back to drawing board for developer
THE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has told a developer to modify its plans for 128 dwellings in Melbourne’s outer east before it issues a permit.
Concern mounts Concern as pokies bid gets green light
GAMBLING opponents have slammed a decision to approve 10 more poker machines in Melbourne’s outer east, which already has more machines per person than anywhere in the state.
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Homeless support Housing support to aid needy
TWO projects to support the vulnerable in Frankston have received a massive boost from the State Government.
Street shutdown Six critical, 27 injured in Springvale bank fire
SIX people are critical, while several others including a toddler and a person in their 80s have been taken to hospital after a fire at a Commonwealth Bank branch in Springvale.
Market Sculpture marks market milestone
DANDENONG Market has unveiled a new sculpture to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Next phase Preschool farewells ‘Miss Nancy’
A BELOVED Dandenong South preschool teacher has retired after 42 years.
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Property strategy How neighbours can join forces to cash in
MELBOURNE homeowners who band together to sell their properties to developers are cashing in compared to those who go it alone.
Designer listing Curtain falls on muso’s base
WELL-respected musician Jonathan Zion, who is touring with Cold Chisel guitarist Ian Moss, is looking for a buyer for his family base.
BHP chief says Trump tarrifs would create ‘trauma’ for global economy
THE global economy will experience “complete trauma” if US president-elect Donald Trump carries out his threat to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese imports, BHP Billiton chairman Jac Nasser says.
Failed mark Packer’s Crown Resorts slammed
A CONFIDENTIAL report on James Packer’s Crown Resorts has blasted the casino operator’s board of directors, corporate governance and risk management capabilities.
Telcos Investors back Telstra’s vision
TELSTRA investors have welcomed a pledge by chief executive Andrew Penn to cut $1 billion in costs over five years, delivering the group its biggest stockmarket rally in two months.
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IT’S almost too good to be true. The latest hot holiday bargain is seeing travellers snap up luxury travel getaways for a fraction of the usual price.
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Apex attacks prompts ethnic gangs probe
VIOLENT ethnic street gangs will be at the centre of a federal government probe which could see changes to character tests for foreigners and settlement services for new arrivals.
Stabbed 70 times, but murder charge dropped
A MURDER charge against a woman who stabbed a man to death has been dropped despite her lies about her motive.
UFU pushes back in revived pay battle
A NEW crisis has engulfed the CFA as the United Firefighters Union warns that its controversial workplace agreement is doomed to fail and is now urging members to reject it.
Jess warns of AFLW ‘catastrophic’ injuries
CONCUSSION campaigner Peter Jess has warned of the potential for “catastrophic” injury in the AFLW unless the league invests more money into research.
Crimes in youth jail not reported
THE union representing youth justice workers says it has concerns criminal offences inside the Parkville and Malmsbury centres are not being reported to police.
Tesla denies autonomous car is theirs
TESLA has strongly denied Roads Minister Luke Donnellan’s assertion that a driver has been using an automated Tesla car to drive from one side of the city to the other.
Packer’s Crown Resorts slammed
A CONFIDENTIAL report on James Packer’s Crown Resorts has blasted the casino operator’s board of directors, corporate governance and risk management capabilities.
Why TVs, iPads aren’t babysitters
CHILDREN glued to screens are at risk of developing aggression because they are exposed to “virtual violence” and have less time for their social skills to evolve, experts warn.
Dank can call witnesses in appeal
STEPHEN Dank has the power to call witnesses in an open hearing into Essendon’s supplements saga and has previously threatened to quiz key figures including James Hird and Andrew Demetriou.
PM: Youth facing jobs and housing challenge
MALCOLM Turnbull has warned that young people are facing “twin challenges” of getting a job and saving for a house, and has promised “fairness” will guide his approach to balancing the Budget.
Handscomb ton puts him right in Test frame
PETER Handscomb might have British blood running through his veins, but he now has one hand on a baggy green cap after giving Australian selectors the hundred they wanted at the SCG.
Drink warning for ‘smart’ mums-to-be
UNIVERSITY educated women, aged in their early to mid-30s and who smoke, are more likely to continue drinking alcohol throughout pregnancy.
Mums, use etiquette when changing a nappy
IT’S true most mothers don’t need your unfair judgments for feeding a baby in a restaurant, but should we judge when they change a nappy in the middle of a cafe? Wendy Tuohy writes.
Dandenong push for A-League licence
VOTE: DANDENONG could be the home to the A-League’s newest club after a push from some of the state’s biggest powerhouses to secure a licence.
Melburnians flock to beach to soak up heat
THOUSANDS of Melburnians have donned their bathers after the state’s hottest day for eight months, but despite full dams, the desal plant will still being turned on next month.
Players must care about Test cricket as much as we do
The reaction to the Hobart debacle has at least proved that Aussies still care about Test cricket. Now the players must prove that they do too, writes Ron Reed.
Mortgage pain hits state’s regions
REGIONAL Victorians are having a harder time meeting home loan repayments than their inner-city cousins, with job losses behind a steep lift in mortgage arrears.
Hazelwood closure puts Victorian energy at risk
As the Andrews government panders to inner-city environmentalists, Victorians can expect a knock-on effect of less power, gas and employment, writes Tom Elliott.
Aussie scientists uncover clue for ‘Big Bang’
AUSSIE researchers have found a cosmic clue inside a super blackhole, which could help them understand the ‘Big Bang’ and other parts of the universe.
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LIFE wouldn’t have been the same without red rattlers, Coles cafeteria, Hey Hey and skating at St Moritz. These are lost parts of our everyday life in Victoria.
Father, daughter still stuck in Bali limbo
YOUNG Australian Ebony Silva is facing her fifth year of being stranded in Bali without a passport with Australian authorities refusing to help.
Squatters refuse to budge from Bendigo St
SQUATTERS continue to live in Bendigo St homes a week after the Supreme Court declared they were there illegally.
Discounted fuel signs to be scrapped
VICTORIAN petrol stations will be banned from displaying discounted prices on fuel boards from the end of this month.
Toddler killer collapses in court
A MAN who stomped his partner’s two-year-old daughter to death today collapsed in the Supreme Court, clutching his chest and falling to the floor of the dock.
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Could e-cigs kill off old-fashioned gaspers?
A BIG tobacco company says it sees a future without cigarettes as it pushes to overcome legislative hurdles to launch a smokeless cigarette in Australia.
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THREE men confront violence and adversity in the short play Rust and Bone, adapted by Caleb Lewis from three short stories by Canadian writer, Craig Davidson, writes reviewer Kate Herbert.
‘Party boy’ Warnie wants to meet Paris
AUSTRALIA’s self-declared “No. 1 party boy”, Shane Warne wants to rub shoulders with one of the world’s most popular party girls, Paris Hilton.
Aardman characters head Down Under
Wallace and Gromit and friends: The magic of Aardman will open at ACMI next year as part of the Victorian Government’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series.
Apple megastore could ruin Fed Square
A BID to put an Apple megastore in Federation Square would “blast away” the building’s finely honed design, says a top architect.
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SUBURBAN restaurants are putting their locations on the culinary map, with some of our most exciting eats right on your doorstep.
An elder reflects
Jack Charles V the Crown is not perfect theatre but it has heart and, despite his obvious flaws, Uncle Jack Charles may win over even the hardest critic, writes reviewer Kate Herbert.
TV drama Packer demanding to be cut out of Carey’s show?
A SOURCE claims that James Packer is forcing Mariah Carey to remove all footage of him from her upcoming docu-series, Mariah’s World?
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