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EXCLUSIVEPaul Hogan’s hero moment almost cost him his life

He’s best known for wrestling crocs and throwing knives, but as Paul Hogan reveals in his new memoir, the Aussie icon nearly lost it all without even realising.

Frances Whiting

Exclusive5SOS star’s private hell with booze, body image

As part of the world’s biggest pop bands, life for 5SOS drummer Ashton Irwin can be great. But as his new solo album reveals, it can also be seriously lonely.

Kathy McCabe

Comment‘Mouth was bleeding’: Creasey’s Gold Coast restaurant drama

Joel Creasey can’t wait to get back out to dining in Melbourne, but he will never forget a time he sent a dish back to the kitchen on the Gold Coast.

Joel Creasey

Latest updatesNew Vic household rules amid vaccine breakthrough

Daniel Andrews has announced new rules around home visits for Victorians, as the Oxford vaccine trial produces positive results and offers hope to struggling European nations.

Shoba Rao, Maria Bervanakis, Merryn Johns, Sue Dunlevy, Katy Hall, Zoe Smith, Anthony Piovesan

InvestigationNew scandal for Aus Post boss

Australia Post boss Christine Holgate has been hit with another scandal related to a nine-month, $34,000 stay in a luxury hotel.

Looking goodSecond day of no virus cases for Victoria

Victoria has again had no coronavirus deaths, leaving the state toll on 817 and the national figure at 905, and a second-straight day of no new cases.

TRAVEL UPDATEPush to fly regional Victorians up to the NT from Geelong

A VICTORIAN airport is pushing for direct flights to resume between the NT and Greater Geelong for the first time in years

Natasha Emeck

LatestASIC deputy chair resigns after getting $70,000 rent help

ASIC deputy chair Daniel Crennan QC has resigned as authorities probe $70,000 in rent assistance costs the corporate regulator paid him to relocate for work.

Clare Armstrong

UPDATEAustralia demands investigation of Qatar strip-search incident

A woman says she was “lucky” to escape a “terrifying” strip-search ordeal forced upon a dozen other Australian women in Qatar.

Clare Armstrong and Tamsin Rose

‘Well done Victoria’McGowan lauds Victoria’s ‘incredible’ COVID result

Mark McGowan has labelled Victoria’s second wave response a ‘gold standard’ after the state celebrated zero new COVID cases for the first time in four months, as WA records two new cases.

Peter Law

Huge newsRelief at last as Melbourne restrictions set to lift

Melbourne retail and hospitality businesses can finally reopen amid a major easing of the city’s coronavirus restrictions. Here’s what will change.

Get preparedHalloween mega guide: Domino’s new ‘fright bite’ pizza

As Aussies gear up to celebrate Halloween, Domino’s has released a scary pizza for those who aren’t making their treats at home. Plus: See latest information on how to trick or treat safely.

PATRICK TADROS

Top secretAustralians kept in dark on COVID vaccine roll out

Crucial information on how a COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in Australia is being withheld from the public.

Sue Dunlevy, Tamsin Rose, Clare Armstrong and Maria Bervanakis

Good newsNo new virus cases for Victoria

Victoria has had no new coronavirus deaths, leaving the state toll on 817 and the national figure at 905, and no new cases for the first time since June 9.

Callum Godde

LatestNo bad blood between Ablett and Phillips as AFL great retires

The Grand Final was an emotional night for Gary Ablett Jr as he played his last AFL game and was flooded with well wishes, including a surprise tribute from ex Lauren Phillips. And she wasn’t the only former WAG congratulating her player ex.

JACKIE EPSTEIN

Latest UpdatesMelbourne academic moved from Iranian prison

After growing fears for the health of Kylie Moore-Gilbert, imprisoned in an Iranian “hell hole”, the Australian academic has finally been moved.

Stephen Drill

Coronavirus crisisPM slam’s delay in easing Melbourne lockdown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp have hit out the State Government’s pause on easing COVID-19 restrictions, labelling it Groundhog Day.

Sarah Ison

Coronavirus crisisVic pauses lockdown easing as virus cluster grows

Victorians will have to wait longer to take significant steps out of COVID-19 lockdown as health authorities sweat over an outbreak in Melbourne’s north.

PICTURE SPECIALMost dramatic moments from Cats v Tigers

It was a Grand Final match packed with dramatic moments from the first bounce with Gary Ablett Jr’s early shoulder injury, two concussions, crazy pitch invaders and a comeback win. Here are the best pictures from the game.

LATEST UPDATESMelbourne ‘cautioned’ on freedom hopes

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has warned Melbourne’s next step in opening up may be delayed as cluster linked to a school continues to cause concern.

David Aidone, Nathan Vass, Jack Paynter, Hannah Moore

Music legendsMidnight Oil’s power and passion rages on in new protest record

Jessica Mauboy and Tasman Keith’s howls of frustration reignite the fight for indigenous rights on Midnight Oil’s new record.

Kathy McCabe, National music writer

On the edgeVirus outbreak may dash Melbourne’s hopes

Premier Daniel Andrews has all but dashed Victorians’ hopes for significant easing of restrictions on Sunday, as an outbreak in northern Melbourne grows.

Tiffanie Turnbull

Coronavirus crisisQuiet grand final day as Melbourne awaits easing

Melbourne and Sydney are Australia’s two biggest cities but this weekend illustrates how different their respective experiences of the coronavirus has been.

Andi Yu