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What’s BIG this week...

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08 Services paralyzed as Greeks strike again

Assange offered 11

consular help by Bishop

12 Black lung victim

welcomes inquiry

TECHNOLOGY

14 Aussie teens can't live without internet

15 Australia significant in

gravity wave discovery

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RSPCA 26 Adopt a pet BIG GUIDE 28 What’s on in Melbourne 29 Rudimental return for their biggest Oz tour yet

30 Gig Guide BIG SELL

North Korea satellite in orbit

36 Cars

17 Orang-utans use Xbox

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ENTERTAINMENT 18 Johnny Depp to star as Invisible Man 19 Leonardo's touching tribute to his mum 20 Aust's Megan Gale the face of Tourism NZ

21 Kanye confesses he's $53 million in debt

22 Hardy voted most

attractive British man

Aussie "Iron Boy" an international hero

Vic mini bike hit-run teen to fight charge

16 Cockroach inspires tech to interact

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25 Puzzles & Grin

40 Boats 41 Fishing Report

design of helpful robot

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42 Local Tradies SPORT

Eagles to take on drug drones

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Johnny Depp to star as Invisible Man

Megan Gale the face of Tourism NZ

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44 Victory slugged with show cause notice

44 Rookie Elliott claims

pole for Daytona 500

45 LaVine wins

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Eels confident in NRL salary cap probe

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46 Look ahead to the AFL NAB Challenge

47 Waugh opens up on Warne axing

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Sky rail angers more Melbourne residents M

elbourne residents say they were never told of the state government's plans to build a nine-metre rail bridge behind their homes.

Critics have taken to Labor MP Steve Dimopoulos' Facebook page accusing him of keeping them in the dark about the proposed CranbournePakenham sky rail.

Designs for elevated rail lines along Melbourne's busiest public transport corridor were submitted to the state government in January.

But there are concerns the open space beneath the overpass will create a ghetto.

"You can sell this all you like, it is nothing but a cheap option," Fiona Lancaster wrote.

"We will now have another concrete eye sore (sic) to look at."

Many are furious about the lack of transparency surrounding the proposal.

They support removing level crossings but say there were never consulted about the sky rail.

"This is an utter disgrace. We have been completely blindsided with this proposal ... we are absolutely furious," Adriana Bainbridge said.

Others are worried the government will go ahead with the project despite their objections.

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"Please don't confuse our desperation to have the level crossings removed with us accepting any old crap design you have decided upon," Megan O'Connor said.

"Are you going to let us have any input into the decision of skyrail or has it already been made for us?," firefighter Matt Rasmussen asked.

The commentators, apparently locals in Mr Dimopoulos' Oakleigh seat, are the latest group of residents to say they weren't properly consulted about a $1.6 billion plan to raise 9km of the CranbournePakenham line to remove nine level crossings.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy says a sky rail is "not the kind of place you'd put back onto existing homes".

Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said residents were doorknocked with information on Saturday but there had been a broader consultation process, which began last year.

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wo protesters who suspended themselves from a Melbourne bridge with a banner imploring the federal government to let asylum seekers facing deportation stay in Australia are back on the ground.

Katherine Woskett, 25, and Hannah Patchett, 22, began their protest on the Yarra Bend Road overpass on the Eastern Freeway alongside a "let them stay" banner.

They want to stop the imminent deportation of 267 asylum seekers, including 37 babies, from Australia to Nauru.

A High Court decision on February 3 cleared the way for their return following a failed challenge against Australia's offshore processing arrangements.

Ms Woskett and Ms Patchett's protest ended after about three hours when they came down on their own accord and spoke to waiting police officers, who

confiscated their banner.

"The pair left pending further inquiries," a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

It's unclear if the women will be charged but police have told them to expect a summons in the mail.

The Whistleblowers, Activist and Citizens Alliance says the protesters had experience scaling high structures and did not obstruct traffic.

Ms Woskett is an arborist and Ms Patchett is a rope access worker.

The pair had widespread support on social media, as well as from asylum seekers in detention.

"All day we have been receiving messages from refugees who are actually in detention centres," WACA spokeswoman Helen War said.

"There were tears from the girls when they heard it (the protest) had reached those inside."

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Vic mini bike hit-run teen to fight charge

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itnesses to the hit-run crash that claimed the life of a Melbourne mother may be called to give evidence after the teen charged over the death indicated he will contest elements of the most serious offence.

A lawyer for Caleb Jakobsson, 19, told the Melbourne Magistrates Court he wants to cross examine everyone who saw the collision at the shopping centre on September 23 to ascertain the potential extent of the teen's negligence.

Jakobsson is accused of striking Mrs Lahane with his mini motorbike as she crossed a pedestrian crossing, then speeding away.

Defence counsel Steve Parker told the court on Thursday he had been negotiating with prosecutors but there was an issue with one of the charges.

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asked what, specifically, was in dispute.

"The extent of the negligence," Mr Parker said.

He said the dispute related to charge one, which is culpable driving cause death.

"It depends on whether he had the ability to stop," Mr Parker said of Jakobsson.

Magistrate Bakos said that would come down to the issue of speed.

"I'm not saying there no negligence. Nor am I saying my client was not dangerous," Mr Parker said.

Magistrate Bakos did not grant permission to cross examine the witnesses, instead adjourning The nurse and mother of two the matter until February 24 for died on September 25 when her further argument. family turned off her life support She said it wasn't just the after being told she would not deceased and the extended survive her brain injuries. family of the deceased who had

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suffered trauma as a result of the event, but also those who saw it.

"The extent of the negligence"

Jakobsson's bail was extended.

The teen is required to live in regional Victoria.

THE PROSECUTION CASE AGAINST CALEB JAKOBSSON • Mother-of-two Andrea Lehane fatally is injured crossing a road to Carrum Downs shopping centre car park on September 23, 2015 • Five teens are arrested and a 17-year-old Seaford boy and a 16-year-old Carrum Downs boy are charged with offences including reckless conduct endangering life, unlicensed riding and having an unregistered vehicle • Caleb Jakobsson, 18, hands himself in on September 25

• Mrs Lehane's family switch off her life support and donate her organs because the nurse has suffered "unsurvivable" brain damage • Two other teens, aged 15 and 17, are released after questioning • Jakobsson is refused bail • Jakobsson applies for bail a second time and is released into the custody of a relative in regional Victoria

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Not all will re'joyce' at the rise of Barnaby M

alcolm Turnbull wants the next election to be about jobs, economic growth and opening up Australia to the world.

But his message could get muddied as Barnaby Joyce prepares to settle in as the new Nationals leader and deputy prime minister.

One of the benefits of having Warren Truss as loyal deputy has been his calm, assured, nofuss manner.

Joyce's

approach to politics is the polar opposite.

political days.

As Labor frontbencher Penny Wong says: "Barnaby is very entertaining, but he is erratic and that's the last thing you want in someone who is one step away from being the prime minister and who is called upon to act as prime minister."

"Its American-style country music and possibly myself."

Depending on who you talk to, Barnaby Joyce is a loveable larrikin, a gaffe-prone buffoon or a calculating politician.

Or as his Hollywood nemesis Johnny Depp put it, he's just that sweaty, big-gutted Australian who picked a fight with a pair of pampered pooches.

Opinions about Joyce - or Barnaby to most Australians - are invariably divided and usually emotive.

"Barnaby is very entertaining, but he is erratic and that's the last thing you want in someone who is one step away from being the prime minister"

We'll have to get used to more of it now the Nationals have moved from the steady hand and soporific tongue of Warren Truss to the outspoken flair of Joyce.

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"I am what I am," Joyce said last year when rumours of Truss's retirement surfaced.

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In 2004, he went from paddocks to politics after spending time in the trenches of the country party handing out how-to-vote cards and doing their books.

As a maverick Queensland senator, Joyce quickly made a name for himself with his election in 2005 securing the balance of power in the upper house for the Howard government.

In his first year he crossed the floor on a business merger bill, the first government senator in 20 years to defy colleagues.

That set off a pattern. He crossed the floor 27 more times. Joyce today proudly wears the achievement on his official profile: it made him "both hero and a villain" and a conviction politician.

But the trend was curbed when Tony Abbott made him opposition finance spokesman.

It was an ill-fated gig for Joyce - the accountant who was named after the comic book hero Barnaby the Mathematical Genius.

He mixed up his billions and trillions and was rebuked by the Treasury secretary for "grossly oversimplifying" national debt.

The pain of losing that post still stings for Joyce, who believes his warnings about climbing debt were proven right when the budget deficit blew out.

In 2013, he swapped chambers and moved to the lower house after taking a punt for independent MP Tony Windsor's seat of New England.

Barnaby Thomas Gerard Joyce was born in 1967 in Tamworth, centre of New England in northern NSW.

It gained him the agriculture ministry and the deputy leadership of the Nationals.

One of six siblings, his earliest memories are of the family farm - sheep, cattle, mustering, drafting, shearing.

He shot to international fame after threatening to kill those dogs owned by Depp, even though, as Joyce hilariously explained, the actor had "been the sexiest man alive twice".

Later the country boy would go to the big city, packed off to boarding school at Sydney's St Ignatius College, Riverview.

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He returned home to study at the University of New England where he met his wife Natalie, with whom he would have four girls and move to Queensland to set up an accountancy firm.

"There are two terrible things that have come out of Tamworth," Joyce joked in his early

While Australians had become used to the colourful Nationals deputy, it wasn't until 2015 that the world got to know that certain politician from Down Under.

Australians laughed, some shook their head in embarrassment and others applauded the minister's calculated biosecurity strategy.

When he was asked about his ambitions in 2005 Joyce said he never aspired to be a minister, let alone a leader.

But that's just conflicting Barnaby - a country boy who went to an elite private school, an accountant who publicly muddled up some numbers, and a man who goes for a jog for his health but sometimes has a smoke and a beer afterwards.

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Aussie "Iron Boy" an international hero A

pint-sized superhero who saved the day in Sydney says if he could have any power in the world it would be the ability to heal.

by NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione and transformed into a mini superhero with a custom-built Iron Boy suit.

When Domenic isn't dressed as Iron Boy in a red and gold metallic suit and battling arch nemesis Ultron to save the city, he spends his days battling cystic fibrosis.

"Iron Boy, we need your help. MakeA-Wish reporter Hope Joy has been kidnapped. Officers have confirmed that Clark Island has been overtaken

by Ultron's henchmen. And Hope Joy is being held captive. If I could make one wish it would be for you to help us Iron Boy," Mr Scipione told Domenic via video message in the "top secret" operations room.

The nine-year-old had his Make-A-Wish foundation dream come true by leading a top secret mission to rescue a damsel in distress.

NSW police lent helicopters, cars and speedboats to create the fantasy day, while Hollywood heavyweights Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth took to Twitter to support Iron Boy. "Sent a very special boy on a top secret mission today. Go get em, Domenic!"

- tweeted Downey Jr, who plays the Marvel character Iron Man. Aussie actor Hemsworth, who graces the big screen as Thor, sent out a simple: "Go Dom!."

Domenic's mission kicked off on Thursday morning when a PolAir helicopter landed at a park near his home in Sydney's southwest asking for the little boy's help.

He was flown to Parramatta's state

After a showdown with Ultron on the Opera House steps, Iron Boy was awarded the Medal of Valour with the police commissioner thanking him for capturing "the very naughty villain".

Hundreds of Sydneysiders turned out to cheer Domenic with specially made on "Go Iron Boy!" signs.

Iron Boy said the best part of the day was having serious playground bragging rights when he goes back to school.

"My friends will be like 'wow dude, you're famous!'" he said.

Tweets from journalists, football stars and politicians sent #ironboyau to the top trending hashtag on Twitter during the day.

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Services paralyzed as Greeks strike again S

ervices across Greece have ground to a halt as workers walk off their jobs in a massive general strike to protest pension reforms.

Riot police officers back away from a petrol bomb thrown by protesters during a 24-hour nationwide general strike in Athens.

As an opposition party, Tsipras' radical left Syriza party had led opposition to pension reforms, but he was forced into a dramatic policy It has halted flights, ferries and public U-turn last year when he faced the transport, shut down schools, courts stark choice of signing up to a third bailout or the country being kicked out and pharmacies, and left public of the eurozone. hospitals with only with emergency staff.

The strike comes as the government negotiates with Greece's international The pension reforms are part of debt inspectors, who returned to Greece's third international bailout.

Athens this week to review progress The left-led government is trying to on the country's bailout obligations. overhaul the country's ailing pension The central Athens hotel where the system by increasing social security inspectors were staying was heavily contributions to avoid pension cuts, guarded by police. but critics say the reforms will lead Ferries between Greece's islands many to lose two-thirds of their and the mainland remained tied up in income to contributions and taxes. port on Thursday as part of the strike, Opposition to the reform has been while only limited public transport was vociferous, uniting a disparate group operating in the capital, Athens, for of professions, including farmers, a few hours in the day and taxis also artists, taxi drivers, lawyers, doctors, stayed off the streets. engineers and seamen among others. A heavy police presence was More than a dozen domestic flights deployed in Athens ahead of planned were cancelled, while farmers maintained their blockades of demonstrations. highways that have forced motorists The general strike is the most into lengthy detours. significant the coalition government State-run hospitals were functioning of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has faced since he initially came to power on emergency staff, while state schools were shut. about a year ago.

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North Korea satellite in orbit

back to 2006, banning arms trade and money flow that can fund the country's arms program.

But a confidential UN report, seen by Reuters, concluded that North Korea continues to export ballistic-missile technology to the Middle East and ship arms and materiel to Africa in violation of UN restrictions.

Missile experts say North Korea appears to have repeated its earlier success in putting an object into space, rather than broken new ground. It used a nearly identical design to the 2012 launch and is probably years away from building a long-range nuclear missile, the experts said.

Large missiles believed to be KN-08 intercontinental ballistic missiles appear during a large-scale military parade at Pyongyang's Kim Il-sung Square.

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was not thought to be transmitting, another source added.

Sunday's launch of what North Korea said was an earth observation satellite angered the country's neighbours and the United States, which called it a missile test. It followed Pyongyang's fourth nuclear test in January.

Obama will also address North Korea's "provocations" when he hosts the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in California early next week, aides said.

orth Korea's recently launched satellite has achieved stable orbit but is not believed to have transmitted data back to Earth, US sources said of a launch that has so far failed to convince experts that Pyongyang has significantly advanced its rocket technology.

US President Barack Obama spoke with the leaders of South Korea and Japan by phone on Monday night and reassured them of Washington's support, while also calling for a strong international response to the launch, the White House said.

The United States and China, Pyongyang's "It's in a stable orbit now. They got the only major ally, are negotiating the outline tumbling under control," a US official said on of a new UN sanctions resolution that Tuesday. diplomats hope will be adopted this month.

That is unlike the North's previous satellite, launched in 2012, which never stabilised, the official said. However, the new satellite

Vice Admiral James Syring, director of the US Missile Defense Agency, told reporters that North Korea's launch was "provocative, disturbing and alarming," but could not be equated with a test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

He said North Korea had never attempted to flight test the KN-08 intercontinental ballistic missile it is developing.

Syring said US missile defences would be able to defend against the new North Korean missile given efforts to improve the reliability of the US system and increase in the number of ground-based US interceptors from 30 to 44.

The latest North Korea rocket was based on engines taken from its massive stockpile of mid-range missiles based on Sovietera technology and electrical parts too rudimentary to be targeted by a global missile control regime, experts said.

South Korea's defence ministry believes the three-stage rocket, named Kwangmyongsong, had a potential range of 12,000km, Yonhap news agency reported, The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions against North Korea for its nuclear similar to that of the 2012 rocket and putting tests and long-range rocket launches dating the US mainland in reach.

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Deadly US Highway pile-up A

deadly pile-up of dozens of vehicles on an interstate highway in freezing conditions in Pennsylvania has sent more than 40 people to hospital, authorities say.

Multiple fatalities were reported following the crash on Interstate 78 in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency spokesman Cory Angell said.

State police said more than 50 vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened around 9.45am.

The pile-up left tractor-trailers, box trucks and cars tangled together across three lanes of traffic and into the snow-covered median about 120km northwest of Philadelphia.

Petrol prices high despite oil price slide

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etrol prices are on the slide, but haven't fallen as much as the competition watchdog expected.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that while average prices at the pump fell 8.8 cents to 124.4 cents a litre during the three

months to December 31, they weren't as low as expected given that crude oil prices dropped to an 11-year low. The watchdog says high refiner and retail margins were to blame.

"While international refined petrol prices are strongly influenced by the price of crude

Megan Manlove of Penn State Hershey Medical Centre said 10 patients had been brought in oil, they are also determined by their own global supply and demand conditions," ACCC chairman Rod Sims said in a statement recently.

"As global demand for petrol was relatively strong in 2015, prices remained high relative to crude oil prices. These high

from the crash, three in critical condition, three with moderate to severe injuries and four with minor injuries.

Angell said officials at the scene were trying to turn the vehicles involved in the crash around one at a time.

He said an emergency operation centre was activated and a special response team was working to deliver stockpiled supplies such as food and water if they are needed.

Angell said drifting snow had been reported in the area and officials are investigating whether that may have had something to do with the crash.

"You could be driving down the interstate and all of a sudden conditions change because the winds are drifting the snow," he said. refiner margins are outside Australian control."

Mr Sims said the ACCC believes that retail prices were unreasonably high in the second half of 2015.

The watchdog wrote a "please explain" letter to major petrol retailers in early February.

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Assange offered consular help by Bishop F

oreign Minister Julie Bishop has offered WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange consular assistance and is seeking legal advice about the implications of a UN panel ruling that the UK and Sweden caused him to be arbitrarily detained.

The 44-year-old Australian is likely to remain holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London after both the UK and Swedish governments rejected the ruling.

Ms Bishop met members of Mr Assange's legal team in London on Thursday afternoon.

"I have now read the [UN] report and I am seeking legal advice on its implications for Mr Assange, as an Australian citizen," she told AAP. "I have confirmed with his lawyers that our offer of consular assistance stands should he require it."

Prominent human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC said the Australian government must lobby Sweden to allow Mr Assange to walk free.

"The Australian government should remind Sweden of their duty to accept the tribunal's decision, not argue with the umpire," Mr Robertson told Network Seven on Saturday morning.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaking from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where he has been living for more than three years after the country granted him political asylum.

But Mr Assange may struggle to win support lives in jeopardy. from some Australian politicians.

Assange sought asylum in the embassy in Cabinet Minister Christopher Pyne and June 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden to Labor frontbencher Richard Marles face sexual assault allegations. described him as "no hero" on their Sky On Friday he made a rare appearance on News TV show on Saturday and said he an embassy balcony to tell supporters he had put peoples' lives at risk, including had won a "sweet victory".

Australian service personnel.

He also said he feared being sent to the US Barrister Greg Barns, an adviser to Mr to face an espionage case over WikiLeaks' Assange, later angrily disputed that claim on Sky News saying there was no evidence release of top-secret military and diplomatic documents. that information released by Mr Assange about the Afghanistan and Iraq wars had put "We have today a really significant victory

that has brought a smile to my face and I hope to many others as well," Assange told reporters by video link from the embassy.

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention released a ruling urging the UK and Swedish governments to allow him to go free without fear of arrest and afford him the right of compensation over his "deprivation of liberty".

But both governments rejected the ruling, saying Assange was in the embassy voluntarily and had to still face justice in Sweden.

elephant has gone on a rampage Wild elephant rampage in Indian village A wild in a village in India's eastern West Bengal state, damaging around 100 structures, villagers say.

Video taken in the village of Ektiasal on Wednesday showed the beast wandering around and knocking over flimsy huts.

The elephant strayed into the village early in the morning and woke up villagers with its roaring.

"The elephant entered from a nearby forest area. It has destroyed many houses and people are scared and helpless," villager Milan Saha said.

No injuries were reported.

Attacks by elephants have been on the rise in eastern India.

Wildlife experts say the destruction of animal habitats in the country is one of the main reasons for the increase in encounters between wild animals and villagers in rural areas of India.

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Black lung victim welcomes inquiry

"I'd hate to see them suffer the way I do"

the Department of Natural Resources and Mines.

"These people need to front up and explain why, on their watch, they've allowed a disease they believed was eradicated ... to suddenly emerge back in Queensland," Mr Smyth said.

"And unfortunately this is the tip of the iceberg."

The union boss said although there were six confirmed cases, with the youngest a 38-year-old man, the CFMEU also had a register of more than 150 people who were concerned they might have the illness, including about 20 people who were expected to be diagnosed.

Mr Smyth said about 150,000 X-rays in the state government's mines department hadn't been processed and current miners weren't getting their X-rays read properly because Australian radiologists weren't qualified to look for dust-related diseases.

"People like Percy, who worked his whole life, should be able to retire with dignity and respect and good health," he said.

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ercy Verrall can't hold back tears when black lung disease in Queensland. he thinks how he'll never be able to kick He has welcomed a senate inquiry into the a soccer ball with his grandkids. re-emergence of black lung, announced this The 72-year-old ex-coal miner has black week. lung disease, or pneumoconiosis, which "I think it's a good thing now the leaves him breathless and reaching for his government's stepped in," he said on Friday. puffer after only a few steps.

"Because we've got to make it better for the "It's very hard to even talk about, I can't younger generation coming into the mine do anything with my grandkids," Mr Verrall and I'd hate to see them suffer the way I sobbed at his home in Ipswich, west of do."

Brisbane.

CFMEU Mining and Energy Division "They come outside here and play and all president Steve Smyth says the national I can do is sit here and watch them, I just probe needs to hear not only from can't do anything at all." victims but from large mining companies, Mr Verrall is one of six confirmed cases of radiologists, former mines inspectors and

"Not be exposed to that by the inaction of a number of people from the coal companies all the way through to the government inspectors and the regulators and the doctors."

Black lung disease is caused by breathing in coal dust over long periods.

The Senate Select Committee on Health will next month hold public hearings in Brisbane and Mackay.

The Senate announced this week it will investigate the re-emergence of black lung, or coalminer's pneumoconiosis.

"I think it's a good thing now the government's stepped in ... because we've got to make it better for the younger generation coming into the mines and I'd hate to see them suffer the way I do," Percy Verrall, 72, told reporters from his Queensland home on Friday.

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o Snapchat, no Yik Yak, no Facebook?

online more often than boys.

That's a worst case scenario for Australian teenagers who, having been born into the internet age, fear not being able to go online.

Teens are online the most after school and in the evening, but are also switched on around bedtime from 10pm to midnight.

and Media Authority and the Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner described the internet as being integral to young people who use it to learn, have fun and keep in touch with friends.

Eighty per cent are also connected via their smartphones, compared to the number in 2011 where less than a quarter had mobile internet.

Teenagers also lead the usage of tablets, The finding features in a new report looking and internet-connected devices like game at how often teens go online, what they look consoles and smart TVs but use desktop at and they devices they use. computers and laptops less than older age The report by the Australian Communication groups.

"Born into an already web-connected world, many teens have been using the internet for the majority of their lives and fear not having access to the digital environment," the report said.

For 14-17 year olds, the oldest of whom were born in 1998, the world wide web already existed when they were born.

The research found 83 per cent of teenagers went online at least three times a day in 2015, and mainly at home, with girls

The report says smartphones are the single biggest factor in teens spending more hours online.

And what's pulling them in?

For teenagers, the internet is still most popular for providing entertainment in the form of videos, music and games.

With more video-streaming players around, they're streaming more and downloading less, the report found.

Leading websites include YouTube and Netflix for watching videos, Steam and

Minecraft for playing games and Google for research.

And while the hype is all about social networks, email remains the most popular form of communication with 78 per cent using the medium compared to 54 per cent who use social media. Of the networks, Facebook remains the top social network.

WHAT TEENS DO ONLINE 78% 78% 64% 54% 47% 44% 40% 40% 20% 12%

General research and browsing Email Streaming, TV shows & YouTube Social media Play games online Upload photos and videos Download music and video Stream music and radio Online commerce Financial transactions

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Australia significant in gravity wave discovery A

ustralian scientists have been hunting for decades for gravitational waves, or ripples in space and time first hypothesised

by Albert Einstein a century ago.

uniform and precise ever made.

"We really are world leaders in this area, and are thrilled to play a part in this discovery," Last Friday, the world learnt more than science director of CSIRO 1000 excited scientists from 17 countries, manufacturing Cathy Foley including Australia, had detected a ripple for said. the first time.

Australia's chief scientist Alan So what exactly have they done?

Finkel said the discovery was the most significant in The collaborative science project, called cosmology in his lifetime.

LIGO and based in the United States, detected a wave on September 14 that was "As a physics enthusiast, you created 1.3 billion years ago when two black dream of days like this," he said holes crashed into each other. on Friday.

The signal lasted one tenth of a second and could only be picked up by "superb" sensitive technology.

It means scientists can begin to look at the universe differently.

"I'm pretty sure you all know by now, but I want to say it. We've done it," Australian National University professor David McClellan said at an event at parliament house in Canberra on Friday.

"This is to me a once in a 100 year, a moment in physics history which will be remembered for thousands of years."

Australian researchers played a substantial role in the discovery, with academics from several universities involved in the technology development and data analysis.

The CSIRO developed multi-layer coating for "ultra-high-performance optical mirrors", which the science body says is the most

Australian scientists involved in the discovery come from University of Western Australia, Adelaide University, the University of Melbourne, Monash University and Charles Sturt University.

They've pledged to continue their work, saying this is merely the beginning.

Liberal senator Zed Seselja said Australian scientists should be proud of their "significant" contribution to the discovery.

The ANU's Susan Scott, a researcher in general relativity, reflected on the day she learnt the ripple had been discovered.

The research had been backed by the federal government since 2002, he said.

"I know which one was more exciting from my point of view."

of gravity, which resonates from the first fraction of a second after the big bang."

"It has detected a gravitational wave, a warp in space time that is unimaginably It was also the day Prime Minister Malcolm small, created by an astronomical event Turnbull ousted Tony Abbott from the top job that is unimaginably powerful," he said in in a leadership challenge.

Canberra.

"It was the ultra in exciting," she said at the "Seeing gravitational waves allows us to see Canberra event. the universe in a whole new light, the light

Bushfire prediction model developed S

cientists have taken a big step forward in planning for bushfires by developing a computer model that could help predict when and where a fire will occur.

CSIRO computational informatics expert Dr Ritaban Dutta and research partners from the University of Tasmania say they used NASA satellite data on the location and intensity of fires across the world to create the prediction model.

It can detect and predict bushfires with more than 90 per cent accuracy in both grasslands and forests, two types of Australian vegetation prone to fire.

The model could be used to alert authorities about likely blazes and help develop plans for early evacuation, saving lives and properties.

The research, published recently in the journal Royal Society Open Science, reveals bushfires have surged in Australia by 40 per cent since 2007.

"Estimated average bushfire event frequency over the whole continent of Australia was 3284 per week in 2007, in comparison with the frequency of 5484 events per week in 2013," the paper states.

Dr Dutta says the figures - equating to 469 fires a day nation-wide in 2007 and 783 a day in 2013 - included various types of fires and everything from the smallest flare-ups to major blazes.

The scientists say the increased bushfire frequency reflects "a serious change in climate".

Further development is needed to turn the research model into a practical system.

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Cockroach inspires design of helpful robot P

eople use a lot of words to describe the reviled cockroach: disgusting, ugly, sneaky and repulsive, to name a few. But it may be time to add a surprising new one: inspirational.

Scientists say they have built a small search-and-rescue robot, inspired by the ability of cockroaches to squeeze through tiny crevices, designed to navigate through rubble to find survivors after natural disasters or bombings.

"We feel strongly that cockroaches are one of nature's most revolting animals, but they can teach us important design principles," University of California, Berkeley integrative biology professor Robert Full said.

Using a specially built obstacle course, the researchers observed how cockroaches scurried in less than a second through crevices smaller than a quarter of their height by compressing their jointed exoskeletons in half.

Once inside the crevice, the cockroaches managed to move rapidly, at nearly 20 body lengths per second, with their legs splayed completely out to their sides.

"If you scale it up to the size of a human, it would be equivalent to about 70 miles per hour (113 km/h), over twice the speed of the fastest sprinter," said Harvard University biologist Kaushik Jayaram, who worked on the research while at UC-Berkeley.

This photo shows the compressible robot, CRAM with a real cockroach. When buildings collapse in future disasters, the hero helping rescue trapped people may be a cheap robotic roach.

locomotion in order to invent robots that can manoeuvre in tough environments. For example, sidewinder rattlesnakes inspired a serpentine robot.

"Nature has a library of design ideas. This diversity enables discovery. You never know where basic research will lead. The most important discoveries are often from the most unexpected creatures, some of which are disgusting," Full added.

The researchers said the cockroaches were about a half inch (13 mm) tall when they ran The observations involving the species freely, but compressed their bodies to about Periplaneta americana, the American a 10th of an inch (2.5 mm) to get through cockroach, inspired the design of a cracks. prototype soft-bodied, multi-legged robot Experts have been studying animal called CRAM (Compressible Robot with

Articulated Mechanisms) that in the future could be used in swarms to help locate survivors in collapsed structures.

The simple and inexpensive robot, 7 inches (18 cm) long, 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and weighing 1.6 ounces (46 grams), was constructed using an origami-like manufacturing technique, Jayaram said. It can reorient its legs and compress its body like a cockroach to get through "vertically confined spaces," Jayaram added.

The research was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Eagles to take on drug drones E

agles may soon be used to intercept and take down drones being used by crime gangs in London under a plan being considered by the Metropolitan Police.

According to The Times newspaper, Met commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe has been impressed by similar tactics used

by Dutch police.

Drones, pilot-less aircraft which are controlled remotely, are already being used by police officers to capture footage of difficult terrain, including cliffs and woodland.

But there are concerns criminal gangs are also capitalising on the opportunities presented by the new technology, including their use in the illegal drugs trade.

The birds would help by taking down the aircraft, which they would consider to be prey.

"As would be expected in an organisation that is transforming we take an interest in all innovative new ideas and will of course be looking at the work of the Dutch police use of eagles," a Met Police spokesman said.

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Orang-utans use Xbox tech to interact

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rang-utans could be playing computer games with Melbourne Zoo visitors by the end of the year.

Learning to adjust the air-conditioning in their exhibits could also be possible one day for the zoo's orang-utans, thanks to a world-first research project.

Researchers for the first time on Tuesday introduced a human participant to work alongside the orang-utans playing interactive games.

The games use interactive motion-sensing technology Microsoft Kinect - commonly used with Xbox - with images projected onto the orang-utans' exhibit and a motion-sensing camera.

The University of Melbourne, Microsoft and Zoo Victoria project aims to give the orang-utans at Melbourne Zoo greater choice and control over how and when they interact with their surroundings.

"What I'm really excited about is that we're not giving them rewards for interacting with this technology - they are doing it because they want to," University of Melbourne researcher Marcus Carter told AAP on Tuesday.

The zoo hopes to let visitors join in the fun and eventually allow the apes more control over their exhibit.

Dr Carter said the technology opened possibilities beyond just enrichment games.

"The challenge comes in how do you design for an orang-utan, rather than what can you do with the technology," he said.

Dr Carter said Malu, the 12-year-old Sumatran orang-utan famous for escaping the exhibit briefly last July, has shown off his problem-

Five-year-old Sumatran orang-utan Dewi interacts with images projected onto the floor of her exhibit at Melbourne Zoo. The projection operates as a touch screen, allowing her choice and control over what she sees and opens the door to allowing visitors to play computer games with the great apes. Melbourne Zoo is pioneering world-leading computer technology that will help orang-utans find new ways to interact with their keepers and visitors.

solving ability.

"He has understood, in each of the challenges we've been giving him, how to interact," he said.

Malu's sister, five-year-old Dewi, was particularly fond of an application that has videos of her keepers.

If successful, the technology may be introduced for other animals at Melbourne Zoo.

Morrison introduces 'Netflix tax' D

igital products such as books, movies and games purchased by Australians from overseas could soon attract the GST. Treasurer Scott Morrison introduced draft laws to parliament on Wednesday seeking to level the playing field between Australian and overseas business.

A software subscription service provided by an Australian company now attracts the GST, but one based overseas does not.

If the legislation clears parliament, overseas companies will have to collect and remit GST on products purchased by Australian consumers.

The so-called Netflix tax is expected to raise $350 million over four years from July 2017, with funds going to the states and territories.

"It ensures Australian businesses selling digital products and services are not disadvantaged relative to overseas businesses that sell equivalent products in Australia," Mr Morrison told parliament.

The legislation is in line with OECD guidelines, which recommend consumption be taxed in the destination country of imported digital goods and services.

Mr Morrison noted the model has been implemented recently by the European Union and other countries, such

as Japan and New Zealand, are developing similar rules.

WHAT THE NETFLIX TAX MEANS:

• Applies to digital products such as apps, movies, games and e-books bought from overseas.

• Expected to raise $350 million over four years.

• Due to start on July 1, 2017.

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Winslet keen for Aust director's new film K

ate Winslet said yes to Triple 9 because she was desperate for a "short, sharp jolt" back into work after giving birth.

comfort zone, and to work with a great group of people and sort of give me that feeling back. And it certainly did all of the above."

Winslet welcomed her third child Bear in December 2013, her first with husband Ned Rocknroll. The British actress was barely away from a film set when Australian director John Hillcoat's thriller Triple 9 came up and she immediately said yes.

Winslet is joined by an all-star cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aaron Paul and Casey Affleck.

Winslet relished playing the evil Irina, a role fans don't normally see her in.

The actress says loved playing the baddie for once and also wearing Russian crime boss Irina's "tacky" outfits. However an on-set accident meant her alter ego's trademark red boots nearly had to be cut.

"There was a restaurant scene between Chiwetel and I, which "The film was made quite a we wrapped at about 2am," while ago, and I had just had a she started, adding that as baby who is now is almost two they finished an extra stood up and a half, and he was only too quickly. six months old at the time," "And his chair fell backwards, she told Cover Media. "And I have to be honest, just from a and for some reason the selfish acting stand point, I just highest point of the chair wanted a short, sharp jolt back landed on the knuckle of my big toe, and actually did break into reality. my big toe. And it's still broken, "I wanted to be terrified. I it still clicks out." wanted to feel out of my

Johnny Depp to star as Invisible Man

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he actor Johnny Depp will star in a remake of the horror movie The Invisible Man by Universal Studios, the online magazine Deadline reports.

The original version, which was directed by James Whale in 1993 and based on the novel of HG Wells, relates a story of a scientist who discovered a way to become invisible.

Together with other films such as Frankenstein or Dracula, The Invisible Man made Universal Studios known for successful horror and monster films since the 1930s.

Universal now seeks to reboot The Invisible Man, starring Johnny Depp with producers Alez Kurtzman and Chris Morgan, however, details regarding the director and planned release date are still unknown.

The studio also announced that the remake of another classic horror movie The Mummy, which will star Tom Cruise, is in the development phase and is due for release in 2017.

By starring in The Invisible Man, Johnny Depp adds one more film to his list of projects as Alice Through the Looking Glass will arrive in cinemas in May this year, while Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is set to be released in May 2017.

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Leonardo's touching Your Horoscopes tribute to his mum T

he Revenant has dominated this year's Baftas, winning three of the biggest awards including best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio.

The outdoor epic was also named best film, while Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu received the best director gong.

DiCaprio, 41, hailed the influence of British actors on his career, including Tom Courtenay, Gary Oldman and his co-star Tom Hardy, as he collected his award.

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He also paid tribute to his mother on her birthday.

The US actor, who is hoping to land his first Oscar later this month, said: "I'm absolutely honoured by this award tonight. I have to say as an actor I've been so influenced by so many British actors throughout the years.

GEMINI Live today because you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow or next week. You want security about the future but you will only attain that if you pay enough attention to the present. Arrange what needs to be done before you end up in your dream world again.

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"I want to thank one in particular British actor and that was my partner in this process - Mr Tom Hardy."

Paying tribute to his mother, he added: "There's one person I have to thank. I would not be standing up here if it weren't for this person.

"I didn't grow up in a life of privilege. I grew up in a very rough neighbourhood in East Los Angeles. And this woman drove me three hours a day to a different school to show me a different opportunity. It's her birthday today - mum, happy birthday, I love you very much."

DiCaprio beat last year's winner Eddie Redmayne, who was nominated for The Danish Girl, as well as Michael Fassbender, Matt Damon and Bryan Cranston.

Mexican director Inarritu, who won the best director Oscar in 2015 for Birdman, said he was "overwhelmed" and described his Bafta win as "a true honour".

Brie Larson was named best actress for her leading role in claustrophobic drama Room.

Larson was unable to attend the event because she was filming elsewhere.

Collecting the award on her behalf, Room director Lenny Abrahamson said: "Brie, looking for a little bit of something light and nice to do after Room, is wrestling a large gorilla in Australia."

He said she is "incredibly honoured" to receive the award and he described her as "one of the best actors of her generation".

SAGITTARIUS Your thoughts can confuse you because you can’t connect the right conclusions. Even your analytical skills are abandoning you for a moment. Your clarity will return though so postpone important discussions for a while. You think you know what you want financially and you still change your mind.

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AQUARIUS Your emotions are tensed and that’s why you don’t need any drama. If you suppress these feelings they will return even stronger later on. Take an amused look at you reactions and watch them with healthy curiosity.

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Aust's Megan Gale the The winners at face of Tourism NZ the 2016 BAFTAs

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ustralian model Megan Gale has worn many hats over the years and says her new role as Tourism NZ's ambassador for cycling will help bring her closer to her Maori heritage.

Gale told AAP she was honoured to be the face of a country that links so strongly to her heritage.

"I've never been a big fan of saying yes to everything and whacking my name and brand on everything. There needs to be a relevance and purpose and you need to be able to authentically connect to it as well," Gale told AAP. "I'll get to be close to my Maori heritage, which is something I had never really explored before."

Gale was unveiled on Wednesday as the first ambassador to promote cycling trails in New Zealand to the Australian market.

She said the new role would allow her to be more deeply connected to New Zealand and bring her closer to understanding her mother's culture.

"That was the whole new interesting element to the proposal," she said.

"I knew I'd be tapping into the Maori side of

things, the communities and meeting different Maori people along the way.

"It was a great thing to share this with my mum as well, I have always wanted to go back to where mum is from."

The Aussie model and actress hopped on the bike last October for the first time since the birth of her now 21-month-old son, experiencing the best of New Zealand's food, wine, history and culture while filming the tourism campaign.

"It is completely different to everything I have done but that is why I love it so much," Gale added.

According to Tourism New Zealand, Aussies make up almost half of all visitors in New Zealand and provide more than 509,000 holiday visitors per year, a number predicted to reach 1.53 million by 2021.

Tourism NZ's General Manager of Australia Tony Saunders said he hopes cycling will become as popular as skiing in New Zealand.

"We are confident Megan's influence and authentic connection to New Zealand will increase the awareness and preference for New Zealand as a world-class cycling destination," he said.

Since 2009, the New Zealand government and local communities have invested over $NZ80 million ($A75.15 million) in developing the country's cycle trails.

Winners of the 2016 British Academy Film Awards, presented Sunday.

Best Film - The Revenant Best British Film - Brooklyn Best Director - Alejando G Inarritu, The Revenant Lead Actor - Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant Lead Actress - Brie Larson, Room Supporting Actor - Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies Supporting Actress - Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs Rising Star - John Boyega British Debut - Director/producer Naji Abu Nowar and producer Rupert Lloyd, Theeb Original Screenplay - Spotlight Adapted Screenplay - The Big Short Film Not in the English Language Wild Tales Music - Ennio Morricone, The Hateful Eight Cinematography - Emmanuel Lubezki, The Revenant Editing - Mad Max: Fury Road Production Design - Mad Max: Fury Road Costume Design - Mad Max: Fury Road Sound - The Revenant Visual Effects - Star Wars: The Force Awakens Makeup and Hair - Mad Max: Fury Road Animated Feature - Inside Out Short Film - Operator Short Animation - Edmond Documentary - Amy Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema - Angels Costumes Academy Fellowship - Sidney Poitier

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The 66-year-old is charged with stalking over dozens of messages he sent in recent years. A prosecutor says Soiu sent Paltrow 66 messages and packages between 2009 and 2015.

Dante Soiu gave evidence on Wednesday and said he thought he had an agreement with Paltrow's lawyer to send her correspondence. Soiu says he believed the lawyer would tell him if he wanted him to stop.

Paltrow gave evidence on Monday she was afraid of Soiu, who sent the actress pornographic messages and sex toys in 1999 and 2000.

Soiu said on Wednesday that he had a pornography addiction at the time, but he became a born-again Christian around 2008.

Kanye confesses he's $53 million in debt D

espite Kanye's self-proclaimed success as the "greatest artist of all time", the US rapper has confessed he is in fact $53 million in debt.

an informal request to Facebook co-founder and billionaire Mark Zuckerberg to invest $1 billion dollars into "Kanye West ideas".

West who is estimated to be worth somewhere north of $100 million with wife Kim Kardashian boosting the number by nearly $50 million according to TMZ, took to Twitter to admit his financial struggles.

"Mark Zuckerberg invest 1 billion dollars into Kanye West ideas," Kanye said.

"I write this to you my brothers while still 53 million dollars in personal debt ... Please pray we overcome ... This is my true heart..."

The confession came following a series of tweets explaining the naming of his newest album The Life of Pablo, claiming it was named after Paul the Apostle, "the most powerful messenger of the first century".

The rapper, who is well known for his random and untamed Tweets, made

"After realising he is the greatest living artist and greatest artist of all time."

West has created quite a stir on Twitter in recent weeks with claims comedian Bill Cosby, who is currently facing sexual assault allegations, is innocent, as well as his controversial tweet surrounding pop singer Taylor Swift.

"I did not diss Taylor Swift and I've never dissed her...

"I called Taylor and had a (sic) hour long convo with her about the line and she thought it was funny and gave her blessings."

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Hardy voted most attractive British man

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om Hardy has been voted the most attractive British leading man of film and TV, according to a new poll.

The Mad Max: Fury Road actor edged out closest rivals Colin Firth and Orlando Bloom to take top billing in the study to find the stars who get pulses racing.

The win comes ahead of this month's Oscars ceremony, which will see the Londoner battle Sylvester Stallone, Christian Bale, Mark Ruffalo and Mark Rylance for the best supporting actor award.

With eight of the top 10 aged 40 and over, the survey commissioned by digital channel Drama, suggests British women favour mature men rather than fresh faces.

At 38, Hardy, who played both roles in his depiction of gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray in Legend, is the youngest in the list.

The oldest heartthrob is 56-year-old Game Of Thrones actor Sean Bean, ranked in 10th position.

The King's Speech Oscarwinner Colin Firth, 55, took the runner-up spot in the poll, while Pirates Of The Caribbean's 39-year-old star Orlando Bloom was third.

Daniel Craig, 47, who has now clocked up four James Bond films, came fourth.

He was just ahead of 43-year-old Luther actor Idris Elba, who has been rumoured as a possible successor for the 007 role when it becomes vacant.

The top 10 was rounded out

by Jude Law in sixth place with Broadchurch's David Tennant following. Fellow Scot Ewan McGregor was eighth and Hugh Grant ended up in ninth position.

The 2,000 women surveyed were also asked about the British celebrities with the best bodies.

Hardy had to settle for second place in that poll behind Bond star Craig.

Elba, up for a Bafta this Sunday for his role in Beasts Of No Nation, was third.

Bloom and Law were fourth and fifth respectively.

Inspector George Gently's Martin Shaw was named "the ultimate silver fox".

The 71-year-old vegetarian, who first found fame as Doyle in 1970s series The Professionals, was also the oldest man in the top five.

The study was commissioned by the UK Drama Channel to celebrate its Leading Man Weekend.

New Harry Potter book to be released

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new Harry Potter book will be 19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts, as released nine years after JK Rowling's Harry waved his two eldest children off to final story, The Deathly Hallows. the wizarding school.

Rowling's website Pottermore confirmed the script of the new stage play Harry Potter And The Cursed Child will be released as a book on July 31, the day after the play's world premiere and, fans will note, Harry's birthday.

The Cursed Child will pick up from that moment, focusing on Harry as a frazzled Ministry of Magic civil servant and his middle child Albus Severus, who is struggling under the weight of the family's legacy.

The Cursed Child is officially the eighth book in the Harry Potter canon and will be released in two versions: a Special Rehearsal Edition using the script performed in the play's previews, before being replaced later by a Definitive Collector's Edition.

This will be the first tale in the Harry Potter canon not to be penned by Rowling. The two-part play has been written by Jack Thorne, although it has been based on an original idea by Rowling, Thorne and the stage play's director John Tiffany.

The news will be a relief for fans worldwide who are desperate to join in the new chapter of Harry, Ron and Hermione's wizarding adventure, but unable to get tickets to the play, which at the moment has only been confirmed to show in London.

The History Boys' Jamie Parker will play Harry Potter in the new play, alongside Olivier Award-winning actress Noma Dumezweni as Hermione and Les Miserables actor Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ended Paul Thornley as Ron.

The stage play will run into 2017, which marks the 20th anniversary of the UK publication of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone.

Before then, fans will be able to indulge themselves once more in Rowling's magical world in Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, a magizoologist who accidentally unleashes a menagerie of magical animals on New York.

The film is set for release in November 2016.

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merican model Cindy Crawford's ex-husband Richard Gere is a stranger to her these days.

The supermodel was married to the Hollywood star between 1991 and 1995 and admits in hindsight that the age gap between the two was an issue.

Crawford, who was 26 when she tied the knot with the then 42-year-old Gere, has opened up about the high-profile relationship with Marc Maron, saying she doesn't think they were "ever friends".

"We're friendly, but I think it's almost like he's gone back to being, like, 'Richard Gere' again, like a stranger because we don't really see each other that much," she told Maron on his WTF podcast.

"I think part of the problem in our relationship was that we were a lot of other things but I don't know if we were ever friends - like peers, because I was young, and he was Richard Gere. And then, as I started kind of growing up and growing into myself - it's hard to change the nature of a relationship once you're already in it."

At the time, however, Crawford saw no reason why things wouldn't work out.

"I was young," Crawford said. "I didn't think I was young, though, but I was young. I was with Richard for like six years, but I was only married for two years."

Three years after her split from Gere, Crawford married Rande Gerber and they went on to have two children. They are still together and happier than ever, according to the model.

"I think why Rande and I really work is that we were friends first," she said.

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LIONS CLUB OF BALLA BALLA TOORADIN MARKET The Tooradin market is held on the 3rd. Sunday of every month. There is plenty of parking surrounding the inlet. Stall holders can park their vehicle on site. The variety of stalls include … BBQ, drinks, donuts, hand craft, fresh produce, flowers, jewellery, bric-a-brac, plants, lollies, wooden articles, music to name a few. Come for a stroll amongst the lovely gum trees and see for yourself. For bookings phone: 0429 188 280 Where: Sawtell’s Inlet, Tooradin. (Station Road is close to the market and plenty of parking) When: 8am – 2pm, Sunday 21st of February 2016

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Rudimental are joined on by fellow UK powerhouse Jess Glynne plus local talent Thandi Phoenix for their Melbourne show at Margaret Court Arena on Tuesday May 10.

The UK four-piece have gone from strength to strength with the release of 2015’s We The Generation (out now via Warner Music Australia), featuring favourites like ‘Bloodstream’, ‘Never Let You Go’, Platinumselling single ‘Lay It All On Me’ (ft. Ed Sheeran) and the new single ‘Rumour Mill’ (ft. AnneMarie & Will Heard).

Rudimental celebrated the album’s release with a near sell-out global tour that included a string of sold out Australian headline shows, explosive performances at Glastonbury, Governors Ball Music Festival, Bonnaroo and T in the Park, plus a coveted support slot on Ed Sheeran’s Australian and New Zealand stadium tour that saw them play to more than 250,000 fans this summer.

Brit Jess Glynne. After making her introduction to the global stage with featured vocals on Clean Bandit’s 4x platinum ‘Rather Be’, 2015 saw Glynne become the second British female solo artist in history to have five number-one singles in the UK charts.

A cacophony of backup singers and musicians line the stage surrounding Rudimental’s four founding members - Amir Amor, Piers Agget, Kesi Dryden and Leon Rolle - who bring all they’ve got to their performances.

With a history of sold out shows Following suit, Glynne’s debut in Australia and New Zealand, album I Cry When I Laugh (out fans best act quick to secure now via Warner Music Australia) debuted at the top of the UK charts and reached the top ten here in Australia. The album touches on love and loss with an injection of optimism, reflected in platinum selling tracks like ‘Hold My Hand’, ‘Real Love’, ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’, the gold certified ‘Not Letting Go’ (with Tinie Tempah) and current smash ‘Take Me Home’. For the first time on this tour, Australian fans will be able to see Glynne’s powerhouse vocals and innate songwriting talents come alive on stage.

Rounding out the line-up for Rudimental’s Australian shows will be Sydney’s own Thandi Phoenix. A refreshing soulful sensation, Phoenix has cultivated a sound that is equal parts raw and enchanting and has already impressed audiences at Bluesfest, Soulfest As well as tracks from We The Generation, audiences can look and Splendour In The Grass. forward to hits from Rudimental’s Current single ‘Come Around’ is the first taste of exciting things impressive back catalogue to come, setting the tone for her including breakthrough single highly anticipated debut EP – ‘Feel The Love’ (ft. John lucky audiences on Rudiental’s Newman), 2013 BRIT Single of Australian tour will be amongst the Year ‘Waiting All Night’ (ft.

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Fingal Lardner Sorrento Mornington Patterson Lakes Mordialloc Rosebud Rye Mornington Sorrento Hallam Mornington Rosebud Vic Sandringham Mornington Seaford Mornington Rosebud West Mordialloc

Tim Morrison ROCK IN THE PARK w Jon Stevens, Mental As Anything, Paul Woseen & Scotty Kingman w Special Guest Nick Barker Alex Jozsa Joe Laf Tim Morrison Chris Cockburn The Warrains The Bleeding Flares Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk Conti Saturdays Sound Stage 28’s Bay Saturdays w resident DJ’s upstairs & Rob & Tarquin Live downstairs Live Music So You Think You Can Sing w Andrew Hosking Cruze Saturdays w Resident DJ’s Fudge Duo Shazam David Spry 23 Past

2:00PM 2:00PM 4:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:30PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:30PM

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21ST Hickinbotham The Deck The Cove Peppers Moonah Links GPO Hotel Double G Saloon Bay Hotel Side Street The Westernport Hotel

Dromana Frankston Patterson Lakes Fingal Rosebud Mornington Mordialloc Mordialloc San Remo

Raw Silk Sunday Sessions w Live Acoustic followed by DJ’s Dylan Boyd Joe Laf Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk Phil Para Sunday Sessions In The Garden Rick Varlet Bakersfield Glee

1:00PM 2:00PM 2:00PM 2:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 5:00PM 5:30PM

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25TH Bay Hotel Grand Hotel Rosebud Hotel Side Street Humdinger Bay Hotel Backyard Bar

Mordialloc Mornington Rosebud Mordialloc Frankston Mornington Mornington

Funky Bunch Trivia Grand Trivia Rosebud Trivia Open Mic Thursdays hosted by Simon Imrei Humdinger Trivia Plugged In Thursdays Backyard Karaoke

7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 8:00PM 8:30PM 9:00PM

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26TH The Continental Hotel One Fourteen The Berwick Hotel The Seaford Hotel Double G Saloon Bay Hotel Backyard Bar Bay Hotel The Deck Beaches Of Mornington Bank Coffee House & Wine Bar The Westernport Hotel

Sorrento Mentone Berwick Seaford Mornington Mordialloc Mornington Mornington Frankston Mornington Warragul San Remo

Friday Night Live Absolut & DJ Craig Williams Casey & Adam Seaford Blues w Safari Motel The House Wreckers Live Duos & DJ’s in The Beer Garden Backyard Karaoke FriBays – Acoustic Jam, RNB Party Room Sea Circus 28’s Momentum Graham Hawes The Once

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27TH Hickinbotham Peppers Moonah Links The Royal Hotel The Cove Mordy Supper Club Double G Saloon Continental Hotel Hallam Hotel Bay Hotel Rosebud Hotel Sandringham Hotel The Grand Hotel The Seaford Hotel Bay Hotel

Dromana Fingal Mornington Patterson Lakes Mordialloc Mornington Sorrento Hallam Mornington Rosebud Sandringham Mornington Seaford Mordialloc

James Franklin Liz Bradley Tim Morrison Liz Bradley Louie Battour Rob Papp’s Blues Head Conti Saturdays Sound Stage 28’s Bay Saturdays w resident DJ’s upstairs & Rob & Tarquin Live downstairs Live Music So You Think You Can Sing w Andrew Hosking Cruze Saturdays w Resident DJ’s Fudge Duo 23 Past

1:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:30PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 9:30PM

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH The Cove The Deck Peppers Moonah Links GPO Hotel Double G Saloon Bay Hotel Side Street

Patterson Lakes Frankston Fingal Rosebud Mornington Mordialloc Mordialloc

Jason Dean Sunday Sessions w Live Acoustic followed by DJ’s Tim Morrison Chango T’ree Wilson & White Sunday Sessions In The Garden Dylan Boyd

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fter winning the hearts of more than 2 million Australians last Sunday night, the soundtrack MOLLY: DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR, to the hit TV mini-series MOLLY has leapt to number one on the national ARIA Album chart and has been certified platinum with sales over 70,000.

The man of the moment – Molly Meldrum – received the news that the album had topped the charts while recovering from broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder after falling in a Bangkok street.

“Talk about Pleasure & Pain!” he said, referring to one of his favourite Divinyls songs.

Molly actually went to Thailand to avoid all the hype surrounding the mini-series. “I wanted to be Out of Mind, Out of Sight,” he joked, “but my One Night In Bangkok didn’t turn out exactly as planned.

I’ve now got to learn to Walk Like An Egyptian again.”

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Open for Dinner Wednesday through Sunday Over 20 Parma varieties on offer!

“All jokes aside, I’m so pleased that people have embraced this album. For me, it’s always been all about the music and it’s fantastic that these great songs are bringing back so many memories for so many people, as well as being enjoyed by a new generation of fans.”

“As the Village People said … you Can’t Stop The Music.”

WEAR BLUE FREE ENTRY March 20th Dingley Community Day Dingley Village is having a HUGE Community Day ‘Wear Blue Dingley Community Day - proudly supporting beyondblue’, March 20th between 12 and 5pm on Corrigan oval, Marcus Road behind the community hall.

Our objective is ‘promoting inclusion, generating awareness of mental health issues and raising funds for beyond blue’.

WEDNESDAYS

WEAR BLUE - TO CREATE A CROWD OF BLUE AND FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE FANTASTIC PRIZES.

$12 PARMAS

Everyone is invited to join in the fun, including two jumping castles, magician, face painting, balloonist, temporary tattooist, show bags, music for young and old, sausage sizzle, food trucks and over 20 market stalls, mini golf, and amazing prizes including a week in Hamilton Island, golfing package and much more.

Where: Corrigan Oval, Marcus Rd, Dingley When: 12 – 5pm, Sunday 20 March 2016 www.wear-blue-dingley.com

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Karaoke from 8pm

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here’s some exciting news from Sunday Soultrain ahead with the launch of Beachcombers Sunday Market on Sunday February 21 at Davey’s Hotel in Frankston. Making way for the new weekly market concept Sunday Soultrain shuffles to a later time slot launching with TWO big bands on opening week and continuing thereafter from 5pm.

February 21 kicks in reuniting Paul Dove & The Hoochie Coochie Boys and welcomes back rockin’ favourites Itchy Fingers for a special guest set to mark the occasion. The Hoochie Coochie Boys were one of Melbourne’s leading blues acts in the 90’s featuring local identity Paul Dove. Along with Davey Porter (Electric Mary) on drums and the popular rhythm section of Torren Dove and Rowan Mumford (Blues Mountain) the return back to local stages by the boys promises to please Soultrain fans this summer.

Joining The Hoochie Coochie Boys is acclaimed rockers Itchy Fingers to complete a toe-tapping, shoe-shuffling double header after the new weekly market from 5pm. It’s been a couple of years since Itchy Fingers graced the Sunday Soultrain stage at Davey’s in Frankston. Celebrating their 19th year on the road, Itchy Fingers perform high-energy 50’s & 60’s, Rockabilly infused Rhythm and Blues keeping their huge fan base coming back for more.

Sunday’s will never be the same with the new Beachcombers Sunday Market set to feature around 100 stalls between 9am4pm every week at Davey’s followed by the best Blues, Soul & Rock’nRoll from Soultrain from 5pm.

The fun starts Sunday February 21 with Paul Dove & The Hoochie Coochie Boys plus special guests Itchy Fingers from 5pm after the market. For more information visit www.daveys.com.au

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im Morrison has become a household name over the past couple of years after appearing on The Voice, gaining immediate attention and becoming one of the top four finalists on Delta Goodrem’s team.

Before Tim decided to move in a solo-music direction, he performed in the band Trial Kennedy. Once touted as the next big thing in Australian music, the band also received great praise for their debut album New Manic Art with some critics claiming it should be nominated for album of the year.

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TIM MORRISON SHINES

It’s a familiar sight for fans of Tim’s previous band, combined with new fans who witnessed him on hit show, and now it’s a sight Australian music fans can once again look forward to with the release of Shine, Tim’s first solo single.

Shine, the first of many solo tracks Tim has ready to be put down on tape, led this Melbourne boy into the studio of good friend and acclaimed rock producer Hadyn Buxton, who last worked with Tim on Trial Kennedy’s 2011 album Living Undesigned.

Having written Shine on piano, Tim knew he wanted to play the instrument on the recording and the end result is a track that soars. There is urgency to the bristling keys of the intro that opens out into a gorgeous rock chorus propelled by that voice. It’s a voice honed through years of live performing and now Tim is giving it reign to tell his own stories.

“There is something extremely exhilarating about creating music on your own,” Tim says of being a solo artist. “Of having that freedom of creative control.”

“But on the flip side you lose that joy of creating experience also taught me not to take myself as a group. You really cannot compare the two. too seriously,” Tim explains.

You love them equally but they’re just different.” And Shine is only the beginning. It won’t be long Having stepped out on his own, Tim has spent before Tim Morrison is back in the charts and the last year writing and recording tracks here making himself right at home. and overseas, working with a whole range of Tim Morrison performs a tasty collection of his producers interested in hearing Tim develop a acoustic favourites on Saturday February 27 at style all his own.

Mornington’s Royal Hotel from 8pm and from “The Voice made me realise who I do and don’t want to be as a musician and for that I am forever grateful. Strangely enough, my

2pm Sunday February 28 at Peppers Moonah Links Resort in Fingal. For more details visit www.pearlhq.com.au

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SUZUKI SWIFT CINO HATCHBACK 1996

TOYOTA CAMRY 4D SEDAN 2007

5spd man, 15in alloys. New tyres, brakes & battery. New seat covers throughout.

T/windows.

JVC CD/ radio. Very good inside/ outside, 190,000kms.

Red colour with Cream interior. Great first car.

No reg. Includes RWCert.

Good reliable car. Call for more information, $1,850 ono, Phone 03 97542694, AH 0426 797 395, VIN JSAEAA35S00268120, BELGRAVE

Electric front seats, new leather seat covers, 18” alloy wheels. Drives like a dream, never had an issue, regularly serviced, this car is amazing. Genuine buyers only please, $8,891 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0470436897, REGO URQ 649, DANDENONG SOUTH

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FORD FAIRLANE LIMO 1997

FORD FALCON 4D SEDAN 2006

QUANTiNO granted road licence As announced by nanoFlowcell AG, the latest scion of the QUANT model range, the QUANTiNO, has recently been licensed for road use by the SGS-TÜV Saar. Presented in early 2015 at the Geneva International Motor Show as a concept vehicle, the QUANTiNO is now the second vehicle with nanoFlowcell® technology, alongside the QUANT-E, with official permission to drive on European roads.

Its unique feature is the nanoFlowcell® drive – the answer to the long-term need for alternative fuels – with which nanoFlowcell AG is paving the way for future mobility that is both clean and safe.

Measuring 3.91 metres long and weighing in at 1420 kilograms, the 2+2-seater is also notable for its low-voltage electrical system. The electric drive in the QUANTiNO has a rated voltage of just 48 volts, yet generates 80 kW / 108 hp and accelerates the city sports car for everyday use from zero to 100 km/h in less than five seconds. The top speed of the nanoFlowcell® vehicle is 200 km/h.

The low-voltage system in the QUANTiNO works with the nanoFlowcell® drive to form an exceptionally efficient symbiosis that promises a significantly greater potential range compared with the HV systems commonly used in electric vehicles. Furthermore, it eliminates the danger of electric shocks that can be caused by a high-voltage system in the event of an accident or when undertaking repair work to HV components.

The innovative nanoFlowcell® vehicle runs with absolutely no emissions. The ionic liquid, which is harmless to the

environment and to health, is also cost-effective to produce.

Under normal driving conditions, the QUANTiNO can cover a theoretical range of more than 1,000 kilometres on a single tank. Precise range figures will be determined during test driving to be conducted on European roads in 2016.

Despite all its innovations, the QUANTiNO is remarkably straightforward to drive and as easy to control as a conventional electric car or a petrol-driven vehicle. It also comes with plenty of electrodynamic driving fun and a whisper-quiet soundtrack.

Likewise, filling up the QUANTiNO with ionic liquid involves a process similar to that for a petrol-powered vehicle – with a hose and a refuelling nozzle. nanoFlowcell AG will present further details on the QUANTiNO and other nanoFlowcell® technology showcases in Hall 1 of this year’s Geneva International Motor Show from 1 to 13 March.

Established towards the end of 2013, nanoFlowcell AG is an innovative research and development company headquartered in Lichtenstein.

The focus of the research work performed by nanoFlowcell AG is on flow cell powertrain systems. Aside from further developing its QUANT range of vehicles, the company is also investigating possible applications of its nanoFlowcell® technology in other sectors and industries. To this end, two companies were founded in 2014, nanoProduction GmbH and nanoResearch SA, both wholly owned subsidiaries of nanoFlowcell AG.

Powerful 4.0L engine converted to dual fuel.

Extremely economical and very honest. Regularly serviced, well maintained with heaps of extras such as automatic headlights, central locking plus heaps more. Comes with new tyres and reg till end of March. RWC available on request. Excellent buy, $5,000 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0413163384, REGO UCP 311, ROWVILLE

HOLDEN COMMODORE 4D WAGON 2002

CARS $10,001 $15,000

BMW 316TI 2 DOOR HATCHBACK 2003 Great second car cloth trim, power steering , airbag and air-conditioning, sold as is NO Reg No RWC, $2,700 Neg, Phone 0425853093, REGO SSW004, HAMPTON PARK

MERCEDES-BENZ 180 4D SEDAN 1994

Needs new wiring loom.

Otherwise in excellent condition, mechanically sound, body close to perfect, super bargain, $1,500 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0425885082, REGO SYW233, BRUNSWICK

Auto. Low kms for age.

Mag wheels. A/C. P/S. C/ locking. Electric sunroof/ windows/mirrors. Very reliable & economical.

Black colour. Mech & Body in VGC. Well maintained.

Ideal first car. Will impress when seen. Call for more information, $8,300 neg, Phone 0416371616, REGO AGA-2UE, VERMONT SOUTH

FORD FAIRMONT 4D SEDAN 2008

MITSUBISHI MAGNA 4D SEDAN 2001

This is a great car that drives beautifully, comes with 7” multimedia touchscreen. No RWC, minimal $ required for RWC, rego untill 23.6.16, absolute bargain, $2,900 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0431968970, REGO SNQ733, DOREEN

SUZUKI IGNIS HATCHBACK 2001

1.3ltr man. A/C, Elec front windows/mirrors. CD player. Good tyres. Good reliable runaround car.

Selling as is. No reg/ RWCert.Not much needed for Roadworthy. Call for more information, $1,500, Phone 0427809115, REGO 1AM-2AT, MOE AREA

Engine runs perfect, new starter motor and battery put in 500 kms ago. Comes with 4 months reg and RWC. This car runs like a dream. Please call 94285693 for inspection.

Please contact Amalie on 045671154, $8,000, Phone 0497387811, REGO WIL 697, SOUTH YARRA

TOYOTA CAMRY 4D SEDAN 2007

Comes with 18” mags and black leather seat cover and 3 months rego. Has always been kept fully serviced and up to date, this car is immaculate, $8,999, Phone 0470436897, REGO WIO941, DANDENONG SOUTH

Auto. Elec windows/ sunroof, t/windows, DVD player. Engine & transmission reconditioned, 12mths reg ZKW-216, RWCert, VGC. Any Test welcome, $13,500, Phone 0404559100, AH 0408301068, THOMASTOWN

HOLDEN COMMODORE 4D SEDAN 2009

Immaculate VE with tones of extras such as SSV mufflers, tail lights and steering wheel, lowered on SSL springs, twin tub sub woofer and custom painted dash. Highway kms only, never missed a service, RWC and 6 months reg, $12,500 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0437633613, REGO xer 839, KILSYTH

KIA RIO 5D HATCHBACK 2013

6spd Sports Auto.

Bluetooth/I-pod. A/C. P/S. Elec windows/mirrors.

Power heaters, c/locking.

Cruise/climate control. CD player (Never used), 6 speaker stereo. Airbags.

Black duco. Grey interior, 5mths reg, RWCert. Full service history. Always garaged and well maintained. $13,500 ono, Phone 0431382269, AH 03 97709163, REGO ZUS833, LANGWARRIN

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Very clean car, well looked after, reg and roadworthy. REW535

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$8,999

$6,999 2001 HONDA CRV SPORTS

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2006 COMMODORE VE OMEGA

Excellent driving car, cruise control, electric windows, airbags and much more. XQM012

$7,999 2012 HYUNDAI I20

Excellent little car, bluetooth, air bags everywhere plus more. 1GC7XV

CAR OF THE WEEK 1985 JAGUAR XJ6 SOVEREIGN

$9,999

$5,500 Heaps of room, great family car, rego and roadworthy. XZT294

Excellent condition, 134866 KLM’S, luxury and style.1ER6UY

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$5,999 HYUNDAI GETZ 2004

172,795kms, very clean inside and out.

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$12,999 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SLX 2007

Excellent car to drive, 151,757kms, service history, great family car, WVQ-131

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Reg CHL62DF, $1,950, Phone 0448469655, MERNDA Top of the range - fully loaded with all the extras.

Turbo diesel, blind spot sensors, heated seats, adaptive cruise, sun roof, parking sensors, remote central locking, integrated blue tooth system, 18” alloy wheels, fuel economy is fantastic. One owner, low kms, recently fitted with brand new set of 4 tyres, $23,400, Phone 0400 027 900, REGO ZJI780, ESSENDON

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It has a five star Ancap safety rating and would suit new car buyer wanting to save $. It comes in black with charcoal leather interior and is in Immaculate condition inside and out.

Will not disappoint. Call for more information. More photos online at www. tradertag.com.au, $29,950, Phone 0411761950, REGO YCF372, SAN REMO

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Auto. 3ltr Turbo Diesel.

Arizona Gold colour. A/C. P/S. CD/radio. Towbar.

Tubliner, 68,000kms.

Private use only. EC, reg 01/2017, RWCert. Always garaged.

Full service history. Well maintained.

Extremely clean & reliable.

Will not disappoint. Call for more information, $19,990, Phone 03 56551958, REGO WBI013, KORUMBURRA

CLASSIC & UNIQUE CARS CHEVROLET C-10 PICK UP UTE 1977

FORD MONDEO 5D HATCHBACK 2012

NISSAN X-TRAIL 4D WAGON 2007

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HONDA CRV 4X4 2000

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, $18,500 Neg, Phone 03 5674 2915, REGO TVS-978, INVERLOCH

JEEP WRANGLER SPORTS UNLIMITED 2008

ONE OWNER. Manufactured Dec 2007 but is 2008 model. No real off road u . Turbo Diesel 6spd man. All factory options including T/ windows. C/locking. Alarm.

A/C, P/S, Towbar. Mags.

Roof Rack, Sides steps & Soft top kit (Never been used). RWCert, Reg Dec 2016. Factory Original 4WD. No modifications.

New timing belt just fitted.

Full service history. Always garaged. Well maintained.

Will not disappoint when seen. More photos online at www.tradertag.com. au, $18,400 ono, Phone 0404048091, REGO WDY594, CRANBOURNE NORTH

Fleetside Tub. Late 350CI Tuned Port Injected engine.

700R Auto. Flow Master exhaust. Bench seat.

Tacho. Rally steel wheels.

Power Brakes. Power steering. Tilt steering wheel.

Excellent driver. Good paint. Light Tan colour. Call for more information.

Genuine buyers only. More photos online at www. tradertag.com.au, $21,500, Phone 0414722732, REGO VHN-216, BAXTER

CHEVROLET CORVETTE C4 2D COUPE 1988

Is this the BEST C4 in Oz!!

Auto, 350 TPI engine.

Fitted with custom rims, Woodgrain steering wheel, sound system and Andrews exhaust. Vehicle is in excellent condition and available for inspection in the Geelong area. Regretful Sale. Selling due to purchase of new car.

Always garaged. Extremely reliable. Must see!! Will not disappoint, $19,990, Phone 0458643769, REGO 31747H, PORTARLINGTON

CHRYSLER CENTURA 4D SEDAN 1975

Ex drag car, rolling shell, 9” diff, roll cage, big engine bay, was running big block motor. Has been in storage for many years, body in mint condition, ready to drop a motor in and go, $10,500, Phone 0407807195, VIN - JCW 3729618, LILYDALE

HOLDEN CLUBSPORT R8 2001

MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER 4D WAGON 2001

Beautiful SUV, very reliable car and extremely comfortable. Just recently serviced, comes with 4 brand new tyers and 5 months rego. Buyer will be pleased with this wagon, $5,200, Phone 0435929596, REGO 1EP 4SZ, HAMPTON PARK

manual, 305kw to rear wheels, rip shifter, big cam, 6lt manifold 90ml throttle body, over radiator air filter, 3.9 diff gears, twin 2 1/2 Pacemaker exhaust & extractors, immac cond in and out, 120,000kms, lowered, GTS later model wheels, sunroof, call for 12mths reg, no RWCert, UHM192 call for more info, offers over, $13,000, Phone 0422639811, FRANKSTON AREA

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M.G. MGB MKII 2D ROADSTAR 1970

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CHEVROLET C-10 PICK UP SWB UTE 1977 Original car. One Lady owner 35 years. Red duco.

4spd Manual with overdrive. MGB Workshop manual. Tonneau cover.

140,000 miles from new.

No rust. Chrome wheels. 2x 60 batteries. Meticulously maintained. Always garaged. Will impress when seen. Excellent condition.

Genuine buyers only. No time wasters. No commercial callers. Please call for more information.

More photos online at www. tradertag.com.au, $28,650, Phone 97875438, REGO LBC-848, FRANKSTON STH

M.G. MIDGET SERIES II CONVERTIBLE 1966

Silver, Manual, 1275CC motor. New brake pistons, water pump, thermostat & hoses. Reconditioned carby, alternator & radiator.

Reupholstered seats & door panels. Needs some panel work. Otherwise in GC. Runs well. No reg.

Mechanically perfect condition. Regretful sale.

Genuine buyers only! No tyre kickers!, $8,500, Phone 0425860719, AH 03 9729 3346, REGO DRR-179, BAYSWATER

REO FLYING CLOUD SEDAN 1935

7 seater, great project car, 1/2work done. Interior trim completely restored, body complete and 1/2restored.

Mechanically only needs head and diff. Perfect for restoration to Hot Rod or to it’s former glory, $10,000 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0409437511, REGO NOREG, ROWVILLE

VAUXHALL CARLTON SALOON SEDAN 1983

Step side tub. 350/350 Eng/ Trans. Edelbrock Intake manifold. Exhaust headers.

Flow Master mufflers, 8.1/2 / 10 inch Indy mags. Bench seat. Hayman Reece tow bar. Excellent runner/driver, GC. Maroon colour. P.B, P.S. Call for more information. More photos online at www.tradertag. com.au, $12,500, Phone 0414722732, REGO 3A21981, BAXTER

Rowville Double Horse Float. Straight load.

Removable head divider, chest bar & divider.

Registered. GC. Hardly used last 6yrs. Always shedded. Tows well. Call for more information, $4,500 ono, Phone 0478586153, BUNYIP

TOYOTA TOWNACE 2001

4 door Van, White, a/c, 5spd man, r/racks. Very clean inside/outside, reg 12/2016 RHL-844. Nothing to spend, VGC throughout.

Great Van. Will not disappoint. Call for more information. Selling with RWCert $5,200 or with out RWCert, $4,800, Phone 0416328341, WERRIBEE

A’VAN CARAVAN 1995

Very clean A’van 16ft, with a new pop top with LED lighting. Caravan in excellent condition with a full annex. Good tyres, registered and ready to go.

Nice color interior with single beds. Reverse cycle air-conditioner installed and good mattresses. Two batteries for free camping and water tank with electric pump, $19,500 Neg, Phone 0419201994, MORWELL

BLUE SKY FAIRHAVEN 2010

L-7.9m, W-2.4m, H-2.75m, a/cond, stove, grill, stereo, microwave, fridge, brake away system, awning, brakes, hot water, antenna, double bed, TV, DVD, full en-suite, $36,490, Amazing Caravans & RV’s, Phone 9786 7711, SEAFORD

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Always garaged, 2nd owner, VGC, Excellent tradie or tow vehicle. Reg & RWCERT. Will not disappoint. Call for more information. More photos on www.tradertag.com.au, $29,499 ono, Phone 03 5250 2841, REGO WQI-309, GEELONG

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EVERNEW E SERIES

Built for long range touring.

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Roll out kitchen. Dust-free interior. Carrys Complete spare springs, 2 spare wheels, 2 fuel cans, spare h/duty spring, twin gas bottles. Complete 12V. Registered with legal 3way hitch. Plus many more extras. Regretful sale.

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This ONE OWNER Coromal is hard to come by in this condition. Meticulously kept in immaculate condition this Corvair 542 features Heron Q air condition, 2 x single beds, cafe style lounge set up, cooktop/grille, Ezy Tow independent suspension, outside auxiliary shower, 12v battery set up, solar panel, Gas hot water service, annexe, etc... Must come in for inspection.

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Exceptionally clean Custom made and designed, Sleeps 4, 21.6ft, Light and airy with a large table can be either put down to make a large double bed,plenty of cupboard space/2 wardrobes/one with a full length mirror, middle kitchen with oven/separate grill/full size microwave, good sized sink/large fridge,back bedroom with dividing door for privacy/ full size innerspring double bed, battery back up power,full annex, front veranda/clear walls. Large hot/cold water tanks, cd/ am/fm surround sound system/aerial for a tv. This caravan is ready to go!, $33,500, Phone 0425 702 034, ROSEBUD

HEAVY DUTY CAMPER TRAILER

Cameron campers trailer with all mods and cons, VGC, no rust. Must see, excellent buy, $18,900, Phone 0427316930, ANGLESEA

Ideal as a granny flat.

Exclusive on wheels. 29ft x 10ft. Rear ensuite. Shower.

Toilet & Vanity. Bedroom with sliding robes. Centre kitchen with sink, oven, stove & griller. Front open lounge with bay window.

Comes with annexe & floor.

Overall in Very Good clean condition. Can deliver, $17,500, Phone 0418990346, CRANBOURNE

VAN ROYCE

This could be your Christmas present.This 16’ pop top has been excellently maintained with all the essentials for comfortable touring.

Popular layout comprising front kitchen, generous lounge- interior is light blue, double island bed, Dometic three way refrigerator, 4 Burner/Griller Stove, Microwave oven, full annex to roll out awning, rear bumper with spare wheel.

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SAVAGE ASTRA 18FT

This magnificent bike is luxurious, forgiving and reliable. It can go anywhere and can tow upto 500kg trailer. Complete with books. New front/rear tyres. original tool kit & luggage bags, AM/FM radio/cass, reverse gear, helmet audio plug-in points for rider/ pillion, CB radio with intercom. Plus many more features. More photos online www.tradertag.com. au, $11,000 ONO, Phone 03 87258139, AH 0425204911, SANDHURST

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3 Available, 250cc Sym Scooters with billboard.

Great business opportunity for the right person. Call for more information, $12,000 the lot, Phone 0411110108, SEAFORD

SANGER FLAT BOTTOM 19FT

250cc. ONLY 4000kms.

Black & Grey. EFI. Ideal repairer, otherwise in Excellent condition, ON7SR, Vin: KM4MJ54A4B1501806, $1,800, Phone 0488471163, SEAFORD

HONDA DIRT BIKE 125

In good working order, $500 ono, Phone 0458121615, WARRACKNABEAL

620i model. Mid mount 350 Chev inboard. Depth Sounder Alarm. Rego DR564. Eng no 17453693.

Trailer 1994 custom made from manufacturers, Reg C60727 - Engine hours 88hrs. Reg on trailer paid to 10 December 2016 and Registration on boat paid to 30th November 2016 Plus ski gear. More photos online at www.tradertag. com.au. REDUCED PRICE FOR QUICK SALE, $20,500 neg, Phone 0409853057, WARNEET

Half Cabin with full enclosed canopy, 140HP Johnson V4 outboard, CB radio. Lowrance Elite 5 fishfinder. Full safety gear.

5x brand new rims & tyres.

Brand new brakes, discs & marine carpet, 12mths reg.

Hydraulic tilt. Lights.

Antenna. Radio. Great boat in VGC. Nothing to spend.

Genuine buyers only. Great buy!!, $15,000 ono, Phone 0437129156, AH 97047709, NARRE WARREN

STEJCRAFT HALF CABIN

Fishing and family boat, 17.5 ft (5.3m) single hull , powered by a 2000 model 130hp Johnson motor.

Marine radio, Garmin fish finder, GPS, 3 x 25L fuel tanks, marine carpet, bait board, rod holders, AM/ FM radio, twin batteries, all safety gear (including 5 life jackets) and Dunbier drive on trailer. Price to sell, $11,900 Neg, Phone 0416010730, NOTTING HILL

WHITLEY VOYAGER 18FT

Whittley Impala Series 2 1997, 5.3 Metres, Mariner 135HP V6 2 Litre 2 Stroke 110 Hours,Vengeance SSteel Prop,Full Towing Covers/Full Camping Covers/Half Cabin Cover/ Internal Cabin Cover with New Clears, Stress Free Marine Electric Anchor Winch/Sarca Anchor, New Dual Batteries, New GME Marine CD Radio Stereo/ large Tilt up Antenna ,Sink/ Running Water/Stove/Toilet, 3 Person Bed, Lowrance X 85 Fish Finder,Hydraulic Steering, Mackay Tandem 2001 Trailer-Fully Roller ed/ Extended Draw Bar,5 New Tyres and New Spare Rim, Owned Had Since New kept in storage for 8 years -Great Condition,Sad To See Her Go A Great Boat!, $29,000, Ph 0407549732, MORNINGTON

Fish/Ski/Dive Boat. Power buy Yamaha 130HP, V4.

Large fuel tank. Fully enclosed floor on trailer.

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e have seen some great catches of Whiting in Westernport, with some solid fish coming from south of Sandy Point. These larger fish aren’t in huge numbers but are great to catch, and just one fish can give you a memorable experience.

Cam, Max and James from Swan hill called into the shop on their way through for a fishing trip and purchased some items for the new boat.

Armed with their new goodies and a few hints from Amazing Bait and Tackle they ventured out into Western Port and had a blast on some big Whiting and Squid. Well done guys and we look forward to seeing you on your next trip through.

Breaking news from Jason omg (NEMO) everyone's favourite fish of the sea has been caught off Hastings Western Port bay, but it's all ok kids, under mounting public pressure his captors have released him and he was last seen happily swimming off. Keep an eye on this report, you never know where Nemo will pop up next.

Gummies have been going quite well with some nice fish being caught by those that are targeting them, with the next full moon on the way I’m sure we will see more of these great fighting and table fish.

The Snapper have all but disappeared apart from a few resident Pinkies which the guys are targeting with some success, sometimes the pinkies come up as a bycatch when fishing for other species. Some of the local piers are fishing quite well with a variety of species being caught, local knowledge is the key to any successful land based fisherman.

Offshore has been a little quite with not many reports of sharks at the moment, however when out wide you do come back with a good feed of Flatties and other species.

Port Phillip Bay has seen some good captures of whiting in the Point Cook area, with bag limits of small to medium sized fish being obtained easily. Some good Pinkies around St.Kilda area however you’ve got to get through the undersized fish before you get the keepers, but it is still great fun with fast and furious action for all on board. The Kingies at the rip have been firing big time on the right moon phase with anglers catching several fish heading up to the 15kg+ mark. This area can be dangerous so take precautions, with so many other boats chasing in this area be courteous to your other fisho’s.

GIVEAWAY WINNER of the hasaku pack by hook em is Jason for spotting Nemo at the Hastings ramp

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ootball Federation Australia has issued a show cause notice to Melbourne Victory after rowdy behaviour marred the A-League's Melbourne derby on Saturday night.

condemnation of actions over the last week around the ignition of flares.

"We must continue to hold the safety and enjoyment of true football fans at the heart of our At least one flare was let off decisions ... this (flare-lighting) inside the stadium during the 2-2 minority is not welcome." draw, several more were ripped Victoria Police Assistant outside AAMI Park and bottles Commissioner Stephen Leane were thrown onto the pitch suggested A-League fans during a heated moment for a would be the big losers if they disallowed goal. continued to act like "adolescent

Rookie Elliott claims pole for Daytona 500

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The A-League premiers have until Wednesday afternoon to respond to the notice, which is the first step on the road to possible sanction.

children".

ookie Chase Elliott positioned himself as one of the favourites for next Sunday's Daytona 500 after becoming the youngest driver ever to secure pole position in qualifying at Daytona International Speedway.

Victory are set to be charged with bringing the game into disrepute - the same charge handed to Western Sydney last week to great cost.

Leane didn't rule out the radical option of stadium shut-downs if active fans didn't tone down their behaviour.

Elliott, the 20-year-old son of 1988 Winston Cup Series champion Bill Elliott, soared to the top of the charts with a speed of 315.936km/hr in his No.24 Chevrolet in the final round of qualifying on Sunday for the Great American Race.

"At the moment active supporters get all sorts of privileges and rights that no other other patron that comes to A-League soccer has," he said.

Matt Kenseth qualified second after the two-round session at Daytona Beach, Florida with 315.489km/hr while twice champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. took third, with 314.919km/hr.

The Wanderers were handed a suspended three-point deduction and $50,000 fine after incendiary travelling fans unleashed more than 25 flares - as well as the more crowd-alarming detonators - last week against Victory at Etihad Stadium.

While the transgressions of Victory's fans were fewer, they took place with the spotlight firmly on their behaviour.

FFA chief executive David Gallop said a no tolerance policy was now in force after the incidents "cast a shadow on football".

"The timing of these incidents has shocked many people given the acute focus on these issues," he said.

"No one could have missed the fact that FFA, our clubs, players and coaches have been explicitly clear in our

"So maybe it's like dealing with an adolescent child, you actually start to turn those privileges off."

Leane said police put themselves in "significant danger" policing A-League games, adding one of his officers was hit in the face with a half-full bottle of water.

"There's still much more we can do in this space," he said.

Victory coach Kevin Muscat made his view of troublemakers clear after the match, telling them they weren't part of the club.

"Its not acceptable. Those individuals shouldn't come to our games any more," he said.

"I sensed the reaction from the rest of the crowd ... they were fed up with individuals with their mindless acts.

"It's about time we grow up."

Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (314.155km/hr) and Roush Fenway Racing's Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (314.011km/hr) rounded out the top five for NASCAR's season-opening event.

"This is a very, very cool day," Hendrick Motorsports' Elliott said in a trackside television interview after clocking the top speed.

"I don't know that this opportunity has sunk in yet, much less sitting on the pole for the Daytona 500.

"The big thing is just the team and Daytona 500 qualifying is about the team guys and the effort that they put into these cars. It was nothing special that I did, it's really just the kind of work they did this off-season to make it happen."

Elliott, who became the first rookie and youngest driver to win a NASCAR national series title at the 2014 Nationwide Series championship, has taken over the No.24 Chevrolet from the recently retired Jeff Gordon, a three-time Daytona 500 winner.

"Opportunities like this don't come twice and I certainly want to make the most of this one," said Elliott. "This is very, very special and a very, very cool way to start our 2016 season."

Casey Mears was knocked out of the first round of qualifying by one-thousandth of a second by reigning Daytona 500 champion Joey Logano, who ended up qualifying in 12th place.

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ach LaVine of the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic to repeat as the NBA Slam Dunk champion in the most riveting contest of recent years.

underneath both legs before throwing it down.

"I just think that was the best contest," LaVine said. "There was some stuff that's never been done before. I don't want to get Many were saying the annual dunk contest into the greats -- Mike, they're in a different at the All-Star weekend had grown stale breath. If you really look at it as a whole, until the two 20-year-olds turned on we were doing dunks that professional gravity-defying displays of athleticism and dunkers take four or five tries to do and imagination and drew comparisons with we were doing it on the first try. It was the 1988 showdown between Michael ridiculous, man."

Jordan and Dominique Wilkins.

Gordon was a gracious loser.

LaVine and Gordon went toe-to-toe in the first two rounds of the final round then needed a pair of tie-breakers, where the former sealed it with his fourth consecutive perfect 50 score.

LaVine, a second-year NBA player, joined Michael Jordan (1987-88), Jason Richardson (2002-03) and Nate Robinson (2009-10) as the only players to win consecutive slam dunk contests.

A streak of perfect scores from the two players ended when Gordon ran along the baseline en route to a jackknife dunk that earned him 47 points.

LaVine sealed it on the next attempt when he soared into the air from a step inside the free-throw line and made a betweenthe-legs dunk that earned a perfect score from a panel of judges that included basketball greats Magic Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal.

In his most spectacular dunk, Gordon jumped over the Magic mascot Stuff, who was standing on a hoverboard, grabbed the ball from his hand and passed it

"Zach's an incredible dunker," Gordon said. "He went through the legs from the free-throw line. That is insane. So off that dunk, you've got to give it to him. That's why the trophy's with him and not with me."

Earlier, Klay Thompson knocked off defending champion and Golden State Warriors team mate Stephen Curry and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns to win the three-point contest after capping the final round by draining his last eight shots.

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie centre Karl-Anthony Towns pulled off an upset in the Skills Challenge, an event that tests dribbling, passing, and shooting, when he became the first big man to win a competition normally dominated by guards.

Towns, the top pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, dribbled through an obstacle course, sent a pass through a target, made a layup and a three-point shot quicker than Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas in the final round of an event that included front court players for the first time.

ussell Westbrook claimed a second straight MVP award as the Western Conference set an NBA All-Star record for points in a game with a 196-173 victory over the East.

Westbrook scored 31 points in the annual clash in Toronto on Sunday night, where defence was conspicuous by its absence.

The previous high for points in a game was 163, which had been done twice previously. The West surpassed that with about eight minutes to play in the game.

Heading into retirement after the season, Kobe Bryant scored 10 points on 4-for-11 shooting while playing in his 18th and final All-Star game.

"I just want to thank you guys for all of your support for all these years," Bryant told the Toronto crowd and a global television audience.

"I've been extremely fortunate to be able to play the game that I love and be in the NBA for more than half my life.

"It's a thrill to be here in this All-Star Game so thank you for voting me in. I get a chance to be around these young players here, who when I first started playing most of them were my kids' age now.

"It feels so good to be able to speak to them about the game and to be able to share some of the knowledge that I have learned throughout my career to them so that they can carry on the tradition of the NBA and hopefully play 20 years themselves."

Chris Paul had 14 points and 16 assists for the West. Bryant left the game to a standing ovation with 1:06 to play.

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George led all scorers with 41 points for the East, one off Wilt Chamberlain's single-game record set in 1962.

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Look ahead to the AFL NAB Challenge T he state of play at the 18 AFL clubs ahead of the NAB Challenge beginning this week

ADELAIDE

After enduring a tumultuous 2015, the Crows enter a new era under Don Pyke, who has served a long coaching apprenticeship. Ex-Blue Troy Menzel shapes as an interesting addition. But who will fill the giant hole left by the departed Patrick Dangerfield?

BRISBANE LIONS Another off-season of major personnel change at Brisbane. Ryan Bastinac, Josh Walker and Tom Bell will be expected to play more pivotal roles with the young Lions than they did at their previous clubs. Convincing ruckman Stefan Martin to stick around was a coup for coach Justin Leppitsch.

CARLTON How long will new coach Brendon Bolton be able to sustain his sunny demeanour?

The pre-season comp will allow a first look at top-end draftees Jacob Weitering, Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow. Big Matthew Krezuer has been a pre-season standout.

COLLINGWOOD The expectations on marquee recruit Adam Treloar will be huge. James Aish has plenty to prove after being granted his wish for a departure pass from Brisbane. And how is Darcy Moore progressing as the Magpies continue the search for a key-forward foil for Travis Cloke?

ESSENDON Where to start? How does new coach John Worsfold go about replacing the likes of Jobe Watson, Michael Hurley and Dyson Heppell? What are fill-ins such as James Kelly, Ryan Crowley and Mathew Stokes going to be able to offer, especially early in the season? Can Matthew Leuenberger grasp the mantle as No.1 ruckman at his second club?

FREMANTLE Much-hyped recruit Harley Bennell is managing a calf injury and will not be rushed into action. According to experienced track watchers, the star of the Dockers' preseason campaign is the dynamic Michael Walters, who has been flying.

GEELONG Cats fans are salivating over the prospect of Patrick Dangerfield starting in the centre square alongside skipper Joel Selwood.

Lachie Henderson is another big-name

local lured home by Chris Scott. And Daniel Menzel will finally start a season with his focus firmly on football rather than his oftinjured knees.

GOLD COAST Surely Rodney Eade and the Suns can expect a change of luck after the side was cruelled by injuries in 2015. Skipper Gary Ablett (foot strain) is unlikely to be sighted until the final round of the NAB Challenge.

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY Geelong's triple-premiership hero Steve Johnson was the big-name off-season arrival. Another former Cat in Dawson Simpson will be hoping to make a much bigger impact at his second club, who know they need someone to provide solid ruck back-up for Shane Mumford.

HAWTHORN Tim O'Brien and James Sicily have been flagged as the men most likely to fill the big boots of key forward Jarry Roughead, who will miss at least half a season with a knee injury. The fullback slot is also vacant following the retirement of Brian Lake.

MELBOURNE Key forward Chris Dawes is an unlikely starter in the pre-season competition due to a calf injury, giving Cam Pedersen and Sam Frost the chance to stake a claim to partner Jesse Hogan in attack. Forgotten man Jack Trengove (foot) is also inching closer to a return, having not played senior footy since early 2014.

NORTH MELBOURNE After two years ruined by foot and Achilles tendon injuries, Daniel Wells is fully fit and raring to go. It's the best possible news for coach Brad Scott, with genuine midfield speed being one of the few missing pieces of the puzzle at Arden Street.

PORT ADELAIDE Outside Essendon, it is Port who have been hardest hit by the Court of Arbitration

for Sport ruling, with ex-Bombers Angus Monfries and Paddy Ryder banned for the year. Ex-Sun Charlie Dixon and spearhead Jay Schulz will both miss the start of the Power's's pre-season campaign.

RICHMOND Brett Deledio won't be sighted until late in the NAB Challenge as he manages an ongoing Achilles issue, while the club are also taking no risks with ex-Blue Chris Yarran. But in welcome news for coach Damien Hardwick, the luckless Reece Conca has put a long run of injury problems behind him.

ST KILDA A sore back will keep star midfielder David Armitage out of the Saints' opening NAB Challenge clash against North Melbourne.

There will be plenty of focus this year on Paddy McCartin, who enters his second season as the heir apparent to Nick Riewoldt as the Saints' goalkicking saviour. Jake Carlisle's season-long doping suspension is a significant blow.

SYDNEY After missing last season's finals series to deal with a mental issue, Lance Franklin looked a rejuvenated figure in last week's intra-club match. Midfield tyros Luke Parker and Kieren Jack have recovered from serious injuries.

WEST COAST Lewis Jetta and Jack Redden are the bigname arrivals as the Eagles look to build on their second-placed finish in 2015. Ruckman Jonathan Giles will also be eager to mark a mark at his third AFL club.

WESTERN BULLDOGS Twelve months after doing an ACL in the opening round of the 2015 pre-season comp, star midfielder Tom Liberatore is back and firing. Much more will be expected of multi-million dollar man Tom Boyd, whose first year at the kennel in 2015 was nothing special.

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teve Waugh says he was only fulfilling his duties as Australian cricket captain by making the tough decision to axe Shane Warne from a 1999 Test match in the West Indies.

Warne this week labelled Waugh the most selfish cricketer he had played with, saying his omission from the 1999 Test was a major factor.

"I don't like Steve Waugh for a lot of other reasons, but that was the reason," Warne said on Network Ten's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! television show.

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Waugh says the decision to drop Warne was tough but part of his role as Australian captain.

"To be fair, not only Shane, it wasn't easy to tell them they were dropped," Waugh told Triple M in Adelaide on Friday.

"It wasn't easy telling Adam Dale he was dropped for a Test match or Greg Blewett. There were a number of players I had to tell they weren't playing, Andy Bichel.

"As a captain that is the hardest thing to do. But it's also why you're captain, because people expect you to make the tough decisions for the benefit of the team.

"You have got to do that at times and you have got to be prepared not to be liked by everyone."

Waugh said as a captain, following gut-feel was important.

"I guess the main thing as a captain and leader, as long as people respect your decision that is all you can ask," he said.

"You have got to take a bit of a risk sometimes. It's not always the obvious thing to do.

"Sometimes it can be gut-feel, it can be based on facts ... at the end of the day you are a leader because people expect you to make a choice."

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arramatta are confident they are in the process of sufficiently overhauling their front office, following governance failures, in order to avoid sanction from the NRL over salary cap breaches.

The embattled club will learn their fate on February 29, just three days before they host the season opener against Brisbane.

The Eels are facing the loss of four competition points ahead of the new NRL season, due to cap breaches relating to 2015.

"But we are not doing this just for the report and just to tick a box.

However in his first comments on the saga since taking over as new Parramatta chief executive on January 17, John Boulos believes the club is doing enough to convince the game's governing body not to take that dramatic step.

"I am confident we will do everything in our power to ensure it doesn't happen," Boulos told AAP on Monday at the launch of the club's Indigenous jersey for 2016.

"We are working in good faith with the NRL, we are working very closely with them, to implement the recommendations of the governance review.

"I have no doubt as a club we are entirely committed to that."

"It is still being worked through at the moment," Boulos said.

"We are doing it because it is something that is meaningful, it is something that is important, it is something that we want to embrace and it is something that is going to make our club better."

The new season has brought with it much expectation and positivity at the Eels after the key acquisitions of Kieran Foran, Michael Jennings and Beau Scott was followed up by title success at the NRL Auckland Nines.

Boulos said he had been conscious not to let the off field drama affect the season preparation of coach Brad Arthur and his team.

"From a football pointy of view we try and shield them from it as much as we can," Boulos said.

"We saw good progress in the Nines, it was a pre-season competition but it was a good start to the year and it gives us some energy to build on.

"We are not silly enough to think that it correlates to success during the season proper because it is a totally different game and competition but the fact is it gives us momentum to start the season with."

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egendary AFL coach Mick Malthouse says he has a proposal to coach the banned past and present Essendon players through their year-long suspension away from their clubs.

The banned players, found guilty of antidoping violations in 2012, will miss the entire 2016 season and aren't allowed to train at their clubs.

He and long-time fitness offsider David Buttifant have custom-designed a program to ensure the suspended footballers can hit the ground running when their bans expire.

"It can happen if you get the right people in place," Malthouse told Melbourne radio station SEN.

"The penalty was almost a lifetime AFL penalty, he just didn't cope."

Malthouse - who has coached more games of VFL/AFL football than anyone else said he needed approval from a range of stakeholders to get the go-ahead.

"It has to be a gathering of people from the Malthouse cited Ahmed Saad as case study PA, Essendon if they're allowed to, playerin the dangers of being cast adrift outside managers and players," he said.

Of the 34 banned players, 12 are still at the AFL system.

"The (players) need to study, they need to Essendon and five are at other AFL clubs.

Saad was banned for 18 months after be involved with the community, they need They can't interact with coaches, fitness consuming a banned energy drink. to keep up with the game, they certainly staff or anyone involved with clubs and have While he was re-drafted and returned to play need to train. severe restrictions on who they can train four games last year for St Kilda, Malthouse "(Buttifant and I have) got enough with and where they can do it. said the ban effectively ended his career. connections where we can actually help Malthouse, who was sacked by Carlton last year, says he has a solution.

As a highly-regarded coach outside the AFL system, Malthouse is a clean candidate to mentor any banned players that want his guidance.

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"He trained by himself ... I think the isolation had a massive affect on his ability to pick up the game again and get back into the game," he said.

these lads through the next seven or eight months.

"The proposal is to get them to a position whereby September, maybe late August depending on where Essendon see it ... they're in a good mental state (and) they've had a good physical preparation."

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