Victoria News
Cash to blame for Aussie sport shame
AUSSIE swimming icon Dawn Fraser has blamed the money hungry nature of modern sport for a dramatic form slump by Australian athletes.
City chills in storms after blast of heat
LATEST: FIREYS were lucky to escape with their lives after a truck was caught in a grass fire at Swan Hill, and about 5000 homes lost power in bayside suburbs as wild weather swept through the state.
Crime wave sparks Libs’ youth parole move
NEW laws to change the way Victoria’s Youth Parole Board considers cases will be put to parliament by the Opposition in the wake of a recent crime wave and justice system riots.
A flawed concept, ineptly executed
LUCKY the chairs are comfy, because this new Danish steakhouse in the city has little else to get fired up about, writes Dan Stock.
Councillors rack up $300k expenses bill
CITY of Melbourne ratepayers dished out at least $300,000 for taxi fares, mobile phone fees and other expenses claimed by councillors over the last four years.
‘Absolute legend’ barman’s Yarra rescue
UPDATE: A BRAVE bartender who jumped into the Yarra River to save a drowning man late last night has been praised as “a true hero”.
Selfie culture soars to new heights
THE selfie obsession has taken flight — navel gazers can now be followed around by a drone to capture their every pout.
Fireys meet on pay deal as state swelters
UNITED Firefighters Union members are attending mass meetings about their workplace agreements today as Victoria swelters through its hottest day in eight months.
How to cook the perfect barbie
WHEN the sun is shining there is no better thing to do than cook up an alfresco feast — and MasterChef George Calombaris has a few tips to make yours sizzle.
Duo charged over Middle Park carjacking
POLICE who charged two men over a carjacking in Middle Park last week have recovered four other allegedly stolen cars, a motorcycle and several golf sets.
Forgotten Lara tragedy that killed 17
THEY were driving on the Princes Highway at Lara when a ferocious grass fire hit, killing 17. Experts fear heavy rain has Victoria set for another disastrous season.
Doctor seeking assisted-death rights
A MELBOURNE doctor is fighting for the right to give terminally-ill patients a lethal drug.
‘Safe Schools boss must go’: MP
THERE are calls for Safe Schools Coalition Victoria boss Roz Ward to be sacked after pictures emerged of her grabbing the hat of a Donald Trump supporter at a protest.
Virgin sued over coffee spill on genitals
A TEENAGER who suffered burns to his genitals when a coffee was spilt on an international flight is suing Virgin Australia.
Victorians give Andrews a whack
UPDATE: PREMIER Daniel Andrews has refused to comment on a poll saying Victorians believe the government is not doing enough to tackle the youth crime wave, but admits there is always more to be done.
Labor’s gripped by midlife crisis
LABOR’S state caucus is split over the direction of the Andrews Government midway through its term, with some attacking the premier for focusing too much on Left-wing social issues.
Irony as SES plea for ‘desperate’ help
ONE of Victoria’s busiest State Emergency Service units is working from a “tin shed that leaks” as it pleads for government funding to meet OH&S standards.
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.
Blind fail as disability form omits braille
BLIND Australians have been unable to sign up for the National Disability Insurance Scheme because the application form and pamphlets are not available in braille or large print.
Man charged over alleged taxi knife attack
A MAN who attacked a taxi driver with a knife at Chadstone yesterday has been arrested and charged.
Refugee has no sympathy for blast suspect
A VIETNAMESE boat arrival who landed in Australia more than 30 years ago, says he has no sympathy for the Myanmar asylum seeker who allegedly torched a bank and injured 27 people. Plus, the chilling warning.
Law and order wake-up call for soft Dan
IF members of the Andrews Government weren’t aware of the scale of its law-and-order woes, this could be the wake-up call they need.
Government’s last chance to pass IR laws
TWO workplace Bills, which sent Australians to a double-dissolution election and were designed to clean up dodgy unions, will return to Federal Parliament this week.
Cord cut delay may have benefits
HOLD your horses with the scissors, new dads.
Growing evidence is showing that delaying clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, giving the baby up to an extra 100ml of blood, is literally lifeblood.
No justice for dead son, says family
A JURY who acquitted a man of culpable driving was not told he was a learner driver who had the drug ice in his system.
Why you need to step up your sun smarts
DROVES of Aussies are being left red-faced after thumbing their noses at hats, with the latest Cancer Council data revealing a shocking new trend.
Customers risk loan refusal after blunder
CREDIT records for tens of thousands of Australians have been botched in a major breach that left customers risking knock-backs for other loans, mobile phone plans and rental properties.
Traffic chaos amid nasty freeway rollover
TWO lanes on the EastLink have been reopened after a 4WD rolled over on the major freeway following a multi-vehicle crash.
Teary, kissing robber’s bizarre hold-up
A CRYING bandit who robbed a suburban service station shook his victim’s hand then kissed him before making off with the loot.
New $1b stadium crucial to city’s future
COLLINGWOOD President Eddie McGuire has shed new light on his dream of a $1 billion indoor stadium near the MCG.
Cops pull teen from burning car
POLICE have smashed the window of a burning car to save a teenager asleep inside.
Body found in grisly servo discovery
A SERVO clerk made a shocking morning discovery after finding a man’s body inside a car near Geelong.
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Developer bids Developers flock to one-owner home auction
A WESTMEADOWS vendor achieved a $610,000 result for their home of 40 years, with four developers bidding for the property.
Tough competition Investor success at Tullamarine auction
A LOCAL investor beat three other bidders to a Tullamarine home, purchasing the property for nearly $30,000 above reserve.
Theatre A modern take on 19th century Russia
ADIA Tass’s production of Uncle Vanya begins with whimsy and farce tinged with cynicism but, as these late 19th century Russian characters confront the futility of their lives, the mood collapses into despair and grim pessimism, writes reviewer Kate Herbert.
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VCAT hearing Doctor seeking assisted-death rights
A MELBOURNE doctor is fighting for the right to give terminally-ill patients a lethal drug.
Harold St attack Duo charged over Middle Park carjacking
POLICE who charged two men over a carjacking in Middle Park last week have recovered four other allegedly stolen cars, a motorcycle and several golf sets.
Armed holdup Maccas robbed twice in two weeks
STAFF at a McDonald’s restaurant in Melbourne’s south have been the targets of a terrifying robbery for the second time in a fortnight.
