Tough call Where does Riewoldt fit in Saints’ future?
LET’S talk about the elephant in the room. Forget St Kilda’s yawn-inducing win against North Melbourne. Let’s talk about Nick Riewoldt.
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AUSTRALIAN Marc Leishman remains within striking distance of the leaders at the halfway mark of the US Open. Leaderboard and live scores.
US politics Trump: ‘I am being investigated’
DONALD Trump has admitted for the first time that he is under investigation for obstruction of justice in a volley of tweets.
Life moves on Jobe Watson has no time for regrets
JOBE Watson may have lost his Brownlow Medal and been banned from footy for a year, but the Essendon champ says life is too short to blame others.
Page 13 Julie Bishop turns heads in $30k dress
MALCOLM Turnbull’s take on Donald Trump may have been a showstopper at the parliamentary Midwinter Ball, but Julie Bishop also turned heads in a $30,000 purple dress.
London fire Violent protesters demand answers
A PROTEST has turned violent in London with residents and activists demanding action in response to the devastating Grenfell Tower fire.
Against all odds Miracle five organ transplant saves Steph
A VICTORIAN woman has become the world’s first cystic fibrosis patient to receive a quintuple organ transplant, despite being incompatible with more than 98 per cent of potential donors.
Payday Dashing defenders are footy’s quarterbacks
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Jon Ralph Bolton, Blues haven’t put a foot wrong
BRENDON Bolton is putting on a coaching masterclass as Carlton continues to show how far it has come since the former Hawks assistant took over and Liam Jones’s rebirth is just one example.
Deep dive New creatures discovered in abyss
FACELESS fish, zombie worms and a herd of sea pigs are just some of the finds scientists have retrieved after scouring an abyss off Australia’s east coast.
Against all odds Miracle five organ transplant saves Steph
A VICTORIAN woman has become the world’s first cystic fibrosis patient to receive a quintuple organ transplant, despite being incompatible with more than 98 per cent of potential donors.
Cup of Joe Is our coffee addiction toxic or a tonic?
IT’S the hottest topic in town: coffee and we can’t get enough. But is the beloved beverage good or bad for you? How much is too much? And is decaf just code for drinking warm mud?
Film veteran Ben’s life on the dark side
MELBOURNE actor Ben Mendelsohn is enjoying international acclaim, with audiences loving his more menacing roles.
Keep it real Scummy easier than Yummy for mummies
SEVEN’S new reality show Yummy Mummies heaps even more pressure on those mums for whom glamour is a distant memory, writes Susie O’Brien.
Trump takeoff PM must have known skit would go viral
NEWS stories coming out of the Canberra press gallery’s Midwinter Ball have always been reported — and so they should be, writes Laurie Oakes.
iPad searches Google twist in Karen murder case
EXCLUSIVE: AN iPad seized from Karen Ristevski’s home includes a Google search on how police can detect traces of blood, mobile phone data can be deleted and police might track phones.
New opening Bennett flips critic off with burger joint
CELEB chef Shannon Bennett is the latest to offer a fast food spin-off, saying it’s a “big middle finger” to a noted gourmand who infamously roasted Australia for its burgers.
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SO you have bought a house but how long should you hold on to it for before taking the next step on the property ladder?
One of a kind Melbourne mansion’s surprising address
NO, this posh property is not in historic Hawthorn, cashed-up Camberwell or toffy Toorak. It’s right at home in the working class west, complete with crystal chandeliers and indoor pool.
Foot in door Jobseekers, here’s how to get hired
THINK a fancy resume, stellar interviewing skills or relevant qualifications will land you a job? Think again. Barefoot Investor explains how to be irresistible to any employer.
Resources Big K’s big shoes to fill
EX-Amcor chief Ken MacKenzie faces a very different role as chairman of Australia’s most important global company, writes Terry McCrann.
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PATRICK Dangerfield scored a superb 141 SuperCoach points against West Coast. But what if you missed out? Never fear, we’ve got the answers.
A dummy’s guide to reading footy stats
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State at risk of power shortfalls
VICTORIA will remain at risk of power supply shortfalls during periods of peak demand for the next two years, a report has found.
Fireys union fights sexism probe
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Inferno: Sisters’ miraculous escape
THEY are just six and eight years old, two little sisters lying beds apart in a London hospital. One is in a coma and the other so traumatised she is under sedation, but they are alive.
Trapped Diana in her own words
A BOOK in which Princess Diana told her story of life with the royal family is being re-released to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.
Ten crisis highlights need for reform
THE debate about the need for media reform shifted from political circles to the lounge room this week with the plight of the troubled Ten Network highlighting the industry’s pleas for change.
Tigers: no doubt on Dusty, Rance
RICHMOND has moved to quash speculation over Dustin Martin and Alex Rance while St Kilda will give Jake Carlisle until the last minute to prove his fitness.
Victoria hands out rainbow lanyards
THE Victorian Government is spending $5000 on rainbow lanyards for Victorian public sector workers in the latest bid to battle homophobia.
Timber industry facing axe, union boss says
A union boss has warned that Victoria’s timber industry is in crisis and has urged the Andrews Government and mill owners to work together with the union.
Hinch in Senate spat with One Nation
VICTORIAN senator Derryn Hinch is involved in bitter spat with a One Nation senator over payouts to victims of institutional sexual abuse.
Ride-share train link for commuters
WITH parking spaces at stations at a premium, Uber says many Melbourne commuters are ditching the car and using the service to connect with trains.
Hubby key suspect in Ristevski murder
THIS is the murder case that has captivated Victoria for nearly a year, after suspect Borce Ristevski claimed his wife, Karen, walked out of their Avondale Heights home “to clear her head” after an argument.
ADHD students falling behind
EXPERTS are calling for more help to address bullying as new research finds four in ten Australian secondary students with ADHD are failing minimum literacy or numeracy standards.
ATO moves to evict Roberta Williams
ROBERTA Williams could be kicked out of a home left to her daughter by late crime patriarch George Williams as the tax office moves to seize it.
Cocky killer’s interview sealed his doom
KILLER Fernando Paulino’s raging ego made him believe he could outsmart police after he killed his wife in a stabbing frenzy. He was wrong.
‘I’ll never forget the afternoon I found out’
GOLD Logie-winner Sam Johnson has shared the heartbreaking story of his sister Connie’s first cancer diagnosis in a revealing new interview.
Illuminated drugs reveal glowing results
MELBOURNE scientists have found a way to map how cancer drugs work — by making them glow and tracking their journey through the body.
Man Test gets health on track
JUST like a car needs a regular service to keep running smoothly, blokes of all ages are being urged to take 15-question Man Test to ensure they are in perfect working order.
Paulino guilty of murdering ex-wife
EVIL killer Fernando Paulino will likely die in jail after being found guilty of murdering his estranged wife.
ASIO calls for tougher terror powers
AUSTRALIA’S spy agency has urged the government to give police the power to search terror suspects before they are detained to stop another Numan Haider-style attack.
We must find the will to lose weight
THERE are many things in our lives that we can’t control but our weight isn’t one of them — in an obese world we must find the will to slim, writes Tom Elliott.
Cancer con Belle Gibson snubs court
A JUDGE tasked to penalise Belle Gibson says the cancer con has shown “no positive indication of contrition or remorse” as she failed to show in court yet again.
Van Gogh exhibition hours extended
THE fastest selling exhibition in the National Gallery of Victoria’s history will now have its opening hours extended. Find out when you can go.
Weary pilots paint troubling picture
AUSTRALIA’S pilots are being asked to share their stories of fatigue as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority reviews new rules before they are even adopted by airlines.
Human trafficking trade shut down
AUSTRALIA’S military-led response to turning back the refugee boats had ‘taken the sugar off the table’ for people smugglers.
Fire union bid to stop sexism review
THE firefighters’ union has launched a court bid to stop a review into bullying and sexism after female firefighters alleged they were forced to strip naked and pose in group photographs.
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Eyes on lies Jada slams ‘hurtful’ Tupac movie
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Desperate times Perry’s livestream a snorefest at best
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