Macca’s videos Would you like mice with that?
TWO videos showing rodents flitting freely around a busy McDonald’s restaurant and grabbing chips in Melbourne’s inner-north has emerged. WATCH
Wild weather Epic Uluru rain to sweep across Victoria
GET your umbrella ready — the weather system responsible for once-in-a-half-century rainfall in Central Australia is on its way to Melbourne.
Holiday nightmare NT tourist rescued from floodwaters
A FOREIGN tourist trapped in a car as it was washed away in central Australia has made a lucky escape, however police are still searching for a missing family.
Connection Missing mum had links to Barbaro
A WOMAN with connections to the notorious Barbaro crime family sparked police fears when she went missing with her young daughter before presenting herself to police.
Road toll Police alarmed at holiday road carnage
TWO men are dead and two more are facing life-changing injuries after more Christmas holiday tragedies on Victoria’s roads.
Asset test Pension change promised to be ‘a win’
MOST pensioners will be “better off” under changes to the pensions asset test in the new year, the Turnbull Government has insisted.
Exclusive Sasha’s heartbreak over split from Sam
SASHA Mielczarek has broken his silence over breaking up with Sam Frost after they first found love on Channel 10’s The Bachelorette.
In demand ‘She’s more popular than some of the guys’
SHE hasn’t played a game in black and white, but Moana Hope has an inspiring story to tell and has become one of the hottest properties in football.
Inspirational journey From ward of the state to AFL footballer
AT the age of just four, Tyson Stengle was removed from the care of his young parents by the state and taken in by his grandmother. Now he’s getting ready to play AFL footy.
Macca’s videos Would you like mice with that?
TWO videos showing rodents flitting freely around a busy McDonald’s restaurant and grabbing chips in Melbourne’s inner-north has emerged. WATCH
Let it flow Ketchup theory from a pour sauce
SCIENTISTS have revealed the theory behind pouring just the right amount of tomato sauce — not too little, not too much.
Education Home schooling gets new rules
HOME-schooling is about to be subjected to regulation in Victoria, as thousands of families turn their backs on traditional education.
Dance party Fed Square dances to Caribbean beat
LATIN-style festivities will provide the beating pulse throughout Federation Square on New Year’s Eve with a massive dance party.
Road toll Police alarmed at holiday road carnage
TWO men are dead and two more are facing life-changing injuries after more Christmas holiday tragedies on Victoria’s roads.
Great nation Never take for granted the gift of life
WE are so fortunate to be Australian but all of us have the responsibility to work together to make our nation an even better place, writes Jeff Kennett.
Energy boost Common sense can do us a power of good
VICTORIA’S energy supply is handicapped by disputes that the state can’t afford. It’s time for common sense to come into play, writes Mary Aldred.
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Selling frenzy Reservoir crowned Melbourne’s auction king
NO matter which way you pronounce it, Reservoir isn’t a dirty word anymore. The increasingly sought-after middle northern postcode was the top Melbourne suburb for auction action this year with nearly 400.
2016 market wrap More money spent in Melbourne’s outer east this year
VENDORS celebrated strong results in Melbourne’s outer east throughout 2016 thanks to low stock levels.
Sporting goals Bridging cricket’s big divide
AS Australia pushes hard for a Test series win against Pakistan at the MCG, there’ll be one face in the crowd cheering for women in the sport as much as men. Jeff Whalley reports
Deals Tatts numbers are all wrong
TATTS has warned in a surprise trading update that earnings in its cornerstone business are falling and debt has blown out, triggering a slide in its share price.
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Time to get pushy on shopping trolleys
EITHER we stop dumping shopping trolleys on our streets or we find a different use for them, writes Baz Blakeney.
The drunken plasterer who ruined Christmas
A PLASTERER who smeared cat faeces on his dad’s face during a family fight has got himself into trouble again on Christmas Day before urinating all over a Melbourne police cell.
Bridging cricket’s big divide
AS Australia pushes hard for a Test series win against Pakistan at the MCG, there’ll be one face in the crowd cheering for women in the sport as much as men. Jeff Whalley reports
’There were whispers about his health’
DESPITE hearing rumours of George Michael’s ill health, Aussie pop guru Molly Meldrum still found the superstar’s death a “total shock”.
Terror tie-up as accused groups linked
SOME of those accused of plotting a Christmas Day terrorist attack in Melbourne are associated with some of those arrested in the so-called “tinny terrorist” plot.
The scandals and faux pas of 2016
IT’S the list no-one wants to be on. But several people, including celebrities, politicians and sports stars, find themselves on it. We give you the scandals and faux pas of 2016.
Terminally ill refugee’s dying wish
A TERMINALLY ill Pakistani refugee has made a desperate plea to the government to allow him to be reunited with his family in Melbourne.
Threats change our idea of normal
LAST week’s terror raids were shocking but few of us are surprised any more — the continued threat of attack has become the new normal, writes Greg Barton.
From ward of the state to AFL footballer
AT the age of just four, Tyson Stengle was removed from the care of his young parents by the state and taken in by his grandmother. Now he’s getting ready to play AFL footy.
Aussie ATM fees gouge customers
AUSTRALIANS are forking out more on ATM charges as the cost to withdraw their own cash increases at airports, clubs and festivals.
Shoppers spend $200m to beat queues
ONLINE shoppers beat the crowds and got the jump on the Boxing Day sales, splurging an estimated $200 million in just 24 hours.
The horror that changed France forever
IN our Witness To History series, reporter Charles Miranda recalls the day Paris was hit with a series of terror attacks, which he’ll never forget.
What you didn’t know about watching TV
WE’VE all been warned that being a couch potato can kill our health — now hear from an educator who’s championing proven scientific benefits of the box.
Warne, Murali and more: Boxing Day magic moments
IT SHOULD be no surprise that Shane Warne features prominently in a list of memorable Boxing Day Test moments. The others though may give you pause for thought.
What would we do without Channel 31?
THE impending banishment of Channel 31 to the internet will deprive us of a resource that has produced some of TV’s biggest stars, writes David M Green.
Perfect storm of pure evil looms
AUSTRALIAN authorities are worried at the growing religious and racial intolerance across Indonesia and Asia in general.
‘I’ve done stupid things, but have no regrets’
IN AN exclusive Q&A, Nick Kyrgios talks to Leo Schlink about his biggest regrets, greatest inspirations, tennis pests and the lessons from a tumultuous year.
What’s on in Melbourne on Christmas Day
IF Christmas Day at the folks isn’t your thing, the City of Melbourne has loads of options to keep you entertained and fed on December 25. Check out what’s on.
Christmas the season for killing, again
CHRISTMAS has become a season not just for giving but for killing, thanks to our suicidal immigration policy, writes Andrew Bolt.
Shops ready for crazy Christmas rush
SEAFOOD, barbecued chickens and champagne will be hot sellers as families prepare to tackle Christmas feasts in sweltering temperatures.
Millions brace for Boxing Day bonanza
AFTER a tough year, Myer is bracing for 1.6 million bargain hunters and David Jones is counting on more than 1 million to stream through their doors for Boxing Day sales.
Connor questions Bali cop’s sobriety
BYRON Bay woman Sara Connor has come under fire after suggesting the Bali police officer she is accused of murdering had a ‘high’ blood alcohol level.
Sex, texts and lies: Seven mistress speaks
IT was excitement that first drew Amber Harrison to married Channel 7 boss Tim Worner. They quickly started a torrid journey of sex and smutty messages.
Lucky to be alive for Christmas
THESE Australian women didn’t think they would see out the year. But thanks to breakthrough medical treatments, they’re celebrating a Christmas miracle.
Ex-mistress welcomes Ch7 sex scandal probe
THE former mistress of Channel Seven boss Tim Worner has welcomed an independent probe as the fallout from a sex scandal engulfing the embattled CEO escalates.
And the winner is ...
WELCOME to the Fogey Awards for 2016 — the annual awards celebrating the characters who’ve managed to put a bit of showbiz into the all-too-sensible world of investing. writes Barefoot Investor.
Taxpayers fork out $1 million in ‘standing desks’
STANDING desks are all the rage in government, with taxpayers paying to placate workers’ fears that ‘sitting is the new smoking’.
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Melbourne shines in best Aussie pics comp
THE Nature Conservancy, the world’s biggest conservation organisation, has scoured Australia for the most breathtaking pictures of the year, and Melbourne ... you’re a winner.
You can now lose the shoes in the sport of kings
SHOE-obsessed fashionistas will have to rethink their polo attire for the inaugural Kennedy Twilight Beach Polo, with footwear being optional.
The Best 16 of ‘16: Go Straya
Rock City: The best 16 of ‘16, The Avalanches, Olympia, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, D.D Dumbo, Julia Jacklin, Emma Russack, A.B Original and more chosen by Mikey Cahill
How to move a music festival in 27 hours
HUGE bushfires ripped along Victoria’s Great Ocean Rd creating a trail of havoc and heading straight for Lorne, home of the Falls Festival last year. Here’s how organisers ensured the show went on.
A naughty night out
Last seen in Melbourne a year ago, Briefs is back in town and the show is just as rude, hilarious and laugh-out-loud surprising as before.
Meredith Music Festival 2016
4,096 words, 14 pictures, 9 clips and one exclusive disco set. Mikey Cahill went along, notepad in one hand, Pink Flamingo in the other.
Unsettled spirits haunting Luna Park
DO ghosts still haunt St Kilda’s iconic Luna Park? Ghosthunters are convinced the beloved amusement Park — which turns 104 today — is home to more than one.
Grand Tour Hammond under fire for ‘ice-cream’ comments
THEY’VE done it again. The stars of the rebooted Top Gear are under fire over comments, but this time it’s Richard Hammond in the crosshairs.
TV heartbreak Sam and Sasha face reality
SASHA Mielczarek fought off 13 suitors to win over Australia’s first Bachelorette, Sam Frost. Now the tradie is “heartbroken” over the end of their romance.
RendezView What’s the reward for saving lives? A pay cut
Lives were saved by our security forces after they averted a terrorist massacre in Melbourne, writes Miranda Devine. They should be rewarded, not punished.
Illicit affair Mum ‘bragged about affair with girl’
A UK child care worker has been sacked after allegedly boasting online about her affair with a teen girl in her care.
Wearable technology Apple’s New Year’s fitness push
STICKING to that New Year’s resolution of getting healthier has just become a bit easier with Apple’s new global campaign.
Unnecessary costs Avoid doubling up on insurance
BUYING insurance for that rental car? You may not need it. Consumers are being warned not to fork out for policies for which they are already covered.
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