Love flows for CBD massacre victims

Melbourne horror

FAMILIES and friends of the Bourke St massacre victims shared precious photographs and memories of their loved ones yesterday, as the fallout from Friday’s tragedy continued to sweep Victoria.

Formal complaint Accused’s behaviour became more erratic

FRUSTRATED police made a formal complaint about bail being granted to accused Melbourne CBD killer Dimitrious “Jimmy’’ Gargasoulas by a bail justice six days before the Bourke St massacre.

’Broken system’ Bail laws ‘frustrate’ top cop, Premier

Bail laws ‘frustrate’ top cop, Premier

UPDATE: VICTORIA’s top cop Graham Ashton and Premier Daniel Andrews have expressed frustration over bail issues as laws will be reviewed after the CBD rampage.

Community’s horror CBD accused’s home town in shock

CBD accused’s home town in shock

JUST weeks ago, Dimitrious “Jimmy” Gargasoulas was knocking about the SA outback down of Coober Pedy, telling locals he was busy working on cars at his childhood home.

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during the Mens Singles match against Kei Nishikori of Japan in round four on day seven, at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday Jan. 22, 2017. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘It was terrible acoustics in that room’

FINALLY, Roger fails at something. He may have won tonight but Roger Federer won’t quit his job as a tennis star if his singing voice is anything to go by. FOLLOW LIVE

Huge upset World No.1 bundled out of Aus Open

World No.1 bundled out of Aus Open

ANDY Murray has been dumped from the Australian Open, thrashed in the fourth round by World No.50 Mischa Zverev.

Plague of predators Victorian hospital sex assault crimes double

Victorian hospital sex assault crimes double

EXCLUSIVE: SEXUAL crimes in Victorian hospitals have doubled in the last year, with a person now raped or assaulted on the wards every four days.

March protests Left must change in Trump era

Left must change in Trump era

NO amount of marching, rioting, online activism or indulgence in paranoid fantasies is going to change the fact that Donald Trump is the 45th US president, writes Rita Panahi

First moves Trump lines up foreign power talks

Trump lines up foreign power talks

DONALD Trump has scheduled his first meetings as President with British PM Theresa May and Mexico’s President, Enrique Peña Nieto, to discuss trade and immigration.

Seeking work Victoria’s fastest growing jobs revealed

Victoria’s fastest growing jobs revealed

NEW data has been released showing which industries have had the most opportunities and strong job ad growth on SEEK in the past 12 months.

Captures hearts Dasha our only hope at Open

DEFIANT and delighted Daria Gavrilova will tonight hoist the hopes of the nation on to her shoulders as the last Aussie standing in the Australian Open.  

Murray shock Queen ‘wants her knighthood back’

ANDY Murray is out of the Australian Open after the world No.1 was beaten by Mischa Zverev, the world No.50. SEE HOW THE TENNIS WORLD REACTED

20 years on The day death came to the Dandenongs

THE fateful day when Melbourne’s usually-lush Dandenong Ranges turned into a raging orange fireball is still burnt in the minds of those who were at its forefront 20 years ago.

Jobe shines in Bombers intra-club

ESSENDON captain Jobe Watson has sparkled in his first competitive hit-out in more than a year, while Dyson Heppell and Zach Merrett also impressed.

‘Women kicking balls, I’d like to see that’

‘Women kicking balls, I’d like to see that’

IF the AFLW’s new ad is a guide, the historic first season is going to be eye-catching with a recreation of the iconic 1990s “I’d like to see that commercial”.

Port Adelaide Port duo can hit heights again: Lade

Port duo can hit heights again: Lade

FORMER ruckman Brendon Lade was a hero for the Port Adelaide faithful, admired for his fightback from serious leg injuries. Now he’s predicting two proteges can follow suit and return to the top echelon.

Full traning Paddy pushes for Saints’ pre-season opener

Paddy pushes for Saints’ pre-season opener

ST KILDA key forward Paddy McCartin has fully recovered from last year’s concussion worries as he attempts to lock down a permanent berth next season.

Cadel Evans From red dirt to road king

GROWING up on a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory, Cadel Evans would ride a bike on the red dirt from early in the morning until his mother came looking for him at night.

Melbourne horror Love flows for CBD massacre victims

Love flows for CBD massacre victims

FAMILIES and friends of the Bourke St massacre victims shared precious photographs and memories of their loved ones yesterday, as the fallout from Friday’s tragedy continued to sweep Victoria.

Formal complaint Accused’s behaviour became more erratic

Accused’s behaviour became more erratic

FRUSTRATED police made a formal complaint about bail being granted to accused Melbourne CBD killer Dimitrious “Jimmy’’ Gargasoulas by a bail justice six days before the Bourke St massacre.

Melbourne horror Families remember CBD victims

Families remember CBD victims

FAMILIES have paid tribute to victims of Friday’s CBD rampage. Matthew Si, 33, has been remembered as a “devoted husband”, Jess Mudie, 22, as a “bright bubble of joy” and Thalia Hakin, 10, as a “bubbly and bright” young girl.

Horror collision Man killed, boy injured in car crash

Man killed, boy injured in car crash

A MAN has died and a young boy left injured after a horror crash in the state’s south east.

March protests Left must change in Trump era

Left must change in Trump era

NO amount of marching, rioting, online activism or indulgence in paranoid fantasies is going to change the fact that Donald Trump is the 45th US president, writes Rita Panahi

Killer search Still no Easey answers on murders

Still no Easey answers on murders

IT is 40 years this month since the night of double murder that still haunts Melbourne. But is the killer still alive, asks Andrew Rule.

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National holiday What’s on in Melb this Australia Day

THE heart of Melbourne will transform into a sea of colour on Australia Day, with more than 90 community groups uniting for the city’s annual parade. Here’s what else is on.

20 years on The day death came to the Dandenongs

THE fateful day when Melbourne’s usually-lush Dandenong Ranges turned into a raging orange fireball is still burnt in the minds of those who were at its forefront 20 years ago.

Heart attack ’We thought he was gone’

A CRICKETER who collapsed while chasing a ball and stopped breathing on the field for 17 minutes was saved by two quick-thinking teens who performed CPR on him.

Massage masquerade How to spot an illegal brothel

HUNDREDS of illegal brothels, many offering unsafe sexual practices, are operating across Melbourne — and police admit the industry’s sheer size makes it difficult to probe.

Unexpected result Parkside property dodges developers

AN OFFICE block on the fringe of the popular Surrey Gardens has been kept out of developer hands by an owner occupier’s $4.1 million offer.

Values lift Boroondara median house price closing on $2M

THE municipality of Boroondara‘s median house price is just over $100,000 away from hitting the $2 million mark.

‘Vicious’ Witness describes ‘stabbing frenzy’

A HORRIFIED eyewitness saw a man go on a “stabbing frenzy”, attacking a man with a kitchen knife during a brawl in Windsor.

Price rise Prahran property prices lift $151,000 in a year

PRAHRAN is home to Stonnington’s fastest growing median house price growth, latest CoreLogic figures show. Did your neighbourhood make the top three?

Road toll Rider dies in bike collision

A MOTORCYCLIST has died after his bike clipped the back of a car, then collided with another motorbike in Melbourne’s southeast.

Lost souls Give pet ‘forever’ home

HERE’S your chance to give a little lost soul like Lulu a loving new home.

Lazy shoppers ‘It makes the place look like a dump’

ABANDONED shopping trolleys near a mega mall in Melbourne’s south have been deemed a dangerous eyesore, as research reveals half of shoppers don’t return their trolley to a designated bay.

Missing man Man missing after bike ride found

A PATTERSON Lakes man who went for a 20-minute bike ride on Wednesday night and didn’t return home has been found safe and well this morning, police said. .

Price hike Heidelberg West affordable no more

BANYULE’S last first-home buyer friendly suburb is no more. Heidelberg West’s median house price has surged $100K in a year to breach the $600,000 mark.

Price rise Manningham houses jump $80,000 in a year

AN $80,000 lift in the median house price across Manningham has been recorded in the space of a year. Did your suburb make the top three?

Hammer time Eager homebuyers prompt early auctions

PROPERTY auctions have kicked off early in Monash thise year, and while stock levels are low, househunters are many.

Office supplies Counter swiper stole workers’ belongings

WORKERS at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s east were targeted by woman who reached over counters to steal valuables, including a staffer’s phone and wallet.

Court appearance Ex-mayor avoids conviction over graffiti

THE former mayor of a council in Melbourne’s north has escaped conviction but been forced to apologise and pay damages to council election rivals whose posters he defaced.

Land search Hunt on for ambulance station location

THE search is on for a suitable location in Mernda to build a new ambulance station — but Ambulance Victoria remains coy on whether it will be built next to existing police or CFA buildings.

High price Thornbury joins the million-dollar club

THE once working class suburb in Melbourne’s north has joined the ranks of the city’s million-dollar suburbs.

Hydroponics sting Drugs, illegal migrants netted in police bust

HUNDREDS of cannabis plants have been seized from a home in Melbourne’s north in a 100kg drug bust, with police estimating the street value at $1.25 million.

Pitch drama Festival promises fun-filled footy show

FOOTY, financial trouble and a nude calendar feature in an upcoming Midsumma Festival play in Melbourne’s west.

Massage masquerade How to spot an illegal brothel

HUNDREDS of illegal brothels, many offering unsafe sexual practices, are operating across Melbourne — and police admit the industry’s sheer size makes it difficult to probe.

Adorable pup Charming Scruffy needs a home

HIS name may be Scruffy, but this little dog is all class. After being rescued in terrible condition, the battler pooch fought cancer and is now looking for his forever home.

Hole lotta love Hole filled at famed doughnut shop

COULD doughnuts still be on the menu in Footscray? A new tenant will take over the famous Olympic Doughnuts shop, which announced its closure this week.

Lucky last Movie buffs rewind to classic video store

IT might seem like a blast from the past, but borrowing movies is just as popular as ever at one of Melbourne’s last remaining video shops.

No warning Pet lovers continue fine fight

ANGRY residents who copped fines for having unregistered pets in Melbourne’s outer east are vowing to fight the council after it failed to send reminders or warning letters.

Wheel fun Good times will roll at derby event

ROLLER derby players from across Victoria will converge on Ferntree Gully next month for a good cause.

Funding fight Legal centre faces closure over cash row

A VITAL community legal service helping vulnerable family violence victims in the Yarra Ranges is on the brink of closure for the second time in three years because of a funding stoush.

20 years on The day death came to the Dandenongs

THE fateful day when Melbourne’s usually-lush Dandenong Ranges turned into a raging orange fireball is still burnt in the minds of those who were at its forefront 20 years ago.

Heart attack ’We thought he was gone’

A CRICKETER who collapsed while chasing a ball and stopped breathing on the field for 17 minutes was saved by two quick-thinking teens who performed CPR on him.

Fine fiasco Drivers asked for details of ‘dodgy’ fines

THE man investigating potentially faulty road safety cameras on Peninsula Link has called on drivers to provide full details of the event that led to their fine.

Romantic ride Melb’s new hot spot to pop the question

LOVEBIRDS are embracing the peninsula’s newest attraction for more than just its stunning views, with five people popping the question since it opened last month.

Development A 21st-century village green offers easy lifestyle

A 21st-century village green offers easy lifestyle

A boutique development in Clayton South offers people the chance to move into an established southeastern suburb, with all the conveniences that entails, and enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle.

Coast & country Hot homes from regional Victoria

Hot homes from regional Victoria

JUST like many holiday-makers head out of town at this time of year, so too does the property market focus shift to rural and coastal areas. Check out some of the great homes on the market beyond the city limits.

Worried Mature couple doing paperwork with a laptop computer and calculator on the sofa

Tax time hardly a big worry

IF you’re that preoccupied with paying tax, you’ll almost certainly attract a spiv with a plan to radically reduce your tax, warns the Barefoot Investor.

Technology Digital dreams close to reality

Digital dreams close to reality

FOR Horst Kayser, the world of tomorrow is not so much a dream, but a reality yet to be stamped with a delivery date.

Market wrap Best inauguration stocks since JFK

Best inauguration stocks since JFK

US stocks have closed higher in a modest but broadbased advance as Donald Trump was sworn in as US President.

How to make your Alaskan dream come true

Travel tips How to make your Alaskan dream come true

CRUISING in the extreme northwest of North America is on pretty much every travel wishlist. Here’s how to make it a reality.

20 top Aussie trips to take in 2017

True blue 20 top Aussie trips to take in 2017

FROM the bush to the big smoke, there’s so much to do around Australia this year. You’d be mad as a cut snake to miss out.