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Samantha LandyCommercial partnerships editor

As the commercial partnerships editor for Victoria, Sam works with News Corp Australia’s commercial partners to achieve earned editorial coverage in the metro mastheads, with a focus on the Herald Sun. She was previously the Herald Sun’s real estate editor, having joined News Corp Australia’s Victorian real estate team in 2015. She started at News Corp in 2011 as an editorial assistant, going on to complete a year-long trainee journalism course across five publications, including the Geelong Advertiser and Weekly Times, and then becoming a general news reporter at the Herald Sun.

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Curtis Stone launches new BBQ Collection at Coles for customers to collect for free with BBQ credits. Picture : Nicki Connolly

Curtis Stone’s top barbecue tips for summer

With footy grand finals and summer around the corner, here’s how to get the best out of your barbecue – and how you can score some free cookware.

V Weekend feature on competitors in the Melbourne Royal Show's Best In Show contest. Corrienne Irvin and the Miniature Smooth Hair Dachshunds. Grace (Gold For You and Me), who won Best In Show at the East Gippsland and Bairnsdale Shows earlier this month with her giant blue ribbon. Picture: David Caird

‘Very normal life’: owners bust myths about show dogs

Competitors reveal what it takes to win Best in Show, and why there’s more to their pooches than being “primped and preened and put on display”. WATCH THE VIDEO

L-R Eve, 9, Raymond, 6, Sienna, 4, Florence, 9, AND Jasmine, 11.Melbourne Royal Show Media Day. Picture: Jason Edwards

Tips for visiting the Melbourne Show on a budget

Heading to the Show? Here’s how to enjoy the rides, food, showbags and activities without breaking the bank, and snare some freebies on opening day.

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Only to be used in relation to NGV exhibition, Pharaoh (2024): Shabti of Pharaoh Sety I. From Tomb of Sety I, Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt. 19th Dynasty, reign of Sety I, about 1294-1279 BC. Blue faience, H 22.8 cm, W 9.6 cm, D 9.6 cm © The Trustees of the British Museum

‘Exquisite’ Egyptian treasures bound for Melbourne

More than 500 artefacts celebrating Tutankhamun, Ramses II and other famous pharaohs will be showcased in an ambitious NGV exhibition.

The Bertie Beetle showbag is celebrating 60 years. Mia Owen (8) and Mila Forsdick (9). Picture: Jake Nowakowski

How to score a free Bertie Beetle showbag

A massive giveaway is taking place at the Melbourne Royal Show to mark the 60th birthday of the beloved Bertie Beetle showbag, while people can also claim free Wizz Fizz showbags.

Melbourne Show Show Bags. Showbags showcasing what will be on offer at the 2023 Melbourne Royal Show. Camilla 8, surrounded by showbags on offer this year. Picture: David Caird

Check out every showbag at Melbourne Royal Show

Almost 400 showbags will be on offer at this year’s Melbourne Royal Show, with almost 100 costing $10 or less. Peek inside all of them in this interactive.

MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023: Steph Fisher pictured with her dad, Glenn. Steph saved her dad's life last year after finding him unresponsive and not breathing. The then-21-year-old called Triple Zero and calmly followed the instructions to perform CPR for six minutes until paramedics arrived. Picture: Mark Stewart

Hero daughter bucks trend to save dad’s life

Stephanie Fisher is grateful her first aid training kicked in when her dad suffered cardiac arrest. But new research reveals most women would not know how to act in this situation.

A supplied image from the Facebook page of Sarah Harper the girlfriend of Australian baseballer Chris Lane. Lane was the victim of a random drive-by shooting after being gunned down while jogging along a road in Oklahoma, United State on Friday. The pictures where all posted with the following message. "I love you Christopher Ryan Lane. I love you so much babe. From 2009 until forever you will always be mine and in a very special and protected place in my heart." Supplied: FACEBOOK

Murdered in drive-by: Aussie’s killer wants parole

A decade after an Aussie baseballer was murdered in a drive-by shooting, his American killer is again pleading to be released. But the prosecutor has a message for the victim’s family.

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Paul Hughes with his partner Shauna Ross and and children Archie Hughes (3) and Charlie Hughes (11months GIRL). Paul was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and given just 18 months to live. But he's responding well to treatment and is about to embark on a bucket list holiday with his family. Picture: Tony Gough

‘Horrific’: male breast cancer patient’s fight for life

Paul Hughes was told he had incurable cancer and 18 months to live shortly before welcoming his second child. He’s now fighting for more time, and better outcomes for men like him.

Food Share delivery at the Korong Vale Hotel .Louise Bowley ( red jumper )Alister and Nannette .Picture:Rob Leeson.

Country pub’s ‘lifesaving’ service for those doing it tough

A food relief centre operating out of a pub is being hailed as “the best thing that’s happened” to a Victorian town of 143 people as cost-of-living pressures bite.

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