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Bourke Street defcon image

CBD horror: Fourth victim dies as violent history of driver 'Jimmy' is revealed

Live
22 mins ago

James "Jimmy" Gargasoulas

Bourke Street driver identified as James 'Jimmy' Gargasoulas

Tammy Mills, Beau Donelly, Chris Vedelago
1 hr ago

An injured person gets help.

CBD driver allegedly took woman hostage before chase

1 hr ago

On of the injured gets help.

Bourke Street mall incident: What we know so far

Marika Dobbin Thomas
9 mins ago

A victim receives help at the scene.

Melbourne: We're a city terrorised by an act of madness

COMMENT

A woman described the horror she witnessed in the Bourke Street Mall.

Witness tells of seeing toddler in 'pink, puffy jacket'

A patient is treated in St Vincent's Hospital after the Bourke Street rampage.

Hospitals caring for dozens, baby fights for life

49 mins ago

A person receives treatment in the aftermath of the Bourke Street incident

'No hesitation, he just mowed them down': Witnesses tell of chaos

44 mins ago

All over: Bernard Tomic

No Aussie men left at Aus Open as Bernard Tomic crashes out

Linda Pearce
39 mins ago

China's economy has grown a bit faster than predicted, as retail sales jump.

Dollar jumps to two-month high on strong China growth

Live

'Wanton act of destruction': How leaders reacted

20 mins ago

Government to review disability costs, sustainability

'I want to live to be a dad,' says Hawks captain Jarryd Roughead

Pumpkin Patch to close within weeks

Things are starting to get embarrassing for Malcolm Turnbull

COMMENT

A number of people have "serious injuries", according to Ambulance Victoria.

Bourke Street: 'A few minutes of vile madness'

COMMENT
John Silvester
1 hr ago

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Aaron Finch of the Melbourne Renegades walks from the field after being caught by Ben ...

BBL live: Renegades in must-win clash against Brisbane Heat

Live

Kyrgios clause: Nick smashes his racquet at the Australian Open last year.

Kyrgios' racquet maker to fine clients who smash their product

Good Heavens in Melbourne has become a popular jaunt.

The best bars to knock back a cold one this weekend

Fine Drinks

Signing up to a gym? Here's what to look out for

Signing up to a gym? Here's what to look out for

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Melbourne CBD tragedy: driver 'known to police'

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Raphael Nadal of Spain hits a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2017 ...

Ultimate Australian Open 2017 daily guide

Del Kathryn Barton's work The Highway is a Disco.

The kaleidoscopic world of Del Kathryn Barton

Make your own drawer diffusers with your favourite dried herbs, flowers and spices.

Simple hacks to make your house smell fresh and clean

How to future-proof your career

Here's how to future-proof your career

Convicted paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale giving evidence at the Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child ...

Notorious priest faces packed court on fresh child-sex charges

Portland smelter's future secured after power supply deal struck

Hazelwood mine owners facing $750m rehab bill

EXCLUSIVE

Detectives outside the Campbellfield car park on Tuesday night.

Drive-by victim from Melbourne crime family shot in penis

Homeless people at the camp near Flinders Street Station.

'Disgusting': Undercover police to target begging

Police have cordoned off Raleigh Street while they conduct their investigation.

Man critical after stabbing in Windsor

Kirsty

Meet the Flinders Street Station rough sleepers

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro after a press conference where Premier Mike Baird announced his resignation in Sydney.

NSW Nationals go to war on council amalgamations

NSW
1 hr ago

Renee Geyer arrives at Downing Centre courts for sentencing on Friday.

Geyer given good behaviour bond after hotel spat

NSW

Police believe a woman took two children from a Fernvale home on Thursday night.

Woman charged after children taken from home

QLD

Generic Salt water crocodile in Queensland Australia near Cairns SatJan14Cairns-tours tra14-cairns-tours Credit: iStock

Man killed by crocodile in Northern Territory

All over: Bernard Tomic

Open and closed: Aussie men run out after Tomic eliminated

39 mins ago

Stan-dard practice: Stan Wawrinka advanced to the last 16.

Wawrinka does the job and sets up battle with Seppi

1 hr ago

Three down, four to go: Andy Murray of Great Britain thanks the crowd after winning his third round match.

History awaits Murray with nemesis Djokovic out of the way

Three insurers declined total permanent disability claims at rates as high as 37 per cent, compared to an industry ...

Government announces review into NDIS costs, sustainability

Parliament is returning but why bother? PM's agenda is threadbare

COMMENT
Adam Gartrell

'Give him a go': Rudd's advice for Trump and Turnbull

Michael Koziol

"So, which issue of genuine personal concern did the party force you to betray this week?"

Why Mike Baird's departure is bad news for Malcolm Turnbull

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

"People have different elements to their dress and their culture that they embrace": Peter Dutton defends Islamic dress.

Dutton's verdict on Muslim Australia Day billboard: 'It's great'

Michael Koziol

Peter Stephenson has stood down from the NSW RSL state council.

Vietnam veteran issues demand to colleagues over expense scandal

Heath Aston

The injuries of two Iranian refugees, allegedly bashed by local authorities on Manus Island. Photo: Supplied

UN 'gravely concerned' about Manus bashing claims

President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive to the "Make America Great Again Welcome Concert" at the ...

Twilight of the Trumps: What America can expect now

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

"I actually remember embracing a stranger on the subway platform, who was really, really upset.": Marina Cukeric will ...

Meet the Australian women marching against Trump

Josephine Tovey
58 mins ago

This image made available by the Italian Guardia di Finanza finance police shows the avalanche inside the Rigopiano ...

Avalanche buries Italian hotel, rescuers say 'many dead'

British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Theresa May scolds Davos in free trade speech

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Why we're going to pay up to $220 a year more for electricity

COMMENT
Josh Gordon

Nick Kyrgios: Is he sport's greatest entertainer, or sport's most petulant, volatile sook?

Nick Kyrgios, the most confusing athlete in the world

COMMENT
Sam Duncan

Illustration: Simon Letch

The important personal legacy that Donald Trump can't undo

COMMENT
Nicholas Kristof

Thanks to the online job board, employers face several hundred applicants instead of several dozen.

The one question to start every job interview with

The case between the Privacy Commissioner and Telstra was sparked two years ago when the former ordered the telco to ...

Ben Grubb metadata case comes to unsatisfying end

Obama

Under Obama, Wall St enjoyed big returns - as did gun groups

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 lost 0.7 per cent to 5654.8 on Friday, and 1.2 per cent over the week, following cues from Wall ...

Rise and fall: ASX loses all of 2017 gains

Oroton slumps as earnings dip 10 per cent

Coles 'nervous' after Woolworths 'wins' Christmas battle

Portland smelter's future secured after power supply deal struck

'Slippage': Bank conduct reforms behind schedule

Peta Morrison, in her immaculate holiday rental property.

'Do not stay here': the dangers of anonymous online reviews

Airbnb is one of the biggest players in the growing sharing economy.

Seven secrets to becoming Airbnb's most desired: the superhost

Make your own drawer diffusers with your favourite dried herbs, flowers and spices.

Simple hacks to make your house smell fresh and clean

According to a recent survey the "peak'' or most common age of IKEA shoppers is 24.

Are you ever too old to shop at Ikea? Survey says...

A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference.

Ten things you should splurge on when renovating to sell

Sponsored Content

Good Heavens in Melbourne has become a popular jaunt.

Hot spots: 14 of the best new summer bars

Fine Drinks

The McLaren F1 inspired watch worth more than a million dollars.

Eight amazing new watches to put on your wish list

Watches

The only way seems up for interest rates.

The most effective debt reduction strategy for you

ANALYSIS
Darryl Dixon

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

The ideal time of year to buy or sell property

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

Workplaces need to do more to address the road toll, says James Adonis.

The road toll: are employers to blame?

When a business is operated through a trust everything must be done in the name of the trustee.

Help: Which bank account should I be using?

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

Daniel Andrews

CBD incident: Premier, Mayor react

1 hr ago

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CBD chaos: how it unfolded

53 mins ago

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CBD chase - car doing donuts prior to crash

null

Surveying Bourke St minutes after car chase

1 hr ago

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama,

Farewell President Barack Obama

Daughter - STAN

Keep your family close and your secrets closer. Aussie drama The Daughter - now streaming on Stan

Sherlock

Brand new season of Sherlock now streaming, Only on Stan.

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Hit the road and escape the city

Advertiser

Rusciano says she doesn't feel the ratings pressure.

2Day FM's Em Rusciano on why it doesn't matter where she lives

Sarah Thomas

Richard Finlayson, director of television the ABC, has stood down.

ABC director of television Richard Finlayson quits

Ebony Bowden

Carrie Bickmore arrives at the 2015 Logie Awards.

Carrie Bickmore announces surprise return to radio

Ebony Bowden

The film is facing a boycott after leaked footage show's alleged cruelty to a German Shepherd.

A Dog's Purpose faces boycott over dog cruelty footage

Rob Moran

Actor Miguel Ferrer died of cancer today at age 61.

Twin Peaks star Miguel Ferrer dies, aged 61

Chris Barton

"It's remarkable to me that a guy whose shirt is the same colour as his fake tan is roasting me."

Price and Pyne awkwardly clash on The Project

Ebony Bowden

Alanis Morissette's former business manager has admitted to stealing millions.

Alanis's manager admits to embezzling $6.35 million

Joseph Serna

News/Film. The real life mother & son from the movie Lion. Sue Brierley and Saroo. (one minute portrait) Photo by Edwina ...

20 times later, the man behind Lion still cries on watching film

Garry Maddox

Christie Whelan Browne and Joel Jackson in the Melbourne Theatre Company production of Born Yesterday.

Born Yesterday review: Christie Whelan Browne a comic star

Cameron Woodhead

Requested HIGH RES photograph of Peter Garrett for Marty Boulton's article in The Age newspaper. Carbie Warbie Photography?

Back in the spotlight: Meet Peter Garrett's alter egos

Martin Boulton

Bridget Everett, Molly Shannon, Katie Aselton and Toni Collette appear in <i>Fun Mom Dinner</i> by Australian director ...

Australian director makes leap from Tropfest to Sundance

Michael Idato

Mike Baird was often described as a conviction politician, but he was either lacking in conviction on women's safety, or ...

Mike Baird: the wolf in Nice Guy clothing

COMMENT
Jane Gilmore

Hillary Clinton.

Why Hillary Clinton should sit this one out

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban with daughters Faith Urban and Sunday Rose Urban

Bossy? No, my girls are showing leadership skills, says Kidman

Hannah Furness

Malia Obama, with her father, outgoing US President Barack Obama.

Malia secretly spent the election period trekking in Bolivia

Arielle De Bono

I am working for my daughter's future.

My daughter is the reason I'm marching tomorrow

Erin Riley

Speaking of good hair, KM's locks are looking extra bouncy here - do you think they turn her head upside down and blow ...

Celebrity fashion wrap: Kate ditches the nude shoes

Ellen DeGeneres has farewelled the Obamas.

Ellen's touching tribute to Obama: 'He changed my life'

Mary Ward

Elsie Hay Cook, the master troll herself

A 79-year-old knitter just expertly trolled Trump supporters

Arielle De Bono

Let go of the diet for better health.

Taking the diet out of 'diet' books

Sarah Berry

Can we feel each other too much? Yes, argues Paul Bloom.

Is empathy overrated?

Paul Bloom

Peace with your body and food doesn't always come with age.

I still have a teenage eating disorder

Candida Crewe

A range of dishes at Long Chim.

David Thompson's Long Chim fires up in Melbourne

Delicate balance: Tuna tataki at Sokyo in Sydney.

Step away from the soy: How not to embarrass yourself at a sushi bar

Many of us turn into greedy pigs at the hotel breakfast buffet.

How many of these breakfast buffet crimes have you committed?

"The worst thing in OB history just happened to me."

Mum shares hilariously awful ultrasound story

The school holiday finish line is almost in sight.

Seven sure signs that the end of the school holidays is near

12-year-old Brooke's mum threw her a first "period party" - complete with cake.

Mum throws her daughter a 'first period party'

C062WC Boeing 747 landing at Mariscal Sucre international airport Quito Ecuador

Mind the drop off: The world's 10 scariest airports to fly into

Michael Gebicki

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17: Visitors hold up one-litre glasses of beer to kick off the 2016 Oktoberfest beer ...

Twenty events around the world you must experience at least once

Ben Groundwater

What is the world's most visited tourist attraction?

Traveller quiz: What is the world’s most visited tourist attraction?

Mal Chenu

The case between the Privacy Commissioner and Telstra was sparked two years ago when the former ordered the telco to ...

Ben Grubb metadata case comes to dull end

Tim Biggs

The Hydrao smart showerhead uses an LED light system to show how much water is being used.

From toilets to showers, homes get smarter

emoji. Love.

Why researchers think we should study emojis

Fire Emblem Heroes

Nintendo's next mobile game coming Feb 2

Kotaku

Meitu

Is this viral photo filter app spying on you?

Toyota C-HR leaked images

Cars of 2017: Every model revealed

David McCowen, Stephen Ottley

2017 Holden Commodore Motorsport, Magnum and Director limited editions. EMBARGO: 19/1/2017 2pm

Limited Edition Commodores reviewed

Andrew MacLean

2017 BMW M240i Convertible.

Road test: BMW M240i Convertible

Stephen Ottley

2012 Mazda MX-5.

What used sports car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition.

Alfa's Audi Q5 rival revealed

David McCowen

2018 Ford Mustang.

New Mustang officially revealed

David McCowen

All over: Bernard Tomic

Open and closed: Aussie men run out after Tomic eliminated

Linda Pearce
39 mins ago

The stakes are high for Aaron Finch and the Renegades

Renegades in must-win clash against Heat

Live

No shortage of opinions: Kevin Pietersen

KP takes aim Cricket Australia

Jon Pierik

Kyrgios clause: Nick smashes his racquet at the Australian Open last year.

Kyrgios' racquet manufacturer Yonex starts fining its players for smashes

Michael Chammas

Credit to Nick Kyrgios. He did not throw in the towel.

Quitter hitters should leave the kitchen

COMMENT
Malcolm Knox

Novak Djokovic reacts after losing to Denis Istomin.

Becker slams Djokovic after shock loss

Sweet victory: Allan Border with the 1987 World Cup trophy.

Australia's forgotten World Cup win

Dean Jones

Paul Okon.

Okon attacks A-League referee, Bouzanis

Luke Hodge with the 2013, 2014 and 2015 premiership trophies.

Hodge one of footy's great captains

ANALYSIS
Jon Pierik

New Hawthorn skipper Jarryd Roughead.

I want to live to be a dad, says new Hawthorn captain Roughead

Jon Pierik

Matthew Boyd on the dais after last year's grand final.

Bulldogs prepared to be the hunted

Patrick Bartley

Hard graft: The AFL premiership chase takes its toll on players such as Tory Dickson.

Why other clubs should beware of the Bulldogs

Martin Flanagan

Re-contracted Crow Eddie Betts has a laugh with teammate Charlie Cameron.

Eddie Betts types vital for clubs to be competitive: Mooney

Patrick Bartley

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