2 h. ago Human remains found in search for toddler missing since 2014

Human remains have been found at a home in Melbourne during an investigation into a missing toddler who vanished 11 years ago.

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3 h. ago The Good Food Guide to a summer road trip through Geelong and the Surf Coast

From wine bars to bakeries, pub meals to cocktails, here are our top picks for spending a delicious few days in this rapidly changing coastal region.

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3 h. ago First Look: Cleo is Melbourne’s new summer hotspot replacing rooftop bar Mid Air

The fresh concept on the 12th floor of Russell Street hotel Hyde Melbourne Place boasts a Med-leaning menu led by a former Cutler and Society chef.

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13 h. ago Missing toddler’s body found 11 years after disappearance, police believe

Remains have been found buried at a property in Melbourne’s north-west.

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15 h. ago The Aussie restaurants Jimmy and Jane Barnes love the most – and what they always order

When the legendary rocker isn’t grilling on his hibachi to Miles Davis, he and wife Jane like to dine out. They share some of their favourites in Sydney, Melbourne and overseas.

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15 h. ago Influencer died from severe blood loss after home free birth, court told

A Melbourne wellness influencer died from severe blood loss after having a free birth at home, a court has been told.

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15 h. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: Healy’s advice to the English from behind enemy lines

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

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15 h. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: The England leader who needs to lift to support Ben Stokes

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

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17 h. ago Forty books for 10 types of reader – here’s what to read this summer

Our pick of standout summer reads matched to every mood, habit and beach-bag alter ego.

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17 h. ago Police arrest second teenager after fatal Ascot Vale stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed to death in Melbourne’s inner north-west on Sunday.

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19 h. ago Kick off summer (finally!) at one of these 12 hot new Melbourne bars

Celebrate with a mango and sake cocktail on a resurrected city rooftop, $15 martinis that come with a loyalty card, or something else frosty.

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27 h. ago Everyone loves the Metro Tunnel. As an economist, it’s up to me to burst your Munnel bubble

Even under the most forgiving economic settings, the Melbourne Metro Tunnel now hangs by a thread of economic viability. Why? Because we don’t take trains so much any more.

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27 h. ago ‘Wow, I might’ve made a mistake’: Why world stars are keen to join Rory at the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy’s presence at Royal Melbourne helped organisers “exceed expectations” for the Australian Open this year, at home and abroad.

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37 h. ago Doctor describes moment car ploughed into Melbourne medical centre

A doctor at work in a Niddrie medical centre when a car came ploughing through says he is lucky to be alive.

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39 h. ago Fallen firefighter ‘greatly missed’ as family cope with profound shock

John Lohan has been identified as the firefighter killed by a falling tree while preparing a tactical burn on the NSW Mid North Coast.

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43 h. ago Bountiful Mediterranean dishes are best shared at this Carnegie fine diner

Owner-chef Yiannis Kasidokostas channels dishes from his Greek heritage into the S.owl menu.

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44 h. ago Get daily suet pies and traditional Sunday roasts on Thornbury’s High Street

Northern Git is all about meat and classic sides.

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44 h. ago A mayor on a mission nominates city safety as the biggest achievement of his first year

Just over a year into his term as lord mayor of Melbourne, Nick Reece says his greatest success has been in an area not usually within the council’s remit.

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44 h. ago A mayor on a mission nominates crime crackdown as biggest achievement of his first year

Just over a year into his term as lord mayor of Melbourne, Nick Reece says his greatest success has been in an area not usually within the council’s remit.

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44 h. ago Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes series with Achilles injury

Australia were initially hoping to bring the fast bowler back later in the series, but he’s now been ruled out for the full Test summer.

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