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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.
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.
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.
CBD driver’s mum: ‘I’m ashamed of him’
THE mother of the accused CBD rampage driver has apologised to the families involved and says she is ashamed to be his mum.
Reel men ready to battle it out
WHEN they’re not fighting fires, the Mildura Urban Fire Brigade is in training to battle other firefighters in the Volunteer Fire Brigade Victoria Championships.
Teen traumatised by slashing
A MELBOURNE schoolboy has told how he was held at gunpoint before he was slashed with a knife in an unprovoked street attack.
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.
Doggone wild - canines have fun
WE know a dog is man’s best friend, but two mates have gone one further and spawned a thriving business from their affection towards each other.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Search for diver off Bellarine Peninsula
AUTHORITIES are currently searching for a missing scuba diver off the coast of Point Lonsdale.
The dark past of Melbourne’s laneways
MELBOURNE’s laneways were once hidden hollows for crime and debauchery. But what began as a haven for criminal activity has become one of our city’s greatest treasures.
Tiger set to roar on Footy Show
THE Footy Show freshen up continues with a star Tiger to enter the den and go travelling with Postcards.
Dannii embraces lighter side
DANNII Minogue is testing the theory that blondes have more fun as she embraces her wild side.
What do we do about fake news?
WHETHER we like it or not, fake news is here to stay. Here’s how we can see through the scandalous headlines to tell the fact from fiction.
Inside Footy’s biggest characters
AS THE AFL season fast approaches it’s the perfect time to look back on the game’s most controversial and loved characters.
Strangers mourn Melbourne’s lost
OF all the notes placed with floral tributes to mark the tragedy in central Melbourne yesterday, there was one that etched itself into the minds of anybody able to read it.
Death car drove along the footpath
THE stolen Commodore used in the CBD carnage travelled along footpaths almost the entire distance from Swanston St to William St.
How to save $77,641 off your loan
GET the banker off your back and take control of your mortgage, writes Barefoot Investor in week 3 of the Ultimate Money Saver Guide.
‘Raw and risky’ salads putting kids at risk
PARENTS are being warned of the hidden dangers lurking in lunchboxes with healthier foods creating a breeding ground for bacteria.
All eyes on Snook’s red carpet look
WILL it be all white on the night, or will Julie Snook take a colourful fashion turn at the Allan Border Medal Monday night.
Felled mill workers fear looming axe
HUNDREDS of angry timber workers are demanding the State Government save their jobs after it handed over more than $200 million to keep Alcoa open in Portland.
Faulty fuel pumps rip off motorists
FAULTY fuel pumps have been found at scores of Victorian service stations, ripping off some motorists — but giving more a financial windfall.
Child wakes from coma after freak accident
A NINE-year-old boy who was severely shocked in a freak accident last weekend has woken from a coma and is set to make a full recovery.
What we know about Bourke St fatalities
TRIBUTES for the dead are flowing at the Bourke St site where an erratic driver allegedly killed four pedestrians and injured dozens, while police fear more deaths are still to come.
Melbourne’s long day of horror
WHEN the first sign of the carnage that would unfold on the streets of Melbourne came in the early hours of Friday, nobody could have known what was to come.
Deadly chaos unfolds in Melbourne
THE deadly incident where a car ploughed into pedestrians in the heart of Melbourne has been captured in terrifying photos and video.
Accused deadly rampage driver on bail
UPDATE: A three-month-old baby remains in a critical condition in hospital, as it is revealed the accused killer driver was free on bail when he used his car as a weapon in the fatal CBD carnage.
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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.
Zen master The ingredients of Japan easy cooking
YOU won’t have to fill the pantry with a host of new bottles and packets to cook Japanese food at home. TV chef Adam Liaw shows you the essentials.
Sweating at work Hating the heat? Don’t try these jobs
AS THE temperature soars, spare a thought for those people with jobs that don’t have the luxury of aircon. Say hello to those who sweat through Melbourne’s hot jobs.
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.
Gun threat Teen traumatised by slashing
A MELBOURNE schoolboy has told how he was held at gunpoint before he was slashed with a knife in an unprovoked street attack.
Street crime Credit card used after party assault
POLICE have released an image of a man they hope can help with their investigation into an assault and robbery on the banks of the Maribyrnong last year.
