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HUNDREDS of police descended on White Night as violence threatened to break out at Federation Square amid a dispute between two youth groups. More than 20 arrests were made and a baseball bat was seized as police ushered teens out of the city.

Unprecedented Victoria’s plan to fight racial divide

CONCERNS about the threat of Muslim and far-right extremism have prompted an unprecedented state government push to stop Victorians from turning on each other.

Injured Teens slash woman at train station

Teens slash woman at train station

THREE teenagers are on the run after a stabbing incident at Southern Cross station that left a young victim with slashes on her upper arm.

Blues hold narrow lead over Crows

Blues hold narrow lead over Crows

CARLTON has held Adelaide goalless in the opening half at Thebarton Oval in the battle of AFLW unbeaten teams. JOIN OUR LIVE COVERAGE

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GHB overdoses 40 revellers treated after festivals

UPDATE: Ambulance Victoria have treated close to 40 people after a spate of overdoses at two major events across Melbourne while a further 40 were arrested at Electric Parade dance festival.

Exclusive photos TV star Karl shows off new girlfriend

TV star Karl shows off new girlfriend

IT WAS a serendipitous way for Today show host Karl Stefanovic to confirm rumours surrounding his new romance — putting on a very public display yesterday with girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough on Sydney Harbour.

Special report Hospitals turning into beds for boozers

Hospitals turning into beds for boozers

DRUNKS are flooding hospital emergency departments taking up beds, hogging staff time — and doctors have had a guts’ full.

Light up White Night dazzles Melbourne

White Night dazzles Melbourne

SATURDAY night is all right for lighting... and when a cooler than usual White Night flicked the switch to colour, the effects were bigger and brighter than ever. SEE THE VIDEO AND PICTURES.

Minogue speaks Kylie: Why I love to be in love

Kylie: Why I love to be in love

EXCLUSIVE: POP superstar Kylie Minogue has broken her silence on the demise of her engagement to English actor Joshua Sasse and her plans for a new album.

‘Premeditated attack’ Coward assault on prison guard

Coward assault on prison guard

THIS is the face of a prison guard brutally bashed by a teen thug while trying to protect a colleague from out-of-control criminal youths rampaging at Barwon Prison.

Off to the races Students taught to gamble at school

STUDENTS as young as 15 are being taught gambling in maths classes in a move that experts warned could be harmful to pupils.

US TV ‘Mini-Steve Irwin’ wows Fallon

JIMMY Fallon couldn’t help but make the comparison with his late dad after Robert Irwin’s blistering Tonight Show debut.

Unhealthy pets Needs of ‘squishy-faced’ pets ignored

THEY may be among the cutest pets around, but flat-faced breeds like Persian cats are undergoing rehab and rehoming after suffering horrid neglect of their special needs.

Blues hold narrow lead over Crows

CARLTON has held Adelaide goalless in the opening half at Thebarton Oval in the battle of AFLW unbeaten teams. JOIN OUR LIVE COVERAGE

Western Bulldogs v Melbourne - 2017 JLT Community Series

SuperCoach scores: Super Saturday

A SUPER Saturday of football has thrown up some intriguing SuperCoach scores for players to work through. SEE EVERY SCORE

Young star McGrath all smiles after JLT debut

McGrath all smiles after JLT debut

ANDY McGrath’s week started with a surprise in his locker. It ended with a brilliant JLT Community Series debut. So how did the youngster evaluate his performance?

Hot start ‘He can be a game-wrecker’

‘He can be a game-wrecker’

THERE was plenty of talk in the lead up but Travis Cloke wasted no time showing exactly what he’s made of in his first outing for the Western Bulldogs.

Photo gallery World’s best wildlife photos named

THIS shot of a mother tiger and her cub rough-housing is one of several stunning images to win a gong in a prized wildlife photo competition.

Racecourse living Flemington apartment towers racing ahead

Flemington apartment towers racing ahead

MAJOR housing developments at Flemington Racecourse are closer to be given the green light, but some of the apartment towers will be much smaller than first proposed.

GHB overdoses 40 revellers treated after festivals

40 revellers treated after festivals

UPDATE: Ambulance Victoria have treated close to 40 people after a spate of overdoses at two major events across Melbourne while a further 40 were arrested at Electric Parade dance festival.

Exclusive pictures White Night mayhem as youths face off

White Night mayhem as youths face off

HUNDREDS of police swarmed White Night as violence threatened to break out at Federation Square amid a dispute between two youth groups. More than 20 arrests were made and a baseball bat was seized as police ushered teens out of the city.

‘Premeditated attack’ Coward assault on prison guard

Coward assault on prison guard

THIS is the face of a prison guard brutally bashed by a teen thug while trying to protect a colleague from out-of-control criminal youths rampaging at Barwon Prison.

Repeated mistakes If Bill Shorten wins, we all lose

If Bill Shorten wins, we all lose

I DON’T know who is running the show in Canberra but it doesn’t seem they’re learning from their mistakes, writes Peta Credlin.

No excuse So sorry, Grant, no more last chances

So sorry, Grant, no more last chances

WE’VE been pretty tolerant of Grant Hackett as he’s gone from swimming hero to flog but sorry mate, there won’t be any more last chances, writes Katie Bice.

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Unusual record Cricket rarity with two ties one day

IT WAS an unusual round of cricket in Melbourne’s north yesterday after not one, but two ties were recorded on the same day in the highest grade.

Arrest made Teen dies in ute rollover

A TEENAGE boy was killed when he was travelling in the back of a ute which rolled over in the Yarra Ranges overnight.

Unhealthy pets Needs of ‘squishy-faced’ pets ignored

THEY may be among the cutest pets around, but flat-faced breeds like Persian cats are undergoing rehab and rehoming after suffering horrid neglect of their special needs.

All the trimmings This could be Melb’s fanciest school fair

FEATURING celebrity chefs, dodgem cars and a giant slide, this Melbourne school’s fair is one you won’t want to miss.

Courage Art giving homeless a helping hand

A NEW exhibition in Melbourne is putting the homeless in the frame for all the right reasons.

Fed up Broken glass litters trashed playground

RAMPAGING vandals are littering parks and damaging a popular playground in Prahran, leaving ratepayers to pick up the cleaning bill.

VCAT challenge Weekend wait for legal ruling

DAREBIN Council will find out in days if a last-ditch attempt to allow Boroondara councillor Coral Ross to run for president of the Municipal Association of Victoria is successful.

Solemn memorial Bialik’s Holocaust memorial now complete

IT’S been a decade in the making, but now Hawthorn’s Bialik College is set to unveil its new artwork paying tribute to children killed in the Holocaust.

80s forever Flashback fashion for savvy shoppers

SHOULDER pads? Check! ‘Choose Life’ T-shirt? Check! Sacred Heart Mission’s 80s-themed party is going to be, like, totally awesome dude!

Living forest Flower power to spread the word

ST KILDA’S Acland Plaza will be bursting with colour when a living sunflower forest sprouts up next Sunday.

Road fatals Two people killed in road fatals

THE road toll has risen overnight after two people were killed in separate incidents during a horror night on Victorian roads.

Art show Young artists’ skills go on show

YOUNG artists like Sophie Chuahan have put their hearts and souls onto canvas for this exhibition.

Reptile season No rest for The Snake Hunter

SNAKES continue to slither in Melbourne’s northeast suburbs, many in more suburban patches like Ivanhoe and Rosanna.

Live stream Look me in the lens

AN auctioneer has called for bids from a smartphone on a tripod, but stopped short of requests to get on his hands and knees during a live-streamed auction.

Unnatural disasters Council to meet on drainage woes

UPDATE: Banyule Council to meet with Viewbank family to discuss drainage issues and improvements to drainage following December storms.

Top spot Eatery brings city eats to the east

THERE is a new eatery in the southeast sure to give diners a taste of the inner city. Have you been?

All the trimmings This could be Melb’s fanciest school fair

FEATURING celebrity chefs, dodgem cars and a giant slide, this Melbourne school’s fair is one you won’t want to miss.

Ban fears Anger as truck ban moves noise problem

A CURFEW designed to keep trucks off suburban streets in Melbourne’s north has only resulted in the problem being pushed to neighbouring suburbs.

Doors open Whittlesea police station to remain

VICTORIA Police has reaffirmed its commitment to the Whittlesea police station, confirming it will not be shut down.

Reptile season No rest for The Snake Hunter

SNAKES continue to slither in Melbourne’s northeast suburbs, many in more suburban patches like Ivanhoe and Rosanna.

Poor form Unholy act as burglars target church

CROOKS have stolen food cards and charity vouchers meant for the needy from a northern suburbs church in a string of burglaries which parishioners say is “getting beyond a joke”.

Sod turned New Kyneton Primary School on way

KYNETON’S new $11.5 million primary school will include state-first architecture to meet the varied learning needs of 300 pupils.

Housing plans Racecourse housing a step closer

PLANS to rezone two parcels of land for housing at the edge of a premier Melbourne racecourse have been given the tick of approval, but the towers won’t be as high as originally thought.

Dog skills Guide dog training HQ set for revamp

TRAIN carriages, a mock cafe and escalators will be part of a major overhaul at Seeing Eye Dogs Australia’s training hub in Kensington.

Unhealthy pets Needs of ‘squishy-faced’ pets ignored

THEY may be among the cutest pets around, but flat-faced breeds like Persian cats are undergoing rehab and rehoming after suffering horrid neglect of their special needs.

Arrest made Teen dies in ute rollover

A TEENAGE boy was killed when he was travelling in the back of a ute which rolled over in the Yarra Ranges overnight.

‘Great benefit’ Caravan plan a $1.2m ‘ghost town’ boost

A COLDSTREAM farmer has defended plans to open an economy-boosting caravan park in the “dying town”, amid fears it will be an eyesore and kill the area’s “country appeal”.

Oh my dog Pup nuptials? Yes, it’s fur real

FANCY marrying off your beloved pooch? Throwing them a “barkday” party? Then a quirky new cafe in Melbourne’s outer east will have you barking up the right tree.

Crackdown Hoons on fast track to fines

POLICE are cracking down on weekend hoon gatherings in Greater Dandenong, impounding cars and handing out penalty notices.

Brewery plan ‘We keep knocking people back’

OWNERS of a Carrum Downs micro brewery have pleaded with council for more operating hours to cater for booming demand and secure its financial viability.

Mystery death Woman charged over Martell murder

A WOMAN has been charged with the murder of Joanne Martell — whose body was found in Sorrento last month.

Courage Art giving homeless a helping hand

A NEW exhibition in Melbourne is putting the homeless in the frame for all the right reasons.

Development profile Home away from home

Home away from home

THIS Box Hill project is firmly geared to the Asian market.

Streetscapes Plenty of fresh air at these parkside properties

Plenty of fresh air at these parkside properties

FOR those who love the great outdoors, a house with easy access to parkland is a must. We’ve done the hard work for you and found three of the best parkside properties on the market. Take a look through them.

Loving senior couple having a chat while sitting on a bench outside their home. Happy senior couple relaxing on bench together.

Making the most of a jackpot

IT pays to be smart, and secretive, with an unexpected windfall, writes Scott Pape.

Company tax Why bashing the banks is silly

Why bashing the banks is silly

THE Prime Minister says “no” not once but twice. A former premier says “yes”. All three answers were sensible and good for bank customers, writes Terry McCrann.

Global markets Stocks slip as market awaits Trump policy

Stocks slip as market awaits Trump policy

STOCKS on major world markets have slipped following consecutive sessions of record highs, as investors awaited clarity on US President Donald Trump’s tax and trade policies.

What it’s really like on a luxury cruise

Suite life What it’s really like on a luxury cruise

FROM butler service to bathrooms so big you can park a car, upgrading from a mainstream to a premium or luxury cruise line opens a new world of pleasure.

Win $20K worth of travel

Competition Win $20K worth of travel

YOU could win $20K worth of travel with Collette to spend on any of their tours around the world just by entering here.