Bad outcome Cats rule out Selwood until finals
GEELONG worst fears have been confirmed with skipper Joel Selwood needing surgery on his injured ankle that will have him racing the clock to be fit in time for finals.
Horrific scene Legs covered in blood after being ‘eaten’
A TEENAGER icing down at a Brighton beach emerged from the water with his legs and feet covered in blood after being “eaten” by mystery sea creatures. WARNING: Graphic images
Free society Synagogue ban is a reward for terrorists
THE decision to ban a synagogue in Bondi because it might be a terror target is a prime example of warped logic, writes Rita Panahi.
Move slammed Graphic anti-pokies flyers handed to kids
GRAPHIC anti-gambling flyers showing an armed robbery and a bloodied domestic violence victim will be handed out at the school gate in a controversial campaign. WARNING: Disturbing image
Jihadist swap Danger lurks in people-swap con
THE leaked transcript of Malcolm Turnbull’s first conversation with Donald Trump is clear — that our PM conspired to cook up a swap that puts us potentially in more danger, writes Andrew Bolt.
Jon Ralph Nothing perfect about Grundy’s tackle
NATHAN Buckley is wrong, Brodie Grundy did not execute the perfect tackle on Ben Brown, writes JON RALPH, and the Collingwood defender deserves to be suspended.
Match report Tigers extinguish Hawks’ finals flame
RICHMOND turned up the pressure and confirmed their top-four credentials on Sunday while extinguishing Hawthorn’s finals hopes at the MCG.
Live coverage Tigers to embrace hype for Cats clash
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick wants his players to feed on the hype surrounding next week’s blockbuster against Geelong. RE-CAP SUPER SUNDAY
Jon Ralph Nothing perfect about Grundy’s tackle
NATHAN Buckley is wrong, Brodie Grundy did not execute the perfect tackle on Ben Brown, writes JON RALPH, and the Collingwood defender deserves to be suspended.
Move slammed Graphic anti-pokies flyers handed to kids
GRAPHIC anti-gambling flyers showing an armed robbery and a bloodied domestic violence victim will be handed out at the school gate in a controversial campaign. WARNING: Disturbing image
Horrific scene Legs covered in blood after being ‘eaten’
A TEENAGER icing down at a Brighton beach emerged from the water with his legs and feet covered in blood after being “eaten” by mystery sea creatures. WARNING: Graphic images
Teen’s recovery The stroke of luck that saved Josh
MELBOURNE teen Josh Youngson was home from school when his dad felt the urge to stop by home and check on him. When he walked in, Josh was having a stroke. Now, Josh is in the midst of a remarkable recovery.
Marathon boy Young gun runs away with record
AREEB Alam not only run away with the record as Australia’s youngest person to complete a half-marathon, he sprinted at the finish line. Now the incredible Victorian boy has his sights set on an even bigger goal.
Jihadist swap Danger lurks in people-swap con
THE leaked transcript of Malcolm Turnbull’s first conversation with Donald Trump is clear — that our PM conspired to cook up a swap that puts us potentially in more danger, writes Andrew Bolt.
Free society Synagogue ban is a reward for terrorists
THE decision to ban a synagogue in Bondi because it might be a terror target is a prime example of warped logic, writes Rita Panahi.
Armed robberies Gang hits three servos in 24 hours
POLICE are hunting a gang of armed robbers who they believe are responsible for a string of violent service station raids across Melbourne’s northwest this weekend.
Top eateries Melbourne’s best food allergy cafes
ONCE a headache for food operators, dietary requirements are now the new norm and a spate of Melbourne eateries catering for allergy sufferers and are reaping the rewards. SEE THE FULL CAFE LIST.
Lunchtime treat Is this Victoria’s best fish and chips?
IF YOU’RE heading to the beach for Victoria’s best fish and chips, you’re looking in the wrong place. Some of our best shops aren’t by the sea, but in the suburbs. See if your local made the list.
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Land estate Tee off home dreams at The Green
As its name suggests, The Green is a golfer’s paradise. The 110-lot community overlooks the Winchelsea Golf Course and even offers a free 12-month family membership for residents.
New strategy Blokes take rentvesting path to property ownership
FIRST-time buyers are increasingly turning to rentvesting to break into the property market — and young men are leading the way.
Trump fears Ignore the alarmists over markets
IT’S important now to focus on the reality of the Trump presidency, what is happening in the world and the role of the central banks, writes Terry McCrann.
Gaming The house loses on China bet
CASINO and hotel owner Crown Resorts has been hit by a slump in gambling revenue after its high-roller turnover halved during a tumultuous year.
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What brought a serial killer to tears
UNSEEN letters from Ivan Milat have revealed who his tears and sympathies are for — and it’s not the men and women he slaughtered and dumped in bush graves.
Sir Elton ready to rock Yarra Valley
SIR Elton John has announced a single exclusive show when his Once In A Lifetime Australian tour makes it to Victoria.
Professor fighting for a cancer cure
PROFESSOR Miles Prince has devoted his life to battling blood cancer. His great hope: getting rid of chemotherapy. Hamish McLachlan spoke to him about his work and former patient, Maddie Riewoldt.
Footy Show rekindles Ed and Sam’s romance
A PRICEY Toorak pepper steak was the catalyst for the great friendship between a pair of ‘very different’ blokes, Eddie McGuire and Sam Newman.
Slim Eddie ready for show time
A MATCH fit Eddie McGuire is ready for his prime time TV return after shedding a total of 20kg in just three months.
Crazy Horse dancers pack a big kick
THE women from the famed Crazy Horse Parisian cabaret high-kicked their way into Melbourne on Saturday.
Homeowners sell to ‘landlord’ Dan Andrews
THE Andrews Government has become a de facto landlord for dozens of homes near its sky rail project after spending tens of millions of dollars buying properties from disgruntled residents.
How a dad forgave his son’s killer
DAVID Hardy remembers hearing on the radio about a 21-year-old Melbourne man who was murdered outside a McDonald’s. His first thought was ‘those poor parents”. Then he found out it was his son.
Body smelt ‘worse than a dead rat’
EXCLUSIVE: A man lay dead for up to 10 weeks in a shady city building frequented by drug dealers and sex workers before authorities found his badly decomposed body on Monday.
Green light on youth justice guards
YOUTH justice staff will have access to capsicum spray, batons and restraint belts under a plan to combat out-of-control youths in Victoria’s teen prisons.
Untold stories of Roughy’s cancer fight
NBA star Joe Ingles still marvels about the resilience of Jarryd Roughead as he fought the battle of his life, but one surprise act by the Hawthorn champ will sit forever with his good friend.
Tigers still in dark over Dusty deal
RICHMOND has tabled a “compelling” offer to Dustin Martin but chief executive Brendon Gale says the club remains in the dark over his intentions beyond this season.
Too many feel under siege over bills
THE cost of living is squeezing too many Australians and governments will feel voters’ anger unless they act quickly, writes Katie Bice.
The price for living in greatest country
LET’S be pragmatic. Living in the greatest country on Earth doesn’t come for free. So pay tax, writes Barefoot Investor.
Melbourne’s best food allergy cafes
ONCE a headache for food operators, dietary requirements are now the new norm and a spate of Melbourne eateries catering for allergy sufferers and are reaping the rewards. SEE THE FULL CAFE LIST.
Inside the anti-vax cult
WITHIN 24 hours of their baby boy’s death, Catherine and Greg Hughes were bombarded with vicious attacks claiming they were “baby-killers” and their son Riley had died because of them.
Kokoda trek turns teens’ lives around
KOKODA holds a life-changing significance to a new generation of Australians, thanks to a Geelong program reaching out to teenagers.
Coalition has lost touch with common sense
SAME-SEX marriage is inevitable in Australia, writes Laurie Oakes. So what is the point of the Coalition risking loss of office over it?
No ‘fake Hollywood circus’ for Hird return
JAMES Hird will return to Essendon ‘sooner rather than later’, according to Bombers chairman Lindsay Tanner, who insists the club great was welcome back at the club at any time.
Why do we love this beer so much?
IT’S advertised as the beer made by Victorians for Victorians and it’s taking the state by storm, with its brewer struggling to keep up with demand. Here’s why.
How Usain saved the world of athletics
WORLD sport is losing one of its shining stars as Usain Bolt prepares to hang up his boots. But the turbocharged Jamaican did more than just win on the track — he rescued his sport from “rock bottom”.
Trump’s credibility on the line
ANALYSIS: As the wrestle for power among Donald Trump’s senior staff becomes public and messy, the White House and President have a problem.
Child sex predators off the hook
AUSTRALIA has a “tsunami” of reports of online child sex exploitation including babies being abused and tortured, as jail terms are too short.
Come back, Kath and Kim, we need you
THE return of Kath and Kim to our TV screens this week reminded us how timeless they are, writes Susie O’Brien. Come back, you foxy morons.
Aussies set for a one-stop cyber shop
ONE super log-on that will allow Australians to deal with Medicare, pay their car rego, switch banks and buy goods online is being developed by the Turnbull Government.
Ultra athlete owes it all to Dawn
TRIATHLON champ John van Wisse may never have achieved his endurance feats if not for Dawn Fraser saving him from a cold and choppy English Channel.
Punt Rd homes in the firing line
MORE than 100 residents along Punt Rd face having their homes eventually bulldozed after the Andrews Government opted to keep a congestion-busting measure.
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21 Things On In Victoria Aug 5 onwards: Victoria Opera, Little Kids Day In, chosen by Mikey Cahill
The Perfume Garden needs work
Bollywood movies are a hoot when characters burst spontaneously and hilariously into elaborate song and dance and, in this revival of The Perfume Garden, colourful, live Bollywood numbers pepper the narrative about an Indian-Australian family.
A Wild Ride
You’re Not Alone by Kim Noble is a thought-provoking theatre documentary about loneliness and disconnection in the modern world cunningly disguised as an offensive show about risqué behaviour and anonymous, online, sexual liaisons.
Williamson play starts arguments
Credentials marks the momentous return of renowned playwright, David Williamson, to La Mama to celebrate La Mama’s 50th birthday just 47 years after his first play, The Coming of Stork, premiered at the tiny Carlton theatre in 1970.
Glamping places you’ve never heard of
FROM snoozing with rare white lions to stargazing from bed in a yurt, these hidden glamping gems in Victoria are better than your standard campsite. Check them out for a dose of travel inspiration.
Victorian vineyard wins winery of the year
THE Yarra Valley has dominated this year’s James Halliday Wine Companion awards, including one vineyard in the region that has taken out winery of the year.
Rich celebs Celebs who were filthy rich before fame
THEY might be earning the big bucks now but well before these stars were famous, their bank accounts were already pretty healthy.
Great experience Frost: ‘Radio career not a failure’
SHE has won the hearts of Australia from her time on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor, but was her heart broken after getting the axe from her radio gig?
David Penberthy Leftie terror minimisers betray their own history
THE Left has a proud history of fighting against fascism. So why are so many Lefties eager to downplay the ultimate in fascism, Islamic terrorism, asks David Penberthy.
Role model From anorexic to worldwide fitness champ
HATTIE Boydle once weighed a mere 26kg but the fitness queen turned her life around to become the World Beauty Fitness And Fashion Champion.
Tank war Gigantic battle of the tanks in Russia
DEFENCE forces from Russia, China and Iran are currently battling it out in a gigantic spectacle competing for the title of best tank.
Salary negotiation Fight fears and ask for more money
WOMEN are worse than men at asking for a higher salary and it could be costing them thousands of dollars each year.
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