Big steal block Foreign raiders warned off BHP
BOSSES of mining giant BHP Billiton have been warned by the Treasurer that they face possible criminal charges if they sell out to greedy New York financiers stalking the Big Australian.
Fatal revenge Police probe shooting love triangle theory
A MAN killed in a shocking drive-by shooting while at a video games night with friends may have been the innocent victim in a deadly love triangle.
Cocaine drama First words from Cassie’s lawyer
THE LAWYER of accused Australian drug mule Cassie Sainsbury has advised his client to plead guilty in return for a shorter sentence.
Can Oliver cause Brownlow boilover?
CLAYTON Oliver is having an amazing year so far with his form among the AFL’s elite and that puts him in the mix to win this year’s Brownlow Medal. Can he do it? HAVE YOUR SAY
Big chill Frost warning issued across most of state
PULL on your warm clothes, it’s chilly outside — so much so a frost warning has been issued across most of the state for this morning.
Education standards Schools plan is already a failure
WE know throwing money at schools won’t lift standards but that didn’t stop the PM from repeating the mistakes of the Gillard government this week, writes Andrew Bolt.
City revamp Seedy city gateway set for makeover
WORK to transform a seedy CBD gateway has been confirmed by Melbourne City Council under a $1.5 million revamp of the “ugly duckling” precinct.
AOC war Ex-champ vote snub for Coates
A FORMER champion athlete has rejected John Coates’ invitation to join his AOC board ticket, a telling rebuff before Saturday’s historic election.
Fee increase Catholic school funding revolt brews
CATHOLIC schools are threatening a revolt over a federal funding overhaul they claim could force a dramatic increase in students fees.
Fund Victoria PM too ‘Sydney-centric’: backbench
PRESSURE is mounting on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to increase Victoria’s share of federal infrastructure funding.
Civil War Trump, Putin bid to end Syrian war
DONALD Trump and Vladimir Putin will ramp up efforts to end the six-year Syrian war, saying the suffering has gone on for too long.
- Law & Order Waterloo for tram inspector’s lawsuit
- National Cassie’s dad: ‘Speak to my lawyer’
- Law & Order Trio jailed after gunpoint car jacking
- Media SMH, Age staff on strike for a week
- Mornington Supporter fronted over Lovett slur
- NRL Mundine announces Dragons comeback
- VIC News Abbott slams PM’s Cabinet shun
- News Celebrity nanny fired for ‘taking sides’
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- Law & Order Shooting victim ‘very special boy’
Bomber’s 1984 guernsey Jumper returns: ‘My brother will be with you’
MARK Thompson’s 1984 premiership jumper has been returned by the stepbrother of Michael Lawson, who was dying when ‘Bomber’ generously gave it to him.
Rivalry match Pies want charity win against Blues
A CENTURY-long rivalry between two AFL clubs will be put to one side to raise money for a worthy cause.
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Blues great wants to spoil Magpies’ party
COLLINGWOOD and Carlton will renew hostilities on Saturday as the Magpies celebrate their 125th anniversary and Blues great David Rhys-Jones wants to see their party ruined.
Can Oliver cause Brownlow boilover?
CLAYTON Oliver is having an amazing year so far with his form among the AFL’s elite and that puts him in the mix to win this year’s Brownlow Medal. Can he do it? HAVE YOUR SAY
Bomber’s 1984 guernsey Jumper returns: ‘My brother will be with you’
MARK Thompson’s 1984 premiership jumper has been returned by the stepbrother of Michael Lawson, who was dying when ‘Bomber’ generously gave it to him.
Fashion statement? Swans trial Steph Curry specs
THE Swans are 0-6 to start season 2017 and it seems they’re trying everything to get a win, including these special glasses that helped NBA superstar Steph Curry become one of basketball’s best ever scorers.
Female ump closing in on debut
THE AFL’s first female field umpire Eleni Glouftsis is close to earning her debut after impressive VFL form but the league won’t set a timeline for her first appearance.
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- Melbourne Things go from bad to worse for big Max
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Victoria snubbed Turnbull, Shorten shower NSW in riches
VICTORIAN taxpayers are set to pay hundreds of millions of dollars towards Sydney’s $5.4b second airport following Malcolm Turnbull’s pledge to build it. But the PM says don’t get angry at him.
‘Digital diet’ harming Aussie kids, says expert
A PARENTING expert warns using screens to distract and calm toddlers is causing long-term problems, saying many “digital diets” are the “equivalent of fairy floss and fizzy drink”.
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City revamp Seedy city gateway set for makeover
WORK to transform a seedy CBD gateway has been confirmed by Melbourne City Council under a $1.5 million revamp of the “ugly duckling” precinct.
Big chill Frost warning issued across most of state
PULL on your warm clothes, it’s chilly outside — so much so a frost warning has been issued across most of the state for this morning.
Community backing Regions need support after job cuts
CLOSURES of dairy giant Murray Goulburn’s Victorian factories weren’t unexpected, but they show why rural communities need support, writes Ed Gannon.
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Education standards Schools plan is already a failure
WE know throwing money at schools won’t lift standards but that didn’t stop the PM from repeating the mistakes of the Gillard government this week, writes Andrew Bolt.
Election signs Clock is ticking as Turnbull gets busy
THE Prime Minister has been Action Man recently the reason for that lies in a complicated set of dates that could mean an early election, writes James Campbell.
Fatal revenge Police probe shooting love triangle theory
A MAN killed in a shocking drive-by shooting while at a video games night with friends may have been the innocent victim in a deadly love triangle.
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Locked away Dangerous artwork shelved for good
A $32,000 public artwork removed from a busy Westgarth shopping strip because of safety fears may never see the light of day again.
Going strong Is this our oldest whistle blower?
EVERY Monday night Margaret Allen grabs her runners and whistle to referee basketball games. Not unusual, until you learn she is 84.
Crowd abuse Supporter fronted over Lovett slur
FORMER Essendon player Andrew Lovett has been allegedly vilified while playing with Sorrento in the Nepean Football League on Saturday.
Love match Table tennis lined up for rail space
OUTDOOR table tennis is one of the options being proposed for public space created under sky rail in Melbourne’s south.
State Budget No budget surprises for Stonnington
MORE than $13 million will be splashed out by the State Government towards building a new high school in Prahran, but overall the 2017-18 Budget held few surprises for Stonnington.
State Budget Boroondara ‘blatantly ignored’ in Budget
BOROONDARA has been “blatantly ignored” in the 2017-18 State Budget, the State Opposition says, after it missed out on any funding for new local projects.
Ton of fun 18 centenarians meet for morning tea
EIGHTEEN people aged 100 or more — with almost 2000 years of experience and memories — have gathered in one room in Melbourne’s inner east.
Watchful eye Mobile camera to battle crime
A TRAILER-mounted mobile CCTV camera will be used to fight crime in Malvern thanks to a Federal Government grant of almost $100,000.
Colourful creations Bold art a form of therapy
A BEAUMARIS painter has turned a health negative into a life positive, saying art can be a form of therapy.
Smart design Designs on a happy home
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Mouth watering Happy memories on a plate
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Not stereotypical Two mums is super, author says
A MODERN writer should write about modern families, a Brighton author says.
Underpaid Big fine for underpaying restaurant
A BOX Hill restaurant has been hit with a $100,000 penalty from the Fair Work Ombudsman after it “grossly exploited” a Taiwanese worker by underpaying her more than $30,000.
Mosque open day Monash mosque promotes understanding with open day
A CLAYTON mosque is throwing open its doors and welcoming people in this Sunday to help people understand their Muslim neighbours and their faith.
State Budget Not much joy for Whitehorse
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State Budget Manningham public transport gets zip in State Budget
The only council in Melbourne that has neither trains or trams, and relies on an inadequate bus service, gets nothing for public transport in State Budget
Locked away Dangerous artwork shelved for good
A $32,000 public artwork removed from a busy Westgarth shopping strip because of safety fears may never see the light of day again.
Missing Link Link decision needed soon
THE State Government must decide on the “obvious” North East Link route by Christmas, according to Nillumbik Council mayor Peter Clarke.
Street watch Armed theives rob sports centre
A GROUP of balaclava-wearing thieves, armed with sledgehammers, tried to steal a wad of cash from a suburban sports centre.
Making history Council votes to freeze rates
FORGET capped rate increases, one council in Melbourne’s northeast says it will deliver on commitments without any rate increase at all.
Inspectors clear ‘agent orange’ site
ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority inspectors have approved a former pesticide factory site polluted with chemicals found in agent orange — but people living nearby are still worried about health risks.
Police act Blitz on Campbellfield car wrecks
POLICE and Hume Council officers have swooped on car wrecks illegally parked in Campbellfield’s industrial area.
‘Footiscray’ New sound, but the message the same
COULD this be the new soundtrack of the west? Furniture king Franco Cozzo has updated his image with a new jingle for his “Footiscray” store.
Sunbury art Splash of colour and creativity
THE colour and creativity of artists involved in the Sunbury Art Society show will shine bright as the weather dims.
Disappearance Voice star’s tears for missing mum
SARAH Stone gave an amazing blind audition on The Voice — after describing the heartbreak that has haunted her Croydon North family for 17 years. WATCH
State Budget Schools miss out on government cash
KNOX secondary schools in desperate need of upgrades have again missed out on funding in the State Budget.
Large land Property with potential sold for $1.2 million
A CROYDON property’s location and large land size were enough to help it sell for seven figures in just over a week.
Royal result Sprawling tudor-style home tops $1.5 million
AN IMPRESSIVE Croydon North home with a tennis court, swimming pool and spacious block has sold for a substantial price.
Going strong Is this our oldest whistle blower?
EVERY Monday night Margaret Allen grabs her runners and whistle to referee basketball games. Not unusual, until you learn she is 84.
Port row Mayor’s rescission motion
FRANKSTON Council is set for an explosive showdown over its Port of Hastings about-face following a barrage of criticism from both sides of politics.
Late-blooming Newlyweds prove it’s never too late for love
THEIR late-blooming romance didn’t have the most romantic start, but the tale of newlyweds John and Hester Blackler is a true love story.
New stance Council about-face
FRANKSTON Council has done a series of stunning reversals of key decisions including its previous support for a container port at Hastings.
Things go from bad to worse for big Max
THE SCORE: INJURED Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn is having a bad run, he’s injured and now he’s been robbed of a new nickname thanks to Melbourne’s win over Essendon.
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Development profile Scripted perfectly for luxury living
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AUSTRALIANS and economists are divided on what is needed to tackle the nation’s growing housing affordability crisis, a new survey reveals.
Hang-ups for telco growth
PROBLEMS over telco Vocus Group’s breakneck expansion have prompted investors to strip about $570 million from the company’s market value after it issued a second profit warning in six months.
Health Implant minnow lands a big biotech fish
VETERAN medical industry leader and ex-Cochlear chief Chris Roberts has been appointed chairman of implant maker OncoSil in a major coup for the biotech minnow.
Good move Turnbull goes one, two and maybe three
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Cassie’s dad: ‘Speak to my lawyer’
THE father of Cassie Sainsbury has washed his hands of his daughter’s Colombian predicament, saying he wants nothing to do with the cocaine smuggling case.
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THE director of a new documentary about Heath Ledger is convinced the actor’s death was an accident, despite his reflections on his own mortality.
Waterloo for tram inspector’s lawsuit
A TICKET inspector’s claim that Yarra Trams falsely imprisoned him during a probe into how a poster of Napoleon Bonaparte was pinned to a staffroom wall has been dismissed.
Dispute led to strip-club bust-up
SHANNON Noll has vowed to curb his after hours activities as he heads out on a national tour following his arrest outside a strip-club.
Pallas: Forget East West Link
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Mum already dead, murder accused says
AN ACCUSED murderer who admits he shot a mother five times in the head before dumping her body in a mine shaft is not her killer, his lawyer says.
Regions need support after job cuts
CLOSURES of dairy giant Murray Goulburn’s Victorian factories weren’t unexpected, but they show why rural communities need support, writes Ed Gannon.
Victoria’s tax relief a big jobs fillip
VICTORIAN business leaders have applauded the state government’s move to accelerate payroll tax relief but say more needs to be done for all companies to feel the benefits.
Indian bridal wear wins hearts
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SuperCoach: Phantom to the rescue
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Secrecy for criminals freed from jail
EXCLUSIVE: A VEIL of secrecy is shielding criminals freed from jail early on parole with the community not allowed to know they are roaming the streets.
Turnbull, Shorten shower NSW in riches
VICTORIAN taxpayers are set to pay hundreds of millions of dollars towards Sydney’s $5.4b second airport following Malcolm Turnbull’s pledge to build it. But the PM says don’t get angry at him.
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PEOPLE have queued three-deep in the CBD for Melbourne’s latest blockbuster. And this time it isn’t for pizza or an AFL match of the round at the ‘G.
Dishevelled Cassie’s jailhouse hell
CONSTANTLY crying and wearing the same clothes in which she was arrested, Cassie Sainsbury is at a loss as she tries to navigate her new life in a slum-like Colombian prison.
Illegal tobacco burns $1.61bn tax hole
ILLEGAL tobacco is now costing the Australian government $1.61 billion in lost taxes, a report to be published today will reveal.
Fit fathers may boost baby brain health
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Facebook in the firing line
KEY government MPs and Senate crossbenchers are calling for a crackdown on rampant data collection by Facebook and Google.
Newlyweds prove it’s never too late for love
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Australian cannabis trade ready to go
AUSTRALIA’S cannabis trade is now live after the first major commercial shipments of the legalised product arrived in the country.
$1.9b plan to tackle family violence
A FAMILY violence spending splurge worth almost $2 billion forms the centrepiece of the State Budget, with cuts to the public service planned to help fund the investment.
Pallas adds extra sting in cash row
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Aussie John: ‘Keep rates variable’
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New $300m road for Melbourne’s southeast
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Let’s call it what it is: sexual slavery
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