Neil Mitchell unfiltered: The best and the boofheads of Melbourne
In his three decades on air, Neil Mitchell has met all the important players in Melbourne. These are his unvarnished thoughts on the best – and the bastards – of the bunch.
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History has smacked Albo over the head and he seems concussed
Sometimes what Anthony Albanese fails to say resonates more loudly than what he does — he plays better at being the spectator than the statesman.
Victorians honour Ron Barassi’s ‘extraordinary life’
Melbourne’s top of 31 degrees can be seen as a salute to footy king Ron Barassi, as Victorians flocked to the MCG on Friday to farewell the “legend, hero and dad” at a state memorial service.
Tight community reeling after ‘devastating’ tragedy
The charming town of Daylesford is a tourist mecca that packs up on weekends — especially the long ones — but on Sunday night, the tight community received the heaviest of shocks.
‘Will miss you’: Smith paints loving picture of life with Ron Barassi
Peter Smith had a lifetime box-seat to two AFL legends – one was his dad, Norm, and the other a great mate he describes as “the brother he never had”.
Mushroom woman’s first public appearance draws world’s gaze
She wore tortoise shell glasses and beige jumper. Was that a glare at the waiting media, or a gaze into nothingness? The world’s eyes were on Erin Patterson’s first public appearance since her arrest.
How deadly meal transfixed the world in search for truth
The story of how three guests dropped dead after a simple meal has captured the world but only two people can properly describe the Leongatha lunch and one has been charged with murder.
The leader who inspired haters and believers
After nine years in power, Dan Andrews still feels largely unknowable. How will Victorians remember him?
Humble Barassi unlike any other football giant
Ron Barassi’s humility trumped his strength and his charisma, so the man seemed bigger than his legend.
The man who wants to lower your power bills
He’s not a climate change evangelist but Alinta Energy boss Jeff Dimery sees a renewable future with affordable power. Here’s why.
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