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
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
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.
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Huge upset 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.
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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.
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First moves Trump lines up foreign power talks
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Seeking work Victoria’s fastest growing jobs revealed
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Re-live SCG king Warner seals series victory
DAVID Warner has elevated his status as the king of the SCG, blasting Australia to a bruising series triumph over Pakistan with yet another stunning century.
‘Nest egg’ risk Rental law overhaul concerns landlords
VICTORIAN landlords fear growing risks may force them to sell their retirement nest eggs as the State Government moves to overhaul renting laws.
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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’
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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.
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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’
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”.
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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.
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Ex-Lion roars on the cricket pitch
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Melbourne horror 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
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 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
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Horror collision 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.
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20 years on The day death came to the Dandenongs
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Heart attack ’We thought he was gone’
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Unexpected result Parkside property dodges developers
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Lazy shoppers ‘It makes the place look like a dump’
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Missing man Man missing after bike ride found
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Price hike Heidelberg West affordable no more
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Price rise Manningham houses jump $80,000 in a year
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Hammer time Eager homebuyers prompt early auctions
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Office supplies Counter swiper stole workers’ belongings
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Court appearance Ex-mayor avoids conviction over graffiti
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Land search Hunt on for ambulance station location
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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
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Pitch drama Festival promises fun-filled footy show
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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
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Hole lotta love Hole filled at famed doughnut shop
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Lucky last Movie buffs rewind to classic video store
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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
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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
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Kyrgios tipped for Davis Cup tilt
AUSTRALIA’S Davis Cup hopes have soared on two fronts, with Nick Kyrgios recovering well from injury and Czech spearhead Tomas Berdych withdrawing.
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