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Desperate and Broke Springvale attacker ‘a man on the edge’
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Springvale blast ‘I thought I was going to die’
A WOMAN who was trapped inside the Commonwealth Bank in Springvale has told how the human torch attacker tried to stop people leaving.
Family terror Victim relives bank fire horror
A BURNING man whose skin and clothes disintegrated and fell to the floor as he ran through the Commonwealth Bank is an image Phalla Neary Khmer will never forget.
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VOTE: Our team of Sunday Herald Sun food reviewers put their tastebuds to the test to bring you Victoria’s top 100 restaurants. READ EVERY REVIEW IN OUR INTERACTIVE HERE.
Spin king free Warnie off the hook in charity probe
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Racing revelation Bart Cummings’ secret second family
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COLLINGWOOD President Eddie McGuire has shed new light on his dream of a $1 billion indoor stadium near the MCG, calling for major changes to traffic and transport and even a new suburb.
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Faffing around South Africa tries to laugh off Lollygate
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Peta Credlin Refugees from truth must be laid bare
ORDINARY Australians are sick of compassionistas who don’t really care about deaths at sea as long as they have a stick to beat our country.
Exclusive Paid parental leave backflip delivers
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull plans to increase paid parental leave for new mums to 20 weeks in a backflip that will mean an extra $1300 for the average woman.
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Hilton in Melbourne Love’s no big deal for Paris
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Hooker’s ban shock: ‘I was a bit lost’
CALE Hooker thought he had prepared himself for the worst-case scenario but admits a season-long ban for himself and 33 others took a while to sink in.
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Banned Bombers ‘No regrets’ over fight for justice
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Dead Fellas Mafia men weren’t invincible
THEY may have been made men in the mafia, but that didn’t make them invincible. Retribution is always served, writes Keith Moor.
Expert tips to keep your property safe
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Springvale blast Frantic triple-zero calls revealed
FRANTIC emergency calls to triple 0 made in the aftermath of a fireball exploding through Springvale’s Commonwealth Bank reveal the panic, dread and thick black smoke that enveloped those inside.
Exclusive pictures Schapelle gets date to finally leave Bali
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Family terror Victim relives bank fire horror
A BURNING man whose skin and clothes disintegrated and fell to the floor as he ran through the Commonwealth Bank is an image Phalla Neary Khmer will never forget.
Springvale blast ‘I thought I was going to die’
A WOMAN who was trapped inside the Commonwealth Bank in Springvale has told how the human torch attacker tried to stop people leaving.
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
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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.
Police plea Hunt still on for the cowboy killer
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Party over? Gay bar demolition on owner’s radar
A POPULAR St Kilda bar dubbed “an icon of the Melbourne gay scene” could be torn down to make way for apartments if a planned development is given the green light.
$8711 owing Asylum seeker shortchanged by employer
AN asylum seeker was underpaid almost $9000 by his employer during six months as a truck driver and removalist in Melbourne’s east.
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Red tape Garden removal away with the fairies
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Written off Driver flees after crashing into car
A RESPITE carer has been left without her car after it was hit by another driver in Melbourne’s inner east, who then fled the scene.
Autism fundraiser Mary’s work raises millions
A PASSION for helping children get the best out of themselves has seen Hawthorn’s Mary Muirhead raise millions for people with autism.
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Kicking goals ‘I thought I didn’t have a chance’
VICTORIA’S new Young Australian of the Year says he is “humbled” by his award and will use it as a platform to further his message of acceptance and equality for LGBTI people.
Party over? Gay bar demolition on owner’s radar
A POPULAR St Kilda bar dubbed “an icon of the Melbourne gay scene” could be torn down to make way for apartments if a planned development is given the green light.
Red tape Garden removal away with the fairies
A MUM says she has had to console her two “mortified” daughters after a fairy garden they built at a park was deemed “unsafe” and torn down by the council.
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AN asylum seeker was underpaid almost $9000 by his employer during six months as a truck driver and removalist in Melbourne’s east.
Aiming high Young fundraiser cooking with gas
TALK about a sizzling hot effort. Young Ted Perton has cooked up more than 65kg of snags to raise a whopping $7000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Shop ethical Oxfam to name ‘naughty’ clothing brands
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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 preview Chic northside homes set to attract top prices
AFTER already attracting plenty of interest, two properties in Melbourne’s northern suburbs are expected to achieve top prices at auction tomorrow.
Global challenge Mud brothers back in town
TWO northern suburbs men are fired up for the Melbourne Tough Mudder challenge after warming up at the World’s Toughest Mudder in Las Vegas.
Auction preview Inner-city history goes under the hammer
SOME historic homes will go to auction tomorrow, with a Brunswick terrace and Coburg california bungalow expected to draw big crowds.
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.
Iconic footwear Couple’s ugg-believable tread to the top
A COUPLE who moved to Australia and started a business with just $60 to their name are now warming the feet of megastars including Katy Perry, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez.
Powerful idea Power boxes create art buzz
THE street art scene in Footscray has always been electric — but the latest canvas to get the street art treatment has taken that notion even further.
Cash injection $12m funding boost for fringe suburbs
FROM playgrounds to a scout centre, more than $12.6 million will be spent on community projects in Melbourne’s growth areas, the state government has announced.
Food for Fines Fine food idea is long overdue
BOOKWORMS in Melbourne’s north with overdue library fines will be able to clear their debts by donating food instead.
Knox plans Bid to become ‘capital of the east’
THIRTEEN-STOREY buildings could line parts of Burwood Highway under a Knox Council plan to turn the area into the “capital of the east”.
Art statement Would you let someone paint your house black?
A BRAVE homeowner in Melbourne’s outer east has allowed the outside of their house to be painted entirely black — all in the name of art.
Landmark listing Heathmont sites set for marathon auction
A VAST Heathmont site owned by one family since the 1940s will offer buyers a chance at their own suburban dream, when it goes under the hammer in 11 lots at an upcoming auction.
Scary ordeal Staff terrorised in meat cleaver robbery
THREE men are on the run after allegedly threatening staff with weapons at a Ringwood fast food chain. And police believe this woman can help them.
Gender equality Cafes stand together against violence
CAFES in Casey and Dandenong handing out 60,000 coffee cups with slogans that aim to challenge community attitudes about men’s violence against women.
New insight Insights into lack of vision
TACKLING the world with impaired vision was a revealing experience for reporter Geordie Cowan.
Charged at Man on the run after shooting at cops
A DRIVER is on the run after shooting at police and attempting to ram two police officers in their car in Melbourne’s southeast.
Festive fete Best Christmas bargains, paws down
SCRATCHING around for a suitable Christmas gift? Why not pick up a few bargains at the Australian Animal Protection Society (AAPS) annual festive fete.
Test audition stocks - Who’s up, who’s down
FOLLOWING day three of the Sheffield Shield round which will have a major bearing on the third Test team, we rate the performances of the main contenders.
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Auction wrap Magic price for Elwood’s ‘Gryphon house’
AN Elwood house modelled on a mythical beast had buyers under its spell at auction yesterday, as a price record was broken in Melbourne’s west. SEE SALES RESULTS HERE
Growth markets Cashing in takes time
THE first million-dollar sale in a suburb is often not only greeted with elation by the vendor but also their neighbours. But how long does it really take before the whole neighbourhood can expect to toast seven-figure sales?
Medicine not about money
PLAY to your strengths and don’t choose a career just because it offers lots of money. Work at something that suits your abilities, writes Barefoot Investor.
Global change Oil, gold rises pose dilemma
THE world really did change on November 8 US time — November 9 Down Under — with the election of Donald Trump, writes Terry McCrann.
Market wrap Focus turns to strong US dollar
US and European stocks drifted lower on Friday while the euro struck a near 12-month low against the dollar on persistent market expectations of a US interest rate rise next month.
Surprise Secret Aussie spot hits the limelight
FORGET the Opera House or Uluru. This little-known site takes centre stage in Lonely Planet’s newest book. So, where is it?
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Frantic triple-zero calls revealed
FRANTIC emergency calls to triple 0 made in the aftermath of a fireball exploding through Springvale’s Commonwealth Bank reveal the panic, dread and thick black smoke that enveloped those inside.
Choosing the A-League’s next club
THE FFA wants to “fish where the fish are” when it comes to A-League expansion, but football writers David Davutovic and Matt Windley found there are plenty of fish in this sea.
Hunt still on for the cowboy killer
MORE than three decades on, police hope to find the evidence to bring Thomas Cooper's murderer to justice, writes Keith Moor.
Dyson Heppell bombs out at auction
ESSENDON midfielder Dyson Heppell has bombed out at auction trying to sell the Moonee Ponds house he spent his year banned from Essendon renovating, but managed to snag a buyer soon after.
Banks shut down extremist accounts
BANK ACCOUNTS linked to two extremist preachers have been closed after they claim they were using them to collect money to support men charged with terrorism offences.
The Footy Show to kick goals in 2017
THE contractual argy bargy going on behind the scenes at The Footy Show would seem to have almost been resolved.
Sick girl’s family praises donor ‘angel’
BREANNA Santin could have spent the first 10 years of her life waiting for it to begin.
Richie lets slip he’s met Alex’s son
AFTER months of speculation, Richie Strahan has let slip that he and Alex Nation have already taken their relationship to the next level.
Free thinkers? Healthy sceptics? No, just morons
This is the most ignorant generation ever to walk the earth, writes Claire Harvey. The privileged airheads who have no idea what life was like before they were born.
Sun rises on the newest swim trends
WITH temperatures set to soar tomorrow the new season’s hottest swimwear styles are sure to be out in force.
Mafia men weren’t invincible
THEY may have been made men in the mafia, but that didn’t make them invincible. Retribution is always served, writes Keith Moor.
Hird and Lyon set to team up
FALLEN footy great James Hird is in secret talks over a shock return to the game, in a role that is set to involve exiled ex-Footy Show host Garry Lyon.
Racing women making great strides
THEY might be unfairly regarded as the poor cousins to their friends in thoroughbred racing, but a group of women in harness racing say they are no less dedicated.
How self promotion can pay off for women
IN good news the notorious “pay gap” is slowly coming down. But on the downside, it’s still there, so let’s not just sit back and take it.
Brown leads Roos’ next generation in Utah
MORE than 1500 games worth of experience has walked out the door at North Melbourne, but Ben Brown says the Roos’ youth is ready to fill the void. And it starts in Utah.
America’s answer to Kate Middleton
THE Trump children have captured the attention of America but none more so than Ivanka who is poised to become one of the world’s most powerful fashion icons.
Why Pasquali couldn’t turn down Ajax
SEB Pasquali is the prodigious talent poached from Melbourne Victory by Ajax and he leaves for Holland on Sunday as he aims to nurture his talent and become a top player.
Network pads up for TV rights
DESPITE our humiliating — scrap that — woeful performance on the pitch, negotiations are bowling along for the next round of Australian cricket broadcasting rights.
Who would sleep with a stranger?
IT DEPENDS on who you ask as to whether dating apps are taking stranger danger and casual sexual encounters to a whole new level or the most effective way of meeting the right (or right now) person.
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.
Kickboxer charged over $2.4m stick-up
GANGLAND detectives have charged a Melbourne kick-boxing identity with the notorious 1994 Richmond road gang cash van robbery.
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.
Uncertain future for Packer employees
LAWYERS believe three Australians working for James Packer’s Crown Resorts are likely to be subjected to the next phase of China’s justice system.
Sports stars receive home loan handout
ONE of the nation’s largest banks is giving sports stars and entertainers huge discounts on home loans — but average customers still have to pay up.
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.
Ten Aussie shows to watch in 2017
MOVE over cultural cringe, Aussie-made TV is set to dominate in 2017. From drama to lifestyle, we’ve never seen so much local content on our screens.
Crows change mind on Jarman
ADELAIDE has decided to not nominate Ben Jarman as a father-son prospect ahead of next Friday’s draft, but Collingwood has confirmed its intention to select Josh Daicos and Callum Brown.
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Three men in a violent world
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.
Great restaurants in our ‘burbs
SUBURBAN restaurants are putting their locations on the culinary map, with some of our most exciting eats right on your doorstep.
A taste of Victoria’s 100 best restaurants
WE’VE found the 100 best restaurants in Victoria and they will be revealed in the first ever delicious.100 list in your Sunday Herald Sun tomorrow. Want a little taste now?
Sexy PDA Kylie poses topless in sexy shoot
SHE certainly isn’t shy about flaunting PDA with her boyfriend, Tyga. Kylie Jenner has posted racy photos of the couple on the rapper’s birthday.
Secrets out Jesinta and Buddy ‘join’ schoolies
EVERYONE thought that Australia’s most famous footballer and his wife were honeymooning in the lap of luxury, but it turns out the newlyweds have opted for the Gold Coast.
RendezView The ugly subtext to Sofia Vergara’s embryo battle
Reproductive rights in the US are in danger, writes Lauren Martyn-Brown. With our own antiquated abortion laws, we cannot afford to think we’re shielded.
Party crash Schoolies night one hangover
THE party has begun, but the sun hadn’t even set on the first day of Schoolies before 26 arrests were made and intoxicated teens were shipped to hospital.
Science Scientist: Aliens are all around us
MIND-BOGGLING theory suggests hyper-intelligent life controls mysterious phenomena like dark matter.
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