Exclusive AFL legend dragged into 7 mistress scandal
EXCLUSIVE: AN AFL great has been dragged into the scandal surrounding the former lover of Seven boss Tim Worner.
‘Human error’ Cops confess to murder stuff up
UPDATE: POLICE have admitted to bungling the Maria James murder probe after using DNA from another crime scene to rule out a paedophile priest.
Heroin scourge Evil drug now cheaper than a six-pack
EXCLUSIVE: MELBOURNE’S heroin scourge is spiralling out of control as the killer narcotic’s cheap price fuels an open-air drug market on the streets.
Change explained How to take new Montague St exit
UPDATE: CHANGES to a major West Gate Freeway exit have taken effect this morning. Watch our explainer video to see what in means for your commute.
St Kilda schoolboy set for debut
AFL DAILY: St Kilda is set to debut one of the youngster players in the AFL against Essendon on Friday night. Get today’s breaking news here.
Deadly plunge Aussie dies parasailing in Phuket
SHOCKING footage has revealed the moment an Australian man plunged 30 metres to his death while parasailing in Thailand.
Energy policies Major parties share blame in energy lunacy
ENERGY policies in Australia have been mad for some time and, as usual, it is the poor who are worst hit by this lunacy, writes Rita Panahi.
St Kilda schoolboy set for debut
AFL DAILY: St Kilda is set to debut one of the youngster players in the AFL against Essendon on Friday night. Get today’s breaking news here.
Round 23 Cats cool on Monday night finale
GEELONG has changed its mind after initially requesting a Round 23 Monday night game with the AFL to wait as late as Round 20 to announce final round fixture.
‘Human error’ Cops confess to Thornbury murder stuff up
UPDATE: POLICE have admitted to bungling the Maria James murder probe after using DNA from another crime scene to rule out a paedophile priest.
Weather Report Windy, cloudy day for Melbourne
IT’S going to be a windy, cloudy day in Melbourne after a frost warning was issued for parts of the state earlier this morning.
New search Breakthrough in Ristevski death probe
POLICE will today search the Mount Macedon area for clues in the hunt for Avondale Heights mother Karen Ristevski’s killer, as a new clue emerges in the case.
Change explained How to take new Montague St exit
UPDATE: CHANGES to a major West Gate Freeway exit have taken effect this morning. Watch our explainer video to see what in means for your commute.
Windy, cloudy day for Melbourne
IT’S going to be a windy, cloudy day in Melbourne after a frost warning was issued for parts of the state earlier this morning.
We help you beat school holiday boredom
AS we go deeper into Victoria’s school holidays the children are starting to get restless. Here’s some wild, weird and out-of-town ideas to keep them entertained.
Warming crusade Climate policies all pain and no gain
ELECTRICITY prices have risen sharply and now the government is set to make cars more expensive. But for what gain, asks Andrew Bolt.
Political entertainment It’s the Tony and Malcolm Show
THEY fight and bite, they fight and bite and fight! Those crazy Liberals — politics’ answer to The Itchy and Scratchy Show — are at it again, writes James Campbell.
Playground gunfire New lead on Kensington gunmen
NEW information on the identities of two gunmen have brought detectives a step closer to solving a daylight shooting near a suburban Melbourne playground.
Inside knowledge Where to eat in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK boy John McLeay of Red Spice Road and Burma Lane restaurants shares his favourite food and drink hot spots in his hood.
Sweet tooth How to master French desserts
CELEBRATE Bastille Day like the French by baking (and eating) the perfect souffle. Our city’s best pastry chefs share their secrets on mastering the souffle — and it’s not as hard to cook as you’d think.
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Summit special High hopes for Gippsland mountain sale
HERE’S your chance to climb to the very top of the property ladder. East Gippsland’s Mt George has hit the market.
Brighton beauty Live the lifestyle of the rich and famous
IF you’ve ever fancied rubbing shoulders with Melbourne’s A-list, this property, just around the corner from Shane Warne’s mansion, could be the one for you. Take a look for yourself.
Retail Resting easy as Adairs finally beds in on ASX
SHARES in Adairs have surged more than a third after the manchester and homewares retailer handed down a better-than-expected profit update.
Cheap petrol Shopper dockets just so yesterday
DO the supermarket petrol “shopper dockets” deliver cheaper petrol or have they actually made it more expensive? And what impact do they have on prices in the supermarkets, asks Terry McCrann.
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Munster shows future’s bright
IN the space of 80 minutes, Cameron Munster showed why Kevin Walters has so much faith in the next generation for the Maroons.
Melbourne snares 2018 Origin coup
GET ready Melbourne. State of Origin is returning to Victoria, with the MCG set to host the opening game of the 2018 series on June 6.
ABC, SBS streaming apps serve kids sex, violence
CYBER experts have warned children are getting unchecked access to mature-classified movies filled with gratuitous violence and sex scenes via television networks’ digital libraries.
WATCH: Tennis greats’ hilarious Hodge tribute
AFL DAILY: PAST and present tennis greats have paid tribute to milestone man Luke Hodge, while Carlton has left the door open for a major play to lure Josh Kelly.
New tax ‘a boon’ for big banks
THE big banks will be more profitable — not less — because of the federal government’s new bank tax despite their fierce hostility to it, research shows.
Teens confess to axe smash and grab
THREE teens who stormed a Thornbury tobacco store armed with an axe and hammers in broad daylight have owned up to the crime within 24 hours.
Thomas the Tank Engine’s AFL makeover
THOMAS the Tank Engine is about to get a very Melbourne makeover. And an AFL footy great and AFLW star will play leading roles.
School cleaners working for ‘free’
AT least one employer is said to be pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars in secret payments as vulnerable Victorian workers clean schools for nothing, a confidential report says.
Labor poses as Greens in data hack
TWO young Labor members have allegedly been caught posing as Greens supporters in order to access voters electoral data in Victoria.
Dram fine deal struck for whisky brand
AUSTRALIAN Whisky Holdings will be raising a glass after securing a $1.87 million deal for the Nant whisky brand and equipment at the beleaguered distillery.
Cop claims support fail after Darcey’s death
THE officer in charge when Darcey Freeman’s body was retrieved from under the West Gate Bridge alleges the force failed to support her.
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Melbourne hijacker’s bid to unleash hell
DAVID Mark Robinson planned to crash a hijacked Qantas passenger flight from Melbourne into mountains in Tasmania. But a brave flight attendant got in his way.
V/Line probed over Puffing Billy fiend
VICTORIA’S public sector watchdog has launched an investigation into Puffing Billy paedophile Robert Whitehead and his employment with public rail authorities.
Trades: Can Giants lure Puopolo?
TRADE SPECIAL: GWS has the best list in the AFL but they are missing a specialist small forward and Hawk Paul Puopolo fits the bill according to GARY BUCKENARA. READ HIS FULL ANALYSIS
Gym junkies try beer yoga for fitness
TIRED of The Tan and sick of the gym? There are new ways to get fit in Melbourne and some classes even involve drinking a beer. Here’s some of the new fitness trends to hit our city.
‘Carbon tax’ to cost car buyers big time
EXCLUSIVE REPORT: A “CARBON tax” on cars that could push up the price of Australia’s most popular vehicles by more than $5000 has been proposed by the Turnbull Government.
Browny goes bush before rural round
FOOTY great Jonathan Brown has taken a winter family getaway to his farm on the Gold Coast, ahead of covering the AFL Rural Round clash between the Bulldogs and Blues.
Chavez’s failures haunt our Left
OIL-RICH Venezuela is in turmoil due to the failed policies of former leader Hugo Chavez, a man once fawned over by our Left, writes Andrew Bolt.
SEN cops hiding in latest radio ratings
SPORTS radio station SEN is reeling after its much hyped breakfast show was among a number of programs to slump dramatically in the latest ratings survey.
Junior footy scoring ban cops flak
A COUNTRY footy league’s decision to shield junior players from blowout defeats by scrapping scorelines has been criticised as “cotton-balling” by parents, kids and AFL greats.
The key to turning Twitter trolls positive
A MELBOURNE university has uncovered a common location that seems to turn negative Twitter trolls into happy, positive tweeters. And there’s bound to be one near you.
Fire service bullying report delayed
A HUMAN rights commission has delayed its landmark report into sexism and bullying in the fire services after the union launched court action trying to stop it.
Scorned Amber’s ‘vindictive’ plan
THE one-time mistress of Seven West Media boss Tim Worner sent a series of saucy emails detailing her sexual relationship with another top media executive in an orchestrated “revenge campaign”.
Mum claims school ‘damaged’ autistic son
EXCLUSIVE: A VICTORIAN school is facing a human rights complaint for reportedly suggesting an autistic student pull weeds and sweep footpaths as occupation therapy.
Four charged over Thornbury daylight robbery
UPDATE: POLICE have charged four teenagers over a daylight armed robbery of a Thornbury tobacco store.
Donor sperm kids just as healthy
CHILDREN conceived from donor sperm are as physically, emotionally and mentally healthy as their naturally conceived peers once they reach school age, a new study has found.
The PM can find genuine vision in Tassie
MALCOLM Turnbull looks at home representing Australia overseas but will have to deal with the triviality of politics back home. He can find genuine vision in Tasmania, writes Jeff Kennett.
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New stamps to feature dragonflies
NATURE’S own magnificent flying machine, the dragonfly, is being honoured on the next release of Australia Post stamps.
Where to eat in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK boy John McLeay of Red Spice Road and Burma Lane restaurants shares his favourite food and drink hot spots in his hood.
Is this Melbourne’s best octopus?
THE octopus’s tentacles are now latched onto menus across Melbourne and new Armenian restaurant Shukah in Windsor is serving up one of the best versions in town.
My Son Joy a home for the health-conscious
IN a prime spot opposite South Melbourne Markets, once home to TV chef Iain Hewitson’s Big Huey’s Diner, My Son Joy offers a health-focused menu high in protein and low in carbs.
Pop-up Globe coming to Melbourne
SHAKESPEARE is coming to town in a spectacular new way — the world’s first full-scale temporary working replica of the Globe Theatre — this spring.
Child-friendly cafes in Melbourne
LOOKING for a gourmet play date these school holidays? With blackboard walls, babycinos, cubby houses and sand pits galore, these are Melbourne’s best cafes to take the kids.
Channel switch Nine wins back ARIA Awards
THE race is on to secure Sia, Harry Styles and Boy George to strut the red carpet and perform at the 2017 ARIA Awards which return to Nine in November.
Buckle up Hollywood stars soar for Air NZ
PLEASE make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position ... for another Air New Zealand soon-to-be viral safety video sensation.
RendezView Young boys don’t belong in girls’ change rooms
HOW old is too old to take your son into the female change rooms? Koraly Dimitriadis poses the question after a recent pool outing with her young daughter.
Caught out How Woody’s wife reacted to orgy
WHEN Woody Harrelson broke news of his headline-making foursome to his partner, he wasn’t expecting her response.
Bull rider Surgeons replace cowboy’s thumb with big toe
WARNING GRAPHIC: A Bathurst cowboy whose thumb was chopped off in a tussle with a bull has had his big toe removed and attached to his hand .
Exclusive ‘Lost Aussies’ rejected by banks
THEY earn decent money and save responsibly, but millions of Australians are being rejected on loan applications, new research claims.
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