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The Warriors have been handed a record thrashing by Penrith, going down 62-6 in a shocking display.

Panthers give Warriors record thrashing

The Warriors have been handed a record thrashing by Penrith, going down 62-6 in a shocking display. AFP/AAP

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10 Mins NSW bill to ban 'anti-vax' kids

Unvaccinated children would be banned from NSW preschools and childcare centres under legislation to be introduced into state parliament.Labor leader John Robertson will introduce amendments to ...

37 Mins Pele wants film to add to his le...

Brazilian soccer legend Pele wants an upcoming film about his life to help him leave a lasting legacy as a role model for young players.The untitled ...

39 Mins Roads closed for Sydney half mar...

Roads around the CBD are closed for Sydney's Half Marathon with motorists advised to avoid the area.The Cahill Expressway over Circular Quay and sections of the ...

40 Mins Australian films test the market...

Almost directly across the road from the manic scenes of the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, a banner unfurled on the fourth floor of a modest ...

2 Hrs 48 Mins Cheetahs dump Reds 27-13 in Supe...

The Queensland Reds have missed a prime chance to jump to the top of the Australian conference with a 27-13 Super Rugby loss to the Cheetahs ...

7 Hrs 9 Mins Eurovision fever hits the land o...

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7 Hrs 46 Mins Dockers, Swans in AFL draw at SCG

Sydney and Fremantle battled to the first draw of the AFL season on Saturday night, with Dockers big man Michael Johnson unable to drag his side ...

7 Hrs 47 Mins AFL Magpies upset Cats

Collingwood fought back from 13 points down at three-quarter time to score an upset win over the previously unbeaten Geelong in Saturday night's round-eight AFL blockbuster ...

7 Hrs 49 Mins Support for Labor dismal as ever...

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Tooth & Nail Cross-Cultura...

Local Today reports that Tooth & Nail is a dynamic exploration of contemporary artistic practice and cultural influences between Asian  ...

Kalparrin's Trivia Night ...

Kalparrin Early Intervention Centre again held its annual Trivia Night which was bigger than ever. 310 people attended the fundraiser with  ...

Whittlesea Council Raises Rate...

At a special meeting conviened tonight Whittlesea council will raise rates by 4.75%. The report put to council says that the  ...

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK I...

Local Today reports that Manningham Council will be holding a special events program to honour Australian Indigenous culture and heritage  ...

State Government releases Fire...

Local Today reports that a Nillumbik ratepayer with a residential property valued at $500,000 can expect to pay $157.50 for the  ...

Heidelberg West Neighbourhood ...

Local Today reports that an 8-year Neighbourhood Renewal project in Heidelberg West has brought many physical improvements but more importantly  ...

Banyule Budget Breakdown

Banyule Council has released of its draft 2013/14 budget for community consultation. Council will increase rates by 7.95 per cent and  ...

Mayor calls on community to ge...

Local Today reports that Manningham Mayor, Cr Jennifer Yang is calling on the local Manningham community to get actively involved  ...

Jolie cancer gene is rare: Aus...

The faulty gene that sparked Angelina Jolie's decision to have double mastectomy is relatively rare in Australia, but still implicated in 700 cases a year.Jolie, 37, whose mother died of  ...

Surgery dramatically reduces c...

Women whose genes put them at a high risk of contracting breast cancer can dramatically reduce the danger by having a double mastectomy - but not eliminate it altogether, experts  ...

Angelina Jolie's double mastec...

Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie announced on Tuesday that she had a preventative mastectomy after learning she had a gene that significantly raised her risk of breast cancer. Here's a crash  ...

Jolie's cancer candour prompts...

Cancer campaigners have cheered Angelina Jolie for going public about her double mastectomy.  ...

Microbes studies show it's a g...

Three separate studies have looked at where people pick up the roughly 100 trillion microorganisms that live on and inside  ...

Aussie neurosurgeon Teo urges ...

Australian neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has addressed US politicians, emphasising the impact brain cancer is having on children and the economy.  ...

Vit D deficiency is 'Aussie ep...

Australians must realise vitamin D deficiency is a major health issue, says a visiting US expert.  ...

Medicinal cannabis considered ...

Sue Hodges hasn't tried cannabis and never wants to smoke a joint but she does want to know if the leafy green plant can ease the severe pain of her  ...

Rooney Mara new face of Calvin...

The Social Network and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara says she's honoured to be the new  ...

Cate Blanchett lands Armani role

Australian actress Cate Blanchett is the new face of Giorgio Armani and will front a new advertising campaign.  ...

Hilary Duff boxed away her bab...

Hilary Duff says it took her a full year after having her first child to feel comfortable with her body  ...

Tattoo warning: Just don't do it

Let's say you are living in the moment, feelling giddy - a little tipsy, maybe - and you decide to get that tattoo.Dr Suzanne Kilmer has a warning for you:  ...

Kate Moss face of St Tropez

Kate Moss stars in self-tanning brand St Tropez's debut global advertising campaign.  ...

Britney Spears getting in shap...

Britney Spears, who has stripped down to a bikini for the June issue of America's Shape magazine, has taken up  ...

Naomi Campbell loves strange p...

Naomi Campbell thinks "the stranger the better" when it comes to photoshoots.The renowned supermodel has served as guest editor on beauty and fashion website stylelist.com.In one feature, Campbell shared her  ...

Green eyeliner a Hollywood hit

Green kohl eyeliner has become a favourite for Hollywood stars on the red carpet in recent years."Green-rimmed eyes work very well with a simple white dress," says Katharina Baur, senior  ...

Haute couture comes to bullfig...

Leading fashion houses, including Lacroix, Armani and Victorio & Lucchino, are creating colourful, comfortable and imaginative outfits for some of Spain's top bullfighters.Some of the outfits have been inspired by  ...

Cannes a global shop window fo...

Nicole Kidman and Amelie star Audrey Tautou kicked off 12-days of red carpet fashion at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.The prestigious Riviera movie meet provides both  ...

Turlington Burns returns to Ca...

Christy Turlington Burns, who famously became the face of Calvin Klein's Eternity scent, will front a new campaign for the  ...

Nicole Kidman sparkles in blue...

Nicole Kidman has kicked off the 66th International Cannes Film Festival in glamorous style, arriving in a glitzy sparkling gown on Tuesday.The Australian actress headed to the South of France  ...

Perfect purple on trend for wi...

If you need a colour for the season, look no further than on-trend purple.Berry tones are the way forward and are the perfect way to inject some colour into your  ...

Calvin Klein announced rebrand

Calvin Klein is rebranding its ck Calvin Klein line of apparel and accessories to Calvin Klein.In a company release, Calvin Klein Inc revealed plans to unify its brand under one  ...

Nicole Kidman face of Jimmy Choo

Nicole Kidman, who was inducted into Australia's InStyle's Hall Of Fame Award on Tuesday night, is the new face of Jimmy Choo.The Oscar-winning actress stars in the brand's autumn/winter 13  ...

Kidman inducted into InStyle H...

Nicole Kidman, Carrie Bickmore, Rachel Griffiths and Carla Zampatti have all been honoured at this year's InStyle Awards in Sydney.  ...

Curtains can make or break a room

When considering the right fabric treatment for your windows, several elements should be weighed.Let's start with colour, as this is the most prominent aspect you will notice when viewing the  ...

Perk up your winter exterior

There's a bittersweet feeling for most of us when the days are colder and shorter, but it's no excuse to ignore the outside of the house while warming inside.Let's start  ...

Unexpected neutrals to liven u...

When you hear the term "neutral decor", do you envision a tan-on-tan-on-tan room? If so, you are in for a nice surprise.A space done in neutrals can be much more  ...

Leather furniture adds distinc...

Everybody can use a little leather in their decor. Leather furnishings are almost magical because they look good in every style home. You'll find breathtaking pieces that are timelessly classic  ...

Kidston's flowers give sweet s...

Queen of florals Cath Kidston, whose trademark rose, polka dot and cowboy prints grace the covers of ironing boards, aprons, tea towels and tents, is as cheery as the hugely  ...

Find a pleasing colour palette...

Need a pleasing colour palette for your home decor? Just look around you. From works of art to stylish scarves, gorgeous colour combinations are everywhere. Choose a colourful piece by  ...

Snuggle with sensational winte...

One of my favourite rites of autumn is to watch the leaves on the trees around my home turn amber, persimmon and ruby. Another is to see bedding ensembles transformed  ...

Doors need love inside and out

There has been plenty of discussion about front doors and how to make the outside part attractive and inviting to guests and passers-by. But little has been said about the  ...

Cranberry farmers struggle as ...

US cranberry farmers who spent millions of dollars to replant and expand bogs face a financial crisis after a huge harvest in Canada flooded the market and sent prices plummeting.Farmers  ...

Retailers dangle celebrity names

Sixteen-year-old Gabriel Aguilar, of Chicago, an avid shopper, prefers to patronise specialty shops such as Urban Outfitters or Forever 21 for party and hang-out-with-friends apparel.Sears? Not a chance."Every time I  ...

Jolie mastectomy plays into bu...

The revelation this week by the film star Angelina Jolie of a double mastectomy to help avoid breast cancer had business and legal angles as well.Myriad Genetics, the Utah company  ...

PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad

PepsiCo is once again learning the risks of celebrity partnerships after an ad for Mountain Dew was criticised for portraying racial stereotypes and making light of violence toward women.The soda  ...

Budget might turn out better t...

The federal budget is in the red and will stay in the red for a few years yet.But there's a real possibility that things might turn out better than expected,  ...

Low fines hinders NYC cigarett...

High taxes have emerged as the No 1 weapon in the US' war on smoking.The more cigarettes cost, research has shown, the fewer people buy them.That is one of the  ...

Borrowers see glitches as bank...

Millions of homeowners around the US have received an unexpected message from their banks: Goodbye.After years of collecting mortgage payments from as many people as they could, big US banks  ...

Crowdfunding maybe more bust t...

Small businesses looking for a windfall of investor money from crowdfunding may find that it's more of a bust.US President Barack Obama and members of Congress have touted a law  ...

Unhealthy packed lunch is 'chi...

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has slammed parents who give their children unhealthy packed lunches, likening it to child abuse.  ...

Grapefruit brightens up dark w...

A grapefruit is a healthy way to start the day, but it can also be the basis of a great  ...

Magic of cream of mushroom soup

One of the most heavenly combinations, one of the purest expressions of goodness and hope for nature and mankind, is the magic that happens when mushrooms come together with cream.The  ...

Hedonistic Hunter Valley

There is a plentiful serving of new places to eat, sleep and quaff in the NSW Hunter Valley.The Hunter Valley, about two hours' drive north of Sydney, is one of  ...

Hedonistic Hunter Valley

There is a plentiful serving of new places to eat, sleep and quaff in the NSW Hunter Valley.The Hunter Valley, about two hours' drive north of Sydney, is one of  ...

Why not eat more insects? Asks UN

The UN has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects.The Food and Agriculture Organization  ...

How to cook perfect and nouris...

Jude Blereau's neighbours must love living next door to the chef and author."The carrot, pistachio and amaranth cake really took a fair few goes - about 10 times until I  ...

Nigeria's wealth boosts champa...

The party was just getting started at a plush club in this teeming Nigerian city, hip-hop blaring, the bar bathed in blue light - and champagne bottles on ice already  ...

Join In Dedicating The Phillip...

Local Today reports that Following the formal declaration of Victoria’s first National Surfing Reserve on Phillip Island at Cape Woolamai  ...

Cameron Ling to Host Banyule&#...

Banyule will hold it's annual sports recognition awards evening on Wednesday 26th June 2013. Special guest will be Geelong premiership winning  ...

West Preston Lakeside has held...

Local Today reports from the West Preston Football Club website that West Preston Lakeside has held off Macleod to record  ...

FRISBEE GOLF GETS COMPETITIVE ...

Local Today reports that the City of Manningham will play host to the Victorian Disc Golf Championships held at Ruffey  ...

Club bowled over by shady part...

Local Today reports that the $298,000 project is the first in metropolitan Melbourne, with only one other retractable shade cloth  ...

Growling Frog Supports Zoos Vi...

Local Today reports that in a partnership for conservation, Australia's up and coming professional golfers will descend upon the Growling  ...

Greensborough Cricket Club See...

The Greensborough Cricket Club are turning pink for a good cause. Staurday February 23rd will see the club's members dress in  ...

$690,000 upgrade to JE Moore park

Local Today reports that Darebin City Council in partnership with the West Preston Lakeside Football Club has redeveloped the pavilion  ...

Nissan launches seventh-genera...

The year was 1978.Malcolm Fraser was in the Lodge, Graham Kennedy was our most popular TV personality and John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John were the Ones That We Wanted on  ...

New Porsche Turbo is the wilde...

Porsche is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its flagship 911 Turbo later this year when the wraps come off a wild, new version of the car at the Frankfurt car  ...

Only 150 new Audi A6 Allroad's...

Cross Country. Allroad. Alltrack. Outback.Car makers have come up with all types of clever names for the growing number of SUVs which, in another life, would have been thought of  ...

Collectors pay millions for cl...

For many enthusiasts the truly great car were created in the 1930s. Today these gems from an age when coach-builders fashioned bodywork around a running chassis seem like sculptures.Many are  ...

Subaru continues to wow fan base

They say familiarity breeds contempt. I'm not so sure.Sometimes, familiarity can be comforting, reassuring. Change is good, without doubt. But stability is sometimes just as valuable.Which brings me to Subaru  ...

Holden's Colorado 7 has off-ro...

Sports utility vehicles evolve in all sorts of different ways.Some, like the Audi Allroad and Volvo CrossCountry, start out as fancy station wagons and get some all-wheel-drive grip and extra  ...

Fuel consumption figures often...

The fuel consumption figures quoted for new cars are often alluring, especially for hybrid models fitted with a petrol or diesel engine mated to an electric motor.Frugality is a key  ...

German car brands lead innovat...

German carmakers are the world's most innovate, a new survey has found, and it's paying off in the form of  ...

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State News - Victoria

Bass Coast Thanks Its Volunteers 17/05/13 19:16:21

Local Today reports that Bass Coast Shire Council celebrated its many volunteers this week with an afternoon tea held at the RACV Resort. Over 100 volunteers

Family of Vic bridge truckie 'devastated'

The family of a man who was thrown 20 metres from a bridge in a Melbourne freeway crash have thanked the community for its support as he fights for his  ...

Police investigate death of Melb baby

Police are investigating the death of a baby boy in Melbourne.Emergency service crews were called to an Anderson Court home in Richmond about 5pm (AEST) on May 15 and found  ...

Double dissolution threat a bluff: Bandt

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New South Wales

Call for conscience vote on ga...

Supporters of marriage equality gathered in Tony Abbott's Sydney electorate to call on the Liberal Party to allow their members  ...

NSW bill to ban 'anti-vax' kids

Roads closed for Sydney half marathon

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Northern Territory

Liam Jurrah freed on bail

Former AFL player Liam Jurrah has been freed on bail ahead of a hearing related to assault charges.  ...

Four saved after boat overturns in NT

NT top cop wants more power in child cases

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Queensland

Man critical after Brisbane st...

Two men are fighting for their lives after separate serious assaults in Queensland.  ...

No other option but to target bats: Katter

Claims high risk Qld prison overcrowded

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South Australia

Budget puts pressure on SA: We...

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says the federal budget means the state will lose "a very significant" amount of GST  ...

SA would-be-teachers face new checks

SA police find cache of weapons

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Tasmania

Dementia funding falling behin...

The federal government is letting down dementia sufferers and their carers, says Alzheimer's Australia president Ita Buttrose.  ...

Lead poisons Tassie town's water

More cash, sooner, for Tas forest deal

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Western Australia

Little eagle discovery poses b...

A tame eagle found in Thornlie was clearly being kept illegally, a Perth wildlife officer says.  ...

Ex-teacher guilty of Thai child abuse plot

Active video gaming 'makes kids healthier'

World News

Assange's Swedish accuser tells of ordeal 16/05/13 21:09:06

The Swedish woman who accused Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange of sexual assault has described her anguish in a blog post.

Carmakers probe use of wooden components

Back in 1885, when Gottlieb Daimler was working on his "horseless carriage" and the automobile era was about to dawn, wood was the material of choice for building most road  ...

Venezuela toilet paper supply caught short

First milk, butter, coffee and cornmeal ran short, and now Venezuela is running out of toilet paper.Blaming political opponents for the shortfall, the embattled socialist government says it will import  ...

EU to investigate Spanish car aid

US kidnap suspect to plead not guilty

Eurozone economy trapped in recession

The dogged recession across the eurozone is deepening with the latest EU figures released showing a full year-and-a-half of contraction as tens of millions languish in unemployment.With governments trapped in  ...

Alleged smuggler says he was AFP informant

Authorities in Australia have refused to confirm or deny claims from alleged people-smuggling boss Sayed Abbas that he was recruited  ...

NZ peacekeeper abducted in Golan Heights

China central bank 'looking into' Bloomber

Sport

Cheetahs dump Reds 27-13 in Super Rugby

Cheetahs halfback Piet van Zyl scored two first-half tries as the Queensland Reds suffered a 27-13 loss in the Super Rugby game at Bloemfontein.

Dockers, Swans in AFL draw at SCG

Fremantle have staged a dramatic final-quarter fightback to snatch a draw in their AFL clash with Sydney at the SCG.

AFL Magpies upset Cats

Finance

Target's slide continues 17/05/13 15:49:07

Target's slide continues with Wesfarmers downgrading its earnings forecast due to a warmer autumn, too many sales and restructuring costs.

Yahoo Japan suspects 22 million IDs stolen

Yahoo Japan Corp says it suspects up to 22 million user IDs may have been stolen during an unauthorised attempt to access the administrative system of its Yahoo! Japan portal."We  ...

Gates overtakes Slim on rich list

Bill Gates has regained the title of the world's richest person, a position he lost in 2007 to Mexico's Carlos Slim due to fluctuations in the Microsoft mogul's stock market  ...

US stocks blaze to new record highs

Dollar surges, backed by positive US data

Strong data pushes US stocks to new highs

US stocks have resumed their upward push with both the Dow and S&P 500 closing at new all-time highs following favourable US economic reports.The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday  ...

Oil rallies as US consumer sentiment rises

World oil prices have risen for the third day in a row after a better-than-expected reading on US consumer confidence boosted hopes for stronger energy demand in the top global  ...

European stocks rebound on bargain hunting

US stocks follow foreign markets higher

Entertainment

Eurovision fever hits the land of ABBA

Sweden, the home of the group ABBA which won the contest 40 years ago, is revelling in Eurovision fever ahead of the finals in the city of Malmo.

Eurovision fever hits the land of ABBA

ABBA's songwriting duo Benny Andersson and Bjoern Ulvaeus have penned a special Eurovision anthem to open the three-hour live broadcast on Saturday.

Gatsby on track for box office triumph

The Great Gatsby may have divided critics but it has made a solid start with punters, looking set to enjoy the strongest opening of any Baz Luhrmann film.

George Michael injured in UK car crash

Singer George Michael has been hospitalised with superficial injuries he received in a car crash near London.

Bieber has to pay for his monkey's board

Justin Bieber will have to pay several thousand euros so his monkey can stay at a German animal shelter.

House Rules going out the back door

The Seven Network may have to make some programming changes after its reality renovating show House Rules loses more viewers.