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
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.
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THE AFL’s crackdown on jumper punches will again be tested after Geelong forward Tom Hawkins struck Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch. WATCH THE INCIDENT
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?
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
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
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
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
A WORKER using an excavator has discovered bones at a property south west of Melbourne.
Product warning National recall for dangerous cots
FIVE types of children’s cots have been recalled in the past month over fears that babies and toddlers could fall, or become trapped or choked.
Virtual currency 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.
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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.
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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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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.
‘Leave Margaret Court Arena alone’
JASON Ball, Australia’s first openly gay Aussie Rules footballer, has issued a warning over the treatment of Margaret Court.
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Macbeth 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
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?
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
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.
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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
THE importance of a powerful political speech has been lost on the modern generation of MPs obsessed by empty sound bites, writes Laurie Oakes.
Court ruling 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LATEST data from the State Revenue Office has revealed First Home Owner Grant applications are on track to reach their highest level since 2011.
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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
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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.
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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.
Stosur charges on in Paris
AUSTRALIA’S Sam Stosur has secured a straight sets win over Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US to continue her French Open run.
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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.
Spotlight on 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.
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.
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Superannuation 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.
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.
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.
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NBN users caught in service ‘trap’
AUSSIE internet users are being caught in black hole between the NBN and service providers, with some being forced to hire their own engineers to diagnose poor connections.
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.
‘Doctors kept asking if I kept parrots’
AT first it was put down to ‘man flu’, but within days Peter Goldsmith was hallucinating, babbling and walking into walls. But what was the mystery illness that nearly killed him?
George Pell: ‘I’m hanging in there’
CARDINAL George Pell has said he is “hanging in there” as he waits to find out if he will be prosecuted over historic child sex charges.
The new men’s plastic surgery trend
HIPSTER beards may project cool confidence but they could also be hiding a double chin, with one in four men saying they are “concerned” about their jawline.
MPs push punting lobbyist ban
THE pledge to bar Labor factional powerbroker turned punting lobbyist Stephen Conroy from meetings with the Victorian gaming minister, has prompted calls for more MPs to follow suit.
Offshore turbines could create 12,000 jobs
A RADICAL $8 billion plan to build 250 offshore wind turbines near the Gippsland coast has been submitted to the federal government.
New dangerous ‘train surfing’ trend
HUNDREDS of people are dicing with death by riding on the outside of Melbourne trains — with more than 130 people seen last year. But there’s another dangerous trend we should be worried about.
Killer accused ‘can’t remember anything’
A MAN accused of murdering his estranged wife told a homicide squad detective he couldn’t remember much of anything he had done on the night she was killed.
Lord Mayor’s anti-smoking crusade
LORD Mayor Robert Doyle has a personal reason for wanting to ban political parties accepting donations from the tobacco industry, in an emotional attack on smoking.
This new racism is just apartheid
INDIGENOUS demands in the Uluru Statement will divide Australians by their race rather than unite us as a single nation, writes Andrew Bolt.
Old casino bridge to be demolished
A DISUSED pedestrian bridge that was built for Melbourne’s original casino more than 20 years ago will be demolished, with the works to close part of Flinders St for the weekend.
Dog-drive MP among 11 spending $900k
THE former Andrews Government minister who lost his job for ordering his chauffer to drive his dogs around the state spent almost $100,000 on overseas travel last year.
Minister refuses to meet lobbyist
VICTORIA’S Gaming Minister says she will refuse all one-on-one meetings with a former federal senator turned punting lobbyist to protect her integrity.
‘She had no hatred in her heart’
THE FAMILY of a Melbourne schoolgirl, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Baghdad, has remembered her as a vivacious soul who couldn’t wait to be a teenager.
Maybury killer molested other kids
EXCLUSIVE: SHOCKING new details have emerged about sex crimes committed by the man who this week admitted to raping and murdering six-year-old Kylie Maybury.
Puppy professors all ears for top barks
READING dogs are helping Victorian students get top barks. Research has proven man’s best friend can work wonders in the classroom.
Why North will make the finals
THEY had one of the toughest draws in the AFL and, at 0-5, looked shot. But North Melbourne has roared back into finals calculations and here are the surprise packets and stats to back their claims.
Olivia Newton-John can’t catch a break
INSIDE Olivia Newton-John’s tumultuous life of heartbreak, mystery and brushes with death as she faces yet another cancer battle.
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