AFL draft: Who will go No.1?
THE countdown until the first pick in the AFL draft is on. Will the Bombers take Andrew McGrath or Hugh McCluggage with the top selection? Follow our live blog for the latest draft news.
Granted bail No superstar treatment for troubled Cousins
ONCE one of the most special footballers of his generation, Ben Cousins today won no special treatment as he was bailed after missing a court date, crashing his car, and spending two days in hospital.
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INTERNATIONAL flights from Melbourne are being diverted or delayed as airlines are forced to ration fuel due to major shortages at Melbourne Airport.
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Prized selection Bombers want next Hodge or Judd at No.1
ESSENDON is hoping to pick the next Luke Hodge or Chris Judd at pick No.1 tonight but will it be Hugh McCluggage, Andrew McGrath or Will Setterfield?
Salaries standoff Pay dispute no closer to resolution
PAY talks between the game’s 800 players and AFL chiefs have stalled and club bosses have been warned not to expect a resolution before Christmas.
Women’s sport Full court press to save our WNBL
SALLY Phillips has been asked to lead Australia’s “troubled” WNBL, a competition without a major sponsor. But having inherited her dad’s fighting spirit, she is determined to set it up for a rebound.
Delays Fuel shortage hits Melbourne flights
INTERNATIONAL flights from Melbourne are being diverted or delayed as airlines are forced to ration fuel due to major shortages at Melbourne Airport.
White Ribbon Day Housing vital for family violence victims
AFFORDABLE housing organisations are crucial to encouraging family violence victims to leave abusive homes, a survivor says.
Ho ho ho Tis the season for some tinsel
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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.
Granted bail No superstar treatment for troubled Cousins
ONCE one of the most special footballers of his generation, Ben Cousins today won no special treatment as he was bailed after missing a court date, crashing his car, and spending two days in hospital.
Election turnout Voluntary voting is just the ticket
IN an age when many Australians aren’t interested in politics, compulsory voting is an imposition we can no longer justify, writes Tom Elliott.
Domestic violence Women are dying, so forget the politics
THE state government’s 10-year plan to tackle domestic violence is laudable but it can only be fully effective with a bipartisan approach, writes Matt Johnston.
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White Ribbon Day Housing vital for family violence victims
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In My Opinion Armageddon forecasts blow credibility
THE elites are in denial about the popular vote in both the UK and the US but are fighting back, writes Ed Shann.
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TEEN inmates charged at guards with metal poles, pieces of wood and a fire extinguisher as they took control of the Melbourne youth justice centre, an internal report reveals.
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Man jailed 255 extra days after court bungle
A SLIP of the pen by Chief Magistrate Peter Lauritsen that sent a man back to jail unlawfully is set to cost Victorian taxpayers a hefty compensation payout.
Why hello possum! Pooch adopts fur baby
CAN dogs and possums become good friends? One protective pooch adopted the fur baby after it was found clinging to its back.
Pressure on our draft stars is unprecedented
INTEREST in the AFL draft has increased to the point that the pressure and expectation on the top picks has become immense.
Your club’s best early, late draft picks
FROM pick No.1 to No.105, we look at your club’s early and late draft successes ahead of this year’s edition in Sydney. HAVE YOUR SAY
Magpies must secure father-son guns
COLLINGWOOD great Tony Shaw believes the legacy of Peter Daicos and Gavin Brown is so great the Magpies must secure their sons at the AFL Draft.
Bali schoolie back on home soil
PERTH teenager Jamie Murphy has returned to Australia with his parents after being cleared of drugs possession.
Judge demands hard stance on teen thugs
A TOUGH-TALKING children’s magistrate says kids who commit violent aggravated burglaries and armed robberies should be imprisoned instead of enjoying softer sentences.
Aussies to cash in on ‘Black Friday’ sales
AUSTRALIAN shoppers are cashing in on the American seasonal sales dubbed “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” from today. Here’s some top brands taking part.
Why judges should be elected, not selected
THE recent failings of our judicial system are plain for all to see. Far too many violent criminals released on bail reoffend soon after this soft-hearted treatment, writes Tom Elliott.
Puppy farm reforms put the bite on councils
PROPOSED puppy farm reforms before parliament will come at significant cost to councils, which will be required to enforce the laws, says the peak body representing local government.
Voluntary voting is just the ticket
IN an age when many Australians aren’t interested in politics, compulsory voting is an imposition we can no longer justify, writes Tom Elliott.
Melburnian ‘a top jihadi preacher’: court
GLOBAL intelligence services consider a Melbourne man one of the top two or three jihadist preachers in the world, a court heard today.
Fury over backpacker tax tussle
ANGRY Victorian farmers have blasted the political deadlock over the “backpacker tax” after the Turnbull Government failed to win support for its revised 19 per cent rate on working holiday-makers.
Victoria’s online foodie capital revealed
VICTORIANS are flocking to the web to buy food and booze in the lead-up to Christmas and one area just loves internet shopping.
TripAdvisor reviews ‘manipulated’, claims
MAJOR apartment operator Meriton has been accused of manipulating hundreds of guest emails to avoid getting bad reviews and boost ratings on TripAdvisor.
Is it the beginning of the end for One Nation?
THIS week could go down in history as the beginning of the end for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation at the federal level.
Merv, Fev want Mo’ money for charity
MOUSTACHE king Merv Hughes has a few tips for Brendan Fevola ahead of the Remember Movember charity function.
Fireys union secret payout revealed
IBAC is under pressure to investigate claims a secret payment was made by the CFA to the UFU on the orders of the Andrews Government.
Water fight risks 1000 jobs
MORE than 1000 jobs and $550 million a year could be lost to regional Victorian economies under South Australia’s demands for more water to be sent down the Murray River.
Rev heads gear up for 60 years on the Island
SIXTY years after Australian motoring legend Jack Brabham‘s historic victory, racing enthusiasts will descend on Phillip Island this weekend to honour six decades of motorsport.
Bikies admit to abduction terror
TWO Melbourne bikie goons have pleaded guilty to the abduction of a friend who was dragged from his house in front of family, beaten and threatened with death over the theft of a Harley Davidson.
Victorian hospitals in budget crisis
MORE than a quarter of Victoria’s 87 public hospitals are cash-strapped and have urged the Health Department to guarantee their cash flow.
AFL coaches mourn tragic death of brother
TRIBUTES are flowing for the brother of AFL coaches Chris and Brad Scott — Ben — as his family mourns his tragic and sudden death.
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