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Kids caught out in homeless crisis
MORE than 13,000 Victorian children under the age of nine were homeless last year, a 40 per cent rise in just two years, latest figures show.
Blood test to determine concussion danger
A BLOOD test may soon determine when it is safe to return after concussion as Melbourne researchers find underlying brain damage can last for at least a month.
Our towns: You’re saying it wrong
FROM Ballan, to Bairnsdale to Old Tallangatta — experts reckon we’re saying it wrong. But they’re not the only Victorian towns we can’t wrap our tongues around.
Crashes cause morning peak delays
TWO separate crashes have caused lengthy delays during the morning peak commute on the Monash Freeway this morning.
Melbourne is powering Aussie economy
BOOMING Melbourne has been credited for its role in helping to drive the national economy, contributing almost a third of all GDP growth.
AFL approves Etihad speedway for 2017
THE AFL has approved the return of Speedway racing at Etihad Stadium next year in a sign league headquarters intend to use the venue for more than a game.
Countback to decide last city council spot
MELBOURNE will have an election countback to fill the city’s last council spot after a candidate was sensationally ruled ineligible.
Labor MP rants at caucus briefing
A LABOR backbencher has slammed his own government’s internal briefings about police resources, saying they read like “we are the cause” of rising crime rates.
Scientists find key pathway to weight loss
A KEY pathway to turn on the kilojoule-burning ability of our own body fat to help us lose weight has been uncovered by Melbourne researchers.
Drones take flight to spot illegal dumping
DRONES will be used to spy on people who illegally dump waste in Victoria in a new campaign announced by the Environment Protection Authority.
13 horse riders hurt in Victoria on weekend
THIRTEEN Victorians have been taken to hospital over the weekend due to horse-related injuries, according to Ambulance Victoria.
CCTV to be installed at infamous drug hotspot
CCTV cameras will be installed at a notorious Richmond intersection where dealers openly peddle drugs despite the local council not wanting them.
Meet the Minister for freebies, John Eren
STATE MP John Eren has become the Minister for freebies with his private gift register revealing he is showered with more than one present a week.
Scrap puppy farm crackdown laws: report
LAWS to crack down on puppy farms in Victoria should be scrapped and redrafted, a State Parliament inquiry is set to recommend.
Choice key in hospital reform
PATIENTS wanting knee replacements or skin cancers removed could use an online booking tool to pick their preferred doctor and hospital under sweeping reforms recommended by the Productivity Commission.
Scientists dig deep in hunt for ‘the dark side’
A HI-TECH lab 1km underground in a Stawell gold mine will be used in an attempt to capture never-seen-before dark matter — the so-called dark side of the universe.
Mum’s mission to stop drug dealers
THE mother of a schoolboy who died after taking super-strength ecstasy pills has vowed to pursue justice against those peddling the lethal drugs.
The child model changing perceptions
BLONDE, bubbly, blue-eyed and with a smile to warm any heart — Emma Poole is a typical child model in many ways. The less typical quality is that she also has Down syndrome.
Liberal preselection a ‘struggle’ for women
OUTGOING Liberal Member for Brighton Louise Asher has conceded the party is struggling to find safe seats for women.
Game, set, match as tennis court sells
A MONTMORENCY tennis court has proved to be a hit with homebuyers, scoring $880,000 under the hammer on the weekend.
Hawthorn house soars $1.1m over reserve
A FAMILY paid more than $1.1 million over reserve for a Hawthorn house they plan to knock down, as Melbourne’s auction market sizzled on first weekend of summer.
Crime wave sparks new youth jail plan
RIOTING teen inmates and skyrocketing youth crime has forced the State Government to bring forward plans to consider a new youth jail.
Footy media shake-up continues
MELBOURNE’S football media landscape continues to shift with more changes expected to be
announced by radio stations 3AW, Triple M and SEN.
Editor quits, apologises amid harassment claim
UPDATE: THE Age’s editor-in-chief Mark Forbes has apologised to a female journalist following sexual harassment allegations that have forced him to resign.
Two parties vying for Judds’ townhouse
AGENTS are hopeful of earning Chris and Rebecca Judd an elusive sale for their sleek Prahran pad soon, as negotiations continue with two parties.
Uber driver faces sex assault charge
A DRIVER with ride-sharing service Uber is expected to be charged over the sexual assault of a female passenger after an early morning incident in Melbourne’s south east.
Inside the slums of 1930s Melbourne
THEY’RE now Melbourne’s most stylish suburbs, but parts of these hip inner suburbs were once slums. See how our battlers used to live.
Obesity link to cancer deaths
CANCER claimed the lives of 30 Victorians a day last year, with obesity emerging as a key risk factor, but in a positive sign overall survival rates inched upwards.
Top camping spots on the Great Ocean Road
LOOKING to take a trip to some of Victoria’s most scenic spots? Here’s our list of the best camping experiences on along the Great Ocean Road.
Top campsites in the Goulburn Valley
THE Goulburn Valley is home to some great places for a camping holiday, including a great family holiday park little more than an hour’s drive from the city.
Man saves drowning koala from river
A QUICK-thinking camper has made a ‘koala-ty’ rescue after spotting a drowning animal in the state’s west.
Woman trapped for hours after fatality
POLICE believe a seriously injured passenger may have been stuck in the wreckage for hours after a man died when the car he was driving crashed into a tree in the state’s northeast.
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Package shelved Drivers face longer wait on traffic fix
COMMUTERS in Melbourne’s northern suburbs will have to wait their turn to have congested roads upgraded.
Claims ‘misinformed’ ‘Trump-land’ claims not a true reflection
PEOPLE living in Melbourne’s southeast have hit back at a newspaper article labelling them the “Trump-land” of Melbourne, saying they are minority views.
Hot hashtags Australia’s most popular snap city
YET again our fair city has outdone Sydney, with marvellous Melbourne claiming the title of most hashtagged city on Instagram.
Weekend Listings 21 Things On In Victoria
21 Things On In Victoria Dec 1 onwards: Hot Brown Honey, Arthurs Seat Eagle, Adventure Park, Weekend Markets and more, chosen by Mikey Cahill
Dead man waiting Rush to keep evil bomber in jail for life
NEW laws to ensure that Russell St bomber Craig Minogue dies behind bars will be fast-tracked into State Parliament so they will pass this year.
Sweeping changes Strict bail, curfews for young thugs
THE state’s worst teen criminals will be forced to meet strict curfews or other supervision requirements after serving their sentences under sweeping law changes.
Expensive robbery Luxury goods stolen in $94k burglary
THIEVES have stolen $94,000 worth of designer handbags, electrical items and jewellery from a house in Melbourne's northeast, including a $25,000 diamond encrusted watch.
