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Caffeinated alcohol is 'cocaine' to teens and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:39:00 +0000

Caffeinated alcohol is 'cocaine' to teens
Caffeinated alcohol is 'cocaine' to teens
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Man who died after catheter-oxygen mix-up 'may have caused own death'

Man who died after catheter-oxygen mix-up 'may have caused own death' Updated October 26, 2016 14:47:57 South Australia's Premier Jay Weatherill has raised the possibility that a man whose oxygen supply was somehow connected to his catheter could have caused his own death.A coronial inquest is being held into the death of former Socceroo Stephen Herczeg, 72, who died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) on September 19.Earlier this week, the inquest heard Mr Herczeg di..
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Experimental therapy helps autistic kids

John von RadowitzPress AssociationAn experimental autism therapy that helps parents communicate with their children has had a record level of success in reducing core symptoms of the condition.A trial involving daily 20 to 30-minute sessions of planned communication and play activities showed benefits that lasted six years after the treatment ended.It is the first time long-term effects of such an early intervention have been demonstrated.The follow-up study was designed to look at long-term out..
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Child's death amid gastro outbreak at Little Zak's daycare in Sydney prompts investigation

Child's death amid gastro outbreak at Little Zak's daycare in Sydney prompts investigation Updated October 26, 2016 21:03:52 Sydney health authorities are investigating whether the death of a child who attended a Sydney daycare is related to a gastroenteritis outbreak.Six children, aged from 11 months to four years old, who attend Little Zak's childcare centre at Artarmon have developed high fevers and vomiting over the last week.Four were taken to hospital, but another..
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Cancer survival in rural Aust 'alarming'

If you've got cancer and you live in the country, you're more likely to to die within five years of being diagnosed.A new report has highlighted the alarming disparities between the cancer death rates in rural and urban Australia.Released by the Garvan Research Foundation, it confirms the further the person with cancer lives from a major city, the more likely they are to die within five years of diagnosis.The data collected also shows there are 94 per cent fewer oncologists working in rural town..
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Relay for Life Joondalup Wanneroo raises more than $305000 for Cancer Council

The WA Cancer Councilâs 2016 Relay for Life Joondalup Wanneroo was held in perfect weather last weekend at Arena Joondalup. More than $305,000 was raised by teams of 10 to 15 members who took part in the 24-hour overnight event in a variety of fundraising activities both before and during the weekend. Funds raised will assist the Cancer Council with its research and support programmes. The 2016 Relay for Life Joondalup Wanneroo was the Cancer Councilâs ninth and so far, more than $2.7 milli..
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Woman sues Tough Mudder-style obstacle course after snapping ankles on slip and slide

A swimming teacher who broke both her ankles while competing in an obstacle course race called the Stampede is seeking compensation after claiming she was injured when her legs became entangled in a slip and slide.Richmond woman Danielle Otter has filed legal action in the County Court against the operators of the Stampede, a 5 kilometre and 10 kilometre mud-soaked event, similar to the popular Tough Mudder endurance race. Danielle Otter during The Stampede. Photo: Supersport Images Ms O..
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Audrey McGregor inquest: 'Substantial overdose' given by confused nurses, coroner says

Audrey McGregor inquest: 'Substantial overdose' given by confused nurses, coroner says Updated October 26, 2016 17:07:48 A "substantial overdose" of medication by staff contributed to the death of an 88-year-old patient at North Shore Private Hospital in Sydney, an inquest has found."Quite simply, the nurses gave the wrong dose," the Deputy State Coroner Magistrate Harriet Grahame concluded. Audrey MacGregor was being treated for pneumonia in October 2013 when she was m..
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Lone-wolf radio hoaxer hacks Melbourne air traffic control: AFP and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:14:00 +0000

Lone-wolf radio hoaxer hacks Melbourne air traffic control: AFP

Federal police are hunting a lone-wolf radio hoaxer who made 15 illegal transmissions to air-traffic controllers and domestic passenger pilots last month - including one telling a Virgin pilot to abort a landing.The agencies investigating the incidents believe only one person has made the transmissions by finding a way to tap into the air traffic control frequency and communicate directly with planes and control towers. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide AFP hun..
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How One Nation senator Rod Culleton's conviction could play out in the High Court

How One Nation senator Rod Culleton's conviction could play out in the High Court Updated November 07, 2016 20:02:18 The challenge to One Nation senator Rod Culleton's election to the Upper House looks set to be a messy constitutional dilemma.The Commonwealth's chief counsel, outgoing Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson SC, told the Federal Government there had never been a case like this.So what did he say to kick this whole matter off?How did this all begin?A former busi..
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Race-hate speech: Human Rights Commission must take a look at itself, PM says

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Dreamworld set to reopen for summer

Dreamworld tragedy: Brother and sister farewelled Ardent Leisure is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday about when its Dreamworld theme park will reopen after police said they had finished their crime-scene investigation following the deaths of four tourists late last month.With Ardent Leisure losing an estimated $295,000 a day it remains closed, there is pressure on the listed company to reopen the park before the lucrative summer holiday season begins early next mont..
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Adut shocked to be NSW Aussie of the Year

Andi YuAustralian Associated PressFighting as a child soldier in Sudan, Deng Adut never dreamed he would have a positive future, let alone be named the NSW Australian of the Year.The 33-year-old refugee and criminal lawyer shed tears as he received the top honour from Premier Mike Baird at ceremony in Sydney on Monday night.He told AAP he was beyond surprised."Shocked," he said."I never dreamed of anything."Even (being) a fisherman."Mr Adut was forced to fight as a child soldier at the age of si..
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HRC aims to keep cases out of court

Australian Associated PressHuman Rights Commission president Professor Gillian Triggs says the HRC exists to stop matters going to court, but the controversial case involving three Queensland students had a level of substance.Prof Triggs said the case proved difficult because the parties took different points of view and some of those involved had said different things, with different issues involving each.She said about 40 per cent of some 20,000 complaints a year were dismissed at an early sta..
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Watchdog probes Chemist Warehouse pay

Solly Lew is in the fight of his commercial life.A Fitzroy Street family pharmacist of 35 years standing, "Solly" is a St Kilda institution. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide When a discount giant moves in next door Banks, Apple in stoush over digital wallets How shareholders can rein in CEO salaries Caltex wage fraud: the system is broken Will markets get the clarity they crave? Don't just blame Boomers fo..
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Police rescue koala stuffed in a woman's handbag

Police found the koala joey in a woman’s bag.Andrew Dawson, Madura McCormackSouthern StarHANDBAGS are known to contain weird items, but one Queensland woman has taken it to the next level after being found yesterday with a koala joey. Queensland Police had stopped the 50-year-old woman on Newnham Rd, Wishart at around 8.55pm on Sunday night for unrelated matters.When officers arresting her asked her if she had anything to declare, the woman handed over a zipped green canvas bag and told officers..
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Bernardi's Trump hat sparks Twitter row

COALITION Senator Cory Bernardi has started a Twitter row after he posted a selfie while wearing a Donald Trump-style hat, with a controversial message.The South Australian MP, who is on secondment in the US representing Australia at the United Nations, posted a photograph of himself with the hat that had the words: “Make Australia great again”.The message is an adaptation of the message Trump has worn on his hat he wears, which always states: “Make America great again.”media_cameraRepublican pr..
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same-sex marriage plebiscite defeated in late-night Senate vote

The Turnbull government's proposed plebiscite on same-sex marriage has formally been killed off by the Senate, where it was defeated 29-33 in a late-night vote on Monday, amid a warning the decision would delay marriage equality "for years".Months of speculation and political posturing culminated in Labor, the Greens, the Nick Xenophon Team and Derryn Hinch combining to defeat the proposal, which would have seen same-sex marriage decided by the Australian people in February. More Ne..
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Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft .	Geelong mother left traumatised after two-year-old pricked by dirty syringe in public toilet .
Santa Golly Dollies sell out in Melbourne and Geelong Christmas ... .	Dogs dream about their owners, expert claims .

Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:36:00 +0000

Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft

Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft Updated October 18, 2016 00:03:48 The Federal Opposition is questioning Attorney-General George Brandis on whether the nation's second law officer was consulted on the final draft of anti-terror laws. Key points:George Brandis is locked in a public feud with Justin GleesonMr Gleeson alleges he was not consulted on final anti-terror legislationSenator Brandis accuses Labor of "playing ..
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Xenophon: no to Abbott's hate speech call

Independent Senator Nick Xenophon and Tony Abbott at Parliament House in Canberra.Staff writers, wiresNews Corp Australia NetworkNICK Xenophon has issued a political smackdown to a suggestion made by Tony Abbott that his team may be considering a proposal to change racial discrimination laws.Mr Abbott has flagged support for a private bill to repeal part of racial discrimination laws, as the government again ruled out any changes.The former prime minister tweeted on Monday afternoon if the Nick ..
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The 'Love or Leave Australia' party logo. Picture: Supplied

The ‘Love or Leave Australia’ party logo. Picture: SuppliedTHE founder of Australia’s newest and arguably most controversial political party wants the country’s compassion to “end at our borders”.The anti-Islam and anti-immigration Love Australia or Leave party — which boasts a logo of Australia containing the word “full” — was approved and registered by the Electoral Commission on Friday, seven months after it applied for registration.Party founder Kim Vuga, 48, who unsuccessfully ran for a Que..
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Airtasker increases recommended hourly rates to above national minimum

Gig economy website Airtasker has heavily revised its recommended hourly rate to exceed the national minimum wage of $17.70 an hour, following allegations on underpayment.The review follows the release of a Unions NSW report that highlighted recommended rates as low as $14.45 an hour after Airtasker had taken a 15 per cent cut for tasks such as cleaning and administration. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide PwC CEO survey: Airtasker The impact of C..
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'Island of despair': Australia intentionally torturing refugees on Nauru, says major Amnesty International report

The Australian government is responsible for the deliberate and systematic torture of refugees on Nauru and should be held accountable under international law, according to a major new report informed by unprecedented access to the secretive island.Amnesty International said it had interviewed 62 refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru, and more than a dozen current or former contract workers who delivered services on behalf of the Australian government, to compile a report it titled: Island of De..
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Man, woman, two children and dog found dead in Davidson in Sydney's north

A family of four were found dead at a house in Sydney's north on Monday morning in a scene described by police as "extremely confronting".Officers were called to an address on Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive in Davidson about 11.20am and found the bodies of Fernando Manrique, 44, his wife Maria Claudia Lutz, 43, and their two children - Martin, 10, and Elisa, 11, inside. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Four found dead in Sydney home Family found dead in D..
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$40m lotto dispute plays out in court

Factory worker Brendan King had spent thousands of dollars on workplace lottery syndicates. But when his workmates finally hit the $40 million jackpot, the father of five was told he wouldn't receive the life-changing payout he'd been dreaming of. Mr King, who contributed to syndicates for about four years, says he is owed $2.7 million as one of 15 southwest Sydney factory employees who won a Powerball draw on May 5. A NSW Supreme Court has heard workers from the Prysmian factory at Liverpool c..
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Private Health Insurance Ombudsman report shows record complaints, driven by Medibank

For thousands of Australians, health insurance is causing anger, distress and frustration instead of providing the peace of mind the providers have long promised, with complaints hitting a record high.The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman received 4416 complaints in 2015-16, nearly double the number a decade ago, according to the Commonwealth Ombudsman's latest annual report. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Medibank accused of secret policy changes: ACCC..
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NSW Liberals are a 'closed shop': Abbott

THE end-of-year distractions buzzing around Malcolm Turnbull include the trademark sledgehammer progress of Tony Abbott through public debate.Mr Abbott appears to be reminding the Prime Minister and the broad electorate he is still around, and doing it in a way which has not been helpful to the government.And he is in danger of wearing out his welcome in both sectors.Mr Abbott is in a clutch of Coalition identities of varying weight and influence — Eric Abetz, George Christensen, Kevin Andrews, ..
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CFMEU boss John Setka seeks stay on blackmail charges

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Geelong mother left traumatised after two-year-old pricked by dirty syringe in public toilet and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:14:00 +0000

Geelong mother left traumatised after two-year-old pricked by dirty syringe in public toilet
Alleira, 2, was pricked by a dirty syringe at Geelong's Eastern Beach. (9NEWS) A Geelong mother faces a nervous wait of six months to find out if her two-year-old daughter will be given the all clear, after the toddler was pricked by a dirty syringe.Ashlee Vipont took her daughter Alleira into a public toilet at Geelong’s Eastern Beach last Friday when the dirty syringe fell from the toilet paper dispenser.“The toilet paper was kind of stuck so she placed her hands up there, and as we’ve pulled..
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An industry's answer to deadly opioid addiction: More pills

Cancer patients taking high doses of opioid painkillers are often afflicted by a new discomfort: constipation. Researcher Jonathan Moss thought he could help, but no drug company was interested in his ideas for relieving suffering among the dying.So Moss and his colleagues pieced together small grants and, in 1997, received permission to test their treatment. But not on cancer patients. Federal regulators urged them to use a less frail - and by then, rapidly expanding - group: addicts caught in..
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Gold Coast drugs: 'This will be the summer of multiple unknown overdoses'

When things go bad, blame flakka. Sixteen people were hospitalised for taking drugs on the Gold Coast over the weekend - the worst mass overdose in decades. It's been widely reported the drug was flakka, but until the toxicology report comes back, no-one knows for sure.They had probably taken some kind of New Psychoactive Substance (NPS) - synthetic drugs designed to mimic cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and LSD. Toxicologists have so far identified about 350 NPS, and are finding about two new ones ..
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Busted: hidden camera unravels public service compensation claim

Public servant Glenn Atkinson said his job had left him in a terrible state.The Finance Department official allegedly told a doctor in September 2014 that his work-related repetitive strain injuries were so bad, he could do little more than sit at home watching TV, leaving the house only for medical appointments. Private detectives using hidden cameras have sunk the workers' comp claim of a Canberra public servant. Generic Image Istock. 101019. Which was strange, because when private eye..
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Baby Henry given hope with 'most precious' new heart

A mother has recorded the emotional final beats of her tiny baby’s heart immediately after he was given a new one in a life-saving transplant operation. It was the incredible moment that Mollie and Sam Dolan had been waiting for since baby Henry was born, 12 weeks premature and with two chronic heart problems. Mrs Dolan has documented her son’s medical journey on Facebook, culminating with a series of photos and videos of Henry’s operation at a hospital in Minnesota, USA. In the remarkable ..
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Brisbane mum finds meth in plastic egg in six year old's bedroom

Yahoo7 News on October 17, 2016, 10:20 am A Brisbane mother has taken to Facebook to tell of her shock at finding meth stashed inside a plastic egg in her six year old son's bedroom. Crystal Hill told Yahoo7 she wanted to warn parents after she discovered two bags of the drug, which is commonly called ice, hidden an orange plastic egg that resembled the kind commonly found in a chocolate product aimed at children.“I was cleaning out Jonahs (sic) room (aged 6) on friday and inside his old ..
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Brisbane Zombie Walk fees waived, but future remains uncertain

Brisbane City Council has waived the fee for the city's annual Zombie Walk, after organisers announced this month's event would be the last.The council decision could prompt a rethink on the part of organisers, who were emphatic on Sunday that future Zombie Walks would be cancelled. The undead take over the streets of Brisbane for the Zombie Walk. Photo: Adrian Smith Organisers took to Facebook on Sunday night to say council fees brought on by undead freeloaders had signalled the end of..
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Devil's milk could be the killer ingredient in war on superbugs

Devil's milk has proved to be an unlikely weapon in the increasingly desperate global fight against superbugs. Australian researchers have discovered that peptides contained in the milk of Tasmanian devils can kill some of the most deadly bacterial and fungal infections, including golden staph. Having scanned the devil's genome and discovered the six naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides, researchers from Sydney University set about replicating them artificially. They then tested the pepti..
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No need for pap test until age 25: study

Sarah WiedersehnAustralian Associated PressA dramatic decline in the incidence of cervical cancer in Australia has led to a change in the recommended age for a woman's first cervical pap smear to 25.Currently women aged 18 to 20 are routinely screened for cervical cancer but from next year women won't receive a prompt for their first test until around their 25th birthday.The change in age was recommended by the Medical Services Advisory Committee last year and researcher Megan Smith from Cancer ..
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Santa Golly Dollies sell out in Melbourne and Geelong Christmas ... and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:51:00 +0000

Santa Golly Dollies sell out in Melbourne and Geelong Christmas ...
THEY’RE considered offensive racist caricatures, but “Santa Golly Dollies” are selling out in Christmas stores in Melbourne and Geelong.The dolls are made by a Melbourne supplier and have been spotted in the Westminster Christmas store in Geelong.Owner David Nolan said he would be upset if anyone was offended by the dolls, which the store rebranded as “golly dollies” after they came through from the supplier as “golliwogs”.“Certainly no offence or racial overtone is intended. I understand the po..
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Illicit firearms offences spike across Geelong, prompting calls for gun ...

FIREARMS offences in Geelong have risen dramatically in the past year, with the number of prohibited people in possession more than doubling.As Australia moves towards another guns amnesty, latest illicit firearms figures reveal steep rises in several categories in Geelong.Six charges were made for carrying or using a loaded firearm in a public place, up from one the previous year and none in 2012.Prevalence of handguns has jumped 433 per cent since 2012.Geelong’s total across hundreds of offenc..
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Clark delisted by AFL club Geelong

Mitch Clark's AFL stop-start AFL career appears over after Geelong decided not to offer the key forward a new contract. A series of injuries restricted the 29-year-old to only nine senior matches in his two seasons at Simonds Stadium, including a sole outing against Sydney in 2016. He had previously played with the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne. Clark parted ways with the Demons in early 2014 after being diagnosed with clinical depression, before being snapped up the Cats later that year in the ..
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Good golly, Santa dollies sell out

THEY’RE considered offensive racist caricatures, but “Santa Golly Dollies” are selling out in Christmas stores in Melbourne and Geelong.The dolls are made by a Melbourne supplier and have been spotted in the Westminster Christmas store in Geelong.Owner David Nolan said he would be upset if anyone was offended by the dolls, which the store rebranded as “golly dollies” after they came through from the supplier as “golliwogs”.“Certainly no offence or racial overtone is intended. I understand the po..
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Groom allegedly steals to pay for wedding

A GEELONG man, who allegedly spent a year stealing from his employer JB Hi Fi, planned to use the money he’d taken to pay for his wedding.On Monday, the Geelong Magistrates’ Court heard Damien Jewell, 28, had been working at the electronics and gaming store when his employer and a security guard approached him about allegations of theft on July 8.The court heard the groom-to-be had stored the allegedly stolen property including an Xbox, games, speakers and a headset at his house.Police prosecuto..
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Sunshine then rain

Sunshine then rain Rebecca McDonald / 25 October 2016 There is some fine weather for Geelong today, but you might want to make the most of it. The city is looking at a mostly sunny day with a top of 24. However the Weather Bureau is forecasting light rain tonight. The region is also expecting showers and a top of 19 tomorrow. The sunshine should return from Thursday with more showers expected on Sunday. You may also like... The number of students being kicked out of schools across the s..
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School expulsions increase - The number of students being kicked ...

School expulsions increase Rebecca McDonald / 25 October 2016 The number of students being kicked out of schools across the state is on the rise. New figures show 48 students were expelled across the Geelong and south-west region in the past year. It comes as Victorian Ombudsman staff head to Geelong this week to investigate why. They will be looking at whether vulnerable or at-risk students are over-represented in the numbers. Investigators will be at the Geelong Library and Heritage Cent..
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'The crisis will get much bigger'

UP TO one million people are trapped inside the Iraqi city of Mosul in a humanitarian crisis that could be unleashed within days, aid agencies say. Save the Children’s Middle East regional manager Alun McDonald told news.com.au only around 7000 people have left the city controlled by the Islamic State as Iraqi-led forces come within five kilometres in what is expected to be a brutal and bloody showdown.That leaves up to one million trapped inside — half of them children — who are too afraid to l..
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Good 'Golli', it's a Santa Dolly - A Geelong-based store's selling out ...

Good 'Golli', it's a Santa Dolly Rebecca McDonald / 25 October 2016 A Geelong-based store's selling out of a controversial doll. The 'Santa Golly Dollies' are a spin off of the more-well known Golliwog dolls. They are being sold in Westminster Christmas shops in Manifold Heights and Melbourne. Owner David Nolan says he is not trying to offend anyone, and he understands the politics associated the type of dolls. He has told his staff to handle any complaints with sensitivity and let him kno..
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Four dead in Dreamworld horror

Four dead in Dreamworld horror Rob McLennan / 25 October 2016 An accident on a ride at the Gold Coast's Dreamworld theme park has claimed the lives of four people.The accident happened just after 2pm on the Thunder River Rapids ride.Initial reports suggested one person had been killed but emergency services have now confirmed that four people aboard one of the attraction's rafts have died. It is believed they became trapped in a conveyor belt that drives the ride. Two other people aboard ..
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Dogs dream about their owners, expert claims and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:24:00 +0000

Dogs dream about their owners, expert claims
There's a reason we call canines “man's best friend”. An expert in evolutionary psychology has claimed dogs most likely dream about their owners, sending canine lovers into a frenzy. Dr Deirdre Barrett, a Clinical and Evolutionary Psychologist from ...
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Branson's 'disturbing' date with Trump

British business magnate Richard Branson did not leave his meeting with Trump with a good impression of the US presidential candidate. Picture: SuppliedBrittany Vonow and staff writersNews Corp Australia NetworkRICHARD Branson has recounted a “bizarre” lunch meeting with Donald Trump where the now US presidential candidate told him he had begged for money to get him out of bankruptcy — and would now spend “the rest of his life” trying to destroy the five people who refused to help him.The Britis..
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Man believed missing following mine collapse in Opalton, Central Queensland

Man believed missing following mine collapse in Opalton, Central Queensland By Francis Tapim Updated October 23, 2016 01:30:17 Emergency services have arrived at the scene of a mining accident at Opalton in Central Queensland where it is feared a man may be trapped underground.A friend who visited the site late on Saturday, raised the alarm when he could not find the owner and saw machinery crushed beneath rocks inside the mine.The friend called an ambulance who a..
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Red wine can cure hormonal imbalance in women

Resveratrol, a polyphenol which occurs naturally in red wine, grapes, nuts and chocolate, could correct a hormonal imbalance in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition which can cause infertility in women of childbearing age. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have demonstrated that a polyphenol called resveratrol, which is found in red wine, peanuts, blackberries and chocolate, was able to correct hormone levels in 30 patients with Polycystic Ovary S..
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University Of Arizona Gets $10.3M Grant For Alzheimer's Disease Research On Women

A new Alzheimer’s disease research project has just been funded, as a team of researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences’ Center for Innovation in Brain Science recently received a $10.3 million grant from the U.S. government. According to a report from AZ Big Media, the five-year Program Project Grant from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health will fund a study to be led by University of Arizona neuroscientist Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton, in hopes of..
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Nine ways to love your liver

IT’S the organ that flushes out the bad and gives your body the good. Help it do its job right (no juice fast required). LIMIT OR DITCH ALCOHOLIt’s the most important thing you can do. If you drink, aim for less than two drinks a day, with two alcohol-free days a week.EXERCISEA recent Australian study showed how exercise improves fatty liver disease. Do atleast 30 minutes a day.WATER, WATEREveryone’s H²O requirements are different. Do this test: If your urine is a lightyellow colour, you’re adeq..
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Overcoming toxic perfectionism in teenagers

Here's a quick test: If your teenage daughter makes a mistake in her written work does she cross it out; erase it and keep going; or does she rip out the whole page and start over. Does she do draft after draft after draft? Does she come down on herself like a tonne of bricks over small mistakes or a test result that is worse than expected?If you answered yes to some or all of the above questions, your daughter may have a problem with perfectionism – and it can be linked to serious mental healt..
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Centrelink asks paralysed man to prove he deserved pension

Even with the help of two carers it can take Josh up to two hours to get ready every morning.The 21-year-old has muscular dystrophy, a degenerative disease that slowly breaks down muscles, paralysing the sufferer. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Living with Muscular Dystrophy Dodson takes aim John Howard calls for strengthened gun laws What veggies do for your body Mack Horton's fan spots suspicious mole The ..
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Qld police wage war on drug dealers

Qld police wage war on drug dealers
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How a mum overcame scoliosis

“I WASN’T born with scoliosis. It developed because I grew too fast for my body, which is funny because I’m only 150cm tall and weigh 45kg. I went to see the doctor about a cough when I was 12; he bent me forward to listen to my chest and noticed my back was raised on one side. An X-ray showed slight scoliosis so he told me to keep an eye on it for a year.When I went back at age 13, I had no reason to think anything was wrong. I felt fine, my movement seemed completely normal. But my spine was n..
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Brisbane Roar beats Central Coast Mariners 1-0 in gritty response to difficult week and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:42:00 +0000

Brisbane Roar beats Central Coast Mariners 1-0 in gritty response to difficult week
Brisbane Roar beats Central Coast Mariners 1-0 in gritty response to difficult week Updated October 22, 2016 19:53:12 A first-half strike from Thomas Kristensen has helped a wasteful Brisbane hold off Central Coast 1-0 and claim its first win of the A-League season.The loss keeps Central Coast without a win this season and extends its winless run to 13, however rookie coach Paul Okon will be buoyed by his team's effort.Playing in their first home game of the season, the..
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Victory break Red hearts with last-gasp winner

LAWRENCE Thomas 188 days ago was made an honorary social media hero of SA and in particular Adelaide United.Because if it wasn’t for Thomas’ heroics for Melbourne Victory in a final round clash against Brisbane Roar, it would have been John Aloisi’s side walking away with the Premier’s Plate not the Reds.The Victory gloveman proved that his shining April night was not a flash in the pan.Reds fans saw why coach Kevin Muscat awarded the guy who was sitting in the wings for what seemed to be an ete..
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Former Wallaby Rod Kafer slams referee Nigel Owens after controversial no-try call

FORMER Wallaby Rod Kafer said Nigel Owens should never referee a Test again after Henry Speight’s try was controversially disallowed in the Bledisloe Cup match at Eden Park on Saturday night.Speight crossed for what appeared to be a memorable try but, after consultation with Welshman Owens, South African TMO Shaun Veldsman ruled that Wallabies winger Dane Haylett-Petty had prevented New Zealand defender Julian Savea from being able to attempt a tackle and the try was disallowed for obstruction.S..
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Steve Hansen accuses Michael Cheika of 'hijacking' press conference after clown cartoon rant

Auckland: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has accused Michael Cheika of hijacking the post-match press conference by airing his grievances over being portrayed as a clown in a local newspaper and lingering animosity over the bugging scandal in the wake of New Zealand's world record victory. Seeing red after his side's 37-10 loss at Eden Park, which involved a controversial no-try to Henry Speight, Cheika unloaded after the match about a cartoon of him dressed up as a clown with a red nose that ap..
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AFL: Former Sydney Swans midfielder Ben McGlynn becomes St Kilda assistant coach

Just-retired Swan Ben McGlynn is joining St Kilda as an assistant coach.McGlynn will work under senior coach Alan Richardson in a development role. Ben McGlynn will be an assistant coach at St Kilda. Photo: Getty Images In a statement released by his new club, McGlynn said he was excited about being in a new environment and meeting new people after seven years at Sydney."I've had some exposure to coaching, so I feel like the development role is a great fit for me and I'm looking forward ..
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Online trolls attack Olympic champ Mack Horton after cancer scare

Angry critics have posted nasty comments to Olympic champion Mack Horton, after he used social media to thank a fan for seeing a suspicious mole on his chest.The swimmer this week used Twitter and Instagram to express gratitude to one of his eagle-eyed admirers who had emailed the swim team doctor to say Horton should get the mole checked."Good call. Very good call," Horton wrote, underneath a photo of him wearing a bandage on his chest near his neck and giving a 'thumbs up.' But some people ha..
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Cox Plate 2016: Winx defends her crown with incredible victory

THE phenomenal Winx will be given the chance to join Kingston Town in the pantheon of Moonee Valley legends after her extraordinary demolition of quality Cox Plate opposition on Saturday.Trainer Chris Waller will resist the temptation to compete internationally with his wonder mare, declaring: “The world can come to us — if they’re good enough.”DON’T MISS YOUR EXCLUSIVE WINX POSTER IN YOUR SUNDAY HERALD SUNTrembling with emotion after Winx sauntered to an eight-length triumph — the largest in th..
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Today at 10:54 PM NRC

Perth Spirit have taken the 2016 Buildcorp NRC title, with a 20-16 win over the NSW Country Eagles forged on the back of an outstanding defensive and set piece performance. Here’s the word from both teams after the match. Heath Tessmann (Perth Spirit hooker and captain) “We don’t mind making it a little bit hard for ourselves. The last few weeks we’ve got away to some leads and let some teams back in, but yeah, couldn’t be happier with how we ended up closing that game out, and the boys have ..
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Bournemouth keep Spurs at bay in hard-fought draw - SBS

Having lost a match since their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City on September 17, the Cherries were looking to atone for their earlier loss against one title contender with a strong performance against another. Spurs meanwhile were looking to put themselves two points clear at the top of the league while continuing their unbeaten run to the season - what they found though was perhaps a tougher contest than they expected and they were arguably lucky to finish with 11 men on the field after a number..
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Des Hasler survives Canterbury Bulldogs boad meeting but Steve Mortimer falls on sword .	AFL trade news 2016: Brett Deledio approached Geelong 'late in ... .
Bathurst 1000: What's at stake in Red Bull's penalty protest that cost Jamie Whincup victory? .	Power out, trees down as winds batter city .

ASIC gagged on life insurance review and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:25:00 +0000

ASIC gagged on life insurance review
ASIC gagged on life insurance reviewAustralian Associated Press4:21PM October 14, 2016SaveThe corporate regulator knows of two life insurers that pay staff partly according to how many claims they deny - but is not able to publicly name them.Fronting a House of Representatives standing committee on economics on Friday, officials from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission were repeatedly asked to reveal which insurers had the highest rates of rejected claims, and those that link re..
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Beauty brands Sephora, Mecca challenge fashion labels for prized retail real estate

In the queue outside Mecca Maxima's store opening in Melbourne this week, a young woman patiently waited for her chance to get a selfie with big-name Australian beauty blogger Chloe Morello.The line was long, but Madeleine was happy to wait to share a precious few seconds with one of her beauty idols and be one of the first customers admitted into Mecca Maxima's biggest store to date in the newly opened precinct at Vicinity Centre's Chadstone shopping centre. More Business Videos ..
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BHP Billiton, bank stocks send ASX lower for the week

The Australian sharemarket ended the week underwater, led down by mining and bank stocks as investors prepare for an interest rate hike in the US and investment banks turned negative on miners.News from the US, including a fiery presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as well as the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve that pointed to an imminent rate hike influenced the market, as well as local pessimism towards the prospects for resources and energy stoc..
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New trading hours a 'big win' for Qld

MAJOR southeast Queensland stores will be able to open longer with the state’s industrial relations commission unanimously granting an extension of trading hours. The changes, which will come into play on December 1, will mean major retailers can open from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday.The National Retail Association (NRA) cited independent economic research during the hearing that suggested the move could add $111 million to the state’s economy and create 1000 jobs.“It allows consumers the choi..
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beer maker Broo makes strong market debut

An emerging brewer has enjoyed a strong debut on the share market, adding over $4 million to its value.Shares in Broo jumped 40 per cent on its market debut, up eight cents from their issue price of 20 cents, taking its market value to $170.3 million. Drink to that: Broo Executive Chairman Kent Grogan. Photo: Pat Scala Broo currently makes two beers - Broo Premium Lager and Australia Draught - which it markets as premium mainstream beers, rather than craft beers.They are currently brewed..
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Fantastic agrees to $361m takeover

Discount furniture retailer Fantastic Holdings has agreed to a "compelling" takeover valuing it at $361 million from the acquisitive South African owner of the Freedom and Snooze furniture chains.Steinhoff Asia Pacific Holdings' $3.50-a-share bid is 43 per cent above the stock's last trading price. It has the support of Fantastic's two key shareholders, chairman Julian Tertini and former finance director Peter Brennan, as well as the board in the absence of a superior offer and subject to an ex..
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Off-the-plan settlement risk rising, RBA warns

An inner-city apartment glut in Melbourne and Brisbane threatens to squeeze property developers, the Reserve Bank has warned, amid signs some off-the-plan buyers are already facing difficulties settling on their purchases.In its latest check-up on the banking system, the Reserve says risks in the apartment market are "coming to the fore," especially in inner-city Melbourne and Brisbane, which face the greatest increase in housing supply from a building boom. Construction in Docklands, a ho..
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Iron ore edges higher, but BHP, Rio hit by rating cut

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Brexit fallout sends pound to 168-year low

The fallout from the United Kingdom's Brexit vote has led to the British pound falling to its lowest level against the Australian dollar in three years and, on one measure, to its weakest position in 168 years. The sterling has dropped to 31-year lows against the US dollar and slipped 15 per cent against the euro since Britain's shock vote in June to the leave the European Union. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Post Brexit pound sparks a tourism boom ..
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The new resources boom - is the party over already?

Before we all get too excited about an emerging commodities boom Mark 2 - be aware that the smart money is already calling it over.In the last week, headlines screamed about the deficit-improving, economic-boosting prospects that we will enjoy thanks to surging prices for our minerals. But don't bank on the resources stock dividend trickle turning to a flood just yet. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Fracking now 'safe' Caulfield newcomer with 'uniqu..
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Power out, trees down as winds batter city .	Vardy open to rival offers .
Communication breakdown leaves Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel in ... .	New study says ovaries capable of growing new eggs .

Germany rules men have to use condoms when having sex with prostitutes and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:51:00 +0000

Germany rules men have to use condoms when having sex with prostitutes
Germany has passed a law making wearing a condom mandatory as part of a package designed to protect sex workers.GERMAN legislation designed to make life safer for sex workers, including making the use of a condom mandatory, has passed its final hurdle.Germany’s upper house of Parliament on Friday approved the law, which will come into force on July 1, 2017, said Manuela Schwesig, the minister for women and families.Legislation in 2002 that legalised prostitution gave sex workers social benefits ..
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Stress Can Cancel Out The Benefits Of 'Healthy' Fat

We know stress can keep you up at night, make you look older and contribute to making mistakes at work. Now, a new study suggests that when you consume a high calorie and high fat diet while stressed, you can also cause your body to burn fewer calories. “Stress changes the way we process food,” Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, the study’s lead author and professor of psychiatry and psychology at Ohio State University told The Huffington Post. Her team found that when women ate a high calorie breakfast loaded..
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Can horses talk? Of course, of course

For thousands of years, horses have obeyed our commands.It's why we rode them into battle, use them as farmhands, and - more recently - draw on them for therapy and rehabilitation programs. A study conducted by Norwegian animal behaviour experts has found horses are able to convey their preferences to handlers by touching symbols with their noses. Photo: Jessica Shapiro But new research into human-equine communication confirms horses aren't just able to listen to us; they're able to tal..
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A 'compact' city could help us ditch cars and live longer, says Melbourne Uni

Melbourne – the land of restaurant-laden laneways, coffee the envy of the world, AFL (enough said), and Australia's hippest hipsters.And yet it seems our beloved city could be making us sick. Melbourne was found to rely heavily on cars. Photo: Pat Scala Why? Cars. And lots of them. The Melbourne University research found increasing the number of parks in Melbourne could improve health. Photo: Pat Scala New research from Melbourne University, published in medical journal The Lance..
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Hillary Clinton's Personal Health: What Was Going On With Her Eyes In Philadelphia?

Hillary Clinton’s personal health as a worldwide hot topic and the speculation doesn’t look as if it’s going to cool off anytime soon. The Democratic presidential nominee had another peculiar episode, marked by bizarre eye movements, while giving a speech in Philadelphia on Monday. John R. Coppedge, an MD who works as a surgeon in Texas and is a contributor to the Washington publication the Hill, has a theory as to what might have been going on. “It appears that she has a problem with her left ..
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Dialogue around euthanasia changing: Denton

Dialogue around euthanasia changing: Denton
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Wildlife documentary star Rob Bredl 'in good spirits' days after crocodile attack

Wildlife documentary star Rob Bredl 'in good spirits' days after crocodile attack Posted September 24, 2016 16:01:20 The "Barefoot Bushman" Rob Bredl, who was attacked by a crocodile on his family's north Queensland wildlife farm this week, is recovering well and expected to be out of intensive care today, his family says.The 66-year-old wildlife documentary star was feeding the crocodile at Bredl's Wild Farm at Bloomsbury near Proserpine on Thursday when it lashed ou..
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Boyer Lectures: Sir Michael Marmot says wealth inequality threatens Australia's egalitarian dream

Boyer Lectures: Sir Michael Marmot says wealth inequality threatens Australia's egalitarian dream Posted September 24, 2016 13:33:35 Closing the gap on health inequality would mean tackling the disproportionate distribution of global wealth, epidemiologist Sir Michael Marmot has argued in his latest Boyer Lecture.Sir Michael, the president of the World Medical Association, says Australia's claim to be an egalitarian country has always relied on ignoring the plight of ..
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Profits from unproven supplements 'a conflict for pharmacists'

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Exclusive Galaxy poll reveals opposition to South Australian Labor government's Transforming Health plan

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Geelong veteran Jimmy Bartel a strong chance to play Sydney in ... .	World Cup qualifiers: Mat Ryan injury opens door to Socceroos for Mitch Langerak .
AFL finals 2016: The Five Geelong .	Tasmanian crash victim who lost partner, child remains in stable condition .

Blue ribbon image grows and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:07:00 +0000

Blue ribbon image grows
NEWTOWN has long held the title of some of Geelong’s best blue ribbon pockets of real estate, but its reputation is spreading to buyers far and wide.As a growing contingent of buyers from as far afield as Melbourne and Sydney comb our real estate market, a large proportion have set their sights on Newtown.It’s Geelong’s most expensive suburb with a median house price of $642,000 and one of our favourites with an average hold period of 13 years.Local agent John Moran, of Whitford, said Newtown is..
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'A win for the HRT name, fans and the lion'

JAMES Courtney has vowed to deliver the original Holden Racing Team their last ever Bathurst winner before the name is taken by rivals Red Bull Racing next year.Chasing his first win at Mount Panorama to fill the one major hole in his Supercars resume, the Holden star said he was determined to help send the team off in style in the Bathurst 1000.But Courtney will have to start his attack on the famous endurance race from mid-pack after missing out on a spot in the top-10 shootout when he finishe..
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Tough Chase pushes Frosty down the grid

MARK Winterbottom is confident he will still be strong in Sunday’s Bathurst 1000 after a “pretty average job” in the top-10 shootout saw him slip to 10th on the grid for the famous race.The defending Supercars champion admitted he tried to push too hard for the ultimate glory and ran off the track at the bottom of The Chase, seeing him slip three spots in the field as Red Bull rival Jamie Whincup claimed pole.Winterbottom admitted it was a lap he wished he could have over again, revealing that p..
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SA premier to trust the people on dump

Politicians must start trusting the people to guide the state's possible nuclear future, South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says.Mr Weatherill has opened the second citizens' jury in Adelaide, where 350 people are considering recommendations from the state's royal commission into the nuclear fuel cycle.Their focus will be on whether SA should establish a storage facility for taking high-level nuclear waste from overseas, in what could provide for billions of dollars in revenue.Mr Weatherill..
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Air strike kills mourners in Yemen

Yemeni security and medical officials say at least 45 people have been killed in a Saudi-led coalition air strike that targeted a funeral hall in the capital Sanaa.The officials say at least another 100 have been wounded in the Saturday strike.They say the dead and wounded include military and security officials from the ranks of the Shi'ite Houthi rebels fighting the internationally-recognised government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi as well as their allies, loyalists of former President..
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Russia says missile move a routine drill

Russia has moved nuclear-capable Iskander-M missiles into the Kaliningrad region bordering Poland and Lithuania, the Defence Ministry says, adding this was part of routine drills involving such missiles across its territory."These missile units have been deployed more than once (in the Kaliningrad region)... and will be deployed as part of military training of the Russian armed forces," ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a statement on Saturday.A US intelligence official said on Friday ..
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'My son and I were born from the same womb'

EMELIE Eriksson has a bond with her son that hardly seems possible: She and her son were born from the same womb.Eriksson was the first woman to have a baby after receiving a uterus from her mother, in a revolutionary operation that links three generations of their family.“It’s like science fiction,” Eriksson, 30, told AP in her home just north of Stockholm.“This is something that you read in history books and now in the future when you read about this, it’s about me.”Eriksson’s son Albin is now..
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No points but plenty of positives for Flames

THEY lost their opener but the Sydney Uni Flames have gained credibility as a serious finals contender in this season’s WNBL.In just their second ever game together as a team, the Flames came within just three of toppling league favourites Perth Lynx in their round one match in Sydney.“Lots and lots of good signs, a fantastic game but we didn’t get the win which is disappointing,” said new coach Cheryl Chambers on Saturday.“They are a really good team. They shot the ball extremely well.“We got u..
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'I think my dad looks like Matt Damon'

GREAT Scott! Did Matt Damon channel his inner Marty McFly?“Back to the Future” fans are convinced the actor crossed the space-time continuum, after a photo from February 1961 was recently posted online of a groom who’s a dead ringer for the Hollywood star.The lookalike appears in a black-and-white photo, smiling at a woman who gazes back dreamily into his eyes.“I think my dad looks like Matt Damon,” said Reddit user Coffeeandtrout, who posted the image last month, and said it was from his parent..
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US cops release city spy plane flight logs

Baltimore Police have released data showing that a surveillance plane secretly flew over the city roughly 100 times, taking more than 1 million snapshots of the streets below.Police held a news conference where they released logs tracking flights of the plane owned and operated by Persistent Surveillance Systems, which is promoting the aerial technology as a cutting-edge crime-fighting tool.The logs show the plane spent about 314 hours flying over eight months.The program began in January and wa..
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British man 'cured' of HIV .	Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth .
Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web .	NBL season preview 2016-17: Melbourne United tipped to win it all .

Communication breakdown leaves Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel in ... and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 07:36:00 +0000

Communication breakdown leaves Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel in ...
A breakdown in communication between Geelong and Jimmy Bartel has the Brownlow Medallist wondering whether his services are required for next season.Despite the fact the 2007 Brownlow medallist has triggered a clause in his contract to play on next season, Fairfax Media understands there has been little contact between between club and player since Geelong's preliminary final exit. Flashback to the happy days of 2007 when Jimmy Bartel was a Brownlow and premiership medallist. Photo: Vince ..
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Geelong schools' muck-up crackdown

GEELONG secondary schools are clamping down on traditional end of Year 12 “muck-up day” celebrations in a effort to rein in the high-jinx, with one even putting a ban on clown costumes. Another school as banned masks, following the recent phenomenon which has seen people dressed as clowns while brandishing weapons to scare people.And Geelong College on Thursday sent a letter to its Year 12 students telling them to made sure they wore the correct school uniform for the next two days, including “c..
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Carlton wants Geelong youngster Darcy Lang in exchange for ...

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Hands off Lang

GEELONG is holding its ground in negotiations with Carlton, refusing to part with Darcy Lang in a straight swap for running defender Zach Tuohy. The Blues have identified Lang as someone who could satisfy their needs and clinch a deal to send Tuohy to Geelong.But Lang remains unwilling to entertain the offer and the Cats are equally committed to keeping the 20-year-old creative forward, who remains under contract for next year.Carlton’s interest in Lang is understood to be strong but the two clu..
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Bin bozos causing green waste woes

GEELONG’S council is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to ensure that residents’ green offcuts are not going to waste.About 32,000 tonnes of garden material is collected across the city by the kerbside service, which is then mulched and composted for various uses.However an estimated 10 per cent of residential green bins are tainted by contaminants such as plastic bags and garden pots.The City of Greater Geelong’s city services acting general manager Vicki Shelton said the time-..
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Busted truckie fails test drive defence

A NORLANE man, sprung behind the wheel of a stolen truck, claimed he was just taking it for a test drive before deciding whether to buy it, a court has heard. The court was told Gregory Barty initially denied knowing the truck was stolen despite the passenger window being smashed and the ignition lock broken so the vehicle had to be hot wired to start it.Barty, 35, of Wisteria Grove, pleaded guilty in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday to charges of car theft and driving while suspended.Pol..
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Geelong hit-run accused killer told father he had killed someone ...

Geelong hit-run accused 'told father he had killed someone', court hears Emily Angwin - Yahoo7 News on October 13, 2016, 8:42 pm A Geelong man charged over the fatal hit run of cyclist Gordon Ibbs, allegedly admitted to his father that he had killed someone. Gordon Ibbs was left for dead after he was hit by a car while riding his bike in Anakie, past Bacchus Marsh, on Mother's Day last year. Gordon Ibbs was cycling when he was struck by a car and left for dead. ..
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Hawkins knee surgery

GEELONG is confident star forward Tom Hawkins will not have a delayed start to his pre-season after having minor knee surgery this week.The hulking forward had a piece of his meniscus trimmed after suffering a small tear to it during the season.The Cats said yesterday Hawkins had played part of the season with the injury but said it was not serious.Hawkins will be fit in time for Geelong’s first day of pre-season but may start slightly behind the rest of the group with the surgery limiting his a..
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$1000 for local cricket MVP

IT’S local cricket’s version of SuperCoach.There will be an extra edge to the Geelong Cricket Associatio’s top division this season with the introduction of an all-new MVP award that carries a nice little $1000 bounty for the winning player.Cricketers in GCA1 first XI will battle it out for the Intersport De Grandi Cycle & Sport Geelong Cricket Association MVP award, with the winner to receive a $1000 store voucher.Based on a club championship system, the scoring is simple: one point for a run, ..
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Three North Geelong footballers have been drafted by Melbourne in ...

Magpies become Demons 12 October 2016 Three North Geelong footballers have been drafted by Melbourne in the inaugural AFL Women's competition. Forward Richelle Cranston was selected at pick 24, teenage young gun Lily Mithen was next at 73, while ruck Maddi Boyd had to wait until pick 120.Also finding a home at Melbourne was former Colac Tigers netball star Shelley Scott.Scott, who won the GFL A grade best and fairest in 2011, impressed enough with VU Western Spurs to be taken with pick 41...
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Vardy open to rival offers .	Communication breakdown leaves Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel in ... .
New study says ovaries capable of growing new eggs .	Patrick Dangerfield wins Geelong best-and-fairest to cap perfect first ... .

Des Hasler survives Canterbury Bulldogs boad meeting but Steve Mortimer falls on sword and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:28:00 +0000

Des Hasler survives Canterbury Bulldogs boad meeting but Steve Mortimer falls on sword
Des Hasler has survived to coach Canterbury in 2017, with club legend Steve Mortimer instead the casualty at Friday's emergency four-hour board meeting called to resolve the club's future.But the club is yet to decide whether Hasler will coach beyond 2017, with negotiations still ongoing about his longer-term future at the Bulldogs. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Hasler remains, Mortimer resigns Greg Bird quits Titans Steve Mascord's Set..
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Jameka primed for rare double after Caulfield Cup triumph

Racing is a sport of risk and reward, but when Ciaron Maher saw "an exquisite filly" he knew he just had to have her."It didn't really matter how much she cost because it was all on credit," Maher said. "I just knew I had to have her and wasn't going to stop [bidding]." More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Jameka wins the Caulfield Cup Winx flying to a Cox Plate double Caulfield newcomer with 'unique' training method Is this Jameka's..
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Phillip Hughes inquest has opened up painful wounds at the very heart of cricket

Abbott provides statement0:52Cricket: Sean Abbott provided a statement in the Phillip Hughes inquest despite not being asked to give evidence. Phil Hughes died playing the game he loved and graced with such class and style.Phillip Hughes was so immune to sledging on the day he announced himself as a Test cricket prodigy, South Africa’s frustrated bowlers could only ask themselves: “Is he deaf?”Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Makhaya Ntini — three of the most lethal fast bowlers of the modern era —..
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AFL trades 2016: Jordan Lewis 'not filthy' with Hawthorn as contract talks continue

Jordan Lewis is not "filthy or angry" at Hawthorn as his future remains clouded, with his manager Liam Pickering continuing talks with Melbourne and Hawthorn.Lewis is the latest Hawthorn star to create headlines, when it emerged that the Hawks and Demons had held talks over a possible trade, and Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson had talked with Lewis about where his future lay. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Wright: Mitchell always heading to West Coast ..
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Octagonal dies aged 24

Octagonal dies aged 24 Posted October 15, 2016 15:30:11 When Darren Beadman looks back on his glittering career in the saddle, Octagonal stands tall as a true champion.Beadman rode Octagonal to five of his 10 Group One wins and said he was shocked and saddened to hear the horse had been euthanased on Saturday morning at the age of 24.Four of their Group One wins together came in the autumn of 1996 when Octagonal claimed the Canterbury Guineas, Rosehill Guineas, Merced..
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Brendon Santalab helps Western Sydney Wanderers steal 2-1 victory over Adelaide Reds

A double from Western Sydney substitute Brendon Santalab steered the visitors to a dramatic 2-1 A-League win over Adelaide United on Friday night at Coopers Stadium.The striker came off the bench just after the hour mark to bag a brace, including an injury-time winner. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Super-sub Santalab sinks Adelaide Aussie Gavrilova upsets number one Kerber Surfing world champion Wright returns home Jameka wins..
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Power out, trees down as winds batter city .	Vardy open to rival offers .
Communication breakdown leaves Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel in ... .	New study says ovaries capable of growing new eggs .

AFL trade news 2016: Brett Deledio approached Geelong 'late in ... and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:37:00 +0000

AFL trade news 2016: Brett Deledio approached Geelong 'late in ...
Richmond star Brett Deledio approached Geelong late in the season about a possible move to Simonds Stadium despite consistently dismissing speculation that he would leave the Tigers.Geelong list manager Stephen Wells told radio station SEN on Tuesday that both Deledio and Carlton defender Zach Tuohy had approached the Cats. As late as September 15, Deledio was adamant that his future lay at Punt Road Oval. Photo: Pat Scala "Both those players, we received an approach through their manage..
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Lindsay Fox's message to Geelong

TRANSPORT magnate Lindsay Fox has urged Geelong to stand strong after the Ford manufacturing shutdown, and pointed to his Linfox-owned Avalon Airport as a focus for employment growth.“Never give in,” Mr Fox said as he hosted industry delegates from across the world at his Wensleydale Australian Automotive Research Centre on Monday.“Out of something negative, positives will appear, so what they’ve got to do is get on with it. When somebody dies normally there’s another new baby born.”He said Aval..
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Freo talk turkey with Geelong over Kersten

Nick Rynne and Dale Miller - The West Australian on October 11, 2016, 8:06 am Geelong forward Shane Kersten has requested a trade to Fremantle, with the clubs expected to meet today to discuss a deal. Fellow South Fremantle product Jarrod Pickett is also on the move, with the 2014 No.4 draft pick asking Greater Western Sydney for a trade to Carlton.Kersten has been one of the Dockers’ primary targets this trade period and had a medical screening at the club last week.His man..
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Jonathan Brown's controversial suggestion to equalise AFL trading

Published on Oct. 10, 2016 | Updated on Oct. 11, 2016 Former Brisbane Lions champion turned footy pundit, Jonathan Brown believes there’s a major flaw in the current AFL trade system, that is seeing the bigger, stronger clubs benefit while leaving smaller clubs even more crippled. MORE: The Rover: How the Crows plan to secure Gibbs Brown believes too much power lies in the player’s hands throughout the AFL trade period, and has developed a plan to counteract that imbalance of powe..
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Mallyon to ride Grey Lion in Geelong Cup

Katelyn Mallyon aboard Grey Lion at Werribee (Image: Racing Photos) Having picked up bookings for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, Katelyn Mallyon's spring cups are overflowing after she was on Tuesday also rewarded with the Geelong Cup ride on import Grey Lion. Booked for Herbert Power Stakes winner Assign in the Melbourne Cup and on $201 bolter Go Dreaming in Saturday's Caulfield Cup, Mallyon clinched the ride on the Matt Cumani-trained Grey Lion for the Geelong Cup on Wednesday week af..
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Deakin sacks five over sex claims

FOURTEEN sexual harassment allegations have been made against male Deakin University staff since 2011, a report has found.The Freedom of Information report, given to the Geelong Advertiser by Deakin, shows five male staff members had had their employment terminated after a complaint was made against them, seven received disciplinary action or counselling and two of the complaints were not substantiated.Between January 1, 2011, and July 15, 2016, it shows there were 32 sexual harassment allegatio..
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Fast food worker buys 13 homes

A FORMER pizza deliveryman has become an unlikely real estate tycoon after buying 13 properties and “semi-retiring” at just 28 to live off his rental income.Western Sydney resident Tony Fleming said he decided to hang up his apron at Domino’s Pizza earlier this month after the gross rental income on his property investments grew to more than $130,000 a year.No longer in the workforce, he plans to dedicate his new found time to his passion: buying more homes, including a soon-to-be concluded 14th..
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Barwon Health tries to set standard for GLBTIQ workplace inclusion

GEELONG’s largest employer, Barwon Health, wants to be the region’s most inclusive workplace, and showcased that ambition Tuesday morning.The health provider marked Coming Out Day with an event organised by its Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer committee, and is also a major backer of the Geelong Pride Games which start later this month.Victoria’s Gender and Sexuality Commissioner Rowena Allen was the keynote speaker on Tuesday at the event at Kitchener House.Casey Ritchie ..
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Object thrown during Geelong road rage incident

A WOMAN was menaced on a major freeway by another driver before her window was smashed by the unkempt thug.The woman was travelling in Melbourne Road, Lara at about 6.30am when a maroon sedan pulled up behind her.Its driver flashed his lights and beeped his horn, causing the woman to move into the middle lane.The sedan passed then put on the brakes.When the woman pulled alongside, what police described as an “unidentified object” was discharged into her rear passenger window.The sedan was driven..
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Viper world champion to strike at Geelong

Viper world champion to strike at Geelong Up to 40 Viper catamarans are expected to contest the International Viper Class World Championship 2017 over January 7-15 including the current French world champion and two top national youth teams, with a Rietman twin on each boat. Reigning Viper world title holder Emmanuel Le Chapelier will sail with Theo Constance given his crew from their 2014 win, Eric Le Bouedec, isn’t available. “We hope that many Europeans join us, this championship is unique,..
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Scientists excited about discovery of an extinct giant shark species .	British man 'cured' of HIV .
Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth .	Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web .

Bathurst 1000: What's at stake in Red Bull's penalty protest that cost Jamie Whincup victory? and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 09:17:00 +0000

Bathurst 1000: What's at stake in Red Bull's penalty protest that cost Jamie Whincup victory?
WILL Davison and Jonathan Webb were victorious in the Bathurst 1000 but Red Bull Racing is set to protest the penalty that cost Jamie Whincup a win. Here the protest is explained.WHAT ARE RED BULL PROTESTING?Triple Eight Race Engineering, the team behind Red Bull Racing Australia, are appealing the decision by the race stewards to award Jamie Whincup a 15 second to his overall race time, dropping him from first over the finish line to 11th in the results.WHY WAS WHINCUP PENALISED?The stewards fo..
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Bollinger and Haddin on the stand

New South Wales fast bowler Doug Bollinger has refuted a claim that he sledged Phillip Hughes with the phrase "I'm going to kill you" on the opening day of the NSW Coroner's Court inquest into the batsman's death. The court heard an allegation Bollinger made the remark towards Hughes and his South Australia batting partner Tom Cooper on the opening day of a Sheffield Shield match between NSW and South Australia in November 2014. Hughes had reached 63 from 160 balls before he was struck on the n..
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Deledio interested in move to Cats

Deledio interested in move to Cats Ben Guthrie, AFL Media October 10, 2016 3:10 PM Richardson on Geelong and Deledio JRZ Richmond's General Manager - Football Talent, Dan Richardson discusses Brett Deledio. Brett Deledio in action during Round 16, 2016 Brett Deledio has flagged his interest in joining Geelong, but Steven Motlop will not be part of any deal that sends the star Tiger to the Cattery. Richmond General Manager -..
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Dane Swan Q and A: Collingwood great opens up on the AFL's 'monotonous robots' and mistakes club makes

COLLINGWOOD great Dane Swan believes AFL clubs are too overbearing in the way they run their football programs.The 2011 Brownlow medallist spent 15 years at the elite level, but maintains he would have been no worse off with six contact hours per week as opposed to 40.In an exclusive question and answer session with foxfooty.com.au, Swan opened up on his frustrations with the modern sporting landscape, his sadness for the modern day footballer, plus the worst thing about being an elite player.To..
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Roar's Jacob Pepper tipped to stand-in for suspended skipper Matt McKay against the Jets

VETERAN Brisbane defender Jade North has anointed quiet achiever Jacob Pepper as the ideal replacement for suspended skipper Matt McKay when the Roar take on the Jets in Newcastle on Sunday.McKay will serve a one-game ban following his sending off in the Roar’s 1-1 season-opening draw with Melbourne Victory last Friday night.The midfielder, who is shattered about his dismissal for two bookable offences, was found to have no case to answer for his hand-waving reaction to the red card.North, who c..
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Japan boss fears Australian strength but looks for Socceroos weakness

These are strange times for Japan, one of the powerhouses of Asian football.The Japanese are used to getting off to a flying start in World Cup qualifiers and wrapping up their place at the biggest show in sport with relative ease. Japan's Hotaru Yamaguchi scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time against Iraq. But this time – at least so far – things have been a little different.The Blue Samurai stumbled to a shock loss at home in their opening game of the qualifying tournament for Ru..
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Wanderers record proves they can challenge

Emma Kemp - AAP on October 10, 2016, 3:21 pm There is no reason to suggest Western Sydney can't rebound from Saturday's Sydney derby thrashing. His team swept them aside with authority, but even Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque considers it unwise to discount Western Sydney so early in the A-League season.Saturday night's 4-0 defeat left Tony Popovic's Wanderers with much to work on after missed opportunities and defensive holes triggered a second-half collapse."They'v..
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AFL trade news 2016: Gibbs, Wells, Vickery on move in big opening session

Two No. 1 draft picks have dominated discussions on the opening day of the AFL trade period, with Bryce Gibbs requesting a move to Adelaide and Brett Deledio interested in a trade to Geelong.Adelaide list manager Justin Reid revealing that Carlton star and 2006 No. 1 selection Gibbs has requested a trade back home to South Australia, despite being contracted to the Blues until the end of 2019. Gibbs is looking for an out after more than 200 games with Carlton. Photo: Scott Barbour Gibbs,..
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Proteas name pair of bolters in Test squad

Having taken note of the troubles Australia’s batters have experienced with ‘mystery’ spin bowlers in Asia and again at St George’s Park yesterday, South Africa have named a pair of uncapped tweakers in their 16-man squad for next month’s three-Test series in Australia. Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, who bamboozled Australia’s top-order during Sunday’s fourth consecutive ODI win the for the Proteas, has been included after being part of the South Africa A series in Queensland earlier th..
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AFL trades 2016: Hawks face hard yakka for deals

Tom Mitchell declared his hand on Monday by requesting a trade to Hawthorn, but now the hard work begins for the Hawks as they seek to procure deals for both him and Gold Coast's Jaeger O'Meara.While Hawthorn officially landed Ty Vickery on Monday after Richmond opted against matching the Hawks' bid for the unrestricted free agent, their attempts to acquire star midfielders Mitchell and O'Meara – both out of contract – are set to be considerably tougher propositions. Hawthorn is looking fo..
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Scientists excited about discovery of an extinct giant shark species .	British man 'cured' of HIV .
Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth .	Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web .

Power out, trees down as winds batter city and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:40:00 +0000

Power out, trees down as winds batter city
A MASSIVE power outage has struck across Geelong as strong winds batter the region.There have been reports of building damage in Leopold, Lara, Bell Post Hill and Corio, and trees have been felled across the region.About 2pm, thousands of homes were left without power, with Powercor reportingoutages affecting large parts of Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast with almost 2500 homes switched off.Lara alone had almost 1200 homes affected, but at 3.30pm they were listed as being back on..
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Gerni's still a fan of the true blue oval

GERNI Barnes had a Holden when he shifted from one Geelong manufacturing mainstay to another in 1960.That make was fine to park at International Harvester but after he moved across to Ford it was “a no-no”.“So I had to get rid of it,” he said.A Ford took its place, and Mr Barnes took his place for 23 years in Geelong’s epic and enduring, rich, rewarding, proud Ford story.“At that time in 1960, Ford introduced the Falcon car and of course they wanted people over there to allow them to do that and..
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Blue ribbon image grows

NEWTOWN has long held the title of some of Geelong’s best blue ribbon pockets of real estate, but its reputation is spreading to buyers far and wide.As a growing contingent of buyers from as far afield as Melbourne and Sydney comb our real estate market, a large proportion have set their sights on Newtown.It’s Geelong’s most expensive suburb with a median house price of $642,000 and one of our favourites with an average hold period of 13 years.Local agent John Moran, of Whitford, said Newtown is..
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Ordeal finally over for `Peru Six'

THE Peru Six are celebrating what they say is clearing of their names after their holiday nightmare that began in January, 2012.In a statement posted to Facebook on Saturday, the group shared the good news with their 31,000 plus followers.“We are heartened and relieved to announce that the Lima Third Court (Court), in conjunction with the senior prosecutor, has confirmed that we had absolutely nothing to do with the tragic death of Mr Lino Rodriguez in January 2012,” they said.The six Australian..
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Wild winds whip Around the Bay

DAMAGING winds with gusts of up to 120km/h will lash the state as cyclists ride across Port Phillip Bay for Around the Bay, between 5.30am and 7pm.One cyclist, believed to have been riding inthe annual event, is in Geelong hospital after falling near Avalon.An Ambulance Victoria spokesman said paramedics were called to the Princes Freeway at Avalon after reports a cyclist had fallen from his bike about 7.30am.The spokesman said the man, believed to be aged in his 50s, was taken to Geelong hospit..
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Was Ford worker scheme money well spent?

THE Australian Catholic University published a study paper on Ford workers this week, which makes for interesting reading. Of those being made redundant only 8 per cent are ready and want to retire. Of the rest, 87 per cent haven’t started to look for alternative work yet and half of them want to remain in a similar type of job and use their existing skills. The average age of these employees is 50.Ford was more than generous in giving the community and its workers three years’ advance warning. ..
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Great Ocean Road back in business

THE full length of the Great Ocean Road is open to motorists, nearly a month after landslides wreaked havoc on the tourist route. The last closed section, between fire-ravaged Wye River and Separation Creek, was reopened on Saturday morning.Movement of a large landslide along Paddy’s Path, a walking track that connects the two hamlets, slowed and stabilised on Friday.It enabled authorities to install road barriers at the base of the slope, allowing the road to be opened to one lane of traffic.Sp..
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Trees down, power out as wild…

Reports of building damage have been received across Geelong's northern suburbs. Some Melbourne railway lines have been affected while Melbourne Airport ...
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Eddie's decision changes sporting landscape

I AM not a fan of Eddie McGuire. My firm but — as it turns out — erroneous position has been that he is not a great supporter of women.I knew my long-held position was wrong when, on September 21, McGuire and the board of the Collingwood Football Club announced their decision to launch the Collingwood Netball Club.That announcement was so significant that even now I can barely comprehend it.In all honesty, I suspect that the decision of the Collingwood Football Club to launch the Collingwood Net..
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Banks, marriage set to dominate parliament

Heard the one about the big bad banks and same-sex marriage?You could be forgiven for feeling deja vu during the coming parliamentary week, with a pair of issues on which the coalition and Labor are immovably opposed set to continue dominating debate.Labor will formally decide its position on the same-sex marriage plebiscite - it's odds-on to be against - at a meeting of opposition MPs on Tuesday."There's no secret that we are deeply concerned," shadow treasurer Chris Bowen told ABC TV on Sunday..
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British man 'cured' of HIV .	Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth .
Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web .	NBL season preview 2016-17: Melbourne United tipped to win it all .

Vardy open to rival offers and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 13:39:00 +0000

Vardy open to rival offers
GEELONG ruckman Nathan Vardy admits the chance to cement himself as a regular AFL player is behind his desire to explore options at rival clubs.The injury-plagued 25-year-old is continuing to meet with interested suitors and has undergone several make-or-break medical assessments, which have “come up all right”.Refreshingly honest, Vardy says it would be hard to leave a club that stood by him through injury adversity but has to do what is best for his career.“They’ve given me the chance to live ..
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Dawn of the twilight inspection

BALMY evenings with some wine and cheese in the backyard — sounds perfect, hence the increasing popularity of twilight opens.With daylight savings time in full swing, the extra hour combined with summer’s naturally longer days provides greater opportunities for home buyers to view properties.Maxwell Collins residential sales manager Eugene Carroll said during a typical nine-to-five, it’s difficult to get a couple or husband and wife in the same space to view a property.“Quite often you can’t get..
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Dangerfield demands more from Geelong

Danger demands more from disappointed Cats Ben Guthrie October 7, 2016 9:15 PM Ty on move, Bulldogs bonanza, more Footy Feed with Matt Thompson and Nick Bowen Patrick Dangerfield says the Cats must use the pain of their prelim final loss to push harder GEELONG superstar Patrick Dangerfield has urged his teammates to use the club's devastating preliminary final loss to go a step better in 2017. After accepting the first 'Ca..
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Allthorpe's shock Falcons exit

FORMER Sydney midfielder Danny O’Keefe has been appointed Geelong Falcons coach after the sudden resignation of highly respected mentor Andy Allthorpe.An emotional Allthorpe, 39, called a meeting with Falcons officials yesterday afternoon where he revealed he could no longer continue in the role because of family and work commitments.He also told Falcons talent manager Michael Turner he was “cooked” after five years in the role, which involved balancing 5am work starts as a supervisor with the e..
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Tradie's trailer theft headache

A GEELONG tradesman has said thieves are crippling small businesses after a $17,000 trailer was stolen from his Breakwater company.Josh Marshall said his fencing and demolition business stands to lose tens of thousands of dollars after people broke into the yard and towed away a plant trailer carrying a large hook.“You just feel violated, that someone’s come in and stolen something you’ve worked hard for,” he said.“The trailer alone being $17,000 plus the hook, we’re expecting a loss of about $3..
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'My son and I were born from the same womb'

EMELIE Eriksson has a bond with her son that hardly seems possible: She and her son were born from the same womb.Eriksson was the first woman to have a baby after receiving a uterus from her mother, in a revolutionary operation that links three generations of their family.“It’s like science fiction,” Eriksson, 30, told AP in her home just north of Stockholm.“This is something that you read in history books and now in the future when you read about this, it’s about me.”Eriksson’s son Albin is now..
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No points but plenty of positives for Flames

Imports Jennifer Hamson (R) and Asia Taylor impressed in their first game for the Flames. THEY lost their opener but the Sydney Uni Flames have gained credibility as a serious finals contender in this season’s WNBL. In just their second ever game together as a team, the Flames came within just three of toppling league favourites Perth Lynx in their round one match in Sydney. “Lots and lots of good signs, a fantastic game but we didn’t get the win which is disappointing,” said ..
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'I think my dad looks like Matt Damon'

Matt Damon, have you travelled through time? Picture: Adam Taylor GREAT Scott! Did Matt Damon channel his inner Marty McFly? “Back to the Future” fans are convinced the actor crossed the space-time continuum, after a photo from February 1961 was recently posted online of a groom who’s a dead ringer for the Hollywood star. The lookalike appears in a black-and-white photo, smiling at a woman who gazes back dreamily into his eyes. “I think my dad looks like Matt Damon,” said Redd..
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Russian missiles moved to Kaliningrad: US

Russia is moving nuclear-capable missiles into Kaliningrad, a tiny Russian enclave sitting between Poland and Lithuania, a US intelligence official says, following Estonian news reports. Russia’s reasons for shipping the 500-kilometre-range Iskander-M missiles to Kaliningrad "could be innocuous," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. "They moved a similar missile system to Kaliningrad in 2014 for a military exercise. It could also be a political gesture – a s..
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Drink driver fell asleep at lights: police

A Brisbane man has been charged with drink driving after he was allegedly found asleep behind the wheel at a set of traffic lights.The 37-year-old's car was still running when officers checked on it at the intersection of Wickham and Brunswick streets in the Fortitude Valley around 5.30am on Saturday.He allegedly returned a breath alcohol concentration of .222 per cent and will face the Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 25, police said in a statement.Originally published as Drink driver fell..
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British man 'cured' of HIV .	Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth .
Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web .	NBL season preview 2016-17: Melbourne United tipped to win it all .

Communication breakdown leaves Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel in ... and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 12:20:00 +0000

Communication breakdown leaves Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel in ...
A breakdown in communication between Geelong and Jimmy Bartel has the Brownlow Medallist wondering whether his services are required for next season.Despite the fact the 2007 Brownlow medallist has triggered a clause in his contract to play on next season, Fairfax Media understands there has been little contact between between club and player since Geelong's preliminary final exit. Flashback to the happy days of 2007 when Jimmy Bartel was a Brownlow and premiership medallist. Photo: Vince ..
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Carlton wants Geelong youngster Darcy Lang in exchange for ...

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Busted truckie fails test drive defence

A NORLANE man, sprung behind the wheel of a stolen truck, claimed he was just taking it for a test drive before deciding whether to buy it, a court has heard. The court was told Gregory Barty initially denied knowing the truck was stolen despite the passenger window being smashed and the ignition lock broken so the vehicle had to be hot wired to start it.Barty, 35, of Wisteria Grove, pleaded guilty in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday to charges of car theft and driving while suspended.Pol..
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Geelong hit-run accused killer told father he had killed someone ...

Geelong hit-run accused 'told father he had killed someone', court hears Emily Angwin - Yahoo7 News on October 13, 2016, 8:42 pm A Geelong man charged over the fatal hit run of cyclist Gordon Ibbs, allegedly admitted to his father that he had killed someone. Gordon Ibbs was left for dead after he was hit by a car while riding his bike in Anakie, past Bacchus Marsh, on Mother's Day last year. Gordon Ibbs was cycling when he was struck by a car and left for dead. ..
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Hawkins knee surgery

GEELONG is confident star forward Tom Hawkins will not have a delayed start to his pre-season after having minor knee surgery this week.The hulking forward had a piece of his meniscus trimmed after suffering a small tear to it during the season.The Cats said yesterday Hawkins had played part of the season with the injury but said it was not serious.Hawkins will be fit in time for Geelong’s first day of pre-season but may start slightly behind the rest of the group with the surgery limiting his a..
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$1000 for local cricket MVP

IT’S local cricket’s version of SuperCoach.There will be an extra edge to the Geelong Cricket Associatio’s top division this season with the introduction of an all-new MVP award that carries a nice little $1000 bounty for the winning player.Cricketers in GCA1 first XI will battle it out for the Intersport De Grandi Cycle & Sport Geelong Cricket Association MVP award, with the winner to receive a $1000 store voucher.Based on a club championship system, the scoring is simple: one point for a run, ..
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Three North Geelong footballers have been drafted by Melbourne in ...

Magpies become Demons 12 October 2016 Three North Geelong footballers have been drafted by Melbourne in the inaugural AFL Women's competition. Forward Richelle Cranston was selected at pick 24, teenage young gun Lily Mithen was next at 73, while ruck Maddi Boyd had to wait until pick 120.Also finding a home at Melbourne was former Colac Tigers netball star Shelley Scott.Scott, who won the GFL A grade best and fairest in 2011, impressed enough with VU Western Spurs to be taken with pick 41...
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Barwon Health's financial emergency

BARWON Health has recorded a $13 million deficit, prompting the State Government to appoint a troubleshooter to its board and order an independent review of its finances. The financial loss was $10 million worse than the Royal Melbourne Hospital — which had the next biggest deficit in Victoria in 2015-16 — and followed a $1.3 million surplus last year.It was made public yesterday when the health provider — Geelong’s biggest employer with almost 7000 staff — released its annual report, overshadow..
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Locals to have say on Geelong's future - Geelong residents are ...

Locals to have say on Geelong's future Rebecca McDonald / 13 October 2016 Geelong residents are being urged to have their say on the City's future. The Our Future survey has been launched by the City of Greater Geelong, asking locals to help map out the municipality's future. Administrators say they want to know how the council is performing in certain areas, and what needs to be improved on. It is an online survey but hard copies can be found at the City's Customer Service Centres or leis..
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Race for Victorian senate vacancy between Diana Taylor and ...

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New study says ovaries capable of growing new eggs .	Patrick Dangerfield wins Geelong best-and-fairest to cap perfect first ... .
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New study says ovaries capable of growing new eggs and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:52:00 +0000

New study says ovaries capable of growing new eggs
The belief that a woman is born with a fixed number of eggs appears to have been broken by a discovery by scientists at the University of Edinburgh. A study wherein cancer patients were given ABVD, a chemotherapy drug, discovered the women had a larger density of eggs compared to women of the same age. The ability to grow new eggs was a side effect of the medication, says Evelyn Telfer, head researcher of the study conducted by the university. “This was something remarkable and completely unexp..
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'Alarmist' doctors pressure state for birth changes

THE state’s top doctors group is calling on the Palaszczuk Government to “urgently” change the way maternal services are delivered in Queensland, claiming the move away from obstetrician-led services is putting mothers and babies at risk.Australian Medical Association Queensland President Chris Zappala said research showed peri-natal death rates doubled when women gave birth under midwife-led care compared to when treated by an obstetrician.“There is also significantly higher rates to neonatal i..
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Tax sugary drinks to fight obesity, UN health agency urges governments

Tax sugary drinks to fight obesity, UN health agency urges governments Posted October 12, 2016 09:48:47 Governments should use tax policy to increase the price of sugary drinks like sodas, sport drinks and even 100 per cent fruit juices as a way to fight obesity, diabetes and tooth decay, the World Health Organisation says. Key points:20 per cent price increase could reduce consumption of sweet drinks by same proportion, WHO says"Enough evidence" now to encourage cou..
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Feisty Capalaba carpet pythons in two-hour tussle | photos, video

QLD: Two male carpet pythons have been videoed having a two-hour long tangled tussle. TUSSLE: Two male carpet pythons wrestle at a Capalaba property: Photo: Selina ZwolsmanTWO feisty male carpet pythons have been captured on video wrestling one another on a south-east Queensland property.Capalaba residents Selina and Patrick Zwolsman watched the snakes tussle for about two hours on Saturday.“They were inside and outside the shed and up and down the ladders,” Ms Zwolsman said.“When..
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This is the best country to be a girl. And it's not Australia

News World This is the best country to be a girl. And it's not Australia. 10:00pm, Oct 12, 2016 Updated: 7:55pm, Oct 12. This is the best country to be a girl. And it's not Australia. best country to be a girl. Australia ranks considerably worse than ...
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Anthea Page claims she got a staph infection from a makeup brush

An Australian model has warned others about unsanitary make up brushes after she was diagnosed with a serious eye infection.Anthea Page posted on Instagram last week that she had a staph infection which she believes came from a dirty make up brush used on her at Sydney Fashion Weekend.The accompanying photo showed Ms Page's right eye is visibly red and swollen. Ouch: Model Anthea Page posted a photo to Instagram showing a staph infection in her eye (above) 'I observed unhygienic practices': The..
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Global chemo drug shortage impacts SA

A chemotherapy drug shortage means some cancer patients in South Australia will receive larger injections delivered more slowly, SA Heath has revealed. A global shortage of the chemotherapy agent etoposide phosphate, used to treat a range of cancers, means SA patients will be injected with an alternative form of the drug from late October. SA Health says the alternative form, etoposide as base, is not directly interchangable with the phosphate version which can lead to dosing errors. The depart..
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'How could this happen in Australia?': Cairns cafe worker responds to customer's racial slur

Former refugee Josie Ajak, 20, was on shift last week at the busy Gloria Jeans cafe in central Cairns when a female customer refused her assistance, instead requesting her to âget a white ladyâ to serve. Ms Ajak, who arrived in Australia as a refugee in 2004 after her family fled wartown Sudan, said she was "completely stunned" by the woman's reaction, having earlier greeted her with a smile. "I was shocked but I responded very kindly, I said thatâs fine and just moved her to the side and..
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Peanut clinics to test if early exposure reduces allergy risk

Peanut clinics to test if early exposure reduces allergy risk Posted October 12, 2016 08:57:04 Perth doctors are to trial peanut clinics in a bid to reduce rising rates of allergy among infants and children by exposing them to peanut products early.Researchers were planning to use the clinics to test 400 infants to determine the possible benefits of early exposure.Current guidelines suggest that those at high risk should be exposed from as early as four months old.The..
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UN, Britain and US voice outrage over plans for up to 300 new homes in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank .	Scientists excited about discovery of an extinct giant shark species .
British man 'cured' of HIV .	Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth .

Patrick Dangerfield wins Geelong best-and-fairest to cap perfect first ... and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:26:00 +0000

Patrick Dangerfield wins Geelong best-and-fairest to cap perfect first ...
SUPERSTAR Patrick Dangerfield put the finishing touch on a perfect first season at Geelong by winning the Carji Greeves Medal.The freshly-crowned Brownlow medallist outlasted captain Joel Selwood in a fitting one-two finish after the pair shouldered a heavy midfield load during Geelong’s season of vast improvement.Dangerfield’s win was the fifth time a Geelong player completed the Brownlow-Carji double in the same season.The wrecking ball midfielder was judged Geelong’s best player in eight game..
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Ford closes their Broadmeadows and Geelong plants

Ford closes their Broadmeadows and Geelong plants Ford Australia's Broadmeadows plant. The last Ford Falcon and Territory to be built in Australia will roll off the assembly line in Broadmeadows this morning.After 91-years, Ford is today closing its Broadmeadows and Geelong plants.It's been revealed just how much taxpayers have forked out to save the car industry.The Herald Sun reports taxpayers spent $7000 for every four cylinder Ford Falcon built in the fin..
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Stunning WAGS frock up for Carji

PLAYERS and their partners have walked the red carpet at the Cat’s last official event of the season. Before attention turned to the Carji Greeves Medal count to award the best and fairest player of the season, the wives and girlfriends had their moment to shine.Fashion blogger Nadia Bartel wowed in a white Alex Perry number with Giuseppe Zanotti heels and YSL bag but it’s clear her favourite accessory of the night was the return of a clean-shaven Jimmy on her arm.Expecting mum Emma Hawkins, wif..
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What's next for our Ford site?

FORD will sell its Norlane factory site after lengthy decommissioning, and community leaders are calling for it to become part of a new manufacturing era. Company spokesman Wes Sherwood confirmed the long-term plan but declined to comment further saying focus was on helping employees through today’s emotional shutdown of manufacturing at the plant. “Historic elements will be preserved, we do plan to decommission and sell the property. Beyond that it’s way too early, it’s a multi-year process,” M..
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Can startups save Geelong after Ford leaves town?

With the last cars rolling off Ford's Geelong production lines, a new program aims to help laid off employees become startup entrepreneurs. At a free two-day event on October 17 and 18 called Next Monday, former Ford employees will learn how to go about turning an idea into a new business. The initiative was launched with an open letter to laid off auto workers from well known Australian tech entrepreneur Phil Morle, who came to prominence in the early 2000s as the chief technology officer of th..
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'I'll be dancing down the street'

WORKERS are leaving Ford’s Geelong plant for the last time after the completion of manufacturing shut-down formalities this morning.They described mixed emotions among about 200 workers who watched a live stream of last models coming off assembly lines in Broadmeadows.With handshakes and embraces they departed, with electric maintenance worker of 18 years Cam Stevens among those happy to be stepping into retirement.“I’ll be dancing down the street, can’t wait to get home and crack a coldie,” the..
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Court orders end refinery strike

Court orders end refinery strike Rebecca McDonald / 07 October 2016 Contract staff at Geelong's refinery are expected to head back to work today following a two day strike. The workers walked off the job at Viva Energy on Wednesday, citing concerns about worksite safety, wages and conditions. They continued to blockade the gates to the Corio site yesterday. Late yesterday Viva won a court injunction compelling them to end the industrial action and return to work. The refinery is currently ..
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Floating Christmas Tree ready to return Rebecca McDonald / 07 ...

Floating Christmas Tree ready to return Rebecca McDonald / 07 October 2016 It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The City of Greater Geelong is getting ready for the festive season, confirming the popular floating Christmas Tree will once again adorn Corio Bay this year. Light Up Geelong will be held on Friday, November 11 from 7.30pm, with fireworks to follow the lighting of the tree. Holiday projections will also be beamed onto City Hall on Geringhap Street once again. The Geelon..
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CCTV from a shop opposite the apartment where Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint has turned out to be too blurry to identify anyone.The footage was taken from two cameras at the Bel Ange nail salon near the reality star’s luxury accommodation at the Hotel de Pourtales, but hasn’t helped authorities identify anyone.According to TMZ the video is not a direct shot and you can only see the robbers on a reflection of glass in a shopping area.media_cameraKim Kardashian runs fearfully to her waiting..
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'Harbour Precinct Project' misses out on funding

A protest over safety concerns at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery is continuing today. Workers met yesterday morning, blockading the site's gates... A high school in Belmont is to be rebuilt at Armstrong Creek. The Victorian government has announced the new Oberon High will open in 2021, as part... Plans for a $19m revamp of Geelong's waterfront may have to be put on the backburner. The Royal Geelong Yacht Club had been hoping for $9m from the...
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Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth .	Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web .
NBL season preview 2016-17: Melbourne United tipped to win it all .	Samsung, Woolworths partner to deliver grocery ordering from a 'smart fridge' .

UN, Britain and US voice outrage over plans for up to 300 new homes in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:21:00 +0000

UN, Britain and US voice outrage over plans for up to 300 new homes in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank
The United Nations, UK and US are condemning a new wave of “deeply troubling” construction of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Tobias Ellwood, the Foreign Office minister, said the planned construction of up to 300 new homes for Jewish settlers was a violation of international law, while American officials said the move undermined attempts at lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. But the Israeli government said only 98 new housing units had so far been app..
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Son of the West, Antonio Guterres takes the UN blue

Melbourne: Antonio Guterres is about to become the boss of the United Nations, and it is almost certain he barracks for the Western Bulldogs.Can this year get any better for the Sons of the West?! More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Plays of the 2016 AFL grand final Jimmy Bartel's beard is gone Bulldogs party on Mad Monday AFL trade period explained Bulldogs fans stream into Whitten Oval to celebrate win Bulldogs..
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Monks and survivors remember 1976 Thai student massacre

The killings of October 6, 1976 marked a nadir in the kingdom's blood-splattered recent history. At least 46 student protesters were shot, beaten to death or hung from trees as they massed at Thammasat University against the return from forced exile of hated military dictator Thanom Kittikachorn. Survivors say the true toll was at least twice as high, with thousands more arrested or forced into hiding. Fearing a leftist rebellion in a region where many countries had turned communist, security f..
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Typhoon Chaba kills six people in South Korea

A powerful typhoon has battered South Korea, killing six people and leaving four missing, the country's safety agency said. Typhoon Chaba caused strong winds and heavy rain in south-eastern areas and the southern resort island of Jeju on Tuesday and Wednesday. South Korean officials said the typhoon later dissipated after moving over the waters off the east coast. The six dead include one who fell from a breakwater and another who fell from the roof of a house, the Ministry of Public Safety an..
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Blast at Syria-Turkey border kills 20 rebels: monitor

Blast at Syria-Turkey border kills 20 rebels: monitor AFP on October 6, 2016, 6:51 pm Blast at Syria-Turkey border kills 20 rebels: monitor Beirut (AFP) - At least 20 Syrian rebels were killed in a blast at a border crossing with Turkey on Thursday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.The Britain-based monitoring group said it was unclear what caused the blast at the Atme crossing between Turkey and the northern Syrian province of Idlib, adding that around 20..
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Deadly Hurricane Matthew 'pounding' Bahamas, heading toward US

The storm, which is expected to intensify as it moves northward towards the state of Florida, has prompted mass evacuations in US coastal areas. Matthew, the worst storm to hit the Caribbean in nearly a decade, forced the closure of airports in the Bahamas, with cruise ships re-routed from the popular tourist destination, the government said. "Seriously consider now moving to higher grounds," Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie told southern coastal communities before the storm hit. In its ..
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Afghans evicted from Pakistan could be recruited by Islamic State, aid agencies warn

Afghans evicted from Pakistan could be recruited by Islamic State, aid agencies warn Posted October 06, 2016 09:33:49 Aid agencies in Afghanistan are worried that huge numbers of refugees sent back from Pakistan could be recruited by insurgents. Key points:Pakistan is evicting hundreds of thousands of long-term refugeesThey may be at risk of recruitment by militant groups while travelling back to AfghanistanAfghans are still being displaced by conflict, aid agencies ..
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Education debate begins for WA election

Education debate begins for WA election Rebecca Gredley - AAP on October 6, 2016, 6:49 pm The State School Teachers' Union of WA has called for better support, more staff and lower TAFE fees as it campaigns ahead of the 2017 state election.President Pat Byrne says the teaching community wants positions that were cut in 2013 and 2014 restored, more administrative support in schools and violence in schools addressed."We've seen an increase in violence against teac..
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UN warns universal education goal will fail without 69 million new teachers

Nearly 69 million new teachers must be recruited and trained in order to achieve global universal primary and secondary education, figures from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation show, with sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia most affected by the worldwide shortage. According to estimates from Unesco’s Institute for Statistics (UIS), published to coincide with World Teachers’ Day on 5 October, the international community needs to recruit 24.4 million primary school teachers,..
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Scientists excited about discovery of an extinct giant shark species and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:52:00 +0000

Scientists excited about discovery of an extinct giant shark species

Millions of years ago, massive sharks stalked their prey through the world’s waters. Today, following the discovery of its teeth in very different places around the globe, scientists say that a newly discovered species called Megalolamna paradoxodon is remarkable in its range and size.Megalolamna, a cousin of the famous megalodon, left toothy reminders of its presence in such disparate parts as modern day Peru, North Carolina, California, and Japan, although it was rare compared to megalodon."T..
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Neil DeGrasse Tyson is making a videogame

Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, whose chief joy in life seems to come from sucking the fun out of everything by explaining in painful detail why it's not possible to do all that cool stuff you see in movies and videogames, is making a videogame. It's going to be called Neil DeGrasse Tyson Present Space Odyssey, and it promises to take players on "an immersive virtual reality experience" to Mars, Europa, and beyond. "Meet at the Mission Control Spaceport and set off on missions by piloting..
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Kepler data glitch, not aliens, could be to blame for whacky star behaviour, says leading astrophysicist

Kepler data glitch, not aliens, could be to blame for whacky star behaviour, says leading astrophysicist Updated October 04, 2016 16:39:57 One of Australia's leading experts on NASA's Kepler Space Telescope says variations in the telescope itself could be the reason for the unexplained behaviour of star KIC 8462852.The star has baffled the world's leading scientists by displaying large and erratic dips in brightness, far greater than is normally seen from stars orbited ..
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NASA wants to nuke dangerous asteroids and comets

NEW YORK – NASA is working with the US Nuclear Security Administration at the possibility of using nuclear bombs to destroy hazardous asteroids and comets heading towards Earth. comet1. In a new partnership to defend Earth and its populations, the two ...
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How will Earth's laws fare in Mars?

How will Earth's laws fare in Mars? With entrepreneur Elon Musk keen on setting up Mars as the next habitat for human beings, the legality of occupying the red planet has raised legal questions. Perhaps the necessity of instituting laws about explorations beyond Earth must be tackled if only to settle future complications in space. By Brian Ang | Oct 04, 2016 05:22 AM EDT Elon Musk, chief executive officer for Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), speaks during the 67th International ..
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Two whale sharks and their 22-year annual pilgrimage

Murdoch University researchers have demonstrated that two whale sharks, affectionately known as Stumpy and Zorro, have been making an annual pilgrimage to Ningaloo Reef for at least 22 years. Dr Brad Norman and Associate Professor David Morgan ...
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Our local region of the Milky Way is 4 times bigger than we thought

Astronomers have discovered that our spiral region of the Milky Way – called the Local Arm – is approximately four times larger than previously estimated. The discovery suggests that our own cosmic neighbourhood amounts to a more significant portion of the galaxy than we thought, with new estimates indicating that the Local Arm could stretch more than 20,000 light-years long. While that's still not as big as the four major spiral arms that make up the majority of our galaxy's stars, gas, and d..
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ANU study reveals origins of Vanuatu and Tonga's first people after centuries of debates

When ANU researchers stumbled upon skeletal remains at the oldest known cemetery of the Pacific Island Lapita culture, they did not expect it to solve a centuries-long debate.One decade and several DNA analyses later, remains have lead them to discover that Vanuatu and Tonga's first people arrived 3000 years ago from Taiwan and northern Philippines. ANU researchers have discovered the origins of Vanuatu and Tonga's first inhabitant, solving centuries-long debates. Photo: Supplied The fin..
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Explorers Discover World's Deepest Underwater Cave

A celebrated Polish diver has discovered the world’s deepest underwater cave, a flooded limestone chasm in the Czech Republic. Krysztof Starnawksi, lead explorer, established that the abyss, located in the eastern part of the country, is at least 404 metres deep, 12 metres deeper than the previous record-holder, a flooded sinkhole north east of Rome. Starnawksi told National Geographic, which part funded the expedition: “I scuba dived down to 200 meters just before the ROV’s deployment to put..
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Rare flowering plant Kunzea newbeyi found in WA's South West set to bloom

Rare flowering plant Kunzea newbeyi found in WA's South West set to bloom By Cameron McAloon Updated October 04, 2016 13:10:30 An "inconspicuous" rare flowering plant has been discovered to be in abundance in Western Australia's South West following a survey of bushland.The Kunzea newbeyi plant, while is endemic to WA's South West, has been found in only five locations worldwide.First discovered in 1964, it has now been identified in large quantities in the Monjeb..
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Give Geelong next Big Bash team, says Flem .	VR app lets you see through the eyes of person with dementia .

British man 'cured' of HIV and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:31:00 +0000

British man 'cured' of HIV

The HIV virus has apparently disappeared from the British man’s blood. Picture: SuppliedStaff writersNews Corp Australia NetworkSCIENTISTS in Britain are hopeful they may have cured HIV after the virus vanished from the blood of a patient treated with a new therapy. According to The Sunday Times, the 44-year-old is one of 50 people currently trialling a treatment that targets the disease even in its dormant state.Around 37 million are living with HIV worldwide, many of them in Sub-Saharan Africa..
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I no longer listen when doctors tell me I'm 'too young'

"Because being in your 20s does not automatically render you exempt from every medical condition." Jessica Seaborn Photo: Supplied The prospect of having cancer is scary at any age. Your heart starts to beat faster in the doctor's office and you're studying their face for any kind of indication that they're about to tell you good news or bad news. The doctors are usually trying very hard to keep you calm and explain things in plain English so that you aren't worrying. They reassur..
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Queensland: The toothless state

Just one third of Queensland’s 77 councils have fluoridated water supplies. Picture: ThinkstockIF THE legacy of former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is his famous slogan, “the smart state”, that legacy of one of his successors could be far less salubrious.Queensland: The toothless state could well one of former LNP leader Campbell Newman’s key achievements, after he, among a litany of controversial decisions in his three years at the state’s helm between 2012 and 2014, decided to dump mandate..
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Pharmaceutical lobby groups may delay codeine ruling

A quiet push by three of the nation's most powerful pharmaceutical lobby groups to derail moves to make codeine drugs prescription-only has likely delayed a final decision until at least next year.The Therapeutic Goods Administration's Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling in October last year made an interim decision to remove codeine-containing products from over-the-counter sales from June this year, citing growing evidence of codeine-related harm. A move by three pharmaceutical lo..
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Bob Marley is played during memorial held for sisters who died in the The Seychelles

The family of two sisters who died during a vacation in The Seychelles held an emotional celebration of their life at the luxury resort where they were found.Guests at the $1800 night paradise island resort joined the mum and brother of Robin and Annie Korkki for the poignant candlelit ceremony.The sister's mum Susan and brother Mike held hands as flower petals were sprinkled on the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean. Beauty: The family of Robin and Annie Korkki attended a memorial on the beachf..
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driver caught speeding, on phone and over limit

A Coorparoo man has been caught allegedly speeding, while using his mobile phone and driving over the legal blood alcohol limit.That's three of the "fatal five" mostly likely causes of death on the roads as featured in road safety campaigns - the other two being driving under the influence of drugs and driving while tired. A 21-year-old man has been caught performing three of the fatal five in Warwick. Photo: Glen Watson The 21-year-old was pulled over just after 8am on Sunday for speed..
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Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace

BANGKOK - Thailand's hospital-bound King Bhumibol Adulyadej is still being treated for kidney failure although an infection in his lung has eased, the palace said Saturday, in the latest update on the 88-year-old's ailing health. Bhumibol is the world's longest-reigning monarch and beloved by many in Thailand. However he has not been seen in public for nearly a year as he battles a series of ailments in a Bangkok hospital. The palace tightly controls news about his health and it is difficult t..
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Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:06:00 +0000

Explorers have found the deepest underwater cave on Earth
Explorers in the Czech Republic have just completed an expedition to the underwater cave Hranická Propast - also known as the Hranice Abyss - verifying for the first time since its discovery in 1999 that it really is the deepest underwater cave on Earth. The team, led by Polish diver Krzysztof Starnawski, managed to reach a depth of 404 metres (1,325 feet) using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), which means this limestone cavern is 12 metres (39 feet) deeper than the second deepest underwater ..
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Nokia D1C with Android Nougat Appears on Geekbench

Rumors for a Nokia comeback have been quite stale in the past couple of weeks. However, a new Geekbench test has suggested that the Finland-based OEM might be returning to the ever-growing smartphone market sooner than everyone perceived. Several test results show a handset titled “Nokia D1C” is in the works and according to the details, will be launching in the budget segment. For starters, the device runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 carrying the model number MSM8937. The SoC will sport a t..
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Fewer marques make for poorer Paris Motor Show

Some of the bigger marques stayed away but there was plenty to see in Paris, says Hannah ElliotIN 2014, no fewer than 1.25 million people filled the Paris Motor Show floor to ogle the latest from Bugatti, BMW, Maserati, and Mercedes. The biennial show was the industry’s most populated event that year. For those returning this year, they will likely be disappointed. The 488 Spider Ferrari is presented on the first day of the press days of the Paris motor Show, on September 29. Picture: Miguel Med..
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Forza Horizon 3 Review: A Driving Masterpiece

Forza Horizon 3 The good Giant open-world Huge car list Gorgeous visuals Top-notch soundtrack The bad High specs needed to reach 60 fps on PC Too much DLC Verdict If you're looking for a driving game this fall, Forza Horizon 3 offers one of the most exhilarating and satisfying racing experiences around on console or PC. I'm bombing down a jungle dirt road in The Outback chasing a jeep suspended from a helicopter while ..
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Amazon Offers $2.5 Million Alexa Prize For Talking AI: Hurry 26 Days 'Til Deadline

First Posted: Oct 01, 2016 04:16 AM EDT Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Google, And IBM form 'Partnership on AI' To Develop Artificial Intelligence. (Photo : Jeff Spicer / Getty Images) Amazon has offered a $2.5 Million to the first team who develops Alexa to a conversational AI. The Alexa Prize will be given to the developers who turns Alexa, the voice service into a social AI capable of conversing with humans for 20 minutes. What is the Alexa Prize? The Alexa Prize, which was announced on..
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iPad Pro 2 Release Date, News & Update: Apple Tablet In Three Variants, No Audio Jack; Apple Pencil in 2017?

Rumors suggested that the three variants of the iPad Pro 2 will be composed of a different screen size, which include 12.9-inch, 10.5-inch, and 9.7-inch.(Photo: Getty Images/Justin Sullivan) The upcoming iPad Pro 2 is rumored to be made available in three variants. The new Apple tablet is said to sports revolutionary specs and features, which include the A10 chipset, Apple Pencil, as well as AMOLED display panel. After a no-show at IFA 2016 in Germany, it is believed that the tablet might b..
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2017 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Wagon Coming to U.S.

Teased in Paris, the new wagon will be shown next year Free Price Quote From a Local Dealer No Obligation, Fast & Simple Free New Car Quote Jaguar Land Rover used the Paris Motor Show to tease us with a brief look at a well-camouflaged Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon that will break cover next year.The welcome and surprising news: the wagon is a global vehicle and will be available in the U.S., Joe Eberhardt, president and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America confirmed ..
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Melbourne Airport rail link reconsidered during secret tourism talks

A high-powered group of advisers set up by the Andrews government secretly reconsidered a rail link to Melbourne Airport as one of several "strategic investments" to boost Victoria's tourism prospects.Almost two years after the idea of train connection between Tullamarine and the CBD was shelved when Labor came to office, a cabinet-in-confidence document reveals it was briefly put back on the table as part of deliberations by a reference group chaired by infrastructure tsar Sir Rod Eddington. ..
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Australian fish fossil could help find the key to the evolution of teeth

A 400-million-year-old fish fossil found near Lake Burrinjuck could help Australian researchers find the key to the evolution of human teeth.Researchers at the Australian National University and Queensland Museum have used CT scan technology to digitally dissect the jaws of a fossil of Buchanosteus – an armoured fish from the extinct placoderm group – found about 50 kilometres from Canberra. ANU PhD student Yuzhi Hu with a 3D model of a fish fossil created after completing a CT scan on the..
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Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:19:00 +0000

Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web
Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web Updated August 30, 2016 16:12:05 Computers from a federal research network, a peak sporting body, a school and a local council are among tens of thousands of machines which have been hacked and had their login details put up for sale in a dark web marketplace, a Four Corners investigation has revealed. Key Points A dark web database contains the server details of more than 70,000 global organisationsSecur..
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2016 VW Passat 206TSI R-Line

A new performance Passat is en route to Australia, with VW confirming a Golf R-powered version of its mid-size sedan and wagon will arrive in November.The all-wheel-drive 206TSI R-Line will headline the Passat’s MY17 model updates, landing Down Under with a $57,990 sticker price, or $59,990 for the wagon.The order books are now open for the 206TSI R-Line, powered by the 206kW, 350Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre from the brand’s current performance powerhouse, the Golf R. The 206TSI R-Line is being to..
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Citroen reveals CXperience Concept ahead of Paris

Bold new concept pays tribute to Citroen’s past executive cars, demonstrates brand’s Advanced Comfort technologies and design. Citroen nowadays might be all about quirky cars and rally dominance, but in a bygone century the French carmaker made its name in making big, comfy, and plush executive cars. The brand’s new Paris motor show-bound concept car, the CXperience Concept, certainly aims to recapture some of that past reputation as it is designed as a new take on ‘the codes of executive sedan..
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Fitbit's Charge And Flex Fitness Trackers Just Got A Lot Better

Last Thursday, former volleyball star Gabby Reece worked out with a bunch of tech journalists on a rooftop in downtown San Francisco. I only made it through half of the 20-minute workout, which says something about my personal fitness level or the workout's difficulty, perhaps both. The event was to show off some of the features of Fitbit's new devices. One of those features, a new Cardio Fitness Level function, is actually to determine whether I'm as fit as I should be for someone my age. With..
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The BMW super-coupe rumor mill says to keep your eyes peeled in 2019 - Roadshow

The 7 Series is quite the opposite of a bad car, but it's having trouble matching the success of its biggest competitor, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Tim Stevens/Roadshow Do you remember the BMW 8 Series? It was the largest coupe the automaker offered, existing as a sort of sporty analog to the 7 Series sedan. It died before the turn of the century, but now, there's a good chance it might come back, as BMW figures o..
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ANZ Bank includes MasterCard in Apple Pay, Android Pay coverage

Customers of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group can now use their ANZ MasterCard credit card to pay for online purchases through Android Pay or Apple Pay. While other major Australian banks resist on using third-party mobile payment applications, the ANZ Bank has embraced the two online wallet systems and even extended the coverage to include MasterCard users. Good news! You can now use @MastercardAU with #ANZAndroidPay. T&Cs apply. Learn more: https://t.co/7i4769mt5X pic.twitter.c..
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India's participation in global nuke weapons free conference in Kazakhstan significant, says envoy

India's participation in a day-long international conference being held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Monday on the theme "Building a nuclear weapon free world, has been declared as significant by that country's envoy to New Delhi, Bulat Sarsenbayev."2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site and the commemoration of the United Nations International Day against nuclear tests. We always try to attract the attention of the world to consistently meet this ch..
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Student Sees Benefits of 'Pokémon Go'

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – A doctoral candidate in the Northern Illinois University Department of Geography argues that augmented reality gaming has educational benefits for those who otherwise would stay indoors. Centering a discussion on “Pokemon Go” on Saturday in the Northern Illinois University Campus Life Building, Autumn James said that augmented reality – a live direct or indirect view of the world augmented by computer graphics, sounds or GPS data – gives players a strong sense of the space a..
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Ancient corals expose human impact on reef

Coral samples dating back thousands of years show evidence of the human impact on the Great Barrier Reef, researchers say.University of Queensland Professor Gregg Webb said coral "cores" taken from along the Queensland coastline showed definable difference in trace element chemistry, including those linked to European arrival in Australia."We can look at ancient events where they're been stressed by bad water, high nutrients, but also just sediment load and see what killed them, what was sub-le..
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BFL: Queenscliff suffer humiliating defeat as Geelong Amateur book ... .	Tenancy problems and whitegoods top list of common consumer complaints .

NBL season preview 2016-17: Melbourne United tipped to win it all and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 08:06:00 +0000

NBL season preview 2016-17: Melbourne United tipped to win it all
The NBL season tips off on Thursday night when the newly-returned Brisbane Bullets host the Perth Wildcats in Brisbane. Here's an in-depth preview of all eight teams.ADELAIDE 36ers Last season: 14-14, 5th place.Coach: Joey Wright.Likely starters: Jerome Randle (import), Terrance Ferguson (i), Mitch Creek, Eric Jacobsen (i), Daniel Johnson.Bench: Brendan Teys, Nathan Sobey, Majok Deng, Matt Hodgson, Anthony Drmic, Adam Doyle, Sam Johns, Nelson Larkins. The star: Randle was a scoring sensation la..
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Revealed: The curious stats from Wallaby losses in 2016 Test season

THE Wallabies are just two from eight in the 2016 Test season.But Fox Sports Lab has uncovered some curious stats that show they’re not such a bad team — at least not in some statistical attacking categories.Sunday’s 18-10 defeat to South Africa in Pretoria was the third time the Wallabies have lost this season despite scoring more tries than their opposition.Prop Scott Sio crossed the chalk at Loftus Versfeld for his first Test try while the Springboks’ points all came via the boot of five-eigh..
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FFA reveals A-League commission not on agenda - SBS

Aggrieved club owners reportedly want the concept of a commission to run the league placed on the agenda for their next chairmen's meeting on October 12. But Gallop quickly and categorically hosed down talk of the A-League being controlled by a separate entity, in the same way as the English Premier League. "A fully separated A-League is not on our agenda at the moment," Gallop said. "We are certainly putting more resources into the A-League, we fully recognise that it's the engine room for th..
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Ex-Tottenham youngster wins $11.7 million in damages - SBS

In 2006, scans showed the then 17-year-old had an abnormal heart yet he was allowed to sign a professional contract before collapsing and suffering a cardiac arrest in his next appearance. The young striker's father claimed the injuries were a result of the negligence of Spurs' sports physicians, prompting a 10-year court battle. Hamed was finally granted compensation in the region of $11.7 million on Tuesday, with a solicitor, working on behalf of his family, then issuing a statement outside t..
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Argentinian Isa target for Wallabies

The Wallabies would be ‘silly’ not to target Argentinian number 8 Facundo Isa, if he lines up for the Pumas on Sunday morning (AEDT), forward Dean Mumm says. Isa suffered a leg injury in the back end of Argentina’s most recent defeat to the All Blacks, leaving him in doubt for this weekend’s twickenham clash, but if he plays, he will be enemy number one. The 23-year-old has been a revelation for the Pumas through the Rugby Championship, leading the tournament in carries (85) and making the seco..
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Trainer Chris Waller declares Winx at home at Caulfield

Leading trainer Chris Waller maintains a fear of the Caulfield racecourse was the furthest thing from his mind when he braved the cold conditions on Wednesday morning to give his champion mare Winx her first look at the track.In the past, so many quality racehorses, such as Kingston Town, have failed to negotiate their way around Caulfield and found the racecourse a significant stumbling block each and every spring and autumn. Winx (left) and stablemate Foxplay prepare for a trackwork sess..
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Cowboys' Ponga commits to Roos: Thurston

Cowboys young gun is set to commit his future to Queensland and Australia according to teammate Johnathan Thurston. Copyright: NRL Photos. Australia and Queensland appear to have won a tug of war for the services of rugby league's hottest young property, Kalyn Ponga.The 18-year-old has resisted overtures from New Zealand to pledge his allegiance to Australia, according to North Queensland teammate Johnathan Thurston.Born to a New Zealand fath..
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Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne banned by Racing NSW over dual licence

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has expressed disbelief and frustration after being told she will not be able to ride in NSW because she holds a dual training-and-riding licence in Victoria."Are they serious?" she asked in a tweet after the ruling. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Plays of the Week 2016/17 A-League season promo debuts Celtic U-20s debut 13-year-old Lyon backs Aussie series win Luongo backs ..
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NBL bosses hail Australian first as all games live streamed into China

Every NBL game will be live streamed into China this season.NBL managing director Larry Kestelman and general manager Jeremy Loeliger announced the deal on the eve of the new season, which tips off on Thursday night. NBL games will be live in China this year. Photo: Getty Images Kestelman made it priority No. 1 for the league to extend its digital reach as far as possible this season and his persistence will see Ali Sports, owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and Sina Sports, show e..
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Senior Kangaroos back Andrew Fifita, Semi Radradra axe, says Johnathan Thurston

Kangaroos great Johnathan Thurston says senior players not only supported the decision to omit Andrew Fifita and Semi Radradra, but drove the values that saw the controversial duo banished from Mal Meninga's Four Nation's squad.The ARL Commission delivered the news that Fifita and Radradra were judged unfit for duty in green and gold, with Fifita under investigation from the NRL for his support of convicted killer Kieran Loveridge and Radradra facing domestic violence charges. More ..
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Caffeinated alcohol is 'cocaine' to teens and other top stories.

Caffeinated alcohol is 'cocaine' to teens

Man who died after catheter-oxygen mix-up 'may have caused own death'

Experimental therapy helps autistic kids

Child's death amid gastro outbreak at Little Zak's daycare in Sydney prompts investigation

Cancer survival in rural Aust 'alarming'

Relay for Life Joondalup Wanneroo raises more than $305000 for Cancer Council

Woman sues Tough Mudder-style obstacle course after snapping ankles on slip and slide

Audrey McGregor inquest: 'Substantial overdose' given by confused nurses, coroner says

Lone-wolf radio hoaxer hacks Melbourne air traffic control: AFP and other top stories.

Lone-wolf radio hoaxer hacks Melbourne air traffic control: AFP

How One Nation senator Rod Culleton's conviction could play out in the High Court

Race-hate speech: Human Rights Commission must take a look at itself, PM says

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same-sex marriage plebiscite defeated in late-night Senate vote

Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft and other top stories.

Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft

Xenophon: no to Abbott's hate speech call

The 'Love or Leave Australia' party logo. Picture: Supplied

Airtasker increases recommended hourly rates to above national minimum

'Island of despair': Australia intentionally torturing refugees on Nauru, says major Amnesty International report

Man, woman, two children and dog found dead in Davidson in Sydney's north

$40m lotto dispute plays out in court

Private Health Insurance Ombudsman report shows record complaints, driven by Medibank

NSW Liberals are a 'closed shop': Abbott

CFMEU boss John Setka seeks stay on blackmail charges

Geelong mother left traumatised after two-year-old pricked by dirty syringe in public toilet and other top stories.

Geelong mother left traumatised after two-year-old pricked by dirty syringe in public toilet

An industry's answer to deadly opioid addiction: More pills

Gold Coast drugs: 'This will be the summer of multiple unknown overdoses'

Busted: hidden camera unravels public service compensation claim

Baby Henry given hope with 'most precious' new heart

Brisbane mum finds meth in plastic egg in six year old's bedroom

Brisbane Zombie Walk fees waived, but future remains uncertain

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No need for pap test until age 25: study

Santa Golly Dollies sell out in Melbourne and Geelong Christmas ... and other top stories.

Santa Golly Dollies sell out in Melbourne and Geelong Christmas ...

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Dogs dream about their owners, expert claims and other top stories.

Dogs dream about their owners, expert claims

Branson's 'disturbing' date with Trump

Man believed missing following mine collapse in Opalton, Central Queensland

Red wine can cure hormonal imbalance in women

University Of Arizona Gets $10.3M Grant For Alzheimer's Disease Research On Women

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Qld police wage war on drug dealers

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Brisbane Roar beats Central Coast Mariners 1-0 in gritty response to difficult week and other top stories.

Brisbane Roar beats Central Coast Mariners 1-0 in gritty response to difficult week

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