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Foxtel big winners in cricket power play TV RIGHTS CHANNEL Nine’s four decade involvement in cricket broadcasting is over with Foxtel and Channel 7 the big winners in the new $1 billion cricket rights deal. 9m
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Why are Pies keeping member figures secret? ROLLING NEWS AFL DAILY: COLLINGWOOD is the only Victorian club refusing to divulge its membership figure, and Melbourne great Garry Lyon believes this is why. 27
Cocaine Cassie reveals jail heartbreak DRUG MULE CONVICTED drug trafficker Cassie Sainsbury says she has split with her fiance and has revealed the paltry amount she was to be paid for attempting to smuggle cocaine. 2h
MEGA FUNDING DEAL TO KEEP FOOTY AFFORDABLE FOR FANS A LANDMARK deal that will see a $225 million upgrade of the Etihad Stadium precinct will help freeze ticket prices and keep footy affordable, AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says. The deal has also locked in the Grand Final in Melbourne for 40 years. 8m
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Is Kreuz key to Perfect 9 jackpot?
Athletes expelled from SUPERCOACH WANT to win $240,000? It’s Games over syringes simple, just pick the player from each match who scores the highest SuperCoach points this round. There’s $1000 up for grabs for those who come closest. So who should be on your radar? 4m
TWO Indian athletes have been kicked out of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and will be put on the first available flight home over the needles that were found in the athletes village before the Games even began. FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION LIVE
Voller attempts suicide in back of police car STANDOFF FORMER Don Dale detainee Dylan Voller has allegedly attempted to kill himself in the back of a police car after violent clashes with officers on the Gold Coast this morning. 1h
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The tales of Melbourne’s first cabbies HISTORY OVERCHARGING, weird superstitions about passengers — these aren’t Uber stories, they’re the tales of Melbourne’s early horse-drawn cabbies. 5
Footy Show host’s baby joy BABY JOY FOOTY Show host Bec Maddern has given birth to her baby and the name is adorable. 3h
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Horse rescuer faces cruelty charges ABUSE ALLEGATIONS A SOMERVILLE animal rescuer who allegedly starved 18 horses has faced court on more than 40 cruelty charges. 1h
Underground sensors to nab overstaying parkers WHAT LIES BENEATH AN inner-city council will soon start installing sensors below the road in a move to catch and fine more drivers exceeding parking limits. 6
The incredible record price for Moonee Ponds home THE suburb famous for being Dame Edna Everage’s humble home has been catapulted among Melbourne’s top property markets with a mega-sale worth millions.
Wet and windy weather to hit Melbourne WET weather is finally set to hit Melbourne after a scorching start to April with temperature records smashed across the state. 9m
CommBank back in ASIC’s crosshairs THE corporate watchdog has slugged Commonwealth Bank $3 million after they were found to have charged over 30,000 customers for financial advice they never actually received. 26m
Hold my beer — and live longer CUTTING alcohol intake to around one beer a day would add an extra five years to your life, a Canadian report suggests, as the federal authorities look at the existing recommendations. 4h
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GODDARD GONE AS CROWS COACH
AFLW INAUGURAL AFLW premiership coach Bec Goddard is returning to Canberra after Adelaide ended her two-year stint as Crows boss. 25m
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How salary cap almost sunk Saints CLOSE SHAVE FORMER St Kilda list boss Chris Pelchen has detailed just how close the club came to facing devastating draft penalties — and the long-lasting effects of having to reshuffle player payments. 4
Mystery Pie Murray turns into trade steal TRADE SURPRISE QUESTIONS were asked when Collingwood traded a second-round pick for unknown Sydney defender Sam Murray. The half-back rocket-launcher has more than vindicated the move this season. 4h
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What Bucks would give for free run NO EXCUSES NATHAN Buckley refuses to whinge but must wonder how good the Pies could be, writes JON RALPH. Starting tonight, Collingwood must hope its run of back luck finally snaps. 24
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Teams: Prestia, de Goey among big ins ST KILDA is under the pump and could make a statement at the selection table while Geelong will regain Mitch Duncan and Jordan de Goey is ready at Collingwood. SEE THE ROUND 4 TEAMS HERE 11
AFL tips: Dermie climbs to the top OUR tipsters hit back last week. Hawthorn champion Dermott Brereton surged to the top of the tipping leaderboard. Can they continue the momentum in Round 4? 2
Blues armed with high-end talent AS Carlton slumped to a 0-3 start to 2018, many have questioned whether the Blues have the cattle. But a look at the playing list shows Brendon Bolton’s side should be armed with talent. 26
Tigers smash membership record RICHMOND has become footy’s first club to crash through a record membership mark, while Collingwood has slipped to fourth on the official tally. SEE THE MEMBERSHIP LADDER 121
SUPERCOACH NEWS
Crowden or Henry? The SuperCoach shock! rookie debate dividing Kelly a Giant out SuperCoaches INJURY NEWS THE
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INSIDE INFO IS THIS our last THE PHANTOM THE countdown SuperCoach world could go into chance to grab a Giant bargain? to Round 4 is on SuperCoaches meltdown this weekend with The stats gurus at Champion and there is one question midfield star Josh Kelly to miss at Data reveal the best trade options dividing the community; Mitch least one week with a groin for Liam Ryan and Gary Ablett Crowden or Jack Henry? The injury. However, there is some plus this week’s top rookies and Phantom gives his verdict, plus good news with Toby Greene to key match-ups. captains, rookie selections and return. the Josh Kelly injury.
Fix My Team: How to replace Ryan, Gaz SUPERCOACH CHAT THERE’S been injuries to key stars and rookies, some stars just aren’t firing and price fluctuations have well and truly begun. SuperCoach guru Al Paton reviewed a series of teams — check out his trade advice here. 7
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Classless Kiwi a disrespectful Games villain 9m
Hockey’s bizarre scheduling slight 3h
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Woeful England fail to show up for the fight 4h
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No stopping Mitchell with Tokyo in sight 1h
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Marschall ‘does a Hooker’ to take gold Stripped of gold! High drama in crazy 200m final
Thor struck by power of lightning Bolt
Stevens smashes record to POLE VAULT AUSTRALIA’S Kurtis leave rivals in a spin
BRUTALLY DISQUALIFIED IN ONE of the most bizarre finishes to a sprint race ever seen, England’s Zharnel Hughes was halfway through his victory lap before he was sensationally stripped of the gold medal for impeding another athlete.
STAR POWER HOLLYWOOD heart-throb Chris Hemsworth has admitted to feeling star struck as he watched the athletics with sprint legend Usain Bolt, describing the experience as the “highlight of my year”.
GOLDEN GIRL Australian discus thrower Dani Stevens is eyeing Olympic gold after smashing her opponents the Commonwealth Games record at Carrara to win by almost eight metres.
Marschall has followed in the footsteps of his idol Steve Hooker to claim gold in the pole vault. 2
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SPORT
Matildas to prey on Japan’s fear of failure AFC ASIAN CUP MATILDAS attacking midfielder Katrina Gorry says the Japanese fear of failure is a trump card Australia must play on before the do-or-die AFC Asian Cup clash in Amman on Friday. 3h
Bryant’s high praise for Simmons
Ricciardo: Max’s ‘greed’ behind ugly spat
Shots fired as Victory prepare for Sky Blues F1 DANIEL Ricciardo says NBA PLAYOFFS ON the day Ben Max Verstappen bit off more record Simmons’ Philadelphia 76ers returned to the post-season for the first time in six seasons, the Australian star received a significant compliment from one of basketball’s best. 3h
than he could chew as the Dutchman buried the hatchet with Lewis Hamilton.
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SYDNEY FC V VICTORY MELBOUNRE Victory boss Kevin Muscat has fanned the flames ahead of tonight’s trip to Sydney FC by refusing to form a guard of honour for the record-breaking Sky Blues. 2
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VICTORIA NEWS
How AFL ticket prices compare to other major sports TICKET COSTS ARE footy fans getting a raw deal or is watching your favourite team a bargain? As the AFL confirms today’s $500m sport boost will keep tickets low, we compare AFL Grand Final and full season tickets to other big sporting events around the world. 2m
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Cult label goes barking mad again GORMAN A MELBOURNE fashion brand is teaching old dogs new tricks, with furry fashionistas and their style-conscious owners set to go barking mad for the cult label’s latest raincoat range. 4h
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Wife of former Governor-General found after night missing SAFETY FEARS ANN Hollingworth, the wife of former Governor-General Peter Hollingworth, has been found alive in Malvern after she went missing overnight. 4h
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Alarming stats reveal secret sex shame HARASSED VICTORIA’S sexual harassment shame has been laid bare, with an alarming amount of women and men experiencing sexually harassment in a year.
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Bold, brash and at the top of his game REVIEW: HHHH ½ IT’S quality control, not portion control for Rhys Nicholson, whose economy of words is at a Jerry Seinfeld-level — only with more edge.
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Method behind Simmons’ full-blown madness REVIEW: HHH ½ PREMIER absurdist micro-sketch artist and prop comic Sam Simmons detonates a fastpaced package of random humour that ranges from the cheeky to the excruciating.
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CHEERS TO THAT THE historic Mentone Hotel will be restored and its doors opened to the public again after its owner struck an agreement with the council and passionate Save The Edgy campaigners.
FAILED BID A man convicted of raping a young Belgian backpacker he met in Chapel St will stay behind bars after his appeal bid was denied.
WINE O’CLOCK LOOKING for a place to catch up with your mates Savvy B and Sangio Vese? From Prahran to Patterson Lakes, here are 16 of the best wine bars in Melbourne’s south.
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SPACE JUNK’S GREATEST HITS
ROCKETING DEBRIS THE crash of Chinese space station Tiangong-1 last week is not the first time space junk has plummeted to Earth — and Australia has not been immune from the fallout. 1
What happened to Melbourne’s waterslide? SLIP ‘N SLIDE IT’S how turn of the century Melburnians got their thrills — a waterslide in the heart of Melbourne, which drew thousands to one of the state’s first amusement parks. 4
Where to see Victoria’s best autumn colours SEASON CHANGE WHILE Melbourne’s weather is still shining, there’s a crispness in the air that signals summer is officially over. It’s time to embrace the changing season, so here’s where you can find some of Victoria’s best autumn foliage. 3
The dirty secrets of old Melbourne DARK SIDE TIME and 19th century austerity have hidden some of Melbourne’s darkest secrets. Back in the day, Melbourne was a hotbed of sinners, sickness and scoundrels. 17
LAW & ORDER
Accused killer teen bashes inmates AN accused teenage killer charged over a high-profile murder has bashed two inmates in youth detention while waiting to be put on trial.
Net tightens on body in bathtub killer POLICE probing the death of Sarah Gatt whose decomposed body was found in a bathtub nine months after she was killed say they are looking for one killer over her violent death.
Man charged over teen’s creepy tram experience A MELBOURNE teenager was returning home when she noticed a man staring at her. When she tried to sneak off, he followed. Police have caught up with him. 1h
Suburbs most likely to access child porn WELL OFF people in Melbourne’s ‘leafy suburbs’ are most likely to access child abuse material, Victoria’s police chief has revealed as the force announced a $24m boost to tackle “local demand for the disgusting material”. 3
OPINION
Planes, trains, automobiles the hot button issues AIRPORT LINK IN two decades, nothing has quite managed to shift the pipedream of a Tullamarine Airport rail link into reality but it’s a unity ticket both sides of politics can exploit, writes Matt Johnston.
Left’s violence in the name of ‘love’
Shift in animal export horror tactics
Mistake shows a Prime Minister in strife
HYPOCRISY IN ACTION THERE are ratbags everywhere these days — cretins to the Left of us, barbarians to the Right — but those on the Left are too often cheered by people who should know a lot better, writes Andrew Bolt.
LIVE EXPORT WHILE the intentions of Animals Australia in highlighting the horrific cruelty in the live sheep trade may be honourable, it is a pressure group that is not dedicated to both sides of the story, writes Ed Gannon.
STORMY WATERS MALCOLM Turnbull made a huge mistake in slapping down Peter Dutton over his immigration intake plan and will now pay, writes Andrew Bolt. 174
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TIPS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 13 146
MUNDINE? SUDDENLY FITZSIMONS FREEZES 23
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Cruz demolishes Zuckerberg 14
The growing cancer of anti-Semitism in Europe 12
Haidt and the "conservative advantage" 21
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RENDEZVIEW
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Shutting down debate is no way to solve a problem 8
When will we end the gross cruelty of live exports? 42
I took Zuckerberg’s advice and I regret everything 54
WORLD NEWS
Trump mulls major TPP backflip TRADE DEAL DONALD Trump is reportedly considering a major policy backflip and exploring the idea of rejoining the Trans Pacific Partnership after pulling out of the deal last year.
Cliff Richard suing over TV raid coverage 2014 INVESTIGATION LAWYERS for singer Cliff Richard are seeking damages at the “very top end of the scale” over BBC coverage of a police raid on his home when he was facing child sex charges. 1
Russian envoy won’t rule out US war KNIFE EDGE DIPLOMACY RUSSIA’S ambassador to the UN has warned of escalation over Syria and refused to rule out conflict with the US if Washington conducts a retaliatory strike over the suspected chemical weapons attack. 4h
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Florida shooter’s $1m ‘gift’ to victims PARKLAND SHOOTER LAWYERS for Florida shooter Nikolas Cruz have said that the gunman wants to donate more than $1 million to the families of the victims he killed.
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Yassmin’s shock at ‘aggressive’ deportation CONTROVERSIAL Muslim activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied reveals her frightening confrontation with US immigration officials before she was denied entry to the US. 804
APEC ammo sitting idle in warehouse A HUGE stockpile of ammunition that was destined for Papua New Guinea ahead of the APEC leaders’ forum has been abandoned in a Melbourne warehouse, with the government in Port Moresby unable to pay for it. 11
South African man’s emotional visa plea to Dutton PETER Dutton has received a letter from a South African man — whose parents were tied up and tortured — urging him to fast-track visas for persecuted white farmers. 24
PM admits tensions with China MALCOLM Turnbull says Australia’s foreign interference legislation has been ‘mischaracterised’ by the Chinese media, but rejected reports Beijing is denying visas to government ministers. 39
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BIG TALK Kate Ceberano was 15 when she joined Melbourne band I’m Talking. With their one and only album Bear Witness being reissued, she thinks its about time they got more respect in the history of Australian music
Ultimate AFL fan guide to round 4 KEY INFO WE’RE just three games into the AFL season but some teams are already in the gun. Here’s everything you need to know about round 4 including tickets, transport, and if kids can have a kick after the match.
Melbourne named music capital MELBOURNE ROCKS A new census has discovered 110,000 people see live music in Melbourne on any given Saturday night — more than an AFL Grand Final
Why Melbourne is world’s music capital TOP OF POPS IT’S official — Melbourne outranks every other city on Earth in one crucial music metric.
C a l l t h e M C G y 22 random facts about Wil o Anderson u COMEDY INSIDER WHAT do Wil r Anderson and the 1993 film Free h Willy have in common? Find out in o his new show, Wilegal. m e 13 f o r o n e n i g h t
Kylie answers your questions FAN OUT Those pesky journalists tend to ask Kylie Minogue the same standard questions (love life, age, marriage, blah blah blah) so it’s time to turn the job of interviewing her over to her fans ...
Bring the country to your city kitchen URBAN GARDENER AFTER four years enjoying a simpler country life, River Cottage Australia’s Paul West has made a reverse tree change. Now he’s urban farming in Melbourne’s inner north and sharing tips on how you can make the most of your backyard. 6
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BANKING WESTPAC will MANUFACTURING ENERGY demand far more detailed prices are “out of control” and information from home-loan have emerged as the most critical applicants, quizzing them on headwind facing Australian everything from grocery bills to manufacturers, according to the medical expenses as it cracks chief of paint maker DuluxGroup. down on so-called “liar loans”.
Frydenberg makes the case for coal POWER PLAN JOSH Frydenberg is caught between a leader who won’t lead the country out of a policy morass, and legislation that mandates energy stupidity, writes Terry McCrann. 4
Farm takes a fresh approach to sustainability GREEN EDUCATION A GROUNDBREAKING Geelong farm is teaching people how to live sustainably by cutting consumption and eating clean and fresh local produce.
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THE $1 MILLION HOME OF THE FUTURE
HI-TECH HOUSE A voice-controlled shower, a sprinkler system that checks the weather before turning on and more convenient gadgets than you can count. Take a look inside the $1 million home of the future.
Resort-style backyard gives Brighton pad wow factor DREAM HOME A PRIVATE oasis blocks from the beach is on offer at this blue-chip Brighton property, which is on the auction block with multimillion-dollar price expectations.
Former Block faves put ‘magical’ home under the hammer PROPERTY CONFIDENTIAL TWO members of The Block alumni are selling their “magically” renovated Elsternwick dream home under the hammer. Take a look inside.
Melbourne No. 1 with offshore investors ATTRACTIVE MELBOURNE is the No. 1 Australian city for global property players in the Asia Pacific region, a new survey has revealed, while Sydney has fallen down the rankings.
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SERIAL CAR-KEYER A HIGH ranking town planner has explained why she repeatedly keyed a luxury car in a prestigious Sydney suburb. 5m
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TRADIE MADE GOOD One in five new vehicle sales is a ute, the majority of them upper-spec versions. For Mercedes, this is the incentive to build a luxury workhouse ... on Nissan Navara foundations.
ROAD RULES NEW hi-tech cameras that detect drivers using their mobile phones without them even knowing and automatically issues fines could soon change everything.
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Tulla airport route up in Memories of mates still the air strong for 99-year-old RAIL LINK MALCOLM Turnbull’s veteran
COMPLAINTS ANZAC DAY IT was about a $5 billion investment in a CHIROPRACTORS are racking decade ago on a trip back to Melbourne Airport rail link has up six times more complaints Myanmar that Victorian veteran been welcomed by the state than physiotherapists over government, setting the scene for Eric Johnston was handed one of allegations of dodgy advertising, an arm wrestle over the preferred the rusty old railway pins he was dishonesty and overstepping of once charged with hammering route to Tullamarine. sexual boundaries, new data into the ground. shows. 51 5
ROCKETING DEBRIS THE crash of Chinese space station Tiangong-1 last week is not the first time space junk has plummeted to Earth — and Australia has not been immune from the fallout. 1
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