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Trade deal a win for Australia: Turnbull M

alcolm Turnbull says a new Pacific trade deal is a very big win for Australia, insisting the country stood up for itself during intense negotiations.

The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership was finalised after five years of talks, which included late-night phone calls between the prime minister and US President Barack Obama.

"These deals are win-win," Mr Turnbull told Neil Mitchell on Melbourne 3AW radio on Tuesday.

There will be no change to the five-year data protection for biologic medicines, a major sticking point that had delayed negotiations in Atlanta.

"We certainly stood up for our position," Mr Turnbull said, insisting the deal will not make drugs more expensive in Australia.

The partnership was of "enormous benefit" to Australia and a "gigantic foundation stone" for the country's future prosperity.

Trade Minister Andrew Robb says the agreement contains "pages and pages of benefits" and will make Australia more competitive, create jobs and boost living standards.

As well as boosting trade with the US, it will open up new markets to Vietnam, Malaysia, Chile and Canada and usher in a new era of economic growth and opportunity across the fast-growing AsiaPacific.

Service providers, miners and manufacturers will see tariffs slashed and new markets opened up.

Farmers will get a major boost with tariffs reduced or cut for beef, dairy, wine, sugar, rice, horticulture and seafood in a number of markets.

Beef producers will see tariffs cut by another nine per cent and for the first time in decades rice growers can send more product to Japan.

Canegrowers will see market access for

"We certainly stood up for our position" sugar to the US double.

missed medical breakthroughs.

However Mr Robb concedes the extra 65,000 tonne base quota increase for sugar was not as much as he expected.

Labor says it will examine the details closely, especially investor-state dispute resolution provisions which could open up Australia to litigation on decisions such as plain cigarette packaging.

"We were disappointed, I couldn't get as much as I wanted," he told ABC TV on Tuesday, but adding there was potential for further growth.

Lobby group Canegrowers described the outcome as bittersweet, thankful for a compromise uplift of $16 million.

"That's not to be sneezed at, but I would be less than truthful in saying we are overall disappointed in the outcome," chairman Paul Schembri said.

Innovative drug makers were disappointed, saying Australia's five-year data exclusivity provision lagged behind global competitors and would stifle innovation.

Medicines Australia said Australia would miss out on jobs and tax streams from

PM flags move to more flexible workplaces

"We look forward to seeing how robust those protections are," opposition trade spokeswoman Penny Wong told ABC radio.

The Australian Greens are sceptical about the deal's benefits, pointing to US research showing there would be a zero-net benefit to the Australian economy.

"That's why the minister has been under significant pressure not to trade away our rights," trade spokesman Peter WhishWilson said.

Each country will now take the agreement back home, with the deal to be scrutinised by a joint houses committee of the Australian parliament.

Malcolm Turnbull is flagging changes to create more flexible workplaces, saying Saturday and Sunday penalty rates are different because of "history".

The Productivity Commission in its draft report recommended Sunday rates for retail and

hospitality workers be reduced to match Saturday rates.

"I think over time you will see a move to a more flexible workplace," the prime minister told 3AW radio, noting setting penalty rates was up to the Fair Work Commission.

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Vic arson detectives to examine razed pub F

ire crews have extinguished a deliberately lit fire that destroyed a South Melbourne hotel part-owned by AFL and NRL identities, opening the way for detectives and arson chemists to examine the scene.

The Albion Hotel was set alight at about 6.30am on Monday and it wasn’t until late on Monday night the Metropolitan Fire Brigade finally gave the all-clear, giving police and arson chemists the chance to move into the scene.

The pub is owned by a a group of people including Collingwood superstar Dane Swan and former Melbourne Storm players Robbie Kearns and Danny Williams.

the pub, which was to re-open on October 16 after months of renovations.

Detective acting Senior Sergeant David Cox says the attack left the worker dazed but not seriously injured.

Police have spoken to the pub’s part owners but are yet to speak to the principal owner, Matt Darcy, who is the brother of former Western Bulldogs player Luke Darcy.

There’s been no indication the blaze was part of a threat against the pub’s associates, police say.

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“We’ll keep an open mind about what’s happened,” Det Sen Sgt Cox said.

“Specific threats or anything like that are subject to ongoing police investigations.”

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he NSW farming town of Lockhart was "shocked and bereft" by the shotgun killings of an entire family, an inquest has heard.

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NSW State Coroner Michael Barnes on Tuesday began four days of hearings into the deaths of canola farmer Geoff Hunt, his wife Kim, and their three children Fletcher, Mia and Phoebe, in September last year.

Counsel assisting the coroner, Peggy Dwyer, told the inquest she anticipated the evidence would establish that Mr Hunt

shot his wife outside the family home before going inside and shooting the three children dead in their beds, and then driving to a dam on the property and taking his own life.

"Each of these deaths left a terrible gap in the lives of family and friends," Ms Dwyer told the inquest.

"They are also confounded as to how this could happen to a loving and gifted family, who had tried so hard to support each other in the lead-up to this tragedy."

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EU discuss migrants plan

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urkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and top EU officials have discussed a plan to tackle the spiralling migrant crisis during talks in Brussels, including a "safe zone" in northern Syria.

The European Union on Monday pushed Erdogan to do more to stop the flow of hundreds of thousands of refugees who have landed on Europe's shores from Turkey in the worst crisis of its kind since World War II.

President Bashar alAssad, said the "root cause" of the refugee crisis was the "state-sponsored terrorism actually carried out by Assad himself.

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"If we would like to resolve the refugee issue there are three things we have to do.

One is to focus on training and equipment, the But the Turkish leader insisted that his country was bearing the brunt of the problem, second one is to declare with around two million Syrian refugees on its a safe zone that would be territory, and pressed Brussels to do more to protected from terrorism tackle "terrorism". and the third is a no-fly zone," Erdogan said.

Erdogan's visit came as it emerged that 630,000 people have entered the European Brussels and Ankara Union illegally this year, many coming via were reportedly discussing a European Turkey, and that Germany could receive up to Commission plan that would see Turkey 1.5 million asylum seekers in 2015. join Greek coastguard patrols in the eastern "It is indisputable that Europe has to manage Aegean, coordinated by EU border agency Frontex. its borders better. We expect Turkey to do the same," EU President Donald Tusk told Any migrants picked up would be taken back reporters alongside Erdogan on Monday. to Turkey where six new camps for up to two Erdogan, a strong opponent of Syrian

million people would be built, co-financed by

the EU. But chances of an immediate deal were slim, with the migrant crisis having further taxed relations between Erdogan and Brussels, long strained by EU criticisms over human rights and by tortuous negotiations on Turkey's application for membership of the bloc.

Dutton plays down timing of Nauru decision

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he federal government has played down the timing of a decision by the Nauru government that allows asylum seekers to roam the island nation at will.

"It's not just an announcement 48 hours ... before a court case," Mr Dutton told ABC TV on Tuesday.

The Melbourne-based Human Rights The decision was announced before the High Law Centre is challenging the legality of Court of Australia hears a legal challenge on Australia's role in the detention centre.

Wednesday.

Australian Greens immigration spokeswoman The Nauru government also announced it will Sarah Hanson-Young believes the timing is process the outstanding refugee claims of all "very coincidental".

600 asylum seekers within the next week.

"This (decision of Nauru) doesn't remove the point that Australia has responsibility for Immigration Minister Peter Dutton denies these people," she told ABC radio. the developments are linked to the legal challenge, insisting the Nauru government Asked if he could guarantee the safety of had been processing claims and was in the refugees and asylum seekers in the Nauru final stages of finalising decision. community after recent rape claims, Mr R E S T A U R A N T LOUNGE BAR & CAFE

Dutton said governments could not provide those undertakings generally.

"The Australian government or the Queensland or New South Wales, Victorian government, can't provide you with that guarantee for people coming out into the Australian society," he said.

The United Nation's refugee agency has praised the new open-centre arrangement as well as plans to clear the backlog of refugee claims.

The moves were in line with its global strategy to end the detention of asylum seekers and refugees and which calls on states to pursue workable alternatives, it said in a statement.

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Vic gets medicinal cannabis from 2017 I

t will soon be legal for Victoria's severely epileptic children to be treated with medicinal cannabis, so long as the federal government agrees.

"I've seen first hand how medicinal cannabis can change people's lives"

A new industry will be established to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply, from licensed farmers who will grow marijuana plants for the regulated manufacturers.

The Victorian Law Reform Commission has made 42 recommendations about law changes to enable this to happen at the state government's request.

The Andrews government has accepted 40 recommendations in full, and given in principle support to two on who gets access.

Children with severe epilepsy are guaranteed access from 2017, but the government will seek further advice from an independent expert committee before expanding access to other conditions.

The commission had recommended medicinal cannabis also be made available to alleviate symptoms of cancer therapy, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS and other chronic pain.

Cannabis products will be prescribed by a person's doctor and then dispensed by registered pharmacies in oils, tinctures, sprays or capsule forms only - not smokable.

Before the 2014 state election, Labor promised to make Victoria the first state to allow medicinal cannabis after meeting with parents of epileptic children who said

it reduced seizures and improved quality of life.

"I've seen first hand how medicinal cannabis can change people's lives," Premier Daniel Andrews said on Tuesday.

"This landmark reform means Victorian families will no longer have to decide between breaking the law and watching their child suffer."

The government will introduce necessary state laws by the end of the year, and federal laws will also need to be changed to allow medical cannabis to go ahead.

Children with severe epilepsy will get access first.

Marijuana to be grown by licensed farmers as a regulated crop similar to opium poppies.

Regulated manufacturers to make cannabis products in tinctures, oils, sprays and capsule form only.

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Vic scientists discover new mammal V ictorian scientists have discovered a new mammal, the hog-nosed rat, with features that have not been seen by science before.

State University and the Dutch Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense in a remote, mountainous area of Sulawesi Island in Indonesia.

Hyorhinomys stuempkei is a new species of mammal previously undocumented in any scientific collection.

"To Australians, Hyorhinomys, is a bit like a rat version of a bandicoot, with long hind limbs, huge ears and a long, pointed face perfect for slurping up invertebrate prey," Museum Victoria researcher Dr Kevin Rowe said.

The rodent was found by a team of scientists from Museum Victoria, Louisiana

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Pope urges Church to rethink family P

ope Francis has urged the Catholic Church to "move forward" as a review of teaching on the family got under way amid unprecedented controversy over its attitude to homosexuality.

Saying the Church was "not a museum to keep or preserve", the Argentinian pontiff urged clerics debating a series of thorny social and religious issues in a synod on Monday to do so in a spirit of "solidarity, courage and humility".

"It (the synod) is a place where the holy people of God move forward," he told the first working session of a three-week gathering that will pit conservatives and reformers against each other over issues including communion for remarried divorcees and cohabitation, as well as attitudes to gay believers.

The Pope's comments echoed his words on Sunday when he said the Church must have "its doors open to welcome all those who knock" and not "point the finger in judgment" of others.

At the same time, Francis also said traditional marriage between heterosexual couples should be defended - a view he reiterates

frequently, not just because he needs to reassure conservative clerics.

"The emotional intensity of the synod is amped up because of perceptions that the Pope's position is still a work in progress," Vatican watcher John Allen said, predicting a stormy synod.

Adding to the sense of a wind of change blowing through Church corridors, a newly-founded global network of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Catholics on Monday published an appeal to synod members to find "new ways of celebrating the family."

The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics, made up of believers from 30 countries, said it wanted to help Church decision-makers understand the issues surrounding sexual minorities.

The synod is the second and final round of a review initiated by Francis.

During last year's first round, language that would have seen the Church recognise the value of loving same-sex relationships was excised from the final working document that forms the basis for the talks here.

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Melbourne Zoo turns 153 W

ith a cheeky grin and incessant energy, baby Juju represents the constant cycle of renewal at Australia's oldest zoo.

The 19th-century cells and concrete enclosures are out, replaced by openair enclosures that resemble the natural habitats.

The five-month-old Hamadryas baboon is the youngest mammal at Melbourne Zoo, which celebrated its 153rd birthday on Tuesday.

So too has the focus changed from just a place to learn about animals to the zoo's effect on local species, says zoo director Kevin Tanner.

Still being weaned off bottles and onto solid fruits and vegetables, she is taking no backward steps and eagerly interacts with baboons and humans.

"We've changed in the last few years to become a world-leading conservation organisation," Mr Tanner said.

"She has been fully accepted into the group," says primate keeper Bec Milne.

"We're trying to save some of the species in Victoria, so we're trying to get them back into the wild."

"The whole troop are very protective of her and she spends a lot of time with each individual in the group."

Mr Tanner said his proudest moment this year was the release of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot back into the wild.

Melbourne Zoo is also taking no backward steps, despite its old age.

The bandicoots will be released with the help from protector Maremma sheepdogs.

The 18 insiders' wines that showcase Oz W

hat wines do you serve when world-leading experts are dropping by to find out the best bottles Australia has to offer?

Here's a hint: not Grange.

Forty-three Masters of Wine some of the most qualified wine buffs on the planet - made a quiet visit to Sydney on the long weekend for a tasting of the best wines in Australia right now.

What was served up was an insider's list of 18 wines most punters haven't heard of but, happily, can have without taking out a second mortgage.

From Tasmanian sparklings that rival the finest French champagnes to aromatic white wine from Canberra, the wine list offered by Wine Australia to showcase the best new Australian styles is full of surprises.

Wine critic and writer Mike Bennie was one of the curators of the wine list for an exclusive tasting session held by Wine Australia and Tourism Australia for the visiting experts at Bennelong restaurant in the Sydney Opera House on Sunday.

"It's a distillation of two things," Mr Bennie said of the final selection.

"The zeitgeist of Australian wine: right now there are some producers who are really showing a more contemporary face of Australian wine.

"It's also a selection of some of

Australia's finest wines that don't leave our shores, or if they do it's in such small numbers they don't get much of a profile overseas."

So Grange is left off the list because the visitors - from the UK, US, Europe, Asia and New Zealand - have tried it plenty of times but other drops like a House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged Sparkling are on it because the experts are unlikely to encounter the top Tasmanian bubbles at home.

"In many respects Tasmania would rightfully challenge (France's Champagne region) for premium sparkling," Mr Bennie said.

The list was divided into premium sparklings, definitive "pioneers" and "distinctively Australian fine wine today".

It's an attempt to change dominant overseas perceptions of Australian wines as cheap "sunshine in a bottle" styles or big blockbusters and draw attention to some of the premium cool-climate wines now being produced.

Mr Bennie says Australian drinkers could also benefit from expanding their tastes.

"We are one of the most dedicated wine-drinking populations in the world," he said.

"We are very broad-minded and quite well-versed but there's much more to explore in terms of Australia."

What was on the list Sparkling: - Dal Zotto L'Immigrante Prosecco 2014 (King Valley)

- Luke Lambert Sparkling Chardonnay 2012 (Yarra Valley) - Courabyra 503 Sparkling 2002 (Tumbarumba) - House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged Sparkling 2002 (Tasmania)

Pioneers - Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2012 (Margaret River) - Bannockburn Serre Pinot Noir 2012 (Geelong) - Best's Thomson Family Great Western Shiraz 2010 (Great Western) - Brothers in Arms Metala Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Langhorne Creek) - Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth 2010 (Coonawarra) - Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2002 (Clare Valley) - Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2009 (Canberra District)

Distinctively australian fine wine today - Crawford River Reserve Riesling 2004 (Henty) - Lark Hill Gruner Veltliner 2015 (Canberra District) - Andevine Wines Reserve Semillon 2014 (Hunter Valley) - Mayer Dr Mayer Pinot Noir 2014 (Yarra Valley) - Castagna Genesis Syrah 2012 (Beechworth) - Woodlands Alex Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (Margaret River) - Ruggabellus ARCHAEUS 2014 (Barossa Valley)

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Victorian IS the new rebellion: minister emergency F patients wait for treatment ighting with Islamic State has become the new way to rebel, according to the federal minister who has been talking to Muslim groups about ways to prevent youth radicalisation.

Concetta Fierravanti-Wells says young people go off the rails for various reasons, whether because of issues at home, bullying or other factors.

A quarter of Victoria's emergency patients weren't treated in time in 2014-15, above the 20 per cent target.

The Health and Human Services Department annual report also reveals total real health spending per capita increased from $2480 in 201314 to $2540.

Elective surgery waiting lists went up from 38,078 to 40,986, however the number of ambulance patient transfers completed within 40 minutes improved from 84 per cent to 87.8 per cent.

The assistant minister for multicultural affairs believes disengaged young people are being preyed upon just like paedophiles prey on young people, echoing Labor leader Bill Shorten's views.

If the first person who befriends them is a drug dealer, they will turn to drugs.

"What is very clear is that involvement, radical involvement, involvement with Daesh is now what has been termed to me a new way to rebel," Senator Fierravanti-Wells told reporters in Canberra on Tuesday.

However, it was clear others had criminal intent in wanting to become foreign fighters and rape, plunder and pillage.

"They are being induced with promises of AK-47s, drugs and women - I have heard that from people who have had dialogue with the young people."

She's particularly keen on peer-to-peer work where young people receive advice from those their own age - especially from those who've been exposed to Islamic State and realised their error.

It comes amid concerns about youth radicalisation with the arrest of a Sydney teen from the same western Sydney school as a 15-year-old who shot and killed a NSW police worker.

The student was arrested for threatening police after posting his support for the brutal murder on social media.

Student from 15yo gunman's school arrested A Sydney student from the same high school attended by a teenage gunman who shot a police accountant dead outside Parramatta's Police Headquarters has reportedly been arrested.

The Arthur Phillip High School student was handcuffed and had his belongings emptied on the footpath while on his way to school, ABC reported on Tuesday.

The NSW Department of Education told AAP it was waiting for details from police on the matter.

Senator Fierravanti-Wells believes the solution lies in working with communities and developing The ABC cited the boy as saying police did not programs focused on tackling social issues. like him videoing them on his mobile phone.

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Liquid water found on Mars: NASA L

iquid water has been observed on the planet Mars which makes it far more likely that life could be found there, the US space agency NASA says.

“To be able to live on the surface, the resources are there,” Grunsfeld said.

Water is “critical” he said, but the planet also offers other key elements like nitrogen “Mars is not the dry, arid planet we thought which could be used to grow plants in of in the past,” Jim Green, NASA’s planetary greenhouses and the types of salts that science director, told a press conference on could be used to make rocket fuel.

Monday.

The announcement comes days before “Under certain circumstances, liquid water the blockbuster film “The Martian” opens in has been found on Mars.” which Matt Damon manages to survive on his own after being left for dead with about a Scientists have long speculated that there month’s supply of food. may once have been life on the Red Planet.

The presence of liquid water makes it Scientists have long believed that water possible that life could currently exist there, once flowed across the Red Planet and NASA said. formed its valleys and canyons, but “The really exciting thing about this is that a major climate our view of this ancient Mars, and the change about possibility of life originating on Mars, had three billion years been really about seeking chemical fossils ago changed that. of possible past life on Mars,” said astronaut John Grunsfeld, who is also associate “Today we’re administrator of NASA’s science mission revolutionising our directorate. understanding of this planet,” Green “The existence of liquid water on Mars -said. even if it’s super salty briney water -- gives the possibility that if there’s life on Mars “Our rovers are we have a way to describe how it might finding there’s a survive.” lot more humidity in the air.”

With several missions to Mars already in the planning stages, the question of whether The rovers have there’s life on the planet is now “a concrete also found that the one we can answer,” Grunsfeld said. soil is more moist than anticipated.

The presence of water will also make it easier to send a manned mission to Mars, In 2010 scientists which NASA aims to do in the 2030s. observed dark

streaks running down Martian slopes. They suspected that the streaks -- which would form in spring, grow by summer and then disappear by fall -- could be water.

“It took multiple spacecraft over several years to solve this mystery, and now we know there is liquid water on the surface of this cold, desert planet,” said Michael Meyer, lead scientist for NASA’s Mars exploration program.

“It seems that the more we study Mars, the more we learn how life could be supported and where there are resources to support life in the future.”

Snowden joins Twitter, follows NSA Former US intelligence contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden has joined Twitter, picking up more than a quarter of a million followers on the social network in two hours. Snowden followed a single Twitter account: the US National Security Agency,

from which he stole electronic documents revealing the agency’s secret surveillance programs.

been certified by the San Francisco-based company, which has more than 300 million active users worldwide.

“Can you hear me now?” he asked in his first tweet on Tuesday, which was quickly resent by Twitter users tens of thousands of times.

“I used to work for the government. Now I work for the public,” Snowden said in his Twitter profile, which identifies him as a board member of the Freedom of the Press Foundation.

In his second, Snowden noted the recent news about the planet Mars and then quipped about the difficulty he had finding asylum after the US government fingered him as the source of the NSA leaks.

“And now we have water on Mars!” he wrote.

“Do you think they check passports at the border? Asking for a friend.”

Snowden has been living in exile in Russia since June 2013.

His Twitter account, @Snowden, has

The authenticity of the account was also verified by The Intercept, the online newspaper run by investigative reporter Glenn Greenwald, who won a Pulitzer for articles published in The Guardian based on documents provided by Snowden.

Snowden will write and manage his own account, his lawyer, Ben Wizner, told The Intercept.

The US government has charged Snowden with espionage and theft of government property, crimes for which he could be imprisoned for 30 years if found guilty.

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ber Australia hopes other states follow the route mapped out by the ACT to regulate ride-sharing services.

Ride-share drivers must have government accreditation, pass criminal and driving history checks and have safety checks done on their cars.

“It’s exactly what we’ve been asking for,” Uber Australia boss David Rohrsheim told AAP on Wednesday.

Taxi drivers facing increased competition will see their licence fees halve on October 30 from the $20,000 charged now, and then drop again to $5000 in 2017.

The ACT government believes its regulations strike a balance between allowing the sharing economy to thrive in Canberra while recognising the pressure it The ACT government will legalise Uber and They’ll have to be alcohol and drug free, the puts on existing taxi drivers and owners. similar services in Canberra from October 30, with new regulations in place for drivers. same as taxi drivers.

The Victorian government is also preparing a ride-sharing regulatory scheme to address A second stage of regulation, starting once At the same time, it’s easing restrictions and drastically cutting fees for taxis and hire legislation is passed, will require ride-share passenger safety, driver and vehicle drivers to have compulsory third party and cars. standards and insurance issues and NSW is property insurance as well as training. also looking at introducing similar rules.

Other states playing catch-up with Uber They’ll have to pay $150 each year in already operating in their area have been Senator Leyonhjelm said resolving the licence and accreditation fees, plus charges left “looking like a bunch of slack-jawed problem was a serious issue for tourism. for vehicle inspections and background banjo-playing yokels”, Liberal Democrat checks. senator David Leyonhjelm says.

And NSW opposition leader Luke Foley wondered on Twitter why his state was Uber congratulated the ACT government for Passengers won’t be allowed to pay cash unless cars are fitted with security cameras. lagging behind. showing “global leadership”.

“There’s reviews underway across Australia and we hope this sets a good template.”

The ride-sharing company will start operating in Canberra from October 30, when the first tranche of regulations come into place.

Only taxis will be able to pick up people from cab ranks and off the street - all other drivers must arrange pre-booked fares.

Mr Rohrsheim said Uber complied with these regulations already.

Vic taxis want new rules for Uber

Taxi drivers admit Uber is “here to stay” in Victoria but they want a new set of rules all drivers have to stick to.

With news the ridesharing service will be

“If NSW Govt sources quietly claiming @ Uber will be regulated in next 6 mths, why the bizarre public crackdown?” he said, referring to NSW Roads and Maritime Services suspending the vehicle registrations of 40 UberX drivers this week.

The NRMA has urged all state governments to legalise ride-sharing services, saying Uber is “here to stay”.

legalised in Canberra, Victorian drivers say they just want a level playing field.

“The challenge for Uber is to actually stand up and play by the rules...

we want the existing rules enforced or we want a new set of rules we all play by,” Victorian Taxi Association CEO David Samuel told 3AW on Wednesday.

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oogle has fired back at Apple with a pair of new smartphones, a “convertible” tablet and other gadgetry ahead of the yearend holiday shopping season.

The new software allows for a voicecommanded Now On Tap virtual assistant to be summoned by holding down the home screen button.

Audio, a pendant-sized device designed to plug into stereo speakers for streaming music, podcasts, YouTube or other audio content through home sound systems.

The California tech giant unveiled two new Nexus smartphones with enhanced features including fingerprint sensors and improved cameras aimed at the high end of the market dominated by Apple and Samsung.

Google makes Android mobile software available free to device makers, but makes its Nexus line to showcase capabilities of the operating system.

“Now you have a simple way to amplify your experience to the biggest devices in the home,” said Rishi Chandra of the Chromecast team.

While Android is used on about 80 per cent of smartphones worldwide, many devices use older versions of the software with carriers often slow to release upgrades.

Chandra announced that the mobile app of music-streaming service Spotify will work with Chromecast Audio, which avoids Bluetooth connectivity hiccups.

The Pixel C is the first tablet built groundup by Google and is seen as an alternative to the iPad Pro unveiled this month and Microsoft’s Surface.

Both new Chromecast devices kept the $US35 price of the earlier version.

Google said it was partnering with South Korea’s LG for its 5.2-inch screen Nexus 5X, and with China’s Huawei for its “phablet” sized 5.7-inch Nexus 6P. Both handsets will be sold unlocked, with Google hoping to capitalise on a trend in the US and other markets away from smartphone subsidies as part of long-term contracts.

The “C” in the name stands for “convertible” because it features an optional keyboard that doubles as a cover “We care about making sure there are and connects magnetically affordable, high-quality smartphones for users around the world,” said Sundar Pichai, for laptop-computer style use. the Google product chief.

The phones, which aim to showcase the Google Android operating system, were available in the US, Britain, Japan and Ireland, with more countries to be added next week, Google said as it unveiled the phones at a San Francisco media event.

The Nexus 5X starts at $US379 ($A540) for US customers and the 6P starts at $US499.

The devices will feature the new Android operating system known as Marshmallow, which allows for fingerprint sensors for unlocking and other features including Android Pay.

Gartner analyst Werner Goertz saw the new Google offerings as aimed mostly at the consumer market, and playing catch-up with devices launched by rivals.

“We think the Pixel C tablet and keyboard experience really unlocks ways to play and be productive across one device,” Google’s Andrew Bowers said while showing off the new hardware.

Pixel C tablet will be available in time for the year-end holidays at a starting price of $US499, with the keyboard priced at $US149, according to Google.

The phones are priced below the premium devices from Apple, such as the new iPhone Google unveiled an 6S and 6S Plus, and similar offerings from upgraded version of its Samsung. popular Chromecast With the Nexus-branded devices, Google device that plugs into is able to control much of the hardware and television screens to software in a manner similar to Apple, which stream content wirelessly has its own operating system. from the internet, with smartphones or tablets “We try to push the next generation of serving as controls. computing forward; to do that we build hardware,” Pichai said of Google making its The company also own branded devices. introduced Chromecast

Gates still richest American

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icrosoft founder Bill Gates has retained his title as wealthiest American, while three founders of online companies joined the top 10, according to the latest Forbes 400 list.

In the list released recently, Gates held onto the No.1 spot in the annual list of the 400 wealthiest Americans for the 22nd straight year, with net worth of $US76 billion ($A109 billion), down $US5 billion from 2014.

Larry Ellison is 3rd with $US47.5 billion.

Forbes said the average net worth of the 400 members on the list stands at a record $US5.8 billion, above the $US5.7 billion last year. Total wealth is $US2.34 trillion, up from $US2.29 trillion in 2014.

Entering the top 10 this year were three founders of e-businesses.

worth of $US40.3 billion. And Larry Page, CEO of Google, moved from number 13 in 2014 to land the 10th spot, with $US33.3 billion.

The business magazine also spotlighted Republican presidential contender Donald Trump, who has claimed wealth of at least $US10 billion.

Forbes came up with a lower figure, rating the billionaire in 121st place.

“After interviewing more than 80 sources and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bolted from 15th devoting unprecedented resources to valuing to fourth place at $US47 billion, thanks to the a single fortune, we’re going with a figure surging value of Amazon stock.

Warren Buffett, the head of conglomerate less than half that - $US4.5 billion, albeit still Berkshire Hathaway, ranked 2nd with $US62 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who the highest figure we’ve ever had for him,” jumped from 11th to seventh place, had net Forbes said. billion, while former Oracle chief executive

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he world’s first autonomous truck approved for use on public roads has been given the thumbs-up by North American commercial vehicle journalists after a series of test drives in Nevada.

Freightliner revealed the Inspiration truck with a dazzling presentation projected onto the wall of the Hoover Dam in May and the company promised media representatives they would soon be able to get behind the wheel.

The evaluation was held on public roads

near Las Vegas amid windy weather, which actually highlighted the benefits of letting the Inspiration truck take over from the driver.

When the Inspiration’s complex Highway Pilot computer determined its various detection systems were ready for autonomous operation, the driver was able to hand over control.

Here is how Jack Roberts from USbased publication CCJdigital.com described letting a heavy duty truck drive itself.

“The first time you do so, it’s a decidedly strange feeling,” Roberts said. “Your hands hover over the wheel for a few seconds waiting to grab it if something goes wrong.

Except nothing goes wrong.”

Canadian journalist James Menzies from TruckNews.com said the Highway Pilot system worked flawlessly in tough conditions.

“It was a perfect day to demonstrate its

Aliens not all that intellectual

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erhaps we should breathe a sigh of relief - super-advanced aliens with the ability to harness the power of whole galaxies do not appear to exist, at least in our corner of the universe.

Scientists carried out a systematic search for evidence of “Kardashev Type III” civilisations so advanced that next to them humans might be considered barely intelligent apes.

Humans have not even achieved “Type I” status on the Kardashev scale, let alone Type II or Type III. Faced by a Type III invasion, we would not stand a chance. But luckily no such God-like beings are remotely within range of our solar system, according to the new research.

The Kardashev scale was drawn up in 1964

by Russian astronomer Nikolai Kardashev as a method of rating a civilisation’s level of technological advancement based on the way it uses energy.

By definition, Type III civilisations can access the energy of entire galaxies. They may, for instance, be able to tap into the energy released by supermassive black holes or active galaxies known as quasars.

Such a civilisation would be expected to produce a large amount of waste heat that should be detectable by astronomers.

Scientists have now conducted a search for such a Type III civilisation “footprint” among

benefits, because the gusting crosswinds we were driving through can make driving tiring,” Menzies said. “Highway Pilot took control and was able to handle the wind while I sat with my hands in my lap.”

Menzies said it was a great example of the benefits the autonomous mode can bring.

“Sometimes you don’t even realise how busy you are when driving in these conditions, but sitting back and watching the steering wheel movements really emphasised the point.”

Fellow Canadian Steve Bouchard, who writes for TodaysTrucking.com, said the Inspiration truck didn’t put a foot wrong.

“The vehicle stays right between the marking lines, staying 3.5 seconds behind any other vehicle, exactly at the speed you programmed,” he said. “It is that easy and so similar to using cruise control.”

Highway Pilot uses a complex stereo camera and radar systems with lanekeeping and collision-prevention functions.

It regulates the speed, applies the brakes and steers.

This combination of systems creates an autonomous vehicle that can operate safely under a wide range of driving conditions – the truck automatically complies with posted speed limits, regu­lates the distance from the vehicle ahead or uses the stop-and-go function during rush hour.

several hundred nearby galaxies - and discovered nothing that cannot be explained naturally.

Professor Michael Garrett, from the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, said: “Original research ... has already told us that such systems are very rare, but the new analysis suggests that this is probably an understatement, and that advanced Kardashev Type III civilisations basically don’t exist in the local universe.

“In my view, it means we can all sleep safely in our beds tonight - an alien invasion doesn’t seem at all likely!”

Prof Garrett plans to use the same technique to look for less advanced Kardashev Type II civilisations with the ability to harness the energy of whole planets and stars within a galaxy.

Such a civilisation would still be far more advanced than our own, but possibly more common.

The human race is estimated to be at least a century or two away from attaining the level of a Type I civilisation, one which has mastered nuclear fusion and renewable energy sources such as solar power.

The research is due to appear in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.

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The Martian rockets to top of box office

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he Martian dominated the North American box office in its first week in theatres, taking in $US55 million ($A78 million), industry estimates showed.

engulfed in a blizzard on the side of the iconic mountain, dropped from fourth to seventh place in its third week out, with $5.5 million.

The sequel, featuring an all-star cast voicing animated ghouls, has brought in $90.5 million in its two weeks in theatres, according to box office tracker Exhibitor Relations.

The Perfect Guy, about a woman's tryst with a man who isn't what he seems, earned $2.4 million, finishing tenth.

The Visit, M. Night Shyamalan's low-budget thriller about a visit The critically-acclaimed blockbuster starring Matt Damon as an to grandma's house gone awry, slipped to eighth, bringing in $3.9 astronaut stranded on Mars was a hit with the general public, taking million. in nearly twice the average daily revenue as its closest rival from In its sixth week in theatres, War Room, which centres on a Friday to Sunday. struggling couple who finds help through prayer, held on to come in In a distant second was Hotel Transylvania 2, which scared up $33 ninth with $2.8 million in sales. million after leading the box office last week.

And in its first weekend in theatres, The Walk, about French highwire artist Philippe Petit, earned $1.6 million in limited release, The thriller Sicario, featuring Benicio del Toro as a brooding and shadowy agent on a counternarcotics task force, jumped from tenth good enough for eleventh. to third over the weekend, taking in $12.1 million.

The top films at the US Box office

In its second week in theatres, The Intern fell from second to fourth, with $11.6 million in box office receipts.

1. The Martian, $55 million The film stars Robert De Niro, who at 70 takes an internship at a 2. Hotel Transylvania 2, $33 million fashion website whose founder is played by Anne Hathaway.

3. Sicario, $12.1 million Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials fell to fifth after debuting at the top 4. The Intern, $11.6 million of the box office two weeks ago.

The second film in the Maze Runner trilogy based on popular young adult science-fiction novels earned $7.7 million over the weekend.

5. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, $7.7 million

Thriller Everest, in which a group of climbers find themselves

10. The Perfect Guy $2.4 million

6. Black Mass, $5.9 million

7. Everest, $5.5 million True crime biopic Black Mass, about Irish-American mobster James 8. The Visit, $3.9 million Whitey Bulger, remained in the middle of the pack in its third week, 9. War Room, $2.8 million at sixth place with $5.9 million.

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Elle Macpherson Your Horoscopes reveals cancer scare

ARIES After a bit boring period now a period of excitement awaits you. For a moment you thought your life was going slow but that’s about to change. A type with doubtful intentions wants to smoothen up to you and gives it his/her best shot but you see through it

TAURUS Don’t let jealousy get in control because the relationship you are looking at isn’t as ideal as it seems to be. Make sure you have a nice date yourself but don’t walk with your head high up in the clouds too easily. Your work is important but you need to catch your breath from time to time because too much fanaticism will only backfire

GEMINI Take your destiny into your own hands when it comes to love. You have the talents to take initiatives and that is practical.

You can use this talent in all kinds of areas like organizing an event at home. Some financial situations arise in which someone needs to take the responsibility CANCER There is a big chance a conflict will arise. You like to prove you are right but that’s not wise at the moment. If you give in you can still get what you want because (s)he will suddenly understand what you mean. Something is jamming your financial antenna LEO It’s important that you give in if you don’t want problems.

When something is bothering you it’s better to talk about it. One person makes you feel gloomy but fortunately another person can cheer you up in no time again VIRGO Someone with a broken heart needs your support so buy a family pack of tissues. Three is a crowd in a relationship so tell that intruder to move away. And do it immediately so you can smoothen out the problems. An agency could intimidate you. .Show that you are not afraid LIBRA Lately you haven’t been so lucky in love but have you ever wondered if this has something to do with the type of women you fall for? Be picky. You are very generous by nature but you will have to be careful with that this week. Keep your wallet closed and let someone else pay for a change

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upermodel Elle Macpherson suffered a cancer scare on her 49th birthday which prompted her to change her lifestyle.

The 51-year-old beauty set up her nutrition company WelleCo in May, 2014 to sell health supplements, powders and shakes, and she has revealed she went into the business shortly after discovering a lump in her breast.

"I thought I had cancer", she tells Britain's You magazine."I was away shooting Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model, so I couldn't see my doctor and I was really panicking. It was four weeks before I got the biopsy results, so it was a long, drawn-out and stressful period of not knowing. I was lucky - it was a fibroadenoma (a benign growth), but it was a really big warning.

"I did some soul-searching and realised that maybe I was taking the wrong vitamins and minerals, not eating properly and was too stressed... I was eating and exercising the same as always but my body was numb and unresponsive. I experienced imbalanced digestion, fatigue, listlessness and my joints ached."

She decided to work on her body "from the inside" and set up a meeting with a nutritionist, who recommended a new diet, which encouraged Elle to alter her lifestyle.

"I started sleeping more, woke up with more water, ate less red meat, added more fruit and vegetables and within weeks I felt like a completely different person," she adds.

After noticing the benefits, she set up WelleCo with her Australian business partner Andrea Bux.

SCORPIO You are usually able to think through all your plans til the end but not right now. That’s why it’s better to stop before you capsize. You could have quite a temper due to a sudden event but if you put things in perspective you will strengthen your self-control and your nerves SAGITTARIUS Are you sure you are able to handle the competition with all those other candidates? Don’t’ waste your love energy and focus on the type that suits you better even though she might seem to be out of reach. Nagging won’t get you where you want to go CAPRICORN You wonder if your partner loves you enough but you won’t get an answer to that question. A few more questions are added even. Keep your mind cool and take your time for a quiet analysis. Before you take a rigorous decision you will have to collect all the facts first to see what the consequences could be AQUARIUS Someone tells you a secret and you should keep it to yourself. It’s only going to become worse if you tell it to someone else. Close your eyes and ears for destructive types. If someone tries to get something financially done from you, you don’t fall for it PISCES Don’t just believe everything you get to hear. You will discover the truth if you do some research. Someone wants to hook you up with someone who is not your type at all so make sure you stick to your principles. Do some spring-cleaning in your financial situation

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Princess Leia's gold bikini makes $127,000

Attenborough's final wishes released R ichard Attenborough's ashes are to be interred with those of his daughter and granddaughter, who both died in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

The Jurassic Park star died, aged 90, in August, 2014 and he stated in his will that his remains be cremated.

He asked for the ashes to be scattered at his former residences in the south of France and the Isle of Bute in Scotland.

Attenborough also asked for a portion of them to be placed in a vault containing the ashes of his daughter Jane and granddaughter Lucy at St Mary Magdalene Church in Surrey, England.

Jane and Lucy both perished in 2004 when a tsunami hit the resort in Thailand where they were staying.

A skimpy gold costume worn by Carrie Fisher in the Star Wars franchise has sold for $US90,000 ($A127,019.97) at auction.

The iconic Princess Leia outfit, seen onscreen in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, had been expected to fetch around $US120,000 at the sale in California last week.

They were among 230,000 who died in Boxing Day disaster.

At a 2005 memorial service for the victims, held at London's St Paul's Cathedral, Attenborough described the day they died as "the worst day of my life".

Newly-released probate records reveal the division of the Attenborough's STG1.5 million ($A3.21 million) estate as well as the instructions for his final resting place.

Attenborough's request has yet to be carried out due to renovation work at the church in Surrey.

"Lord Attenborough's ashes have not yet been interred, but they will be soon," Canon Robert Titley, the rector of St Mary Magdalene church, told British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.

"We are just waiting for some refurbishment work in the area of the vault to be completed. The Attenborough family have been extremely understanding."

Attenborough is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sheila, who inherited the bulk of his estate.

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ydneysiders will be among the first in the world to see the first ever life-size Batmobile created entirely out of LEGO. Created by certified LEGO Master Builder Nathan Sawaya, the vehicle is made out of half a million LEGO bricks, took two months to build and, according to Sawaya, "is close to the weight of a real car."

It will be on display at the Art of the Brick: DC Comics exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum from November 21.

"This is a dream project," Sawaya told Entertainment Weekly.

"This is the Batmobile... this was a really exciting opportunity because it was taking this iconic vehicle and getting to interpret it myself."

Sawaya's creation is based on a custom blueprint

by DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee who drew the design during a live panel at Comic-Con. The creation includes bat wing spoilers, wheel rims with Batman insignia and a spout of fire coming out of the exhaust.

GOT and Rome writers create fantasy series T

he producers of Game of Thrones and Rome have teamed up to create new fantasy series, The Perished Land.

The 12-part fantasy series, created with Germany's Beta Film, is intended to be ready in 2017.

Beta made the announcement at the Mipcom TV event in Cannes, Deadline.com reported on Monday.

The series, written by Game Of Thrones producer Frank Doelger and Rome producer Jonathan Stamp, is conceived to return over multiple seasons.

It's set in the fictional land of Talanton, a world remarkable for its natural beauty which makes it a character in its own right, Deadline. com reported.

Beta has likened the fantasy world to a "Lord Of The Rings meets Avatar" full of vengeful and benign spirits, rituals, superstitions and the supernatural.

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Love blossoms in Teresa Palmer's new film A

ustralian actor Teresa Palmer is seen getting cosy with actor Benjamin Walker in the trailer for her upcoming romantic drama film The Choice.

The pair star as neighbours Travis and Gabby who fall in love over a decade. From the looks of the trailer, it's sure to be a tear jerker.

There's plenty of flirting, summer beach scenes and amusement park fun until Gabby has a car accident and ends up in hospital.

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INTERVIEW: NATHANIEL BEARD – THE BEARDS

he Beards are an Australian comedy, folk rock band that formed in 2005 after four men bonded over their love of facial hair.

They have just announced their ‘Ten Long Years, One Long Beard’ Anniversary Tour and Double Album. You may remember them from their hit You Should Consider Having Sex With A Bearded Man, featured in Triple J’s 2011 Hottest 100 Countdown. PEARL spoke with Nathaniel Beard, bass guitarist and backing vocalist, about their tour and why beards are the best thing in the world.

Naturally Nathaniel would know, his has been growing strong for the past ten years.

PEARL: Tell me about how you guys came together through your love of beards?

NATHANIEL: I think there might be something innate in all of us – a sort of blatant love of beards in all of us we knew that and that’s why we started the band. We must have tapped into the collective consciousness of a society who had had their beards oppressed for too long. We formed to play one show in our home city of Adelaide and we had our beards and we had eight songs about beards and we played them and surprisingly got re booked. We had another band going, but that’s extinct now.

PEARL: What’s the best thing about having a beard?

NATHANIEL: There are only good things about having a beard. I should be clear, having a beard means there are no disadvantages.

I guess the best thing is waking up each morning and running your hand through your thick facial hair knowing that you’re living your life correctly.

PEARL: In 2009 you guys traveled to Alaska and performed at the opening ceremony of the world beard and moustache championships and it’s your first time playing there.

NATHANIEL: It was amazing to be in the company of the biggest and best beards in the world and instead of our show being an angelical sort of attempt to convert people down the beard path it was a celebration of beards because everyone in the audience had a beard they didn’t need to hear our message, they already knew it.

PEARL: What about woman with facial hair? Is that a turn off?

PEARL: What would you say to someone who couldn’t grow a beard?

NATHANIEL: Ideally all women would have facial hair or a beard.

Some women have told me they can’t grow a beard and I would NATHANIEL: My advice to you would be to get a face tattoo of like them to try harder. I’m currently married to a beardless woman, a beard. That’s the least you should be doing, short of hormone if a bearded woman came along I would immediately divorce my replacement therapy to get a real beard going. wife and upgrade to a bearded woman, I’m still waiting for that day.

The Beards are playing the Pelly Bar at Pier Live this Friday PEARL: Looking forward to coming home?

October 9 with special guest Dallas Frasca. For tickets and more info, visit www.pierlive.com.au NATHANIEL: Very much so we haven’t played in Australia for a while JESSICA TAYLOR now and we are looking forward to taking things to the next level.

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What’s onINin Melbourne FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Already regarded as one of the most dynamic live entertainers on the planet, Florence Welch’s return to the stage this year has shown no downturn. Don’t miss this illuminating live act on stage at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl this November! Support Act Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders.

Book online at www. artscentremelbourne.com.au Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Ave Melbourne Telephone: (613) 9281 8450 When: 7pm, Saturday 10th of October to Sunday 11th of October 2015

OKTOBERFEST AT EUROPEAN BIER CAFÉ Join us in celebrating the world’s biggest beer festival — plus with a Stein full of bier included in your ticket, you’ll be starting your Oktoberfest experience like a true Bavarian! As well as the 1L Stein of Bier included in your ticket, you also get a delicious Brezel and if that’s not enough to satisfy your appetite for Germanic delicacies, our chefs have a special Oktoberfest menu on offer.

Where: European Bier Café, 120 Exhibition Street Melbourne Telephone: (03) 9663 1222 When: 5pm-10pm, Friday 9th of October to Friday 16th of October 2015

CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL 2015 Each year the Caulfield Cup Carnival delivers one of the most highly anticipated events on the Australian sporting and social calendar, where expert punters and the newly initiated gather for three days of world class racing, served with fine food, spectacular style and exceptional entertainment. Kick off your Spring in Melbourne at the opening event. Spring Racing Carnival starts at Caulfield.

Where: Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street Caulfield East When: 10am-6pm, Saturday 19th of September to Saturday 14th of November 2015

WOMEN’S WEEKEND 2015 Diabetes Victoria invites you to our Women’s Weekend 2015. We have developed an exciting program of informative and motivational sessions, specifically designed to be of interest to women with type 1 diabetes.

The weekend will feature a range of presenters and topics covering practical information for living with diabetes, nutrition, exercise, sexual health, motivation and mental health. It will also be a space for sharing your own experiences and learning from other women living with type 1 diabetes.

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DANDENONG FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS The Dandenong Festival of Lights celebrates Chinese culture through a display of 32 beautiful and unique silk lanterns. The vibrant light displays, some of which are an impressive 20m wide and 8m high, come in all shapes and forms, including windmills, Chinese Zodiacs, dinosaurs, flowers, insects and animals such as tigers, elephants, pandas and many more. Visitors will be able to enjoy the light festival through a marked route. To complement the visual experience, visitors can enjoy ambient music which will be played along the tree-lined paths.

Where: Dandenong Showgrounds, Bennet Street, Dandenong When: 6pm-10pm, Friday 11th of September to Sunday 18th of October 2015

LEISUREFEST MELBOURNE 2015 Presented by the Caravan Industry Association Victoria (CIA VIC) and the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), the event will showcase thousands of the latest RV, camping, 4x4 and outdoors products and accessories from Australia\’s leading manufacturers. Now in its 8th year, Melbourne Leisurefest is more than just a product show, but an event where visitors can see, touch and experience all aspects of outdoor life.

Where: Sandown Racecourse, Corner Princes Highway and Racecourse Drive Springvale When: 10am-5pm Thurs to Sat, 10am - 4pm Sun, 8th of October to 11th of October 2015

MELBOURNE JEWISH COMEDY FESTIVAL 44 Performers 10 Events 6 Locations. Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival is a celebration of culture through comedy. For more information go to www.melbournejewishcomedyfestival.com Tickets and full program online.

When: Saturday 10th of October to Thursday 15th of October 2015

VICHEALTH’S WALK TO SCHOOL 2015 Walk to School is a fun, free and family-friendly campaign that encourages primary-school children and their parents to swap the road for the pavement and build healthy habits for life. VicHealth’s Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school students and their families to walk to and from school during October, building healthy habits for life. It’s easy to get involved 1. Check if your school has registered by using the Find a School tool 2. If your school isn’t registered, sign up as an individual 3. Log your walks in October!

When: Thursday 1st of October to Saturday 31st of October 2015

GREAT AMAZING RACE 2015 Regarded as Melbourne’s ultimate urban adventure race, the annual event will be raising funds to proudly support the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. If you love the outdoors, competing and enjoy keeping fit then this is the ideal event as competitors from all ages and fitness levels can enter in this fun filled day. Just gather your partner, a friend, a family member or a work colleague and form a team of 2. To register, please visit www.greatamazingrace.com.au, or call 1300 UPLIFT and support a fantastic event to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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RED HOT SUMMER TOUR BIGGEST YET As one of the hottest summer festivals on the calendar, the annual RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is once again bringing out an incredible line-up of the best talent in the Australian Music Industry. The 2016 tour hit Mornington Racecourse Saturday January 23 and features the proverbial who’s who of Oz rock royalty including Jimmy Barnes, Noiseworks, The Angels, Mark Seymour & The Undertow and The Badloves. Set to be the largest tour in the festival’s history, audiences can expect a day jam packed with classic hits and promises to be Red Hot Summers’ biggest yet!

RED HOT SUMMER TOUR promoter Duane McDonald says the 2016 festival will be huge, with 15 shows booked. “We always receive requests from audiences in regional areas to bring the tour through their town,” he says. “This year we have expanded to take the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR to new areas and new venues, which makes it the biggest run we have done for the tour to date.

We can’t wait to get out on the road in 2016.”

Jimmy Barnes

Jimmy Barnes needs no introduction to Aussie audiences.

As a legend both from his time fronting Cold Chisel and his top charting solo career, Barnes has toured the breadth of Australia. He has an enviable back catalogue that makes for incredible live performances with songs like Working Class Man, When Your Love Is Gone and No Second Prize to name a few.

It has been a few years since Jimmy Barnes has headlined the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR, so it is no surprise that his return is highly anticipated. The 2016 Red Hot Summer Tour gives rock fans a chance to see Jimmy Barnes at his best and enjoy classic hits which have made him an icon in the Australian music scene.

Noiseworks are Australian rock legends and are well reputed for their incredible live shows. Music fans and critics alike adore them. The multi-ARIA nominated band features some of the best musicians in the country and have produced a swag of incredible songs, such as Take Me Back, Love Somebody, Touch, Freedom, Miles and Miles and In My Youth to name a few. The band sold in excess of 1.2 million albums with 15 hit singles before calling a

You, After the Rain, Shadow Boxer and Mr Damage to name a few.

Audiences will be in for a treat when The Angels take to the stage.

When it comes to one of the country’s most prolific songwriters, the name Mark Seymour is one of the first to pop to mind. Mark Seymour and the Undertow have been steadily touring the country promoting their latest release Mayday, demonstrating to audiences why this talented songsmith has endured such longevity in the Australian music scene. With a back catalogue of songs such as Throw Your Arms Around Me, Holy Grail, Football Train, Do You See What I See and When The River Runs Dry, to name a few, any time in the company of Mark and his band is a treat for all music lovers.

Mark Seymour and the Undertow The Badloves are an Australian institution. Established in Melbourne in the late 1980s, they have made an indelible imprint on the local scene, from their original compositions to their collaborations. Described as having a ‘neo-hippy, retro’ sound, they have an impressive back catalogue including the likes of Green Limousine, I Remember, Lost and Memphis to name a few. They’ve toured with icons of the Australian and international music scene, and are revered for their live shows.

The band called it quits in 2010, only reforming in 2015 for a run of shows, making their inclusion on the 2016 line-up of the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR a very special The Badloves one indeed.

The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR hits Mornington Racecourse on Saturday January 23 and always sells out well in advance. Tickets are on sale now and music fans are recommended to get in early to secure their tickets so they don’t miss out on one of the biggest line-ups of Australian music royalty to share the same stage. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.au or phone Ticketmaster on 136 100.

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break in the early 1990s. They are now back and they are rocking harder than ever and their upcoming performances on the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR are guaranteed to blow the speakers!

When it comes to great Aussie rock, it doesn’t come much better than The Angels. It’s been over four decades since brothers Rick and John Brewster co-founded the iconic band and have penned some of Australia’s most anthemic tracks. The Angels are widely reputed for their killer live shows. Fronted now by Dave Gleeson, The Angels have had a massive couple of years, not only celebrating their 40th anniversary, but also releasing an album of all-new material. With hits like Long Line, Marseille, Be With

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elebrating the 20th Anniversary of LiVE’s signature album Throwing Copper, Pier Hotel and Pearl Entertainment group present the launch of this exciting new concept show Lightning Crashes on Halloween, Saturday 31st October. Special guests rearviewmirror The Pearl Jam Experience perform an exclusive afterparty set of B-sides and special faves after the show.

Throwing Copper was one of the most dominant rock records of the 90’s, a slow-building success story that sold over 10 million copies, and made it to #1 almost a year after its release. It is almost impossible to overstate how popular this album was in its day.

Fast track twenty years, to a day when our live music culture thrives on the escapism found in memories from our “days back when”, channelling our inner youth through a surging trend of heritage artists, tribute shows and classic album concepts.

Evolving on ABBA and bad 80’s such tribute style concepts now face an exciting change. Mirroring the twenty year cycle that now approaches another significant parallel that changed music and Generation X forever… 90’s GRUNGE. Behind the exceptional power of vocalist Ed Kowalczyk, LiVE and their sophomore album Throwing Copper launched us into an era of passionately captivating, hard edged anthems that included Lightning Crashes, All Over You, I Alone, Selling The Drama and dozens more. This was only the beginning.

In the tradition of Ed Kowalczyk’s LiVE, Lightning Crashes celebrates the classic album anthems of Throwing Copper plus the essential hits of LiVE and Ed Kowalczyk’s post LiVE solo journey also celebrating classics Dolphins Cry, Lakini’s Juice, Freaks and Heaven to name a few.

Produced from the creative network behind some of Australia’s leading concept bands including The Midnight Oil Show, The Faux Fighters, A Day On The Greenday, Temperamental and The Pearl Jam Experience.

Featuring Dylan Boyd, Ben Webster, Noel Tenny, Scott Thornburn and Jordan Mills together in an artistic celebration of LiVE music.

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43 Titan Drive, Carrum Downs | Ph 9708 2226 | www.werevr4x4.com.au CARS $5,001 $10,000

MERCEDES A160 2001 $4950

FORD FALCON BA SEDAN 2004

Metallic Mercury Silver, 4spd Auto seq sportshift.

Ford Heavy duty towbar.

P/S, Power mirrors. A/C. Cruise control. Electric seats.

C/locking.

Tip computer. Low kms ONLY 180,000kms.

12mths reg - expiry 07/09/2016.

Showroom condition. Will not disappoint. Always garaged. First to see will buy, $6,000, Phone 0407394948, REGO TBF976, FRANKSTON STH

FORD FALCON FG XT SEDAN 2008

Auto, 95,000kms with service history, 12mths reg, RWCert, A/C, P/S, c/ locking, CD player, cruise control. Extremely reliable.

Always garaged. Beautiful car. Great to drive. Ideal First car or Family car.

Call for more information, $8,490 NEG, Phone 0422458355, REGO XWJ132, BRAESIDE

HYUNDAI GETZ SX TB MY09 HATCHBACK 2010

CHRYSLER 300C 4D SEDAN 2006

Black sedan. 5spd Semi Auto. New clutch (cost of clutch $3000). Just had major service. A/C. P/S. C/locking. CD. Electric windows/mirrors. 1000kms on tank. Alloys. New tyres.

Excellent condition. Easy to drive. No clutch pedal.

RWCert, 12mths reg.

Vin:WDB1681332J691794.

Very reliable & economical.

Great buy. Only, $4,950, Phone 85550534, AH 0450592274, GLEN WAVERLEY

CARS $10,001 $15,000 HOLDEN COMMODORE EPICA CDX SEDAN 2010

2011, 2.5 overhead cam, Auto, A/C, P/S, CD player, Electric windows/mirrors, C/locking. Cruise control.

T/windows, Airbags.

98,000kms, reg 2/2016, Full service history. Service books. Mag wheels. Roof racks. Hayman Reece towbar. Seat protection done. Still under new car warranty.

Always garaged.

Immaculate condition, $11,150, Phone 0425700454, REGO ZMD935, MORNINGTON

PEUGEOT 307 SXE HDI 2007 ONE lady owner. Very low kms, 1.6ltr Auto, 5 Door. A/C, P/S, Airbags, t/windows. Full service history.

Last service completed 20/6/15. Metallic Sky Blue. Reg 02/2016, RWCert. Meticulously well maintained.

Showroom condition.

Will not disappoint. Call anytime for further information.

More photos online at www. tradertag.com.au, $10,000, Phone 98034283, AH 0409804733, REGO XNA006, MOUNT WAVERLEY

CARS $20,001 $30,000

Silver, auto, climate ctrl, p/ steer, p/wind, airbags, c/ lock, cruise, ABS, 20in alloys, 6 CD stacker, $27,888 Drive Away, Automobiles Dandenong (Aust) P/L LMCT7626, Phone 03 9791 6155, REGO ULA-312, DANDENONG

HOLDEN VE INTERNATIONAL COMMODORE SEDAN 2011

4WDS HYUNDAI TERRACAN 4D WAGON 2005

Turbo Diesel, Automatic, 140,350kms, 7 seater.

Reverse camera. Towbar.

Nudge bar. Trailer wiring.

Roof bars. 1 Owner.

Service history with books.

Always been garaged and Well maintained.

Cruises wonderfully towing Roma Off Road Caravan (Caravan for sale - refer Caravans). Great buy. Will not disappoint. Call for more information, $19,500 neg, Phone 03 5674 2915, REGO TVS-978, WONTHAGGI

MAZDA CX-7 4D WAGON 2010

V6 Auto, Onyx Leather.

Metallic Silver. Very low kms - ONLY 32000kms.

Deceased Estate. One lady owner, A/C, P/S, c/ locking, airbags, reverse camera, CD, t/windows.

Full service history with books. Registered 02/2016, RWCert.

Absolutely Immaculate condition, $20,990 ono, Phone 0407886264, REGO YON524, BOX HILL

CARS OVER $30,000

Classic Sports 4x4, Silver, auto, airbags, climate ctrl, 6 CD stacker, metallic paint, p/steer, reverse camera, ABS, cruise, c/ lock, fog lights, p/mirr, p/ wind, rear spoiler, alloys, RWC, 12mths extended warranty, $18,999 EGC, Skygrove Car Sales LMCT7857, Phone 03 9738 1000, REGO XPC-758, BAYSWATER

HSV GTS SEDAN 2011

NISSAN NAVARA UTE 2006

Wagon, auto turbo diesel, only 84,000kms, full service history, privately owned, WCC-654, $12,999, Deeb Auto X Change, Phone 03 9555 5122, AH 0447 446 944, CHELTENHAM

Red Hot/Sting in colour, 8cyl 6.2ltr 6spd manual, 325kW of power, beautiful car inside and out, $56,888 Drive Away, Automobiles Dandenong (Aust) P/L LMCT7626, Phone 03 9791 6155, REGO BTT-91G, DANDENONG

SUBARU OUTBACK 4D WAGON 1998

Manual, diesel, bull bar, winch, driving lights, steel tray, $15,888 + ORC, Drives / My Commercials LMCT11198, Phone 03 8759 1077, AH 0403 353 331, REGO ULW-736, DANDENONG

SPORTS & PERFORMANCE CARS PORSCHE 944 2D COUPE 1985

AWD 4x4 wagon, 2.5ltr Auto, White & Grey, Elec windows/mirrors, c/ locking, cruise control, ABS brakes, 294,000kms, towbar, driving lights, roof racks. Drives very good.

Reg 03/2016. NO RWCert (Very close to RWC). Full service history with books.

Well maintained, GC. Call for more information, $2,400 neg, Phone 0412930344, REGO OSB404, CLAYTON

TOYOTA HILUX SR UTE 2011

5spd man, Lady owner, Burgandy Leather seats, security alarm, A/C, P/S, elec sunroof/windows/ mirrors, Full service history.

Very reliable.

Always garaged, VGC. No reg/RWCert. Selling as is. Call for more information, $11,000 neg, Phone 0406296451, VIN WPOZZZ94ZGN401479, SKYE

CLASSIC & UNIQUE CARS JAGUAR 420 4D SEDAN 1968 Diesel, manual, 55,117kms, steel tray, lift kit, new muddies, bull bar, snorkel, $36,888 + ORC, Drives / My Commercials LMCT11198, Phone 03 8759 1077, AH 0403 353 331, REGO 1DC9CI, DANDENONG

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER TRAY 2008

Auto, White exterior, Red Leather interior.

Good restoration or collectable project. Has been in dry storage for a time. Very straight & good looking vehicle. All original. Will not disappoint, $4,400 ono, Phone 0400780264, VIN PIF4216BW, CLAYTON

JAGUAR XJ6 4D SEDAN 1970 V8 diesel manual, 125,657kms, steel tray, tool boxes, bull bar, winch, $39,788 + ORC, Drives / My Commercials LMCT11198, Phone 03 8759 1077, AH 0403 353 331, REGO WME-041, DANDENONG

TOYOTA L/CRUISER 4D WAGON 2003

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Prado for sale. EC Genuine toyota bullbar, tinted windows $15,500, Phone 0423 334 270, AH 0423 334 270, REGO SFZ954, WONTHAGGI

TOYOTA TROOP CARRIER

1989, dual fuel, needs work, roofrack, snorkel, bullbar, towbar, 800lb Warn Winch, no reg, DPT536, $2,995 ono, Phone 0490003358, DOVETON

4.2ltr Auto, White, Fully reconditioned engine, fully rebuilt front suspension, diff, v12 brakes & many new parts, Redone hood lining.

Old project, $5,000, Phone 97731311, REGO EME-580, EDITHVALE

MERCEDES-BENZ E240 4D SEDAN 1998

Cost over $100,000 new. electric Sun roof, leather trim, all safety features ABS etc. Excellent to drive.

Reg & RWC. luxurious and comfortable + great value, $6,250, Phone 0429665529, REGO ZYZ717, MOUNT ELIZA

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Sub-$100k price tag for Alfa Romeo 4C Spider in Australia W

ith the exhilarating Alfa Romeo 4C having already launched to rave reviews from media and customers alike, FCA is thrilled to announce the open-top 4C Spider will join its hard-topped sibling in Australia for an MSRP of just $99,000.

Adding to the Alfa Romeo brand’s legendary racing history and the exciting experience of open-air motoring, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views complemented with a signature Alfa exhaust note, plus the essential sportiness of the award-winning 4C. The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider name recalls the brand’s great sporting tradition. The acronyms 8C and 6C in the 1930s and 1940s distinguished racing and road cars fitted with powerful eight- and six-cylinder engines.

Like the award-winning 4C Coupé, the new Alfa Romeo 4C Spider model’s designation is a return to “the great Alfa Romeos” and continues this tradition with the innovative all-aluminum 1750 turbocharged, intercooled, direct injection, four-cylinder engine, delivering an impressive 101 kilowatts per litre.

With seating for two, panoramic views and the soundtrack of an Italian performancetuned engine and exhaust, Spiders are among the most exhilarating experiences in motoring – and represent the very core of Alfa Romeo’s DNA and heritage.

Inspired by the 33 Stradale, the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C Spider transcends this legendary racecar’s mid-engine body and follows its purposeful and lightweight performance tradition with sheet-molded compound (SMC) composite panels forming its seductive Italian design, and “clothing” its state-of-the-art carbon fibre monocoque chassis and all-

aluminum 1750 turbocharged, direct-injected engine.

Covering the “beating heart” of this Italian supercar is a deck lid with three functional heat extractors and an aerodynamically tuned spoiler. Two muscular forms straddle the rear hood and elevate the body above the cockpit’s beltline for visual strength and foundation for the black “halo”. The rear fascia and round rear LED illuminated tail lamps blend into the muscular rear wings for a powerful stance, while stylistically incorporating large functional air intakes to cool the engine. Below, dual exhausts are mounted at the corners and highlight the 4C Spider’s supercar stance.

On each side of the all-new 4C Spider, the sculpted air intakes spring a muscular and dynamic form that lead elegantly into the headlamps. Highlighting its exotic monocoque is a carbon fiber windshield frame, which promotes strength and lightness, while providing the attachment points for the removable, stowable cloth roof.

Leading from the 4C Spider’s windshield and down the hood are two muscular hood forms, which naturally conclude at the signature Alfa Romeo shield-shaped grille and emblem.

Together with the two side air intakes designed in the front fascia, the 4C Spider forms the famous “Trilobo” within which the iconic logo is placed – and a significant facet of Alfa Romeo’s distinctive design.

Thanks to its mid-engine layout, advanced technology and compact size, the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C Spider demonstrates its precision, agility and performance credentials with a top speed of 256 kph, 0-to-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, 1.1 g of lateral acceleration and

1.25 g of maximum braking deceleration.

Alfa Romeo engineers continued the use of state-of-the-art materials by creating the bodywork entirely of sheet-molded compound (SMC), a low-density, high-strength composite material that is 20 percent lighter and dimensionally more rigid than steel.

Engineers even optimized the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider’s windshield and side windows by using 10 percent thinner glass to reduce weight by up to 15 percent.

Finally, two sport seats feature a carbon fibre and fibreglass reinforced-composite structure to deliver the strength and seating position needed for performance driving.

The Alfa TCT gearbox has been optimised for the Alfa Romeo supercar. The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider’s special clutch features all-new control software that ensures the fastest possible gear shifts under all conditions.

Gearshifts are more aggressive in the sporting performance modes, and drivers can clearly feel the new gear engaging, as on a racing car. On bends, on the other hand, gearshifts are completed in the smoothest way possible to avoid reducing stability.

The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider’s is also fitted with Launch Control for easy high performance standing starts. Launch Control is activated by pressing the brake pedal while pushing the accelerator pedal all the way down and squeezing the paddle on the left of the steering wheel. As soon as you release the brake, the system automatically controls the gearbox, traction and power to maximise acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo dealers are taking orders now.

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TANDEM TRAILER 10X5

This 2005 Bushtracker, offers independent travel in full luxury and offers Queen size island bed,Xantrex Inverter 1800 watt,50 amp automatic battery charger,TEAC/47cm LED TV/DVD, Pioneer AM/ FM radio/12 stacker CD/ DVD player inc external speakers,VANSAT portable Satellite TV System/ VAST Decoder & more...

This van will not last long at this great price - get in quick!, $59,000 Neg, Phone 0488401915, CRANBOURNE

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HSV MALOO UTILITY 2013

R8, Sting, 6spd manual, climate ctrl, p/steer, p/wind, airbags, c/lock, cruise, ABS, CD, DVD, MP3, Bluetooth, alarm, alloys, $62,888 Drive Away, Automobiles Dandenong (Aust) P/L LMCT7626, Phone 03 9791 6155, REGO YIK-70W, DANDENONG

Tandem caravan, airconditioned, shower/ toilet, rollout awning, lots of extras. Hardly used, stored inside. Registered, $31,000, Phone 97391363, COLDSTREAM

COROMAL PRINCETON 2009

HINO FG MORRELL 1989 New. Galvanised Trailer.

Lockable. Ladder racks.

Shelving. Registered. New light truck tyres. Genuine & Private buyers only. Call for more information, $3,250, Phone 0426210834, AH 59982564, CRANBOURNE

CARAVANS & CAMPER TRAILERS

619 Caravan, single bed model, bedroom divider, 3 way fridge, microwave, full stainless steel oven with grill and stove top, TV bracket, full en suite at rear, gas bayonette, rear Gerry can holders, awning, a/cond, L-shaped kitchen picnic table, hot water, dual axle, battery pack, brake away system, T22227, $36,990, Amazing Caravans & RV’s, Phone 9786 7711, SEAFORD

AVAN ERIN CARAVAN 2010

JST TRAILERS SUPER SALE

All stock must go at unbelievable prices. Only while stocks last so grab yourself a BARGAIN! Visit us at 5 Airlie Ave, Dandenong or call us, JST Trailers, Phone 9793 9949, DANDENONG

Includes Johnson 15HP short shaft outboard motor.

Nav lights. Safety gear.

Carpeted floor. Cushioned seats.

Complete.

Registered. All ready to go. All in GC. Call for more information, $2,550 ono, Phone 0407539533, CHELSEA HEIGHTS

BERTRAM 25 FLYBRIDGE 1984

EVERNEW E SERIES

The Avan Erin MKII presents like new, double bed, complete with a/ cond, grill, microwave, fridge, hot water, solar, rear camera, awning, antenna, battery pack, single axle, L: 21.5ft, W: 7.10ft, H: 8.2ft, T70582, $24,990, Amazing Caravans & RV’s, Phone 9786 7711, SEAFORD

Australis Centre Door Bush Pack, single bed model, TV, shower, toilet, Gerry can holders, also have a 2012 Toyota Landcruiser GXL turbo diesel that has been set up to tow this caravan, U50699, $64,990 Drive Away, Jefferson RV World, Phone 03 8587 4488, BRAESIDE

Twin 470 Mercruisers.

Recent electrical overhaul, starters, coils, batteries, cables/harness, master switches, wipers, toilet, air-horns, gauges in flybridge helm, new covers/ awning, electric winch, legs overhauled, new props.

Fully reconditioned. Hardly used for last 12mths Selling due to illness.

Moored at Hastings, VGC for age, $28,000, Phone 0419966822, PAKENHAM

CRUISE CRAFT 16.6FT BOAT

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TRAILERS

Southern Cross 17ft 6 Series 4 Model, Single beds with innerspring mattresses & New Electric blankets, New roll out Tebbs Awning, Air conditioning, 3 way fridge, Stove & Grill (Grill never used), TV, Antennae.

Freshwater tank, 9kg gas bottle, Microwave. Front boot. Plenty of storage.

Good size bench. Spare wheel. Easy to tow. Will not disappoint.

Ready to go. All in Excellent condition.

Call either number Anytime, $24,500 ono, Phone 97852148, AH 0419881397, CARRUM DOWNS

GOLDSTREAM 2012 2000kg ATM, galvanised checker plate, free jockey wheel, tie down rails, frame is 50x50x2.5mm RHS with cross member spacing of 300mm, front & rear tailgates, 1000mm cage with gates front and rear, plus more, priced from, $2,495, U Beaut Trailers, Phone 0417 057 129, SEAFORD

TRADESMANS TRAILER 8X5FT

Skip Bin truck, Econo diesel turbo, Morrell lifting gear, 8spd splitter, good condition and great workhorse, truck sold as is with any faults if any, $19,000 INCL GST, Phone 0419167011, SOMERVILLE

GENERATION 3 ECLIPSE

ALUMINIUM 3.6M BOAT

FORD FALCON UTILITY 2013

XR6 FG MK2, Petroleum, 6spd manual, climate ctrl, p/steer, p/wind, airbags, c/ lock, cruise, ABS, CD, MP3, Bluetooth, alloys, fog lamps, $32,888 Drive Away, Automobiles Dandenong (Aust) P/L LMCT7626, Phone 03 9791 6155, REGO ZRX-818, DANDENONG

MARINE

Evernew caravan 16 feet 3 way fridge new roll out awning 4 burner gas stove grill& range-hood digital tv/ dvd Panasonic microwave sleeps 2, tandem axle electric brakes new 12v led lighting and much more all inclusive just hook up and drive away, double island bed, $15,650 Neg, Phone 0147684455, AH 0417684455, COWES

Luxury 1/2 cabin. Marine radio, radio new Stringers, new floor, new flo-coat trailer ONSITE CARAVAN Onsite caravan Rawson, new bearings and tyres, 24 ft large alliminuim $4,000, Phone 0469393069, annex, outdoor pagola, FRANKSTON kinara style outdoor cooker/ heater, seperate onsuite, ex/ CARIBBEAN 2400 con, loads extra!, $5,000, Phone 0400411193, AH 0400411193, TOORADIN

SURVEYOR SOFT FLOOR

At Mars Campers we make memories. The Surveyor has all you need to hit the road. Get bang for your buck with Australia’s most affordable campers. Fully galvanised with extra rooms, water tank, tool box, spare wheel, DC power system and much more all included. Call now for $500 factory rebate or visit our website to see the full list of inclusions and specials www.marscampers.com. au 7-1695 Centre Rd, $6,999, Mars Campers, Phone 1300 667 868, SPRINGVALE

BOAT IS READY FOR UPCOMING FISHING SEASON and has Plenty of fishing room in the cockpit,carpeted floor, large under floor storage locker aft (extending right to the transom) and decent gunwale height ñ at around the thigh,enough room for at least four anglers to fish in comfort, full height transom also affords great sea keeping ability, 5.7m, Beam: 2.23m, Deadrise: 19,Hull weight: 700kg (approx),Fuel: 120L, Power rating: 90 to 150hp outboards: 125 Mercury Optimax Split bow rails, Rear platforms, CD player, speakers and covers, Live bait tank, Front cabin bunk carpet, 12v power socket, Ski hooks, Dual Batteries, Electric Anchor, Bimini, clears, rocket launchers, Mercury management system gauges, Lowarance HDS-5 with Maps, Dual axle trailer made boat trailer with Boat catch, $42,500 Neg, Phone 0429433185, ROWVILLE

HALF CABIN 18FT

Fibreglass, comes with Galv Trailer, 115HP outboard, canopy, $4,500, Phone 0402871778, DINGLEY VILLAGE

MUSTANG 17FT 1991

Fishing/Ski Boat. Evinrude 120HP. Five seater boat.

Power cut off. Bilge pump.

Full safety gear. Large fuel tank. Boat is as New Excellent Condition. Will impress, $10,250, Phone 97733441, PATTERSON LAKES

OUTBOARD MOTOR

This exceptional 2013 model has a Fiberglass hard top, toilet, oversized commercial anchor winch, HDS12 Lowrance touchscreen sounder/gps, 1 kw transducer thru hull, Lowrance UHF 80 channel, GME 27, MP3/iPod doc, all with up graded 32mm stain steel rod holders rocket launchers, and bow rail, trim tabs, two batteries suspended of floor, live bait tank and two kill tanks, esky under driver seat, has fresh and salt water pump, 2x bilge pumps, Easy tow trailer with electric breaks, comes with all the safety gear 6x life jackets, flares, fire extinguisher and more, powered by twin 150 four stroke mercury motor with only 156 hours. This boat speaks for it’s self. It’s the hamburger with the lot and more, $126,000, Phone 0421934767, BERWICK

I have a British Silverseagull [Century plus].

Good condition. Runs well. Has all original parts, $250 ONO, Phone 0437338729, AH 0437338729, ST LEONARDS

PFM 21FT SKI BOAT

80 mile boat, very fast, awesome ski boat, in great condition, 2001 hull, with brand new canopy, 225 Mercury outboard with 300 powerhead and computer, adjustable jacking plate, comes with brand new boat canopy & lots of more extras, registered trailer, well maintained, reluctant sale, call for more information, $27,000 ono, Phone 0422639811, FRANKSTON AREA

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FISHINGREPORT WESTERN PORT Things are starting to fire up with all the target species on the move with rising air and water temperature’s. Squid are at the usual haunts from Cleeland Bight to Quail Bank and down to Flinders with some solid inkers amongst them.

The whiting have shown up in numbers and size but they can be a little hit and miss, anglers are reporting some days they hit bag limits and other days they only catch a few. The fish seem to have fronted in areas that have been quiet for the last couple of years, so it might pay off to try some of your old favourite haunts. The best bait by far has been pipi.

Snapper; Some anglers are getting fish every trip and others (like myself) are struggling, however with the water temperature rising from 11.5 to 16 degrees in the last month, which means it won’t be long before there’s scales everywhere!

We have been venturing off shore every chance we can get, with a few of the local crew tagging along. There has been some great fishing with gummies, flat head, gurnet, silver whiting and latchet which have all been taken on the drift. The highlight of these trips have been the sea life from hundreds of common dolphin’s, whales and seals putting on an amazing display in the clear deep blue water.

PORT PHILLIP Water temps on the rise and fishermen on the water along with the start of a new snapper season has seen good numbers of fish being weighed in from Port Phillip, there has been some solid fish caught close to the 20 lb mark.

Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club held a comp on Sunday and reported good numbers with plenty of fish around the 6 kg mark on the day and leading up to Sunday. Squid are plentiful around Mount Martha, Queenscliff and Sorrento.

The breaking news Proline Fishing Charters went chasing Tuna from Sorrento, heading south west they landed and weighed two fish the biggest 164.5 kg, a possible Victorian record. This sparked a flurry of anglers heading off shore to try and catch one of their own. I spoke to Pat from the Westernport Angling Club who spent over 10 hours trawling last Friday out from Port Phillip Heads and weren’t as lucky.

Who knows what may happen as there are some very warm water currents not too far out front at the moment and large bait schools, we may see more of this to come.

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Hawks' AFL duo Lake and Hale retire Hawthorn have wasted little time beginning the regeneration of the oldest premiership team in AFL history, calling time on the careers of triple flag-winning stars Brian Lake and David Hale.

over the journey and it's nearly the most difficult part of your job," Clarkson said.

Lake, 33, would like to have played on for one more year.

"But these guys made a great contribution - it's very rare in footy that players get to go out on a really good note like this."

But with the Hawks looking to rejuvenate an ageing squad, the key defender understood why coach Alastair Clarkson decided it was time to look to the future as the club look to emulate the famed Collingwood "machine" team of 1927-30 which won four straight premierships.

"It's always really tough to be involved in coaching and put an end to some careers, in a sense.

The Hawks have a readymade replacement for Hale in Jonathan Ceglar, who was somewhat unlucky to miss out on the 2014 and 2015 grand final teams, with Clarkson preferring Hale and Ben McEvoy "I would have loved to have kept as his ruck combination. going, but always things have to Lake could be harder to replace, come to an end," said Lake. with his peerless ability to take "I'm happy with that.

"I've come to terms with it now and I'm looking forward to enjoying food and a few beers and not stressing about coming back for pre-season in good shape."

Lake will not seek a move to a third AFL club.

Ruckman Hale, 31, had been expected to hang up the boots after Saturday's decider, in which he ended wearing the red substitute's vest.

Lake played 251 games with the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn while Hale's career included 237 matches with North Melbourne and the Hawks.

Clarkson paid tribute to the departing duo.

"This club's had to retire some very, very decorated players

intercept marks in defence again on show in the big win over the Eagles last Saturday.

"They've been excellent for us, Lakey grabbed the Norm Smith Medal two years ago and Haley has been with us for five or six years," said captain Luke Hodge.

"You have blokes like that you want to keep around the footy club but unfortunately with their body, or it's time to move on and it's a sad day."

Four other members of Hawthorn's 2015 flag-winning team are also aged over 30 Hodge, Shaun Burgoyne, Josh Gibson and Sam Mitchell - while Jordan Lewis turns 30 in April.

All are expected to play on in 2016.

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Bathurst can change season: Whincup

Six-time V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup is convinced he can turn his season around in the biggest event, this weekend's Bathurst 1000.

Whincup sits in eighth spot in the championship standings on 1586 points, behind Ford pace-setter and archrival Mark Winterbottom (2215pts).

Yet the four-time Bathurst 1000 champion is the bookmakers' favourite, with co-driver Paul Dumbrell, for the Great Race at Mt Panorama on Sunday.

Whincup is still burning after last year's Bathurst race where he ran out of fuel in the 161st and final lap, gifting Ford young gun Chaz Mostert a memorable maiden win.

"We feel like one got away from us last year, the motivation is as high as it has ever been," Whincup said.

"The reality is you can turn your year around at Bathurst.

"From here on in it's the start of the run home.

"And Bathurst is our holy grail, the Melbourne Cup of our sport.

"We haven't had a good year but we can turn it around here with a good result."

Whincup was repeatedly urged by engineer David Cauchi and team manager Mark Dutton to ease his pace in the dying stages of last year's Bathurst enduro but like all champions he kept pushing.

It didn't end well.

Whincup enjoyed an overall Bathurst lead of almost three seconds before his fuel gaffe, eventually limping over the line in fifth.

"I could explain the situation but we don't have all day," Whincup said of the fuel drama on Tuesday.

Whincup and Dumbrell started on pole and led for 86 of the first 100 laps but a puncture turned their race on its ear.

They finished 15th.

Prodrive Racing's Winterbottom extended his overall championship lead to 198 points over Ford teammate Mostert with his Sandown 500 triumph - his first since 2006.

Prodrive Racing are vying for a third straight Bathurst win.

Yet bookies are still confident Whincup can seal Holden's 30th Bathurst victory and first since 2012.

"But we've produced the best cars we can produce. Hopefully it's the best car at Bathurst."

There was also no love for Whincup at this year's opening endurance race, the recent Sandown 500.

Bogut drops 10kg for Warriors' NBA defence

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rejuvenated and leaner Andrew Bogut is looking forward to taking his slimmed-down frame to the court when the Golden State Warriors start their NBA title defence later this month.

The Australian centre has dropped 10kg over the offseason to now weigh in at 114kg, three-and-a-half months after the Warriors won the NBA championship with a 4-2 finals series victory over LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bogut was benched for the final two games of the finals series as coach Steve Kerr opted for a more agile side.

"I changed my diet a little bit," Bogut told csnbayarea.com. "It's really worked wonders for me."

impressive in the pre-season.

After watching documentary Is Sugar the New Fat?, Bogut got rid of processed sugars.

"We're thrilled with what we've seen of him."

"It's unbelievable, man," Bogut said. "(Sugar) is in absolutely everything. I have a couple friends that are label readers.

I used to give them so much (crap), telling them, `Man, just eat it. Stop reading the label.' And now I'm one of those guys."

It's been noticed too, with reports that Bogut has been one of the most

"Bogut's been amazing so far," interim coach Luke Walton said.

Last season's NBA MVP Steph Curry has noticed Bogut's improved athleticism too.

"He went three-quarters of the court, coast-to-coast, to finish with a floater," he said.

"He does stuff that you don't expect from a guy that size.

"His skill level is so high.

When he's able to move and be agile ... it's fun to watch."

Now the challenge for Bogut is proving to the fans that his new physique is effective and he'll get the chance when their season proper starts against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27.

"I want to get a couple post moves, roll to the glass strong and finish," Bogut said. "It takes a lot of pressure off us, then we can get a decent shot from the perimeter."

The 2015–16 NBA regular season will begin on Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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Day heads underdogs in Presidents Cup Jason Day has promised to lead by example when the International team attempt to pull off a massive boilover by beating the USA for just the second time in Presidents Cup history.

The odds are heavily stacked against captain Nick Price's Internationals.

Americans have six of the top 10, including No.1 Jordan Spieth, at the four-day contest to be staged in South Korea from Thursday.

All 12 American players are in the top 28 while six of the Internationals are outside the top 30

Australia's world No.2 Day is the only top 10 player in the side, while the

Former Australian Test player Lindsay Kline has died at the age of 81

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est remembered for facing the last ball of the first tied Test, the left-arm spinner played 13 Tests from 1957-61.

our great game,” Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland said in a statement.

“It has been a very sad year for Australian cricket with the passing of a number of treasured members of our community including Richie Benaud, Arthur Morris and now Lindsay Kline.”

“An absolute gentlemen of his era, Lindsay was able to be part of some moments that will be cherished forever in cricket history,” Dodemaide said.

Kline was the 207th Australian to wear the Baggy Green.

Kline played 88 first-class matches, taking 276 wickets at an average of 27.39.

Cricket Victoria also paid tribute to its former state player.

He is one of only seven Victorians to have taken a Test hat-trick in his time, joining Peter Siddle, Shane Warne, Damien Fleming, Hugh Trumble, Jimmy Matthews and Merv Hughes.

In the Brisbane Test of the 1960-61 series against the West Indies, Australia needed just one run to win when Kline fended off a delivery to square leg and his batting partner He took a hat-trick in his second Test, in Ian Meckiff scrambled for the single.

Cape Town in 1957-58.

But West Indian Joe Solomon fielded the Cricket Victoria chief executive Tony ball and rocketed it to the stumps, running Dodemaide passed on his deepest out Meckiff and ensuring the historic tie. sympathies to the Kline family and friends.

Kline also denied the Windies for 100 “Lindsay was a fantastic man who will be minutes as Australia held on for a draw in sorely missed. His contribution to cricket, Adelaide in the same series. not only at a national level but also within the state, will be something he will be “Throughout his cricket career, he was forever remembered. involved in some extraordinary moments that have become part of the rich history of

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Golden point is here to stay says NRL The NRL is unlikely to scrap golden point despite Wayne Bennett's protestations over the extra-time result in North Queensland's grand final win over his Brisbane side.

An 82nd minute golden point field goal from Johnathan Thurston delivered North Queensland their first NRL premiership on Sunday at ANZ Stadium in the most dramatic fashion.

The 17-16 result consigned the Broncos to the first loss in their seven grand final appearances.

Bennett said he would have preferred a replay of the match a week later to the extra-time period.

"I've never been a fan of golden point," Bennett said.

"It was changed because we had a drawn game in a State of Origin. It's a lottery. It's unfair on everybody. (It was) most unfair here tonight.

"I'm happy to come back next week and play. I don't see what's wrong with the draw.

The game lived for 100 years with draws.

unlikely to revert to that format.

An NRL spokesman told AAP that Bennett was "welcome to raise the matter with the competition committee".

"But at this stage there are no plans to change the current system," the spokesman said.

Bennett is on the competition committee, which is due to meet later in the year.

However Bennett's position on the committee could change when the group meets, with voting to be held on which two coaches sit on the committee. Two coaches are appointed by their clipboard-carrying peers at NRL level.

Bennett has been a consistent critic of golden point since it was introduced into the NRL in 2003.

"I'm not bitter. We had a wonderful grand final. It takes two teams to do that. The glory goes to the winners, I'm happy with that," he said.

"We got beaten by a field goal. Do we feel beaten? No we don't.

"It's not about winning or losing all the time.

They've been brave all season.

"The Cowboys weren't better than us. The end result at full-time was 16-all. It was decided in golden point."

"You're talking about a grand final, everything on the line. It's not the way I want Cowboys coach Paul Green wasn't it decided." interested in the debate.

The 1977 and 1978 seasons witnessed "It's not worth talking about, we won the grand final replays, but the NRL said it was comp," he said.

...continued from back page >> You can’t accuse Victory’s rivals of not trying to challenge, with a frenzy of offseason moves set to rejuvenate the playing talent.

added difficulty of an Asian Champions League campaign.

There’s a new marquee man at Sydney FC, with Slovakian Filip Holosko filling the golden-boot winning slot of departed Austrian Marc Janko.

Wooden spooners Newcastle have flipped half of their squad, bringing in 11 new senior But whether Graham Arnold’s side have improved from last season’s grand final faces at last count, with new coach Scott loss is debatable, having lost Terry Antonis, Miller joining them.

Bernie Ibini and Nikola Petkovic among Brisbane give legendary striker John Alosi others. a chance to rebuild his coaching reputation There’s not much new to excite Central after a poor stint at Melbourne Heart, with Coast fans, unless you count the palm treepromising young striker Jamie Maclaren adorned shirts the club has opted for this jumping on board. season.

Adelaide have a new boss too, with Wellington Phoenix are aren’t even Spaniard Guillermo Amor replacing confirmed starters for the league past this countryman Josep Gombau and making season without a club licence beyond 2016. only minor changes to a squad full of flair.

The New Zealanders are yet to replace Tony Popovic’s Wanderers welcome 10 senior talent like Nathan Burns and could new players including marquees Federico field the youngest side this season.

Piovaccari and Dario Vidosic as they attempt to climb the A-League without the

changes of any side, swapping Mark Milligan for Olivier Bozanic and bringing in Danny Vukovic in goal.

It leaves Muscat to ponder the possibility of a Melbourne-dominated competition, given City’s improved depth.

John van ‘t Schip can now field a City defence packed with international experience and has broadened his attacking options.

Muscat suggested their rivalry could be crucial in the A-League’s 11th season.

“The derby is the premier game in the country, without doubt ... and what they’ve done across the road, they’ve improved,” he said.

“They’re starting to raise their standards and that can only be good for the competition. I can only wish everyone could do the same thing.”

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elbourne Victory go into the new A-League season as hot favourites to again finish on top, but coach Kevin Muscat is concerned with the bottom of the league.

After a relatively egalitarian first decade when all but two current clubs played in a grand final, the fear is the A-League could further split into haves and have nots.

In the haves sit Victory, mega-money rivals Melbourne City, the restored bling of Sydney

FC, likely rebounders Western Sydney and well-run Adelaide United.

Looking down from his premiership perch, Muscat said even if the off-field woes of other clubs weren’t his problem, they still affected him.

Ownership crises put Brisbane and Newcastle firmly into the have nots column, with perennial battlers Central Coast and an “I do worry because I care about the game,” inexperienced Wellington Phoenix outfit.

Muscat said.

Perth Glory could be the enigma - with popular coach Kenny Lowe still carrying significant talent but also the burden of last season’s salary cap breach.

“The competition can only be as strong as the floor and, at the moment, the gap between the floor and the ceiling is too big.”

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