Sore body Kyrgios: ‘Ask McEnroe, he knows everything’
NICK Kyrgios says his Australian Open exit is ‘on me’, blaming his physical preparation but also taking a swipe at John McEnroe who criticised the Aussie in the wake of his loss. SEE FULL TRANSCRIPT
Visas cancelled Apex thugs to be booted out of country
EXCLUSIVE: FOUR thugs linked to the notorious Apex gang will be kicked out of Australia after their visas were cancelled.
Wikileaks World waits for Assange’s response
JULIAN Assange tweeted he’d hand himself in to US authorities if Chelsea Manning was granted clemency. Now the world is wondering if he’ll actually do it.
Major meltdown Kyrgios effort ’a black eye’ for tennis
THE curious case of Nick Kyrgios has befuddled once more as he crashed out of the Australian Open in self-destructive fashion. WATCH THE MELTDOWN
Family fears Colosimo tells of drug charge devastation
EXCLUSIVE: ACTOR Vince Colosimo has told of his devastation after being charged with possessing methamphetamine, revealing his family’s despair.
Exclusive Anarchist Greens in Australia Day attack
EXCLUSIVE: ANARCHIST Greens have called for the Aussie flag to be burned, celebrations to be disrupted as part of a sick anti-Australia campaign.
Quake fears Three big quakes within an hour
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Expert advice GWS Giants SuperCoach 2017 specials
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Pre-season Bennell back in ripping shape
FREMANTLE midfielder Harley Bennell is looking fit and ready to fire after undergoing cutting-edge treatment on his chronic calf problems.
The Argus The story behind the headlines
FROM the gold rush to the introduction of trains, planes and automobiles, The Argus captured Victoria’s colourful past and 111 years of history before closing its doors 60 years ago today.
Direct flights Vietnam just a bargain away
EXCLUSIVE: VICTORIANS will have cheaper access to a rapidly growing tourist market with Jetstar to start flying direct to Vietnam.
Medicare ‘solid’ Health is a Hunt family affair
NEW Health Minister Greg Hunt says he has a “rock-solid” commitment to Medicare after being given one of the biggest challenges facing the Federal Government.
Strong support Young gun’s big Open moment
HOMETOWN hero Andrew Whittington can count on the support of his beloved Bombers before his second-round showdown at the Australian Open.
Children’s Court Alleged tween slasher bailed for third time
A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY, who was out on two sets of bail when he allegedly entered a home near Geelong and held a victim by knifepoint, has been again released on bail.
Offensive blight Homeless people mocking our city
FAST-FOOD containers, alcohol bottles, urination and worse. Why do we have to show special understanding to the homeless who trash our city’s pavements, asks Christopher Bantick.
Guaranteed supply Water in sight, farmers’ delight
DROUGHTS may not live long in the memory of some people, but for farmers guaranteed water supply has a number of significant impacts, writes Ed Gannon.
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Affordability Is Melbourne property simply out of reach?
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Future growth Why Melbourne is in a renovation boom
MELBOURNE’S homeowners are renovating rather than relocating more than ever before with spending to grow to $8 billion-a-year by 2109, experts say.
World economy Brexit blueprint raises eyebrows
NOBEL prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says he is surprised the British Government is pursuing a strategy that will remove the country from the European Union’s single market.
The economy Pullback leaves glass half full
CONSUMERS are optimistic about the outlook for their finances but still concerned about the contraction in the economy reported last month, Westpac economists say.
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Alleged tween slasher bailed for third time
A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY, who was out on two sets of bail when he allegedly entered a home near Geelong and held a victim by knifepoint, has been again released on bail.
Vietnam just a bargain away
EXCLUSIVE: VICTORIANS will have cheaper access to a rapidly growing tourist market with Jetstar to start flying direct to Vietnam.
Skin contact good for premature babies
SKIN-to-skin contact with their parents is perfectly safe and beneficial for premature babies, a world-first Melbourne study has found.
‘It never happened, it is impossible’
AN Australian mum and her British boyfriend have both refuted the evidence of a crucial witness in a murder trial over the death of a Balinese policeman.
Police to blitz city’s party drug hot spots
POLICE will flood the streets of Melbourne’s drug taking hot spots this weekend as fears grow a lethal batch of ecstasy tablets are still in circulation.
Health is a Hunt family affair
NEW Health Minister Greg Hunt says he has a “rock-solid” commitment to Medicare after being given one of the biggest challenges facing the Federal Government.
Court backchat earns man jail stint
UPDATE: A NO-nonsense magistrate has thrown a man behind bars for talking back during what should have been an otherwise mundane court appearance.
Plug pulled on power station ‘sickies’
WORKERS at Victoria’s biggest power station have been ordered to stop taking industrial action “sickies” after a third of the workforce pleaded illness this week.
Man in DIY testicle op arrested at court
A MAN accused of surgically removing another man’s testicle in a motel room has been arrested at court just before he was due to be sentenced on charges related to the “backyard operation.”
Hunt for crew behind suburban shooting
LATEST: DETECTIVES are examining a burnt-out car linked to the brazen shooting of a man at Campbellfield Plaza before horrified shoppers last night.
Homeless people mocking our city
FAST-FOOD containers, alcohol bottles, urination and worse. Why do we have to show special understanding to the homeless who trash our city’s pavements, asks Christopher Bantick.
Who really qualifies as Australian?
OPINION: HOW sad we view two women in hijabs as ‘controversial’ and ‘un-Australian’ in our nation’s most culturally-diverse state, where we celebrate our multicultural status and embrace diversity.
Phone taps key to $60m cocaine plot
UPDATE: POLICE are analysing hundreds of phone intercepts linked to an alleged 186kg cocaine haul, as four men faced court amid six fresh arrests in Victoria and Queensland.
Teenager wins bail despite assault
EXCLUSIVE: A TEEN who was charged with assaulting a youth worker five days after being given a get-out-of-jail card has had his bail extended by the Supreme Court.
Give that man the Gold Logie
If Donald Trump were Aussie he would dominate the Logies. Trump versus Waleed Aly, Carrie Bickmore, Grant Denyer or Scott Cam for Best Personality? No contest.
The downfall of a modern day outlaw
HAD Christopher “Badness” Binse been a cowboy, he might have rivalled the likes of William H. Bonney and Butch Cassidy for the title of “Most Wanted”.
Prison authority charged over riot
VICTORIA’S prison authority allegedly neglected to train prison employees and keep them safe during the six months leading to a massive riot sparked by a smoking ban.
AFLW opener faces crowd crush
THE tiny crowd capacity at Olympic Park ahead of the first AFL Women’s game between Collingwood and Carton could see hundreds of fans miss out.
Camper booted out after 67 years
A SUMMER love affair that stretches back to 1949 will end in just 10 days when Noelene Elliott is booted out a Queenscliff campground.
Officer’s widow sues Victoria Police
THE wife of a well-loved country cop who died in tragic circumstances a year ago is suing Victoria Police, accusing the force of breaching its duty of care to her husband.
GWS Giants SuperCoach 2017 specials
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Hollywood pair step out at Australian Open
HOLLYWOOD model Jessica Gomes stepped out in public with her boyfriend, Twilight star Xavier Samuel, for the first time at the Australian Open. See the pictures.
Doc, Brynne spotted together in Melbourne
GEOFFREY Edelsten has been spotted with his ex-wife Brynne Gordon out and about in Melbourne, sparking speculation about what the former couple are up to.
Hewitt pays teen ultimate compliment
AUSSIE tennis great Lleyton Hewitt forged a brilliant career on the court, so when he says a young star at his first Australian Open reminds him of himself, the lid is off.
Aussie teen star ready for second round
SWAMPED by fans and her new status as Melbourne’s tennis sweetheart, teenager Jaimee Fourlis is ready to rip into her second round clash at the Australian Open.
Cash splash: Peter’s pricey new office
PETER Costello’s Future Fund splashed half a million dollars of taxpayer money on new furniture and $25,000 on kitchen appliances for an office refit.
AGL powers in to stop ‘covert action’
ALMOST a third of workers at Victoria’s biggest power station have called in sick this week, threatening the state’s power supply.
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Melbourne shines in best Aussie pics comp
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