Racy images Raunchy pics of guard in bikie’s cell

RAUNCHY photos of a ­female prison guard have been found in the cell of a senior Victorian bikie, prompting a corruption probe.

Miracle survivor Victoria’s luckiest granny cheats death

Victoria’s luckiest granny cheats death

MEET Barbara Giles — Victoria’s luckiest grandmother who didn’t require a stitch after a horror crash that left her car resembling a crushed sardine tin.

Video Is Hawkins in strife for jumper punch?

Is Hawkins in strife for jumper punch?

THE AFL’s crackdown on jumper punches will again be tested after Geelong forward Tom Hawkins struck Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch. WATCH THE INCIDENT

Geelong Cats vs. Adelaide Crows

The Cats blueprint to beating Crows

TOM Hawkins let the cat out of the bag when the he said Geelong had a blueprint to beat Adelaide. After another emphatic victory, this is what the secret document likely contains.

Terrifying ordeal Did spider bite ruin man’s body and life?

Did spider bite ruin man’s body and life?

IT’S unclear whether a spider bite led to the bacterial infection which ravaged Terry Pareja’s body, leaving him immobile and without legs. What is clear is that his life as he knew it is over.

Dockers star Saints no longer interested in Fyfe

Saints no longer interested in Fyfe

ST KILDA has pulled out of the race for Fremantle superstar Nathan Fyfe, leaving the Dockers in the box seat to keep the brilliant onballer.

Hospital probed Anger over release of plane hijack accused

Anger over release of plane hijack accused

THE state’s top mental health authority will probe Monash Health’s decision to release psychiatric patient Manodh Marks hours before he allegedly attempted to hijack a Malaysian Airlines plane.

Digital health Apple sweetens diabetes treatment

Apple sweetens diabetes treatment

NO more need for finger pricks? For the 1.75 million Aussies with diabetes, Apple’s rumoured next big thing could change the way they manage their health.

Ongoing investigation Tradie uncovers bones in Werribee South

Tradie uncovers bones in Werribee South

A WORKER using an excavator has discovered bones at a property south west of Melbourne.

Mark Robinson Make Kelly an offer he can’t refuse

INSTEAD of being resigned to Josh Kelly staying at GWS, North Melbourne must up the ante and throw more money at him, and St Kilda should also get adventurous, writes MARK ROBINSON.

Club grows Melbourne’s million-dollar burbs boom

MELBOURNE has four times as many million-dollar suburbs as it did five years ago — an explosion driven by “the bridesmaid effect” in the middle ring, new data shows.

Page 13 Bitter pill for dumped celeb ambassadors

SWISSE Vitamins has been quietly dumping its celebrity ambassadors, labelling them “friends of the brand” instead. Does this translate to no longer being paid?

The Cats blueprint to beating Crows

TOM Hawkins let the cat out of the bag when the he said Geelong had a blueprint to beat Adelaide. After another emphatic victory, this is what the secret document likely contains.

AFL Rd 10 - Collingwood v Brisbane

Is Hawkins in strife for jumper punch?

THE AFL’s crackdown on jumper punches will again be tested after Geelong forward Tom Hawkins struck Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch. WATCH THE INCIDENT

Dockers star Saints no longer interested in Fyfe

Saints no longer interested in Fyfe

ST KILDA has pulled out of the race for Fremantle superstar Nathan Fyfe, leaving the Dockers in the box seat to keep the brilliant onballer.

Matthew Lloyd Jobe and midfield mates must get tough

Jobe and midfield mates must get tough

ESSENDON’S midfielders are letting down their overworked defenders but Jobe Watson can help solve their contested ball woes if he gets back to his strengths, writes MATTHEW LLOYD.

Flight scare Selfies, social media and a bomb scare

MANODH Marks posted a video to Instagram showing his journey on his way to Melbourne Airport. Just hours later he was in custody, accused of threatening to blow up a Malaysia Airlines plane.

Macbeth Jai of the storm

Jai of the storm

FORGET action flicks, it’s Shakespeare that has drawn Hollywood star Jai Courtney back to Australia.

Write stuff Melbourne authors plotting a future

Melbourne authors plotting a future

THREE talented female writers have stepped into the literary spotlight with breakout novels built on mystery, history and even aliens.

Terrifying ordeal Did spider bite ruin man’s body and life?

Did spider bite ruin man’s body and life?

IT’S unclear whether a spider bite led to the bacterial infection which ravaged Terry Pareja’s body, leaving him immobile and without legs. What is clear is that his life as he knew it is over.

Court ruling Union bosses banned from construction sites

Union bosses banned from construction sites

SENIOR officials from Victoria’s rogue construction union will not be allowed on building sites without being invited by management following a court ruling handed down on Friday.

Cancer crusade Livvy still making a difference

Livvy still making a difference

OLIVIA Newton-John is an inspiration for the way she has changed our attitudes to music, fashion and, yes, even cancer, writes Susie O’Brien.

Sound bites Canberra suffers from a speech defect

Canberra suffers from a speech defect

THE importance of a powerful political speech has been lost on the modern generation of MPs obsessed by empty sound bites, writes Laurie Oakes.

Food review Country comes to Collingwood

Country comes to Collingwood

PROJECT Forty Nine has yet to capitalise on its regional heritage and is not the warm celebration of country it could be. At least not yet.

Grub guide Best cafes in the north east

Best cafes in the north east

FROM Heidelberg to Hurstbridge, Doncaster to Doreen, these are our fave cafes and coffee shops in the outer ‘burbs.

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Safety fears Monkey bike ‘scourge’ still a problem

DISTURBING video of a monkey bike hoon speeding along footpaths in Seaford has been posted online in the same week a man was jailed for mowing down a Carrum Downs mum.

Ride on by What happened to our lost theme parks?

MELBOURNE has loved — and lost — many theme parks over the years. From safari parks where lions roamed free, to bell helicopter rides, here are some of our favourite and forgotten spots.

Dog snub Blind woman and guide dog turned away

A BLIND woman refused entry into a Maribyrnong cafe because of her guide dog says businesses continue to be unaware of the laws around working animals.

Park strife Carpark hit by ‘pop up’ homeless camp

AT LEAST a dozen people are living out of vehicles and sleeping rough in a Thornbury carpark and leaving behind mounds of rubbish — and a charity chief says it’s part of a growing trend.

Store theft Pair’s laptop heist caught on CCTV

THIEVES have threatened a staff member at Chadstone Officeworks after stealing four laptops in a brazen daylight heist that was caught on film.

Safety concerns The cycling law you never knew existed

IT is a law that many cyclists don’t even know exists. A new safety campaign will increase awareness about the law and aim to make our paths safer.

Public speaking Luke’s gift of gab dominates

LUKE Macaronas hit the headlines last year with a moving speech about hyper-masculine culture – and now he has taken out a top international public speaking award.

Money bags Big cash stash for council

STONNINGTON Council is rolling in dough, with a predicted operating surplus of $43.6 million by the end of the financial year — $15.3 million more than anticipated.

Birthday bash Street party a right royal affair

QUEENS of all shapes and sizes will flock to St Kilda next weekend for a massive street party in honour of Her Majesty.

Twice as nice Unique Hampton East property nets record

AN investor has splashed more than $2.2 million on a rare Hampton East dual property before it could go to auction, and set a new record for the suburb.

Car trouble Blown engine ends 180km/h police chase

A WOMAN’S attempt to outrun police during a high speed chase on Peninsula Link this morning ended when her car’s engine blew up.

Help needed Popular skate park in danger of closing

ONE of Melbourne’s only indoor skate parks is in danger of closing and operators have turned to crowd-funding to try and keep it going.

Family shaken Man slashed in head during home invasion

A MAN has been slashed by a knife during a terrifying home invasion in Templestowe overnight when four masked men smashed their way in through a bedroom window.

New builds Fringes attract first-home buyers

LATEST data from the State Revenue Office has revealed First Home Owner Grant applications are on track to reach their highest level since 2011.

Live entertainment heading your way Variety show to spice up life in Oakleigh

THE glory days of television variety shows will be relived each month at the popular Caravan Music Club with the new live show In Oakleigh Tonight.

Unprovoked attack Teen injured in random carpark attack

A TEENAGER has been bashed in the face and had his phone stolen in an unprovoked attack at a Doncaster shopping centre.

Park strife Carpark hit by ‘pop up’ homeless camp

AT LEAST a dozen people are living out of vehicles and sleeping rough in a Thornbury carpark and leaving behind mounds of rubbish — and a charity chief says it’s part of a growing trend.

Safety net More public housing for Preston

PRESTON will get 68 more public housing units after Darebin Council settled a dispute with the State Government.

In running Firm in running for national gongs

A BOOMING Diamond Valley real estate firm could chalk up two of the industry’s most coveted awards.

Dawn drama Alleged car thief caught napping

A MAN has been arrested after he was discovered asleep behind the wheel of a brand new Mercedes-Benz this morning in an Alphington street, a day after it was reported stolen.

Dog snub Blind woman and guide dog turned away

A BLIND woman refused entry into a Maribyrnong cafe because of her guide dog says businesses continue to be unaware of the laws around working animals.

Shining story Unearthing the tale of Kiwi shoe polish

ALMOST every Australian household has one in a cupboard — a tin of Kiwi shoe polish. But did you know the product was founded by a Melbourne family?

Kyneton works Campaspe River trail works on way

AN IMPROVED cycling and walking track in Kyneton is the culmination of more than two decades of work for a local environmental group.

Sports star All-star dozen shoot for success

Most clubs would be thrilled to have one of its players make the state squad — this western suburbs Lacrosse club has 12.

Upgrade calls Alarming state of basketball stadium

A BORONIA basketball stadium that caught fire last year has no smoke alarms or sprinklers, despite calls from centre management for the safety improvements.

Ride on by What happened to our lost theme parks?

MELBOURNE has loved — and lost — many theme parks over the years. From safari parks where lions roamed free, to bell helicopter rides, here are some of our favourite and forgotten spots.

Rowville Rail Train pain hits the big screen

A NEW documentary explores the 40-year fight to make Rowville Rail a reality.

Prime site Community hub plan for foothills village

THE revitalisation of Ferntree Gully village has taken a significant step, with Knox Council buying a prime site to build a community hub.

Safety fears Monkey bike ‘scourge’ still a problem

DISTURBING video of a monkey bike hoon speeding along footpaths in Seaford has been posted online in the same week a man was jailed for mowing down a Carrum Downs mum.

Car trouble Blown engine ends 180km/h police chase

A WOMAN’S attempt to outrun police during a high speed chase on Peninsula Link this morning ended when her car’s engine blew up.

Seal SOS Fears for seal caught in plastic bag

A DISTRESSED seal spotted tangled in a plastic bag near Rye Pier will die if it is not rescued soon, Melbourne Zoo marine experts desperate to find the animal fear.

Help needed Popular skate park in danger of closing

ONE of Melbourne’s only indoor skate parks is in danger of closing and operators have turned to crowd-funding to try and keep it going.

Club grows Melbourne’s million-dollar burbs boom

Melbourne’s million-dollar burbs boom

MELBOURNE has four times as many million-dollar suburbs as it did five years ago — an explosion driven by “the bridesmaid effect” in the middle ring, new data shows.

Spotlight on Sleek penthouse a sign of the times

Sleek penthouse a sign of the times

THE sale of a new penthouse has set a benchmark for price per square metre rate in a south eastern suburb set to be under the spotlight this year.

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Trump a cloud on certainty

THE US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement adds a “damaging” layer of uncertainty for businesses worldwide, Australian industry leaders say.

Virtual currency Buyer beware for booming Bitcoin

Buyer beware for booming Bitcoin

THE Barefoot Investor won’t be investing in booming Bitcoin, and he doesn’t recommend anyone else does either. Here are the reasons why you should avoid the virtual currency.

Superannuation Climate worries for local nest eggs

Climate worries for local nest eggs

THE superannuation industry has attacked the decision by the US to withdraw from the Paris accord, warning climate change is a recognised “material risk” to the value of retirement investments.

Qantas crew’s secret ‘Tom Cruise’ code

True stories Qantas crew’s secret ‘Tom Cruise’ code

FLIGHT attendants have revealed their cabin secrets in a new documentary, including the insider codes and their private “Harry Potter” bed.

Schapelle’s surprising Bali legacy

Island time Schapelle’s surprising Bali legacy

ALMOST a week after her departure, it emerges the convicted drug smuggler has left an unlikely gift for the Indonesian island.