Drugs battle ‘I don’t want to quit drugs’
BEN Cousins’ lawyer says he is ready for rehab after a month in prison but his phone calls indicate he has no intention of quitting drugs.
Facebook posts Senator quiet on staff member Garrett attack
A LABOR senator is refusing to discipline a member of his staff after he attacked former emergency services minister Jane Garrett for speaking out about her battle against cancer.
‘Archbishop’ support Backyard church backs ‘sex witch’
A CONFESSED “sex witch” has the support of a backyard church archbishop who says he has reformed and is deserving of a second chance.
Join the debate When is graffiti public art or vandalism?
A MELBOURNE inner city council will try to legally distinguish “mindless” graffiti from acceptable public art under a major plan to tackle the scourge.
Thunderstorm asthma Deadly storm caught thousands off guard
ALMOST half of Victorians caught up in last November’s deadly thunderstorm asthma event had never been diagnosed with the lung condition and were unaware of appropriate first aid measures.
Injury list The Barometer: Who will play Round 1?
SOME big names are out but other key players have pushed their case in a final round of practice matches before the season kicks off on Thursday. How is your club placed?
Carlton Cripps back as Bolts reveals youth injection plan
CARLTON coach Brendon Bolton has confirmed star midfielder Patrick Cripps will play on Thursday night while hinting at a big injection of youth for the season opener.
Highs and lows Footy’s a pain game — and so much more
ASK Adam Cooney what footy means to him and the Brownlow medallist — who estimates he received more than 1500 painkillers over four years alone — says “pain”. But he’s not complaining.
Lions fuming ‘All hell would break loose’
AFL officials have warned their relationship with Stadiums Queensland would never recover if the Round 2 clash with Essendon at the Gabba does not go ahead.
Facebook posts Senator quiet on staff member Garrett attack
A LABOR senator is refusing to discipline a member of his staff after he attacked former emergency services minister Jane Garrett for speaking out about her battle against cancer.
Timely warning Gender gap in heart attack care
WOMEN who have a heart attack are more likely to have delayed treatment, be deemed of needing less urgent help and have a greater chance of dying than men, new research has found.
‘Second residence’ Third Labor MP swept up in rorts storm
THE Labor MP dumped for having his pet dogs chauffeured in a taxpayer-funded car has become embroiled in the latest parliamentary perks saga engulfing the Andrews Government.
Join the debate When is graffiti public art or vandalism?
A MELBOURNE inner city council will try to legally distinguish “mindless” graffiti from acceptable public art under a major plan to tackle the scourge.
‘Archbishop’ support Backyard church backs ‘sex witch’
A CONFESSED “sex witch” has the support of a backyard church archbishop who says he has reformed and is deserving of a second chance.
True pioneer Berry was the first great poet of youth
Chuck Berry was a difficult man to get along with but his musical legacy, and his standing as the first great youth poet, is undeniable, writes Shaun Carney.
Highs and lows Footy’s a pain game — and so much more
ASK Adam Cooney what footy means to him and the Brownlow medallist — who estimates he received more than 1500 painkillers over four years alone — says “pain”. But he’s not complaining.
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2 stars Red Stitch Theatre’s Rules for Living
In the chaotic comedy-drama Rules for Living, UK playwright Sam Holcroft attempts to expose the behavioural ‘rules for living’ that govern our human relationships and she capitalises on the intense emotions that can emerge during a family Christmas.
Keeping it real Move over for the Scummy Mummies
FORGET trendy yummy mummies, funny duo Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn are raising laughs with the real-life scummy version of motherhood.
Property wrap Slender stunner attracts hefty sum
A SLENDER Brighton home designed by its architect owner attracted a bulky sum as Melbourne buyers enjoyed plenty of choice at auction at the weekend.
Expensive sales Blue-chip suburbs top weekend results
MULTI-million dollar properties in some of Melbourne’s A-grade suburbs have topped sales results from across the weekend. Take a look at the homes that hit the jackpot under the hammer.
Fade to black Andrews to six million Victorians: Get stuffed
Daniel Andrews is prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to ‘look after’ about 400 workers in Gippsland, writes Terry McCrann.
Executive pay Lofty bonuses shelved
AMP’S executive team has left millions of dollars in potential annual bonuses on the table, after the group booked an “unsatisfactory” loss of $344 million for the past year.
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Warwick’s whopper new venture
ONE of football’s high-flyers, Warwick Capper, is making a whopper foray into business. And the goalkicking great has a message for new Swans coach Tony Lockett: “He’s taken my job”.
Alpine bosses face sack over spending
UPDATE: ALPINE resort bosses who splashed more than $85,000 of taxpayer money on family trips overseas, entertaining friends, and staff bonuses, are facing the sack.
Rampage accused dodges court again
BOURKE St massacre accused Dimitrious Gargasoulas has again avoided appearing in court. Two months on from the deadly tragedy, he is yet to front a magistrate.
Union joins rally to support mill jobs
CFMEU construction workers will join timber workers to march on parliament over the Andrews Government’s failure to stop Heyfield timber mill’s pending closure.
Prepare for the pie season
THE first bounce of the 2017 AFL season means winter isn’t far away. And the only thing to brighten a grey day that goes hand-in-hand with the footy is, of course, a pie.
Chef’s guide to: Daylesford
CULINARY director of Lake House, Alla Wolf-Tasker , reveals some of her favourite things about Daylesford.
Bert hospitalised after pneumonia scare
BERT Newton is recovering after being admitted to hospital and placed on a drip due to suspected pneumonia.
AFL to delay twilight Grand Final call
AFL DAILY: THE reason for a bizarre injury to Collingwood midfielder Jordan De Goey has been revealed, plus the latest news on the twilight Grand Final.
Deadly bites: We’re in the dark
AUSTRALIA may be home to some of the world’s deadliest creatures, but many young Aussies don’t know what to do if bitten by one. How would you react?
Ultimate guide to our food festivals
WE’RE Australia’s foodie capital so it’s no surprise we Victorians like to show it off with the tastiest of food festivals across the year.
‘In darkest moments, we felt love’
JANE Garrett says her passion for politics has never been stronger despite the trauma of the CFA dispute and a battle with cancer. The MP says she has drawn strength from the public support she has received.
MP’s focus on hope after horror year
JANE Garrett says that after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, a friend told her people facing such a frightening health crisis often chose to re-order their lives around a single powerful idea.
Bill Shorten’s burglary with the lot
BILL Shorten’s war on Sunday penalty rate changes has been torpedoed by revelations his union backers signed deals leaving thousands of fast-food workers on less than they would receive under the proposed cuts.
Wiggly-eared rescue kitten goes viral
FOOTAGE of a wiggly-eared rescue kitten feeding from a bottle has gone viral on Facebook. WATCH THE VIDEO
True crime TV is ‘frightening’ kids
EXPERTS have warned the creep of true crime TV into the family-friendly 7pm timeslot is frightening kids before bedtime.
Clamp on cats for pest-free Phillip Island
A FEROCIOUS feral cat population would be wiped out and owners forced to keep their moggies indoors in an ambitious plan to make Phillip Island a pest-free zone.
Trim the wings of our MPs
MORE than $1.3 million a year could be saved if federal MPs flew economy rather than business class on flights less than three hours, a report says.
US aids Essendon plane crash probe
AVIATION officials from the US have been helping with the investigation into the Essendon airport crash last month in which five people died.
Adele’s charm shines through to loyal crowd
IT’S nice to report one of the highest selling shows in Australian history is also one of the most entertaining stadium concerts you could be lucky enough to attend.
CEOs should butt out of social politics
IF corporate heavyweights want to put pressure on the PM, why don’t they pick an issue that is relevant to their core business, asks Rita Panahi.
Finally, PM gives a reason to fight
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull is at heart a man of the Left, but he is slowly giving us reasons to consider backing him, writes Andrew Bolt.
Backpacker ‘captive’ in porn attack
ALREADY bashed and violated on a road trip to hell, an English backpacker has suffered a revenge-porn attack in which her photos were stolen and posted on an escort site.
Footy, ours is a love affair that won’t fade
WE love footy with a passion and with the new season nearly on us it’s worth taking time to ponder the nature of an enduring love affair, writes Dennis Cometti.
Muscle cars’ retro rewards
ICONIC Aussie V8 “muscle cars” are fetching record prices as enthusiasts race to keep a piece of history amid Holden and Ford factory closures.
$8m annual bill under secret desal deal
VICTORIANS will be paying for desalinated water every year even if dams are full, under a secret plan to introduce a new minimum order.
Buffy is still slaying them two decades on
TWENTY years after the first episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the show is still an influence on our TV screens, writes Alice Clarke.
Record crowds? They’d like to see that
AFL chiefs are hoping to break the single-round attendance record when the 2017 kicks off, with ticket sales and a mouth-watering Round 1 fixture fuelling optimism.
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CULINARY director of Lake House, Alla Wolf-Tasker , reveals some of her favourite things about Daylesford.
Prepare for the pie season
THE first bounce of the 2017 AFL season means winter isn’t far away. And the only thing to brighten a grey day that goes hand-in-hand with the footy is, of course, a pie.
A divisive dance
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Olympics inspired dance en pointe
Faster is a triple bill of varying works that showcase the Australian Ballet en masse, allowing lesser seen dancers to strut their stuff and principals to duet with different partners than usual.
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IT’S nice to report one of the highest selling shows in Australian history is also one of the most entertaining stadium concerts you could be lucky enough to attend.
Early Melbourne treasures unearthed
THOUSANDS of artefacts from early Melbourne have been unearthed in what’s being hailed as one of the city’s most significant archaeological finds.
TV confessions 90210 star reveals she was raped as a teenager
ANNALYNNE McCord, best known for her role on 90210, has revealed she was sexually assaulted when was 18 and is now using her experience to help others.
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ONE of football’s high-flyers, Warwick Capper, is making a whopper foray into business. And the goalkicking great has a message for new Swans coach Tony Lockett: “He’s taken my job”.
RendezView Dear cyclists, stop behaving like idiots
I’ve had enough of these Lycra-clad warriors, propelled around city streets by a moral and environmental superiority, writes Susie O’Brien.
Exclusive story Mass exodus over health funds hike
TWO million people plan to dump or downgrade their health cover ahead of premium rises on April 1, according to new research.
Cyber security Apple, Samsung scramble after hack
APPLE and Samsung have vowed to boost security in their phones, as a criminal probe is launched into the CIA hack.
Data addiction All you can eat data is coming
AUSTRALIA’S addiction to data has telcos preparing to roll out unlimited usage plans, in what shapes as a major shake-up of the industry.
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