Eight massacred The children we will never forget
NEIGHBOURS have told of the erratic behaviour of a Queensland mother before she killed her seven children and her niece in a brutal and bloody attack.
Tragic death Cyclist dies after hitting car
A CYCLIST has died after crashing into the back of a parked car while cycling with friends in Elwood this morning.
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.
Aussie foundation BHP must remain in our hands
BHP is not quite as big as it was a few years ago but, even with today’s much lower profit, it remains the absolute business foundation of our future prosperity, writes Terry McCrann.
The Score 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.
Big chill City shivers through freezing morning
COMMUTERS are feeling the cold on the trip to work as Melbourne shivers through its chilliest morning of the year so far.
Booze alert Alcohol link to breast cancer relapse
EXCLUSIVE: WOMEN survivors of breast cancer who drink even moderate amounts of alcohol — the equivalent of half a bottle of wine a week — may increase the risk of relapse.
Young gun Jones: I’d get around Oliver for Brownlow
MELBOURNE co-captain Nathan Jones says Clayton Oliver is the best young player he has seen and could win the Brownlow Medal. HAVE YOUR SAY
Port Adelaide Power’s sunset clause in China
AS former AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou backs Port Adelaide’s “China Strategy” Power president David Koch puts Gold Coast on notice over jumper farce.
Charges laid Mechanics fight ends in shooting
GEELONG Superintendent says it was “incredibly lucky” nobody was hurt after a fight between car workers ended with a policeman’s pistol being fired.
Tragic death Cyclist dies after hitting car
A CYCLIST has died after crashing into the back of a parked car while cycling with friends in Elwood this morning.
Struck by car Community rallies after tragic toddler death
UPDATE: A SMALL farming community northwest of Ballarat is rallying around a family whose son was fatally struck by a car driven by his father.
Body found Murder probe after Fitzroy death
MYSTERY surrounds the discovery of a man’s body at an apartment block in the inner city suburb of Fitzroy last night.
Mistakes repeated 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.
Eight massacred The children we will never forget
NEIGHBOURS have told of the erratic behaviour of a Queensland mother before she killed her seven children and her niece in a brutal and bloody attack.
Foodie feast Eight new food joints to check out this weekend
CAN’t decide where to eat this weekend? Here are eight of Melbourne’s best recently opened eateries, as rated by our reviewers.
Review Merne a house of Light and shade
BELLARINE newcomer Merne at Lighthouse is yet to shine bright.
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Hot topic Fee cuts could end up costing renters
AXING stamp duty savings for investors is tipped to reduce rental stock and drive up prices.
Strong demand Land prices rising at ‘unprecedented rate’
LAND prices in Melbourne’s new housing estates jumped 6 per cent in the first three months of 2017 — the biggest quarterly increase in seven years — and they’re still rising.
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
GOOD Mark Two. Or three. The Turnbull government is beginning to make a habit of making important decisions in the national interest, writes Terry McCrann.
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BHP must remain in our hands
BHP is not quite as big as it was a few years ago but, even with today’s much lower profit, it remains the absolute business foundation of our future prosperity, writes Terry McCrann.
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.
Secrets from intimate Heath Ledger doco
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.
Noll bares all after 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 Adelaide strip club The Crazy Horse.
Pallas: Forget East West Link
A COUNCIL is pushing for East West Link to be revived, but state Treasurer Tim Pallas wants supporters of the doomed road tunnel to get over it.
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
MELBOURNE may have an abundant supply of bridalwear designers but Pritika Sobti is in a class of her own.
SuperCoach: Phantom to the rescue
ROUND 6 was bad for AFL SuperCoaches and this week’s outlook isn’t much better — even before team selection. Get The Phantom’s advice in tough times and replay his live blog.
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.
Big queues for city’s latest blockbuster
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
FIT fathers are not only reaping the benefits when it comes to their own physical and mental health, they may also be boosting the brains of their unborn offspring.
Your five-minute guide to the Vic Budget
HOW does the State Budget affect you? How much is going into roads, hospitals and schools? Check our five-minute guide for the main funding decisions.
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
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.
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
STATE coffers are overflowing while Treasurer Tim Pallas cries poor about being short-changed by the federal government, which will no doubt irk the PM, writes Matthew Johnston.
Aussie John: ‘Keep rates variable’
ANALYSIS: The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold again. We ask six experts, including John Symond, if now is the best time to fix your home loan rate.
New $300m road for Melbourne’s southeast
EXCLUSIVE: A NEW $300 million road to benefit motorists in Melbourne’s politically sensitive southeast suburbs will be included in today’s state Budget.
Let’s call it what it is: sexual slavery
IT is wrong to call a union between a girl as young as nine and a man five times her age a child marriage, writes Susie O’Brien. Let’s call it what it is: sexual slavery.
Trump’s next 100-day game plan
ANALYSIS: President Trump’s ambitious promises he couldn’t fulfil during his first 100 days in the Oval Office are now coming back to bite him.
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