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NEWS 05 Victoria monitors

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06 Refreshing federal

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07 New warning over Antarctic ice melt

08 Key Alzheimer's protein identified

09 US dentist avoids

charges over lion hunt

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Aussies threaten class action against VW M

ore than 1,000 Australians are lining up to sue Volkswagen over its global emission-rigging scandal.

And the number could soon be much higher.

Volkswagen says more than 90,000 Australians have diesel vehicles fitted with the engine software that cheats pollution tests.

Maurice Blackburn lawyers plan to lodge a class action against the auto giant in the Federal Court in Sydney in coming weeks.

The law firm's class actions principal Damian Scattini said the scandal affects the resale value of the vehicles and car owners might lose thousands of dollars in increased running costs.

"Some people are very furious," he said.

"This will go down as a classic case study in how to create a crisis and then go about mismanaging the fall out from that.

"It is unbelievable how badly Volkswagen has handled this."

Volkswagen has not yet indicated it has any plans to compensate customers, instead appealing to them to wait for its German head office to produce a technical solution.

"Volkswagen currently wants its customers to suck up and accept that they'll do nothing about it," Mr Scattini said.

"Well that's not good enough and we won't let them get away with it."

There are numerous lawsuits in the US and across Europe against Volkswagen over the scam involving more than 11 million diesel cars equipped with software that switches engines to low-emissions mode during tests.

Livid car owners have taken to social media to complain.

"I bought a Golf on the basis that it was 'clean diesel' technology. I feel I was deceived and will never purchase a VW again," motorist Bill Grant wrote on the Volkswagen Australia Facebook page.

NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury wants the federal government to have more powers to step in and facilitate a recall rather than leaving it up to the carmaker.

"Some people are very furious" "It is fundamental through this process now that the consumer be put first and that's both through the recall stage and whatever compensation process may have to be put into place here because people were duped," he told AAP. Minister for Territories, Local Government and Major Projects Paul Fletcher said he expects Audi and Volkswagen will continue to work to ensure appropriate steps are taken to rectify the issue.

Meanwhile, Volkswagen faces multi-million dollar fines if an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission finds the carmaker breached consumer and safety standards.

Volkswagen plans to recall and refit up to five million affected vehicles worldwide, with the British arm of

the car maker planning to recall 1.2 million cars.

It is already facing $US18 million in regulatory fines in the US. Affected vehicles include diesel VW cars and vans, Audis and Skoda cars made between 2009 and 2015.

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Parties bicker over latest NBN plan T

he government and Labor are trading blows over the latest rollout plan for the national broadband network.

Communications Minister Mitch Fifield insists the three-year construction schedule is a "concrete, realistic, achievable" plan to meet a full rollout deadline of 2020.

His opposition counterpart Jason Clare is unconvinced, noting most of the rollout is scheduled to take place after the next federal election and would require an exponential increase in delivery.

"The NBN rollout plan (is) a ramp Evel Knievel couldn't jump," he said in a statement.

The latest plan, released by NBN on Friday, forecasts construction will start to connect close to 7.5 million premises over the next three years.

"good connectivity is absolutely critical in cities".

technologies are going to be used for them," CEO Bill Morrow told ABC television.

The NBN was now "cranking up and into gear" as opposed to Labor's time in government when the rollout was so "catastrophically mismanaged".

The rollout will use existing cable TV networks in many areas following successful trials in four suburbs across Queensland and NSW this year.

Mr Turnbull cited figures showing 1.36 million customers were able to get the high-speed broadband service now with construction to connect almost 700,000 premises under way.

People can check whether their suburb is on the schedule at www.nbnco.com. au/3yearplan

For those yet waiting for a connection, NBN has a live map available.

"Over nine million homes across the Malcolm Turnbull, who was communications country can finally see when they're going minister before coming prime minister a month ago, welcomed the schedule, saying to get NBN and what

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abor will ditch delivering the national broadband network via fibre to the node if it wins the next election.

In a speech in Melbourne, the opposition's communications spokesman Jason Clare said Labor would return to a fibre network instead of Malcolm Turnbull's policy of adopting the use of copper.

"If you vote for the Labor Party at the next election you will be voting for more fibre," he said recently.

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Victoria monitors bushfire arson threat A

rson is a looming threat facing Victoria as firefighters scale up their response to a dangerous bushfire season that began earlier than expected.

Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley said authorities were monitoring bushfire risks such as hot and windy conditions, and the threat of arson as crews prepared for a long fire season.

“Arson is one of the key issues that we will deal with,” he told reporters on Thursday.

Victorian police were monitoring known arsonists, given the fireprone conditions, Mr Lapsley said.

dangerous fire season, and that’s why we’re calling on them to extend the role they already play,” she told reporters.

Ms Garrett has met her South Australian counterpart to discuss their bushfire preparations.

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Recently, all planned burns across Victoria were cancelled as temperatures reached 34C and wind speeds rose to 35km/h.

Despite this, CFA firefighters were called out to 11 fires across the state, which had all been extinguished, Mr Lapsley said.

They are still monitoring the Lancefield fire, which was Meanwhile, Emergency Services sparked by a controlled burn jumped containment lines during Minister Jane Garrett is waiting hot and windy conditions on for a response from the federal government on Victoria’s request October 6. for two large air tankers to be It took the CFA almost a week to kept ready on the state’s border fully contain the blaze in rocky with South Australia. central Victorian hill country. It burnt through 3000 hectares, “The national government destroying four houses, 23 does have a role to play in sheds, two vehicles and farm making sure the entire country is protected during a very equipment.

Vic bushfire areas have mobile black spots T

elstra says rugged terrain in bushfire-prone areas of central Victoria makes it difficult to fix all mobile phone black spots.

Residents affected by the Lancefield bushfire have raised concerns about the patchy phone coverage and their ability to cope in emergencies when they need to get warnings.

Stephen Tinker, Telstra's area manager for central Victoria, told ABC on Tuesday he is well aware of the problem but fixing it would require "quite a bit of investment" in mobile phone base stations.

More than 3000 of the 6200 black spots in the federal government's mobile phone black spot database are in Victoria.

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Refreshing federal funding talk: Andrews A

fter a year of battles with Tony Abbott, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is finding it "absolutely refreshing" to talk infrastructure funding with the new federal leadership.

Melbourne's Monash freeway could get $200 million to remove a bottleneck at the Hallam bypass, adding a new lane and new traffic technology, with a contribution from Canberra.

"That's a real step forward over what's been the federal government soon. the case over these last 12 months."

He played down any revival of the East Mr Andrews said upgrades to the Monash West Link. "I think the East West Link issue freeway could be part of the Western was settled at the election last year... it Distributor project, with details due to go to doesn't stack up," he said.

Melbourne's Monash freeway could get $200 million

Environment Minister Greg Hunt says Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has a clear intention to fix congestion.

"Nothing goes more to quality of life - after public safety - than the massive congestion problems that Melbourne faces," he told 3AW on Monday.

Mr Hunt also listed the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel, the M80 ring road extension and the dumped East West Link as projects the city needs.

Mr Andrews said there was a "fresh start" with Mr Turnbull in the top job, after a year of fighting with Tony Abbott over infrastructure funding.

"Isn't it absolutely refreshing that we can have not an argument, but have a bit of a discussion, a debate and a process around the share of funding?" Mr Andrews told reporters.

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Education system failing business "You don't need a degree to run a small business"

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ou don't need a university degree to run a small business but neither does the education system provide the skills that are required.

Those are the findings in a new survey of small and medium enterprises by business solutions provider MYOB. It mirrors the views of business leaders at last week's meeting with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who want a better alignment of vocational and university education with the rapidly changing needs of business.

"There is much more we can do to support innovation across the country," MYOB's chief technology officer Simon RaikAllen says.

Fifty-eight per cent of

respondents in the survey of 400 SMEs said the education system isn't providing the skills students needed to be entrepreneurial and innovative in their future, while two-thirds said it doesn't give the know-how to run a business.

Over three-quarters said that you don't need a degree to run a small business, while 43 per cent of owners felt their own education had not helped them running the firm.

"Our business people are learning on the job," Mr RaikAllen said, releasing the survey on Thursday.

"We could fast-track our entrepreneurship if we started teaching more of the skills needed in schools, TAFE, private colleges and universities."

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New warning over Antarctic ice melt N

ew climate change research shows melting Antarctic ice could increase rising sea levels more than previously calculated - starkly emphasising the need to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The study by Australian and New Zealand scientists has been published in this week's Nature journal.

Using state-of-the-art computer modelling, the scientists found the only scenario that didn't generate large-scale loss of Antarctic ice was when world emissions were significantly reduced beyond 2020, says lead author, Victoria University's Nicholas Golledge.

The 2013 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report predicted that the Antarctic ice sheet would contribute at most only 5cm to global sea-level rise by the end of this century.

But in 2013 there was insufficient knowledge about how the ice sheet might respond to future warming.

"Our new models include processes that take place when ice sheets come into contact with the ocean," Dr Golledge said.

40 centimetres."

Dr Golledge said atmosphere warming would need to be kept under 2C to avoid the loss of the ice shelves.

"Missing the 2C target will result in an Antarctic contribution to sea-level rise that could be up to 10 metres higher than today," Dr Golledge said.

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Without significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over the next couple of decades, the widespread melting of the Antarctic ice sheet could become irreversible.

The United Nations Climate Change Conference will be held in Paris later this year, which aims to get worldwide agreement on limiting climate change effects.

Co-author Tim Naish says in order to restrict global warming to 2C the Paris meeting must agree to reduce global CO2 emissions to zero before the end of the century.

Dr Golledge said the choice appeared to be mitigate now for the benefit of future generations "If we lose these ice shelves, or adapt to a world in which the Antarctic contribution to sea- shorelines are significantly relevel rise by 2100 will be nearer drawn.

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Key Alzheimer's protein identified A

protein that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease has been identified by scientists who say the discovery could provide a new drug target for dementia.

More than 46 million people worldwide suffer from dementia

Known as GPR3, the protein is believed to play an important role in reducing the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, said the findings in Wednesday's edition of Science Translational Medicine.

Research on mice with four different varieties of dementia showed that genetically deleting GPR3 resulted in cognitive improvement and reduced signs of disease in the brain.

But since mouse models of Alzheimer's disease are not directly equivalent to the human condition, more research is needed to determine if the same process could work in people.

Researchers are encouraged by the fact that about half of all drugs currently on the market target this type of receptor, known as a G protein-coupled receptor.

Also, autopsies on the brains of people with Alzheimer's have shown that a subset of patients show high levels of GPR3, and that these levels were associated with advancement of the disease.

models can build a strong case to convince the pharmaceutical industry to launch a drug development program for Alzheimer's disease," the authors wrote.

The study "is an example of how testing a drug target in multiple disease-relevant

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, and no

drug treatment that has been shown to stop its progressions.

More than 46 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, and cases are expected to balloon to 131.5 million by 2050 due to the ageing population.

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Craigie said the project will add 3000 jobs during construction, with 1000 permanent positions following on completion.

British architects Wilkinson Eyre won the contest to design the hotel, which will feature 388 rooms and a publicly accessible restaurant, lounge and garden terrace at the top of its 317-metre glass tower.

The proposed Queensbridge Hotel Tower is subject to planning approval, financing and the finalisation of long-form joint venture documentation between Crown and partner Schiavello Group.

"Wilkinson Eyre have designed a beautiful and elegant building that is destined to be an important addition to the Melbourne skyline," Mr Packer said in a statement on Monday.

The Herald Sun reports the 90-storey tower will cost $1.5 billion.

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US dentist avoids charges over lion hunt Z

imbabwe has abandoned its bid to press charges against a US dentist who killed Cecil the lion, saying his papers "were in order" and that he did not know he was committing any offence.

The black-maned lion was shot dead with a powerful bow and arrow in July by US trophy hunter Walter Palmer in a hunt that provoked worldwide outrage.

Palmer paid $US55,000 ($A75,095.58) to shoot the lion on an expedition led by professional Zimbabwean hunter Theo Bronkhorst.

The hunt provoked a storm of criticism after it emerged that Cecil was a well-known attraction among visitors to the Hwange National Park and was wearing a tracking collar as part of an Oxford University research project.

But a Zimbabwean government minister on Monday said they would not pursue any legal proceedings against Palmer.

hunting quotas," Muchinguri said.

"The documents were there ... The problem now remains internal."

The dentist was welcome to return to Zimbabwe but "not for hunting", she added.

Muchinguri had previously called for Palmer to be extradited from the US. Palmer was hounded on social media over the killing and, after demonstrations outside his dental practice in Minnesota, went into hiding for weeks.

He later apologised for killing Cecil, a 13-year-old male renowned for his distinctive black mane.

Palmer said he believed it was a legal hunt and appeared to blame Bronkhorst for misleading him.

Muchinguri said Honest Ndlovu, the local landowner, did not have a hunting quota for a lion but that the rural district council covering the land did have one.

Bronkhorst has been charged with "failing to Environment Minister Oppah Muchinguri told prevent an illegal hunt" and is due back in reporters Palmer's "papers were in order" court on Thursday when the judge is due to when he came to Zimbabwe. decide on his application to have the case "We are now going to review how we issue against him thrown out.

Six-year-old US boy fatally shoots brother A

six-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his three-year-old brother while playing "cops and robbers" with a gun their father told investigators he had obtained illegally from a gang member.

was a former gang member who snitched on a gang member in a murder trial," the Chicago Tribune reported DiBella as saying in court.

Santiago had told police about the gun in a videotaped confession, DiBella said.

Chicago police say the two boys were playing on Saturday evening when the older Judge James Brown set Santiago's bail at boy reached on top of the refrigerator and $US75,000 ($A103,360). grabbed the loaded hand gun and then accidentally shot Eian Santiago in the face.

The boy was rushed to a hospital, where he died later that night.

Police subsequently arrested the boys' father, 25-year-old Michael Santiago, on a felony child endangerment charge.

During a court hearing on Sunday, Assistant State's Attorney Joseph DiBella said Santiago bought the gun off the street, kept it "wrapped in pyjama pants on top of the refrigerator" and even showed the boy where the gun was.

"He kept the gun for protection because he

"It's real simple...If that gun is not in the house that kid is alive today"

Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said the case tragically illustrates a point he has been making for years about how a major cause of much of Chicago's violent crime is the flood of illegal guns into the city.

"It's real simple," McCarthy said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Sunday.

"If that gun is not in the house that kid is alive today. We see this happen over and over and over again."

McCarthy says his officers routinely seize many times more illegal guns than any city in the nation, including the larger cities of New York and Los Angeles.

The department has seized more than 5,500 illegal weapons thus far in 2015.

Chicago also has more homicides than any city in the nation, and the number this year has climbed, with department statistics showing there were 370 homicides as of October 4, compared to 306 for the same period last year.

The number of shooting incidents also has climbed during the same period to 1,870 from 1,581 last year.

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RBA confident economy will stay strong A

senior Reserve Bank official has given an upbeat assessment of the Australian economy, confident that it is strong enough to resist a significant downturn.

Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Philip Lowe said while no one can be sure about what the future holds, the economy is flexible to adapt to the changing world.

"My central message is that these fundamentals are strong and that they provide us with the basis to be optimistic about the future," he told a business conference on Tuesday.

competitive with dearer imports, which gives a boost to local tourism, retailers and manufacturing.

Dr Lowe said Australia's links with Asia will also keep the economy strong, not just through mining and resources exports but also though agriculture.

"As average incomes in Asia grow, so too does the demand for protein," he said.

"With our large tracts of agricultural land and the expertise built up from using that land over many decades, Australia has obvious advantages here."

"The weaker currency makes locally produced good and services more competitive" Dr Lowe said the weaker dollar has helped the economy deal with global shocks, such as the recent plunge in commodity prices.

"The depreciation over the past couple of years is playing an important role in helping the economy adjust to the wind-down of the boom in mining investment," he said.

Mr Lowe said while the focus in recent years has been on mining exports to China, he expects other exports to other Asian nations to play a greater part in strengthening the Australian economy.

"There are also significant opportunities elsewhere, including in Indonesia and India with their very large populations," he said.

The Australian dollar has fallen as the mining boom faded and prices for Australia's "Many of these opportunities lie in the mining exports halved in value. services part of the economy, including in The weaker currency makes locally tourism, finance, education and professional produced good and services more services."

Stop blaming women for revenge porn B

women are being coerced into staying in laming women who take intimate pictures of themselves is akin to telling a abusive relationships with the threat of intimate images of them being shared to rape victim to avoid wearing short skirts.

That's how a federal Labor MP is describing family, friends or work colleagues.

violence services after photos of her in a bra without her hijab were shared on the perpetrator's Facebook account for her children and family to see.

"Revenge porn is the most extreme example of how some men are using new technologies to exercise power and control Tim Watts on Monday introduced a private member's bill to penalise the sharing of such over the women in their lives," he said. images or videos.

Mr Watts gave numerous examples of It would also be an offence to even threaten how women across the country have been targeted by such abuse, which he believes to share or make money from publishing should be considered sexual assault. sexual images of others.

A Victorian woman was drugged and filmed The penalty? Three years in jail. engaging in sexual acts while unconscious "We believe that this reflects the but chose not to seek help from safe seriousness of the crime," Mr Watts told the haven services because of the shame and lower house. humiliation she felt.

Such cultural sensitivities will be taken into account under the legislation in determining whether an offence has been committed.

the 21st century scourge of revenge porn when people disseminate sexual images of others, usually former partners, without their consent.

The Labor backbencher is concerned some

It's enough to cause them significant mental The pictures led the woman and her family to feel shame and humiliation. or social harm.

Mr Watts said while there may be a temptation to blame women for taking pictures of themselves in the first place, victim-blaming was wrong.

"It's the same as telling a woman who was raped that she was asking for it when she decided to wear a short skirt, or go out at night.

"Telling women that they should lock themselves up and cover up their bodies to A Muslim woman sought help from domestic avoid getting raped is wrong."

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Abbott to pay for smashed table F

ormer prime minister Tony Abbott says he will pay for a marble table that was damaged during a party he hosted on the night he was dumped as leader.

- on September 15 and alerted the office in charge of asset management.

Revellers partied so hard as they farewelled Mr Abbott, they allegedly broke the table as they danced on it in Parliament House on the night of September 14.

Department of Parliamentary Services assistant secretary, John Ryan, said staff were not allowed access to the anteroom until September 18, despite a number of requests.

On Monday evening, Mr Abbott issued a statement taking responsibility for the smashed table and promising to cover the cost.

"On the night of the leadership change I hosted drinks in the cabinet ante-room for staff and colleagues," he said.

"Quite a party," Labor senator Penny Wong said.

While staff were allowed to remove the table for repairs, they weren't allowed to make a further inspection of other possible damage, Mr Ryan said.

"Persons standing or dancing up on it"

"During this event a coffee table was damaged.

"I have asked my office to have the Department of Parliamentary Services invoice me for the value of the table.

"It was my event so I take responsibility for it."

A Senate estimates hearing was told on Monday cleaners had found broken pieces of the $590 table - an original piece of furniture bought for the parliament in 1988

Senator Wong read out an email from Mr Ryan to Department of Parliamentary Services first assistant secretary, Rob Barnes, in which Mr Ryan suggested the table was damaged by "persons standing or dancing up on it".

"More pieces have since been seen in the ministerial offices," the email read.

While one initial quote for repairs to the table put the cost at $1000, other quotes were much higher.

Mr Ryan said no investigation had been undertaken into how the damage occurred.

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Back to the Future: Truth is stranger W

hen Marty McFly and "Doc" Brown burst into 2015 in a time machine, straight from the year 1985, they encounter a brave new world of garbage-fuelled flying cars, self-tying shoes and robot waiters.

For audiences in 1989, when CDs were the height of hi-tech, science fiction comedy Back to the Future II portrayed an exciting world 30 years down the line in which people would flit around on gravity-defying hoverboards, sporting self-drying, autoadjusting clothes, and dogs are walked by drones.

Disappointingly, many of the gadgets anticipated by script-writers who dropped the movie's oddball pair - and their hotrod DeLorean time machine - into the "future" on October 21, 2015 have failed to materialise.

Yet in many ways, the 2015 of reality is even more radically altered from what filmmakers Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale could have imagined, say futurists who study and project trends.

What we can do with smartphones now was almost inconceivable then.

"Their capabilities today, including access to all information on the planet, would have absolutely astounded even most futurists of 30 years ago... who didn't imagine a phone would be for anything other than speaking and texting," Sydney-based futurist Ross Dawson told AFP. "Back when the movie was made, people looking at the reality of today would find it quite mind-boggling."

Technology we would now struggle without - such as Google and Wikipedia, social networking sites Facebook and Twitter, smartphone GPS, and online shopping, would have been hard to envisage when the movie came out.

In the film, Marty, played by a young Michael J Fox, receives a dismissal notice at home by fax - a now-clunky technology that seemed cutting-edge in the 1980s. The internet revolution was lurking just around the corner, and the world had yet to receive email.

In 1985, only about a quarter of US households had a microwave oven, and videocassette recorders (VCRs) were the must-have viewing technology.

Today you can buy a home 3-D printer on the internet for a few hundred dollars, which can produce anything from a gun

that squirts water to one that shoots bullets.

We can "download" songs and "stream" films - terms that did not even exist in 1985.

We can edit the human genome to fix disease-causing DNA, we have grown hamburger "meat" from cow muscle cells, and we have placed a robot probe on a comet hundreds of millions of kilometres from Earth.

"Humans very quickly get used to innovations and take them for granted," said Dawson, founder of the Future Exploration Network, which offers scenario planning services.

Still, the film did get some things right.

We do have flat screens, live video-calling, tablet computers, and portable up-to-theminute weather apps.

Though not yet in full swing, we also have biometric technology for paying bills or

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unlocking doors with a fingerprint, and off-the-shelf smart glasses similar to those worn by Marty's offspring.

"It was actually quite visionary of them to get so many things right," said Thomas Frey of the DaVinci Institute, a futurist thinktank.

"They depicted it in kind of a comical, goofy way actually, but I think they did quite a phenomenal job back then of anticipating things that must have seemed fairly ludicrous at the time."

Some predictions were ahead of their time.

Thirty years ago, most futurists would have given flying cars by 2015 "greater than 5050 odds," independent futurist Jack Uldrich told AFP by telephone from Minneapolis.

"There are some companies that are working on flying cars, but what they don't have is that take-off (vertical) lift," as demonstrated by Doc's DeLorean.

Innovators have drawn inspiration from the movie: California-based firm Hendo is creating a hoverboard which works on magnetic repulsion. Shoemaker Nike is working on sneakers with self-tightening "power laces" like the ones Marty wore.

Sci-fi has influenced scientific advancement through the ages, but the task may become harder as technological development accelerates exponentially.

Will humans be teleporting, travelling in time, or discover the secret to eternal life by 2045? Who knows, the experts say.

"One of the things which we could very easily see in 30 years is... humanoids and other robots just being a complete part of our environment," Dawson said.

Also likely is "people using their thoughts to control the world around them, even to use their thoughts to communicate directly with other people."

Dawson foresees a future not with flying cars per se, but rather self-driving pods -- a cheaper and safer alternative.

One thing that the movie got wildly wrong: lawyers have not been "abolished".

"I think a lot of people wished that had come true," quipped Uldrich - but then who will settle disputes between humans and robots in the future?

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High quality 3G and 4G coverage was rolled out on Thursday throughout Melbourne's 12

The project, which was announced by the previous government in 2014, was delayed by almost a year amid concerns the mobile coverage could interfere with the digital radio system used by train drivers.

he days of mobile phone calls dropping out when trains go though Melbourne's city loop tunnel are now over with the introduction of full mobile coverage.

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ELECTRIC CARS

Volvo Cars Unveils Global Electrification Strategy

"Battery technology has improved, costs are going down"

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olvo Cars has announced one of the automotive industry’s most comprehensive electrification strategies in which plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range. It will develop an entirely new range of electrified smaller cars and build a fully electric car for sale by 2019.

As part of this new strategy, the Swedish car company said it expects electrified vehicles to account for up to 10 per cent of total car sales in the medium term.

The first element of the new electrification strategy involves the introduction of plug-in hybrid versions of its 90 series and 60 series larger cars, based on the company’s new Scalable Product Architecture. This process will get underway in Australia in Q1 2016 with the launch of the T8 Twin Engine All-Wheel Drive plug-in hybrid version of Volvo’s All-New XC90 SUV. It will continue with plug-in hybrid versions of the new S90 premium sedan and other forthcoming models.

Volvo Cars will also broaden the range of plug-in hybrid cars it offers with the introduction of a new front-wheel drive Twin Engine variant.

The Swedish car maker will further deepen

its product offering with the introduction of an entirely new range of smaller 40 series cars based on its newly-developed Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), which, like SPA, has been designed from the outset for electrification. This makes Volvo Car Group one of very few car makers in the world with two brand new vehicle architectures designed to support both plug-in and pure electric powertrain configurations.

Lastly, Volvo Cars has confirmed that it will build an all-electric car for sale by 2019.

Further details of this planned model will be released at a later date.

Kevin McCann, Managing Director of Volvo Car Australia, said: “We believe that the time has come for electrified cars to cease being a niche technology and enter the mainstream. We are confident that in two years’ time, 10 per cent of Volvo’s sales in Australia will be electrified cars. We believe plug-in hybrid cars offer customers the best combination of efficiency, range and convenience.

“Our All-New XC90 T8 Twin Engine, to be launched in Q1 2016, will be one of the cleanest and most powerful 7-seater SUV on the market. It will deliver over

Tesla adds Model S autopilot T

esla has added autopilot that can even parallel park to thousands of its Model S cars already on the road with a software update sent out over the air.

Self-driving capabilities - previously limited to cars tested by technology titans such as Google - hit the streets "overnight" with the latest Tesla Version 7.0 software.

"We're being especially cautious at this early stage so we are advising drivers to keep their hands on the wheel just in case," Tesla founder and chief executive Elon Musk said at a press conference.

"In the long term, people will not need

hands on the wheel, and eventually there won't be wheels or pedals."

Autopilot allows Model S to steer within a lane, change lanes by tapping a turn signal and manage speed using "traffic-aware" cruise control.

The car can also scan for available parking spaces, alert drivers when one is spotted and then even parallel park on command, according to Tesla.

A year ago, Tesla began equipping Model S cars with radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors and other hardware to begin incrementally introducing self-driving capabilities, the Californiabased company said.

300 kilowatts equivalent and just 49 g/km CO2, plus a pure electric range of 43 km, an industry leading 2.1 l/100 km in fuel economy and reaching 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds.”

This combination of power, efficiency and environmental friendliness will be the hall marks in all of Volvo Cars’ forthcoming electrified models.

“We have learned a lot about how people use cars with electrification,” Mr McCann said. “Our research has shown that people are driving Volvo’s Twin Engine cars in electric mode around 50 per cent of the time, meaning our plug-in hybrids already offer a real alternative to conventional powertrain systems.

“With around 40 years of experience in the field of electrification, Volvo Cars has learned a lot about battery management along the way, delivering the best range per kilowatt hour in the industry. We have come to a point where the cost versus benefit calculation for electrification is now almost positive. Battery technology has improved, costs are going down, and public acceptance of electrification is no longer a question,” Mr McCann added.

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"Ushering in a whole new world of aerial and panoramic photography"

DRONES

FAA proposes $1.9m fine for drone flight in the USA

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n a sign of what might be to come, a company is set to be penalised for using drones in commercial airspace without permission.

The US' Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a record $US1.9 million ($A2.65 million) fine against an aerial photography company for flying drones in crowded New York and Chicago airspace without permission.

SkyPan International Inc of Chicago operated 65 unauthorized flights between March 2012 and December 2014 in some of the nation's most congested airspace, the FAA said in a statement.

Forty-three flights were in the heavily restricted Class B New York airspace without air traffic control clearance, the agency said. Class B airspace is generally from the ground up to 10,000 feet in altitude, and often shaped like an inverted wedding cake with a five-mile radius around a major airport at the bottom and an approximate 40-mile radius near the top.

The drones also lacked the two-way

radio, transponder and altitude-reporting equipment required of manned aircraft.

Flying drones in violation of federal regulations "is illegal and can be dangerous," said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. "We have the safest airspace in the world, and everyone who uses it must understand and observe our comprehensive set of rules and regulations."

Karl Brewick, a SkyPan production coordinator, said the company had not had a chance to review the fine proposal and had no immediate comment. SkyPan has 30 days to respond to the FAA. The company's website includes photos of the New York and Chicago skylines, and proclaims its drones are "ushering in a whole new world of aerial and panoramic photography".

The FAA proposed regulations this year to allow greater use of commercial drones. But SkyPan's operations probably still would be prohibited under the regulations because the flights took place at higher altitudes than would be permitted and over densely developed areas.

The previous largest fine for drone operations was $US18,700, proposed in September against Xizmo Media, a New York video production company, the FAA said.

One reason the fine against SkyPan is so large is because FAA inspectors asked the company to stop making the flights but they continued anyway, FAA spokesman Les Dorr said.

The announcement came one day before an FAA official was expected to face tough questioning at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on what the agency is doing to address safety hazards created by drones flying too close to manned aircraft.

FAA officials have said they are receiving multiple reports daily of drones flying in the vicinity of airports and aeroplanes. Between November 2014 and August 2015, the FAA received more than 700 reports by pilots of drone sightings, although questions have been raised about whether some reports involved birds mistaken for drones. Most of the flights appear to be unauthorised.

Also, the US Forest Service has reported 18 unauthorised drone flights above or near bushfires, and that 10 of the incidents hampered aerial fire-fighting operations.

Facebook to test mobile app shopping tab F

acebook says it will begin testing a shopping tab for its mobile app as it works to ramp up advertising and online commerce offerings.

Mobile advertising accounts for some three-quarters of the leading social network's revenue, and it is out to make even more money by weaving the ability to buy items more tightly with marketing messages.

"On Facebook, we've seen that people are coming to our platform not only to connect with friends and family but also with products and brands," the Silicon Valley-

based internet firm said in an online post.

"We want to build native experiences that make it easier for both people to discover products on mobile and businesses to drive more sales."

Facebook introduced a new ad format that lets people smoothly complete purchases inside the social network instead of being taken to outside websites that could stall or delay the process.

In coming weeks, Facebook will begin testing a Shop section where people can "discover, share, and purchase" products that they may currently seek out in various

locations such as News Feed or Pages at the social network.

A small number of US partners will take part in the Shop section test, with an eye to expanding offerings if the results are promising.

Some new products, such as Carousel, which allows marketers to display assortments of products and links in a single ad, have been previously launched.

Facebook has also introduced "buy" buttons to streamline purchases at the social network.

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Govt to start innovation 'crusade' T

he federal government is set to "unleash" innovation and science with a new industry agenda to be announced at the end of 2015.

New Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne joined Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at an 'innovation roundtable' at Western Sydney University on Friday, speaking with representatives from the CSIRO, universities and big and small business.

Mr Pyne said the government was keen to learn from those in the know.

"The government wants to listen, not to assume it knows every answer before everyone else does," Mr Pyne said.

"We'll always have the bedrock of agriculture and mining and manufacturing but innovation, creative industries, start-ups, new technologies, this is the new economy and Australia has the intellectual capacity to make the most of that.

"Towards the end of the year, we'll announce an agenda around innovation and science which I think will unleash and commercialise those ideas, and enable people to feel like they can take risk."

In his leadership speech in September, Mr Turnbull said Australia had the potential to be at the vanguard of the new economy.

"This is the new economy and Australia has the intellectual capacity to make the most of that" Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull along with minister for industry, innovation and science, Christopher Pyne, (left), meet with innovator Stephen Brink, (centre)

He re-emphasised that ethos on Friday, saying technological disruption was something to be embraced.

"If we are going to remain, as we must, a high wage, generous social welfare net economy, a prosperous economy, then we have to be more competitive, more

productive, more innovative," he said.

"The opportunities, whether they are given by technology or by the enormous opportunities from a growing global economy, are all there.

"Our ability to take advantage of them is limited only by our own imagination."

Pluto reveals variety of rich colours P

luto contains a rich variety of colours on Scientists working on the project have composition and albedo (surface its surface, according to observations already released most of their observations reflectivity)," NASA said. from NASA's New Horizons probe. to the public, but data will continue to pour "Team members also discovered evidence The probe's first published science results in for the next year. for a water-ice rich crust, multiple haze revealed dark red parts at the equator of "The data returned so far show a layers above the surface in Pluto's the dwarf planet to lighter and bluer regions surprisingly wide variety of landforms and atmosphere, and that Pluto is somewhat at higher latitudes. terrain ages on Pluto, as larger and a bit more well as variations Previously experts did not have a clear ice rich than in colour, picture of Pluto's colours. expected."

"I was astonished to see such spectacular surface colour and geological diversity," said Silvia Protopapa, an assistant research scientist in astronomy at the University of Maryland and part of the New Horizons surface composition team.

A new colour image of Pluto published in the journal Science was obtained with the spacecraft's Multi-spectral Visible Imaging Camera (MVIC).

On July 14, New Horizons became the first spacecraft to fly by Pluto, offering scientists an unprecedented view of the dwarf planet.

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Bono's daughter tipped for Robin Hood role

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ono's actress daughter Eve Hewson is reportedly in talks to to play Maid Marian in a planned Robin Hood origins film.

Egerton, who has already been cast as a young Robin Hood, according to Deadline.com.

Hewson has reportedly beaten out competition from Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vampire Academy's Lucy Fry and Dutch newcomer Gaite Jansen to get the casting call from Peaky Blinders director Otto Bathurst.

Leonardo DiCaprio and his Appian Way partner Jennifer Davisson will serve as co-producers on the project, which is expected to go into production next year.

If she signs on, she will star opposite Kingsman: The Secret Service star Taron

It's one of four Robin Hood pictures in the works - Disney bosses are developing Nottingham & Hood, while Warner Bros. executives have hired Gangster Squad

writer Will Beall to pen their take on the folk tale, and Sony Pictures chiefs are working with Jerry Bruckheimer on another film.

Australian Cate Blanchett portrayed Maid Marian in Ridley Scott's 2010 release Robin Hood, while Audrey Hepburn, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Olivia de Havilland have all played Robin Hood's love interest in previous films.

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Oprah bulks up Weight Watchers share price Weight Watchers shares more than doubled in value Oprah Winfrey spent $US43 million ($A59.29 million) to buy a 10 per cent stake in the struggling company.

Winfrey, one of the world's richest celebrities, who has fought a long - and public battle to control her weight, said she was forming a partnership with Weight Watchers International to inspire people worldwide to lead a healthier life.

She also will join the company's board.

"Weight Watchers has given me the tools to begin to make the lasting shift that I and so many of us who are struggling with weight have longed for," Winfrey said in a statement.

"I believe in the program so much I decided to invest in the company and partner in its evolution."

Weight Watchers shares soared 10 per cent to $US13.92 on Monday.

Winfrey, 61, said she plans to share her experience with the public as a member of the Weight Watchers program. The weight management program includes weekly meetings for group support and information on developing healthy eating and physical activity patterns.

"Weight Watchers and Oprah Winfrey make a powerful combination," said Ray Debbane, chairman of Weight Watchers board.

"Oprah is a force of nature in connecting with people on a very personal level to live inspired lives."

Winfrey has built a financial empire through savvy branding of her name and image and has a net worth of $US3 billion, according to Forbes.

The television mogul, author and actress is known for spotting talent and setting trends - books chosen for her Oprah's Book Club regularly end up on best-seller lists.

Her endorsement of Weight Watchers could lift the flagging Winfrey paid $US43 million for her 10 per cent stake, according performance of the company, which has suffered as to a regulatory filing, and will consumers turn to free online receive options to acquire an programs and wearable fitness additional five per cent. trackers to manage their weight.

Meat Loaf rescues abandoned puppy Meat Loaf may do anything for love and he's also does anything for abandoned dogs after his crew spotted a pooch being left behind a dumpster.

The Bat Out Of Hell singer had finished a rehearsal for the start of his North American tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico when crew members spotted someone dumping a pooch behind a large bin.

The dog, since dubbed Little Miss Karma, was looked after as the tour moved on to Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend, receiving check-ups from veterinarians.

Meat Loaf and his entourage have now found a permanent home for the hound on a ranch.

"Some of you already know that the other night after our rehearsal, our crew saw someone dumping this beautiful baby girl behind a dumpster," Meat Loaf wrote on Facebook and also posting a picture of himself cuddling the puppy.

"They scooped her up and after a couple days of Vet visits, sleeping, lots of cuddles and settling into life on the road, Little Ms Karma, left us last night to go to her new forever home. We'll miss her but she's on her way to her new momma and sisters and a big ole ranch to run around and we're even more excited that she's staying a part of the extended Meat Loaf family forever!!!"

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Your Horoscopes ARIES You are on your own if you want a certain wish come true.

You have more than enough capacities but you need to focus on your strong points. Something will change in your pattern of living. Don’t let others change your mind too quickly. You know what is best for you TAURUS People say that if you have luck with games you are less fortunate in love. There is good news: that doesn’t apply to you. You are walking on clouds as soon as the storm has disappeared. You can take a little gamble this week GEMINI Be careful whom you share your information with and don’t say too much. That could have some nasty consequences for the relationship of and with a friend. Lock your mouth.

Negotiations could become tough. if you stand your ground it will have a positive influence on your career CANCER If you give you will receive as well. That’s very accurate when it comes to love. Don’t be tempted into rivalry or jealousy. That won’t get you anywhere. A strong reaction will only trigger aggression. Store your valuables at a safe place and don’t forget to lock your car LEO Your strength could protect people in your vicinity. Take a look at who needs what and give it to them. Your attention is a lifesaver for that certain person. Use your sense of humour and your charms to manipulate negotiations. A compromise is always better than to stubbornly want to have it your own way VIRGO Deep in your heart you have the feeling that you are responsible for the sacrifice of a loved one. You have earned it so don’t dwell on it for too long. Not everything in life is equally pleasant but the dark clouds will go away again

LIBRA You will reach seventh heaven if you put your ego aside in love and if you open your eyes for the wishes of your partner. Come up with something fun and surprising. You are an individualist and you like to be financially independent SCORPIO If a relationship is already showing small cracks they will become very visible this week. Friendships will be tested as well this week. Be strong in this period of tests. Finish what you are working on first and then move on to the next subject. Continue on your chosen path, don’t get distracted and stay on course SAGITTARIUS You have a special connection with someone and it’s the nuances that matter in that relationship. That’s how you create the harmony you both need. Look out for an unscrupulous person who wants to sabotage you. You are a role model for some. Live that part and act accordingly CAPRICORN Say yes to the opportunities of love that are being offered to you and no to everything that your intuition warns you for. Straightforward is the best approach for love. If you sit down quietly nothing will change. It’s time for action to test your luck AQUARIUS Both versions sound sincere but there is one that isn’t right. If you can’t find any evidence you won’t be able to pull the right conclusions. Don’t give in to those feelings of superiority because that could work against you PISCES The peak of love lasts on and if you thought the prince on the white horse would never come your way could be pleasantly surprised by his arrival. You are facing an important breakthrough in your life. How long have you been working on getting that project off the ground?

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Video gamer tops Forbes YouTube rich list Y

ouTube's top-earning celebrity is a 25-year-old video-game-playing jokester who took in $US12 million ($A16.37 million) over the past year.

Forbes magazine says Sweden's Felix Kjellberg, better known by his handle "PewDiePie", tops its first list of people who have spun short online videos into huge piles of cash.

YouTube stars make money mainly by getting paid to interact with products on their channels and sharing ad revenue with YouTube. Some also star in movies, write books, go on tour, sell music or cut endorsement deals. They're a hit with younger audiences and brands trying to reach the next generation of consumers.

Two acts tied for second on Forbes' list, both earning $US8.5 million: comedy prankster duo Smosh - Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla and the Fine Brothers, Benny and Rafi Fine.

Dancing violinist Lindsey Stirling ranked fourth with $US6 million. Tied for fifth were comedians Rhett and Link made of Rhett McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln Neal III - and video game commentator Olajide Olatunji, known as "KSI," with $US4.5 million.

Make-up artist Michelle Phan was seventh at $US3 million.

The No. 8 slot was a three-way tie at $US2.5 million shared by comedian Lilly Singh, or "Superwoman;" prankster Roman Atwood; and chef Rosanna Pansino.

Forbes is best known for its list of billionaires and the list appearing in its November 2 issue marks its first stab at ranking YouTube stars.

It says it measured earnings before management fees and taxes and came up with the figures based on data from online sources such as Nielsen, IMDb and interviews with managers, lawyers, industry insiders and the stars themselves.

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Sex scenes led Daniel Radcliffe to romance H

arry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and his girlfriend Erin Darke fell in love while shooting sex scenes in 2013 movie Kill Your Darlings.

The British actor admits he and Darke weren't actually dating when they shot the film's most provocative scene in a library.

"We were sitting in her dad's living room, and the phone rang," the actor explains.

"Her dad said, 'Um, it's the Detroit Free Press (newspaper)'. They were calling about a rumour that we had gone there to get married on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Now, though, he and his girlfriend "What was great was they got his number because he's a have "a wonderful record of us subscriber! flirting for the first time".

"I felt really bad. Wonderfully, they "There's no acting going on - not found it funny." from my end, anyway," Radcliffe told America's Playboy magazine. The actor found himself being drawn to articles about his trip "There's a moment when she to Michigan, because the local makes me laugh, and I'm laughing reporters were so kind to him. as me and not as my character.

"I don't normally read articles She was incredibly funny and about me," he adds, "but I read smart. I knew I was in trouble." all of them because they were so The couple started dating in 2014. nice: 'He ate at (restaurant) Bob Evans! He bought a T-shirt in Darke and her parents got a downtown Flint...' taste of what life is like when "These journalists in Michigan you invite a movie superstar were so happy that I had a nice to join the family at Christmas when Radcliffe accompanied his time there. Normally I deal with the British tabloids, so this was girlfriend to her native Detroit, the sweetest media thing that ever Michigan for the holidays amid winter wedding rumours. happened to me."

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ady Gaga has said she has suffered depression and anxiety her entire life and still suffers today.

In an interview with Billboard, the pop queen talked about her motivations for starting the Born This Way Foundation and how much she identifies with the vast numbers of her young fans who struggle with mental health.

"I've suffered through depression and anxiety my entire life. I still suffer with it every single day," Gaga said.

"I just want these kids to know that that depth they feel as human beings is normal. We were born that way.

"This modern thing, where everyone is feeling shallow and less connected? That's not human."

Gaga said many young people don't know why they are depressed.

"These kids just want to feel human, but they feel like robots.

"They don't understand why they're so sad.

"There are scientific reasons, which the foundation researches, why you feel sad when you look at your phone all day."

The Born This Way Foundation formed in 2011 aims to show disenfranchised teens that they are not alone by providing peer support and preventative initiatives.

If you or someone you know needs help go to www. beyondblue.org.au for information and support.

Chris Martin seals his date with a kiss R

ocker Chris Martin has been pictured smooching British actress Annabelle Wallis in Paris, France, confirming rumours they are dating.

The Coldplay frontman was first linked to the Peaky Blinders star in August, and the new couple showed off their romance in public over the weekend by locking lips in a street.

They also joked around by playfully dancing the tango down the road, and in images Chris can be seen hysterically laughing.

Chris, 38, and Annabelle, 31, first sparked dating rumours when they were pictured heading into a New York hotel together.

At the time, a source told Usmagazine.com the couple had been dating "for about a month", adding, "He visited her while she was filming (Peaky Blinders) in Vancouver and really likes her."

The singer split from his wife Gwyneth Paltrow last year after more than a decade of marriage.

He was later linked to The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence.

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Aladdin the musical coming to Sydney

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hildren of the `90s can relive the "This guides how we have cast the show." musical magic of Aladdin with Sydney's Capitol Theatre to let the Disney Disney will draw from local and classic out of the genie's bottle next year. international performers and will start auditions early next year, with Aladdin the musical has already played Schumacher saying he already has a to more than a million viewers across the strong knowledge of the local talent pool. world and Disney is billing the Sydney "I have a lot of ideas in my head, also production as one of its best. from seeing local (Australian) theatre."

Disney Theatrical president and producer Schumacher said 22 years was a long Thomas Schumacher was at Sydney's Capitol Theatre on Thursday to spruik the time between film and musical because it musical. Although the film was made for was a tough one to adapt to the stage. children, 22 years on the same fans are Aspects of the film the most difficult to among the most eager viewers, he said. adapt were the genie and the magic "What I find lovely when I'm sitting in the carpet. theatre at night in New York and I look at some 35-year-old Brooklyn hipster who is Schumacher explained the genie was a bringing his girlfriend to watch the show - combination of actor Robin Williams, who which happens all the time - they were 12 voiced the character in the film, as well as the editor and animator, who gave the when the movie came out," Schumacher told AAP. genie the ability to morph into any shape.

"The idea is so filmic and they didn't know how to get into it," Schumacher said.

Eventually, the musical's creators decided the essence of the genie would be best represented using a showman based on the jazz singers of the harlem renaissance in 1920s New York.

"He becomes the host of the show, he does the opening number and takes you all the way through."

And the flying carpet? Well, suffice to say, said Schumacher, it's a 100-year-old levitation technique and the method shall remain a secret.

Tickets go on sale in March and the production opens in August.

NSW tourism minister Stuart Ayres said the musical would bring in 120,000 visitors to Sydney and generate $39 million for the state's economy.

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New Star Wars trailer has fans pumped Star Wars fans have finally seen the first full trailer for the upcoming film in the blockbuster series, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Shown on US TV during ESPN's Monday Night football half-time break and then released online, the trailer gave fans the most information about the film's plot since it was announced in 2012.

The trailer formally introduces the film's diverse leads including Stormtrooper-turnedJedi Finn (John Boyega), scavenger Rey (Daisy Ridley), X-Wing pilot Poe (Oscar Isaac) and villain Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).

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Although excited for the trailer, fans were upset by the lack of new footage of the original trilogy's hero Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill).

avid Jones has been flooded with messages of support after an initial social media backlash over its announcement of Adam Goodes as its latest brand ambassador.

The "booing" and other negative comments on the store's Facebook page echoed the reaction the AFL champion and Australian of the Year received from some football spectators when he played for the Sydney Swans.

"They hiding Luke Skywalker. Wasn't on the poster or in the new trailer," Tony Romanello tweeted.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens premieres in cinemas December 17th.

Adam is a classy gentleman," wrote Julie Aimer.

"Milestone for DJs. More indigenous faces on screens, in advertising, in movies and TV. It's time we acknowledged the legitimacy of these people in all possible ways. And what better guy to lead the charge but Adam Goodes," said Luke Devine.

"Thank you David Jones for choosing a cultural leader with strength of character, courage and dignity. The racist comments But there has also been solid made today show we are more support for Goodes and DJs. in need of such leadership than "The racism is strong tonight. It's ever," said Mireille Juchau. weird how he scares you all so In a statement David Jones much. Such a strong reaction said it was proud to have Adam from the keyboard warriors," Goodes as an ambassador. wrote Belinda Nash.

"Adam features in our recently "The racist comments posted here only prove that Adam Goodes was the victim of a concerted campaign of racial vilification. David Jones has been and continues to be my favourite store," said Carol Connolly.

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A Perth chicken named Betty is preparing to become the first of her species to send a tweet across the internet.

In a world first, Betty the tweeting chook will be beak to keyboard in a bid to tweet out an actual word.

The Guinness Book of World Records is poised to recognise her as the "First Chicken to Send a Tweet" if she manages to send a five-letter tweet in English within 30 days.

Betty has a keyboard in her pen, but her dexterity has so far left much to be desired, with Twitter contributions such as "A$%Gbj", "aslffawe" and "fa*hh/".

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mid much hype and speculation ACDC has announced Australian rock band, Kingswood, along with The Hives, as special guest performers on the Australian leg of their ‘Rock or Bust’ World Tour, kicking off in November this year.

Currently at the tail end of their ‘Microscopic Wars’ tour, Kingswood will play the Mornington’s Grand Hotel on Friday October 30 – just weeks before hitting the stage to join iconic rockers ACDC on their much anticipated tour.

From Mornington to AC/DC

Fergus Linacre is the man behind the rumbling and engrossing vocals so signature to the band’s indisputable brand of rock ‘n’ roll swagger. PEARL caught up with the singer ahead of the tour, which has seen Kingswood showcase their debut album, Microscopic Wars, recorded in Nashville’s legendary Blackbird Studio with Vance Powell.

With heavyweights like Jack White and the Arctic Monkeys under the producer’s belt, we were keen to know how the pairing came about.

The album is certainly a testament to the band’s ability to diversify their sound and still resound with audiences. Having individually been a part of punk, jazz and several other musical outfits as teens, it’s not surprising that the boys are capable of picking up unfamiliar instruments and having a tinker. It is however surprising to see the band move boldly away from the ‘Queens of the Stone Age-sound’ so successfully propagated in previous EP’s.

The album covers a span of rock, from rootsy “I’m not too sure how, but he heard our EP, Americana, to grungy power chords and even really liked it and said he’d be interested in lighter pop-oriented material. While Linacre working with us. Considering you usually have maintains that diversity was always within to book him years in advance, we were lucky the musical realms of Kingswood, he credits to take his interest. Actually, it was pretty funny Powell and Nashville for the confidence to because the first EP we sent to him was a explore those avenues in Microscopic Wars. song that just Al and I were working on in our “Powell made us feel like there were absolutely little house in Kew. Al played drums (he’s the no boundaries. He made us feel really guitarist) and I played base and keyboards confident and free to do whatever we wanted. and we just swapped all of the instruments around for the different parts. It sounded pretty I think it was good to get out of Australia and the leave the whole mindset of ‘will this fly shit; I mean, Alex is a talented musician but on a certain radio station?’ behind us. It’s not he’s not a great drummer. So Vance got this something anyone wants to admit to thinking first recording and was like ‘what have I got when writing a song, but it’s a hang-up for myself into – this band is terrible!’ I guess many Australian musicians. A good way to eventually he found out that it was a very escape all that was to get out of the country rough demo. So we probably shouldn’t have and be in Nashville where so many incredible sent a demo with the singer and guitarist musicians and people surrounded us. We doing all the instrumentals to this Grammywinning producer, but it worked out really well just wanted to make music we’d love and the musicians around us would respect.” and we ended up having a ball in Nashville.”

Microscopic Wars stormed into the ARIA charts top ten with a debut at #6 and subsequently received an ARIA nomination for ‘Best Rock Album’. Despite the band’s lack of emphasizing appeal to the major broadcaster, several singles from the album have invaded tripe j’s airwaves on high-rotation.

While the Microscopic Wars has taken the band to a new level, Kingswood had the unique experience of touring almost every major Australian festival including Splendour On The Grass, Big Day Out, Groovin The Moo and Falls Festival in addition to supporting the likes of Aerosmith, Grinspoon and The Living End on their national tours.

“I think we kind of didn’t feel like we deserved it. I always felt that you weren’t a ‘real’ band until you had an album, until you could hold that album in your hand and say this is our first album. It’s the gun, you know?”

Smoking gun now in hand, Kingswood will play at The Grand Hotel, 124 Main St Mornington on Friday 3oth October 2015 – a fitting kick off for the venue’s Spring - Summer Live line-up, that includes, The Basics (with Gotye) on Sunday 1st November and British India on Tuesday 29th December. For tickets and further details visit www.thegrand.net.au or Ph 5975 2001 MATILDA HEGGIE

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What’s onINin Melbourne ADULT ART COURSES AT INCINERATOR GALLERY

Get your creative juices flowing in one of these hands-on and encouraging art courses. What’s included: all materials are included unless otherwise specified. Courses offered this Term include: Melbourne Driven to Draw: drawing *Melbourne The Perfect Shot: DSLR photography *Melbourne Piece by Piece: mosaics *Melbourne Different Bodies, Different Shapes: life drawing *Melbourne Crystal Clear: glass slumping and fusing *Melbourne Colour My World: watercolours Term Four - 12 October - 16 November Price: $150 Duration: six weeks Where: Incinerator Gallery, 180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds Telephone: 8325 1750 When: 6.30-8.30pm, Monday 12th of October to Monday 16th of November 2015

ACE FOUNDATION | FUNDRAISING DINNER The ace FOUNDATION is a newly established NOT FOR PROFIT Foundation which exists solely on donations. The vision of the ace FOUNDATION is to assist disadvantaged students of any age (although predominantly year 6-10) in the City of Casey in their educational pursuits. The disadvantage may be cultural, language, socioeconomic, physical or family fracture related etc Please join us Where: Cranbourne Racecourse, Grant Street, Cranbourne 3977 Telephone: (03) 5996 1300 When: From 6.30pm, Friday 23rd of October 2015

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

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

CURIOSITY - PRESENTED BY CIRCUS OZ The more you look, the more there is to see... Curiosity is a theatrical collision between Dr. Seuss, Circus Oz and Alice in Wonderland. Performed by some of Australia’s finest circus theatre performers, the show tells the story of Alex, a strong and imaginative young girl who finds herself in an unfamiliar world: Curiosity. The performance takes Alex and the audience on a journey from the chores of home life to the challenges of a topsy-turvy imagined world; from problems to solutions and brings us home again to our everyday challenges with a new perspective. Created specifically for children from pre-school to Year 6, don’t miss this charming one-hour circus spectacle!

Where: The Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood 3066 Telephone: +61 3 9676 0300 When: 10.30am-12.30pm, Saturday 17th of October to Saturday 24th of October 2015

HISTORY WEEK 2015 VICTORIA’S HISTORY SET TO COME ALIVE Victoria’s wide and wonderful past looks set to come alive thanks to the hundreds of events in store at this year’s History Week. “Victoria has such a diverse and intriguing history, so we are delighted to once again be able to pull together a whole host of reasonsto get out there and enjoy it,” said Kate Prinsley from the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. “From fascinating walking tours and engaging discussions, to country outings and history making events - there is something in store for everyone to enjoy.” History Week is generously supported by the Vera Moore Foundation and is being coordinated by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Refer to www.historyweek.org.au for event times When: All day Sunday 18th of October to Sunday 25th of October 2015

BONEY M Euro pop superstars Boney M (ft. maizie williams) are back performing all of their greatest hits across Australia. After selling millions of records to an adoring fan base and a mind blowing collection of disco and pop super hits the BONEY M phenomenon has been growing by the decade. Always fun and perfect for the dance floor, BONEY M are one of the most beloved bands to emerge from that iconic era. So strap on your dancing shoes Australia, BONEY M are back bigger, better and more outrageous than ever. This will truly be a fun night to remember. Tickets: $99.00 (+BF) Where: The Palms at Crown, 8 Whiteman Street Southbank 3006 Ticket Bookings: 1300 795 012 When: 7.15pm Main Act: 8.50pm Approx Finish: 10.30pm Friday 23rd of October 2015

DAREBIN MUSIC FEAST 2015 100 events in more than 10 venues over 10 days across Darebin! Darebin Music Feast showcases and celebrates Darebin’s diverse music community with an eclectic program of events. From rock to folk to gypsy to jazz and everything in between, the Darebin Music Feast sees community music groups perform in local halls, alongside touring international acts in some of Melbourne’s most prestigious live music venues. For more info go to www.musicfeast.com.au Where: 189 High St Northcote When: Friday 23rd of October to Sunday 1st of November 2015

ANH DO | THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE

BY POPULAR DEMAND ANH RETURNS WITH HIS HIT SHOW!! Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee, to life in a ground-breaking stand-up show. This moving, inspirational and unforgettable theatre experience combines humour, real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell Do’s amazing story.

Where: National Theatre, Cnr Carlisle Street & Barkly Street, St Kilda 3182 Telephone: 03 9534 0224 When: Thursday 1st of October to Saturday 31st of October 2015

WRITE FOR GOOD | GIVE GIVING A GO This is a fantastic opportunity to have your writing published on our non-for-profit charity News service as well as helping promote the good that so many charities complete. Throughout October, we are looking for volunteer writers/journalists to contribute specific charity or project successes from around the world to www.givegivingago. com.au The current news sections on the site are: Volunteer day in the life; Conservation; Education; Health; Construction; Community If you are keen to get involved then please contact us and we can talk you through the process. We will also create a profile and byline for you, so that you are fully acknowledged for your work.

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CALLING ALL MUSOS New performers will receive drink cards for getting up on stage, but also join the #sidestreetsounds community, a cooperative and supportive network helping to promote each others’ achievements and endeavours, but also hopefully lead to enduring friendships and unique collaborations on stage. “Supporting each other doesn’t just stop at the performers,” Imrei reiterates. “I’ve met some of my closest friends through these kinds of nights and it’s how I got started as a musician myself; watching others, sharing ideas and songs, performing together. You learn from others around you and slowly you get the confidence to find your own voice.”

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brand new music night is coming to the Bayside area’s funkiest lounge and party place, supporting live & local acoustic, grassroots talent each and every Thursday night!

Hosted by former Mornington Peninsula – now Bayside – local and singer/songwriter Simon Imrei, the night will be a chance to connect musicians from all around Melbourne and surrounds with a unique new venue with an intimate and nurturing environment, despite what they choose to play.

“Having run Open Mics and showcases on the Peninsula, it’s crucial to create an atmosphere in the room where musos ‘want’ to come and play,” Imrei says. “Whether you’re a professional artist looking for a venue you haven’t played at yet, or an up and coming songwriter wanting to take the plunge and start performing live, we want each person getting on our stage to feel encouraged, listened to and totally comfortable. If you have that, then you’ll get some really special moments that people will want to keeping coming back to see.”

Since opening less than two years ago, Side Street Lounge (the ‘little sister’ of Mordialloc’s famous ‘Main Street Café’) has quickly become the destination for tasty and creative share-food served til late, boutique beers & regional Victorian wines, not to mention their signature cocktails.

In addition to proudly serving locals, the venue is perfectly placed right next to Mordialloc Train station, on the Frankston line, making trips from further afield for mates, morsels or music that much safer and easier.

OPEN MIC THURSDAYS, supporting live & local acoustic grassroots talent, each & every week! Kitchen opens 5:30pm, registrations start 7:30pm and the music starts from 8:30pm.

Originals and covers all welcome so bring your own instrument and get on stage If you’re a Melbourne musician, or lover of great live & local music, then Mordialloc’s newest hidden treasure is going to be right up your alley! Side Street Lounge, 501 Main St, Mordialloc – right next to Mordy Station! Find Side Street on Facebook for further details.

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Nick Charles Sarah Rzek Tim Morrison Rob Amato & Lorenzo Lanotti Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk Fudge Graham Hawes

SUNDAY, 25 OCT

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Dylan Boyd Andy Phillips The Detonators Robb Papp’s Blues Head Aimee Francis Sarah Francis Johnston

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David Patterson Open Mic Plugged In Thursdays

FRIDAY, 30 OCT

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Mornington Noble Park Moorabbin Sorrento Frankston Mornington Hallam Seaford Chelsea Heights Rosebud Mornington Rosebud West Warragul Frankston

Kingswood Jesse Valach presents Blues Mountain Totally 80’s Ben Janzs Sea Circus 28’s Cold Turkey You Am I Sammy Owen Blues Band The Getaway Plan Jacob Butler Citris Jam All The Animals w Zuroy & Also Dragons Luke Matthews Rob & Tarquin with Superfly DJ’s

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Hickinbotham Portsea Hotel The Cove Seaford Hotel Pier Hotel BANK Coffee House & Wine Bar Westernport Hotel

Dromana Portsea Patterson Lakes Seaford Frankston Warragul San Remo

Lachlan Bryan Oktoberfest w Live Music & DJ’s Paul Chox Fudge Lightning Crashes LiVE Tribute w Pearl Jam Experience 3 Fold Absolutely 80’s

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RUBENS & SASKWATCH ANNOUNCE LOCAL SHOW URBAN SPREAD – the crew who put on epic burb-parties for Allday, DZ Deathrays, In Hearts Wake, Northlane, Delta Riggs, The Bennies – are launching a red-hot SUMMER SERIES across their venues, bringing the summer party vibes to the burbs in a huge way. Answering the growing demand for a local alternative night on the city outskirts, URBAN SPREAD have booked in an epic summer of shows by some of the biggest names in rock, indie, hardcore, alt-rock, punk, blues and roots, folk and hip hop… and if the first announcement is any indication, we’re ON like Donkey Kong.

Setting a quality tone for the SUMMER SERIES artist list that will be revealed across the hottest months, URBAN SPREAD amp things up with a three-date run with The Rubens. Spruiking second album Hoops, the follow up to their The Rubens certified-platinum, self-titled debut album (which landed at an impressive #3 on the ARIA Album Charts, earned them a nomination for ‘Best Album’ at the j Awards, clocked up three ARIA Award nominations and an APRA Award) The Rubens are currently on their biggest tour ever, and stoked to be bringing the party to the fringe.

Having played one of the highlight sets at Splendour, and with Hoops debuting at #2 on the ARIA charts, The Rubens are warming up for URBAN SPREAD by doing a lazy 25+ date national tour [they’re already onto their second Forum show].

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Opening the night for The Rubens and Saskwatch will be Harts, who, according to Music Feeds, “validated every single breathless comparison to Jimi Hendrix, disco legend Nile Rodgers and Prince (who found Harts online and invited him over to jam)” at his recent BigSound show.

You better get in early for this one! The Rubens with special guests Saskwatch and Harts play Chelsea Heights Hotel on Friday November 20 and tickets are on sale now from the venue and Moshtix.

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Pete Murray (Spirit Bar Traralgon) Wed Nov 11

ACDC (Etihad Stadium) Sun Dec 6

Pete Murray (Hallam Hotel) Thu Nov 12

Paul Kelly (Rochford Winery) Sun Dec 6

Mumford & Sons (Sidney Myer Music Bowl) Thu Nov 12

Sam Smith (Rod Laver Arena) Tue Dec 8

Cold Chisel (Hanging Rock) Sat Nov 21

Taylar Swift (AAMI Park) Fri Dec 11 & Sat Dec 12

UB40 (The Forum) Tue Nov 24

James Bay (Festival Hall) Wed Feb 3

Hermitude (Festival Hall) Sat Nov 28

Icehouse (Palais Theatre) Sat Feb 20

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4WD RECOVERY ACCESSORIES | CAMPING GEAR | RV ACCESSORIES | LED BAR AND DRIVING LIGHTS

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Metallic Mercury Silver, 4spd Auto seq sportshift.

Ford Heavy duty towbar.

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

C/locking.

Tip computer. Low kms ONLY 180,000kms.

12mths reg - expiry 07/09/2016.

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

HOLDEN COMMODORE VE OMEGA

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

T/windows, Airbags.

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

Always garaged.

Immaculate condition, $10,750, Phone 0425700454, REGO ZMD935, MORNINGTON

3ltr turbo diesel intercooler, 5spd man, white colour, Only 76,000kms, Bullbar, Towbar, Side steps, Hands free Bluetooth, A/C, P/S, c/locking, 12mths reg, RWCert. Just had full service. Reg serviced.

Well maintained.

As new condition. Genuine buyers only, $29,500, Phone 0437129156, AH 97047709, REGO 1FU4SU, NARRE WARREN

TOYOTA HILUX SR UTE 2011

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Sedan, rear spoiler, alloys, lowered sports suspension, AUX compatible stereo, great service history, auto, Red with Grey interior, immaculate condition, WLO-263, $9,999, Deeb Auto X Change, Phone 03 9555 5122, AH 0447 446 944, CHELTENHAM

TOYOTA HILUX SR DUAL CAB UTE 2011

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

Diesel, manual, 55,117kms, steel tray, lift kit, new muddies, bull bar, snorkel, $36,888 + ORC, Drives / My Commercials LMCT11198, Phone 03 8759 1077, AH 0403 353 331, REGO 1DC9CI, DANDENONG

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 80 SERIES DUAL CAB DIESEL UTE 1992

SUBARU OUTBACK 4D WAGON 1998 HOLDEN COMMODORE VY SEDAN

Auto, dual fuel, low kms, privately owned, service history, SAE-741, $5,999, Deeb Auto X Change, Phone 03 9555 5122, AH 0447 446 944, CHELTENHAM

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

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

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

Two Tone Grey, 5spd man, 6 seater, bullbar, towbar, winch, driving lights, UHF, Long range fuel tank, 8ft tray with canvas canopy.

Registered. Mag wheels.

Scrub rails. Spent over $45000. Needs tidy up.

Selling only, $15,000 ono, Phone 0438388580, REGO TEO-544, DINGLEY VILLAGE

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1989, dual fuel, needs work, roofrack, snorkel, bullbar, towbar, 8000lb Warn Winch, no reg, DPT536, $2,495 ono, Phone 0490003358, DOVETON

TOYOTA L/CRUISER TRAY 2008

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

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Skip Bin truck, Econo diesel turbo, Morrell lifting gear, 8spd splitter, good condition and great workhorse, $19,000 INCL GST, Phone 0419167011, SOMERVILLE

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5.4Ltr, unreg, sa7p29922, $2,000, Phone 98071904, MOUNT WAVERLEY

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

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

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

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

2003 model, 116873 KMS, alloy bull bar, PTO winch, DVM 13000kgs, fitted with hydro excavation unit, vac master 4000, 3155hrs, John deer engine, high pressure washer 3500psi, good for hard access job, service location works, Good access into the marketRUNS WELL, $55,000 Neg, Phone 0395537236, AH 0403255609, VIN JHDGT1JKPXXX10028, HIGHETT

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The result is a spectacular small SUV that’s uniquely Jeep - a city-sized SUV that’s not confined to the urban environment.

From the start, Jeep designers knew the Renegade would need to deliver best-in-class off-road capability with city-sized proportions that exuded the brand’s rugged style, while at the same time enhancing versatility, manoeuvrability and style. Additionally, designers were tasked to create an all-new SUV that would symbolise the brand’s design and ingenuity, as it would mark the Jeep brand’s first entry into this segment in more than 100 markets around the globe. Last, Renegade had to offer the open-air freedom that dates back to its 1941 roots with the Willys MB Jeep.

The result is the all-new Renegade, a vehicle that builds on the Jeep Wrangler’s powerful stance, and features fresh new styling with rugged body forms and aggressive proportions that, on Trailhawk models, enable best-in-class approach and departure angles purposely designed to deliver outstanding off-road capability. And for segment-exclusive panoramic views, the available My Sky roof panel system conveniently stows flat in the boot to provide passengers open-air freedom with ease.

Keeping with the tradition of the legendary 1941 Willys MB Jeep, the all-new Renegade also offers a unique open-air freedom with an available My Sky open-air roof system.

Manually removable front and rear panels with a premium power tilt/slide front panel, the segment-exclusive My Sky roof-panel system quickly brings the outdoors inside.

Designed for convenience, the honeycomb fiberglass polyurethane roof panels are lightweight and stow neatly in the rear cargo area. For added design detail, the My Sky roof system features an embossed “X” stamped into the roof that exudes strength and plays on the brand’s utilitarian history.

Designed and engineered to deliver both legendary Jeep capability and outstanding on-road dynamics, the Renegade is the first small SUV from FCA Australia to use the all-new “small-wide 4x4 architecture.” With its fully independent suspension capable of up to 205mm of wheel articulation at the rear wheels, and 170mm at the front, along with 211mm (8.3 inches) of ground clearance (on Trailhawk models), Renegade raises the bar in the small SUV segment with best-inclass off-road capability. Extensive use of advanced steels, composites and advanced computer-impact simulations enable the Renegade’s architecture to deliver worldclass torsional stiffness, along with the durability required for Trail Rated adventures.

Leveraging 4x4 technology from the allnew Jeep Cherokee, the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk offers the most advanced and intelligent 4x4 system in its class to deliver outstanding off-road capability. Innovation is also at the forefront of any new Jeep vehicle, and the Renegade is the first small SUV to feature a disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit (PTU) – all to provide the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk with enhanced fuel economy. The system instantly engages when 4x4 traction is needed. The Renegade Trailhawk is also the first Jeep to integrate Koni’s frequency selective damping (FSD) front and rear strut system. This damping

system enables the Renegade to deliver world-class road-holding and handling characteristics.

Like the new Jeep Cherokee, the all-new Jeep Renegade has raised the bar — this time in the small SUV class — with the first available nine-speed automatic transmission.

Paired with the 129kW and 230Nm, 2.4-litre Tigershark engine in Trailhawk trim, the nine-speed transmission delivers numerous benefits customers will appreciate, including aggressive launches, smooth power delivery at highway speeds and improved fuel efficiency.

Renegade Sport, Longitude and Limited models are offered with a 103kW and 230Nm, 1.4-litre MultiAir2 Turbo engine paired with a smooth-shifting six-speed DDCT (Dual Dry Clutch Transmission) automatic gearbox. For even more choice, the Renegade Sport is also available with an 81kW and 152Nm 1.6-litre eTorq engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The option of two- or fourwheel drive, with three engine choices and three transmission options means there’s an all-new Jeep Renegade to suit every need.

Safety and security were at the forefront in the development of the Jeep Renegade, setting the stage for more than 60 available safety and security features – including the availability of Forward Collision Warning-Plus and LaneSense Departure Warning-Plus.

In addition, engineers added both active and passive safety and security features, including available Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, and a standard equipment list which includes a ParkView reverse parking camera complete with dynamic grid lines; electronic stability control (ESC) with electronic roll mitigation and seven air bags.

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TANDEM TRAILER 10X5

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

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RANGER SOFT FLOOR CAMPER

17ft, runs well, 308 motor, tandem trailer, $3,500, Phone 0433830258, NUNAWADING

PFM 21FT SKI BOAT

EVERNEW E SERIES

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30th Anniversary Model.

Full annexe (Never been used). Sleeps 4. Pull out beds. Table converts to more beds. All cooking utensils in van. New brakes, wheel bearings. All original tyres. Been garaged from new. Immaculate condition.

Will not disappoint. Great price, $15,000 neg, Phone 0412779980, CRANBOURNE

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

JAYCO STARCRAFT

GOLDSTREAM 2012

A great entry level travel opportunity , Roof top a/c, heating. roll out awning.3 way fridge,double island bed innerspring mattress,4 burner gas stove.Instant hot water,1 side/1end privacy screens, microwave 12v/240v lighting, Mount for bike rack, Electric brakes,Excellent condition for age, selling due to up grade.Tare 1170kg Easy to tow. Genuine buyers only!, $15,000, Phone 0419542543, FRANKSTON

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

At Mars Campers we make memories. The Ranger has all you need to hit the road with style and comfort without breaking the bank.

Galvanised and double protected with hammertone finish plus extra rooms, water tank, tool box, spare wheel, DC power system and much more all included. Call now for $500 factory rebate or visit our website to see the full list of inclusions and specials www.marscampers.com.au 7-1695 Centre Rd, $7,999, Mars Campers, Phone 1300 667 868, SPRINGVALE

VISCOUNT SUPREME 16FT

1978 Caravan. Very good condition. Features include 3 way fridge, Full gas oven with 4 burner stove.

Roof sealed & painted.

All windows, hatches & everying in working order, Very clean. Table converts to double bed No reg.

Close to RWCond. Will not disappoint, $6,500, Phone 0427862639, SEAFORD

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

SAVAGE ASTRA 5.3M

Half Cabin with full enclosed canopy, 114HP Johnson V4 outboard, CB radio. Lowrance Elite 5 fishfinder. Full safety gear.

5x brand new rims & tyres.

Brand new brakes & discs, 12mths reg. Hydraulic tilt.

Lights. Antenna. Radio.

Great boat in VGC. Nothing to spend. Genuine buyers only, $12,600 ono, Phone 0437129156, AH 97047709, NARRE WARREN

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

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2003 NISSAN MAXIMA

$13,899

2005 SUBARU IMPERZZA RS

$4,999

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2005 MINI COOPER CABRIO AUTO

AUTOMATIC AIR COND P/STEERING ABS BRAKES ALLOY WHEELS TINTED WINDOWS AIRBAGS ELECTRICS COMES WITH ROADWORTHY AND WARRANTY. WXI824

DEDICATED FACTORY LPG, AUTO TRANSMISSION, AIR COND, P/STEERING, ABS BRAKES, CRUISE CONTROL, AIRBAGS, ELECTRICS, CD/MP3/AUX INPUT, ALLOY WHEELS, REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING. XHV090

Phone us on (03) 9793 2284 64 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, VIC 3175

2010 PEUGEOT 308

$13,899

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$12,999 DRIVE AWAY

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PREVIOUSLY LOVED AND PACKED WITH FEATURES INCLUDING SUNROOF, 17”ALLOY WHEELS, CD/MP3/AUX INPUT, ABS BRAKES, AIRBAGS, ELECTRICS, TRACTION CONTROL, FOG LIGHTS, TINTED WINDOWS, PLUS MUCH MORE. XPA597

SPORTY AUTOMATIC WITH ONLY 88, 000 KLMS. FEATURES INCLUDE AIR COND, P/STEERING, ABS BRAKES, CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRICS, AIRBAGS, ALLOY WHEELS, TINTED WINDOWS, REVERSE SENSORS, REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING AND MORE. XYF258

2008 FORD TERRITORY

2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

$12,999

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Oscar Pistorius begins house arrest

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scar Pistorius has been released from prison, South African officials say, and will serve his remaining sentence under house arrest.

According to local media, he will stay at his uncle Arnold's property in Pretoria, but the location has not been confirmed.

"He would normally be expected to report to the police periodically. There may be provision for drug tests and there will be random visits by correctional services," The Paralympian star was allowed out of prison in the capital Pretoria late on Monday, criminal lawyer Martin Hood told AFP. a day early in an apparent attempt to avoid "If he doesn't comply, he loses the privilege media coverage of his release. of correctional supervision and can go back to prison."

"Oscar Pistorius was placed under He has spent a year behind bars for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide, a charge equivalent to manslaughter, after telling the court he shot Steenkamp through a bathroom door because he mistook her for an intruder.

He faces a further test at the Supreme Court on November 3 when prosecutors will appeal for a murder conviction and a tougher sentence that could see him jailed for at least 15 years.

correctional supervision tonight," correctional services department spokesman Manelisi Wolela said in a statement.

"The handling of the actual placement is an operational matter of the local management, and how they handle it is their prerogative that is carried out in the best interest of all parties concerned, the victims, the offender and the Department of Correctional Services."

Pistorius was granted parole last week following several reviews that delayed his original release date after he had served a sixth of his five-year sentence for killing Steenkamp, a model and law graduate.

Pistorius, 28, had been due to be released on Tuesday.

"It will be very good. He should have been released on August 21," his lawyer Brian Webber said, hours before his release.

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49ers coach says Hayne 'improving' S

an Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula has given a lukewarm assessment of Jarryd Hayne as a running back.

The former NRL star came on the field for numerous plays in the 49ers' 25-20 victory against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, but he was never handed the ball.

On one play Hayne failed to block two Raven defenders who sacked 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

"Improving," Tomsula said on Monday when asked about Hayne and the 49ers' other rookie running back, Mike Davis.

"Are they as good as our starter? No.

"They're not there yet, but they are improving and we like both of them."

Hayne, who also plays punt returner, is expected to be the third running back option and Davis will likely be dropped from the The 49ers' running back stocks were 46-man squad to play the Seahawks. depleted with the team's star at the position, Carlos Hyde, playing with a foot injury while "Right now I'm very optimistic where Reggie is," Tomsula said.

Reggie Bush has appeared briefly in just three of the season's six games.

Hayne had his third fumble of the season In those three games Bush failed to stay on the field, limping off with a calf strain.

"Carlos Hyde to me is a special runner," Tomsula said.

Bush is expected to be healthy and back up Hyde for Thursday's crucial game with arch rival the Seattle Seahawks.

when a Ravens player was able to claw the ball out of his hands on his only punt return of the day.

Hayne said he was "devastated" by the latest fumble, although a 49ers' team-mate did recover the loose ball.

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amie Whincup may be forgiven by his Holden team but the V8 Supercars star reckons he has been portrayed as the "villain" ahead of this weekend's Gold Coast 600.

Whincup said he had cleared the air with furious Red Bull team boss Roland Dane in the wake of his Bathurst 1000 gaffe that left his V8 title defence in tatters.

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However, Whincup was frustrated he had not been given the same chance to "tell his side of the story" in the media during the fallout over his Mount Panorama bungle.

"At the end of the day I have been labelled a villain in the whole situation but I was just trying to do the right thing," Whincup told AAP. Dane was livid after Whincup ignored team orders to pit at Bathurst and passed a safety car, relegating him from second to the back of the field with 20 laps left in the Great Race.

He finished 18th.

Last year Whincup also ignored team orders at Bathurst and ran out of fuel on the 161st and final lap while leading.

Whincup said Dane was satisfied with his explanation ahead of this weekend's Gold Coast 600, but felt he had been portrayed in a bad light by the media.

Whincup became the butt of social media jibes after back to back Bathurst bungles that have relegated him to eighth in the standings with just four rounds left.

"The team briefing was fine. Roland was (seen) in the heat of the moment at the race weekend," Whincup said.

"The best thing to happen was someone letting me give my side of the story.

"I thought the team made a mistake by bringing us both in on the same lap (to pit) - I was just trying to avoid an (pitlane) issue.

"Five seconds later I realised I made the wrong call.

"But I was prepared to get behind the safety car and couldn't believe my eyes when I got the green light from the car sitting on the right indicating for me to go through.

"It was like a 'get out of jail free' card. Of course I was going to take it but the stewards deemed I shouldn't have done that."

Six-time V8 series champion Whincup is 803 points behind championship leader Mark Winterbottom of Ford.

Whincup conceded he was still in title contention to defend his V8 crown but would assess his hopes after the final enduro round at the Gold Coast.

"I won't think about that until after this weekend," Whincup said.

"We are still in contention but there is no point in commenting on it.

"I think any comment would be (portrayed) as a negative comment.

"We will assess it after this weekend and work out our run home."

Practice for the Gold Coast 600 begins on Friday.

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ormer Tottenham Hotspur and Switzerland defender Ramon Vega has hinted he is ready to declare his candidacy to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.

Vega, who also played for Celtic, Watford and Grasshoppers, is expected to join the running to head the scandal-hit governing body by the end of the week.

In an interview with the Guardian on Monday, Vega also called on UEFA president Michel Platini, at one point the front-runner for the FIFA job, to concentrate on retaining his current post.

Both Blatter and Platini are currently suspended pending investigations into an alleged "disloyal payment" made by Blatter to Platini.

Vega, 44, has established a successful finance career after retiring from the game and he thinks that broad knowledge would make him a good candidate to restore FIFA's tarnished reputation.

president agreed to stand down in the midst of the corruption scandal that has engulfed world football, and the former Trinidad and Tobago captain David Nakhid are the only other declared candidates for the February "I'm an ex-football player. The last few years election.

I've been really distanced," Vega said.

Platini could be barred from running for the FIFA presidency depending on the exact "I'm still in the finance world, advising lots length of his suspension and Vega added: of European clubs from a financial point of "The block that has been happening through view, balance sheets, restructuring. the Platini scenario has not allowed a "There are people who have an interest in debate to develop. getting this sorted out in a manner where "He needs to stand back, put his hands up tranquility and stability can follow. and concentrate on retaining the UEFA job.

"You need a nuclear scenario, a clean break At the moment the governing body of UEFA from the past." has the potential to put forward a good candidate and it is being blocked through Prince Ali bin al Hussein, who lost out to loyalty to Platini."

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Ronaldo, Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or

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ristiano Ronaldo, the injured Lionel Messi and Neymar lead FIFA's 23-player list of nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or Award, but Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo has missed the cut.

Speaking after a 3-1 loss to Southampton on October 3, Mourinho said referees "are afraid to give decisions for Chelsea."

PLAYER SHORTLIST

Sergio Aguero (Argentina/Manchester City) The Australian was a surprise nomination for the world men's player of the year award Gareth Bale (Wales/Real Madrid) when the original 59-man list was released Karim Benzema (France/Real Madrid) at the start of the month.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid) However on Tuesday, Luongo - the 23-yearKevin De Bruyne (Belgium/VfL Wolfsburg/ old Queens Park Rangers playmaker who Manchester City) thought his original selection was a hoax was left out of the star-studded class.

Eden Hazard (Belgium/Chelsea) The list of nominees will be shortened to Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden/ the final three contenders on November 30 Paris Saint-Germain) for the Ballon d'Or Award with Barcelona's Andrs Iniesta (Spain/FC Barcelona) Messi and Real Madrid's Ronaldo almost Toni Kroos (Germany/Real Madrid) certain to make the cut.

With Messi out injured, Brazil striker Neymar - who made his fifth consecutive 23-player list - has taken over the spotlight at Barcelona and is looking to prove he has what it takes to finally make the three-player shortlist.

Robert Lewandowski (Poland/ FC Bayern Munich) Javier Mascherano (Argentina/ FC Barcelona) Lionel Messi (Argentina/FC Barcelona)

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who was last week handed a STG50,000 ($A106,000) fine and a suspended onematch stadium ban by England's Football Association, was included in the list of 10 nominees for World Coach of the Year.

Thomas Muller (Germany/FC Bayern Munich)

Mourinho was sanctioned for remarks that "constituted improper conduct" as they implied bias and brought the game into disrepute, and was handed a suspended one-game stadium ban for accusing referees of being biased against his team.

Luis Suarez (Uruguay/FC Barcelona)

Manuel Neuer (Germany/ FC Bayern Munich) Neymar (Brazil/FC Barcelona)

Paul Pogba (France/Juventus) The winners of Ballon d'Or and Coach of the Ivan Rakitic (Croatia/FC Barcelona) Year will be announced on January 11.

Arjen Robben (Netherlands/ Messi of Argentina and Portugal's Ronaldo have shared the Ballon d'Or between FC Bayern Munich) themselves since 2008, with Messi claiming James Rodriguez (Colombia/Real Madrid) four and Ronaldo three, including the 2013 Alexis Sanchez (Chile/Arsenal) and 2014 awards.

Yaya Toure (Cote d'Ivoire/Manchester City) Arturo Vidal (Chile/Juventus/ FC Bayern Munich)

COACH SHORTLIST Massimiliano Allegri (Italy/Juventus) Carlo Ancelotti (Italy/Real Madrid) Laurent Blanc (France/Paris Saint-Germain) Unai Emery (Spain/Sevilla FC) Pep Guardiola (Spain/FC Bayern Munich) Luis Enrique Martnez (Spain/FC Barcelona) Jose Mourinho (Portugal/Chelsea) Jorge Sampaoli (Argentina/ Chilean national team) Diego Simeone (Argentina/Atltico Madrid) Arsene Wenger (France/Arsenal)

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Great Rugby World Cup controversies

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outh African referee Craig Joubert is firmly in the Rugby World Cup spotlight following a controversial finale to an immense quarter-final clash between Scotland and Australia at Twickenham on Sunday.

Joubert’s contentious late penalty award gave Australia a chance to win the game, with five-eighth Bernard Foley’s successful kick edging Australia home 35-34 and sparking an outcry among rugby union fans, former players and coaches.

WARBURTON SEES RED Wales captain Sam Warburton was sent off after just 17 minutes of a 2011 World Cup semi-final against France in Auckland. Warburton, who had been one of the tournament’s outstanding players, received his marching orders from Irish referee Alain Rolland following a tackle on French wing Vincent Clerc. Most observers viewed a yellow card as sufficient punishment, but Warburton departed and Wales lost 9-8.

DURBAN DELUGE Torrential rain effectively made Kings Park in Durban unplayable for the 1995 World Cup semi-final ENGLAND’S 16th PLAYER between hosts South Africa and England briefly had 16 players on the pitch during a 2003 pool game France. The game, though, was against Samoa in Melbourne when somehow given the go-ahead, but France were denied when forward Dan Luger was sent on to join the action while Mike Tindall remained Abdel Benazzi went over for what on the field receiving treatment. appeared to be a legitimate try.

England, who went on to win the But referee Derek Bevan thought tournament, received a STG10,000 otherwise, and the Springboks ($A21,300) fine after being hit by a prevailed 19-15. misconduct charge.

WAYNE’S WORLD WHAT’S YOUR POISON? New Zealand made a shock One of sport’s great conspiracy 2007 World Cup quarter-final exit theories surrounds the apparent against France in Cardiff. Les food-poisoning suffered by several Bleus won 20-18, but English New Zealand players on the referee Wayne Barnes missed eve of the 1995 World Cup final a forward pass during the move against host nation South Africa that led to France’s critical second in Johannesburg. A number of All touchdown, while his general Blacks were taken ill, and New Zealand head coach Laurie Mains handling of the match sparked an alleged sabotage of food and drink outcry among disgruntled Kiwis, at the team hotel. Nothing, though, whose criticism of the official was ever proved. bordered on hysteria.

But it is not the first controversy during the event’s 28-year history.

Here are five other furores:

Vics into finals as Tassie falter V

ictoria have won their way into the one-day cup elimination final after a 48-run win over Tasmania at North Sydney Oval.

Chasing an imposing target of 321, Tasmania were floundering at 7-230 off 43.1 overs, and needing to score at over two runs per ball when bad light and lightning forced players from the field.

needing only to defeat the bottom-placed Cricket Australia XI on Wednesday to claim the other spot in Friday's elimination final.

Victoria's Test fast bowler James Pattinson continued his strong form in the competition taking 3-35 off 8.1 overs.

The winner of that match plays NSW in the decider.

Earlier, Marcus Stoinis helped Victoria reach 6-320 by hitting 109 for his maiden century in the domestic one-day competition.

Tasmania were well placed at one stage in what was effectively a play-off for second, with their reliable opening pair of Ben Dunk (54) and Tim Paine (47) putting on 99 at With no further play possible the Duckworth- over six runs an over.

Lewis method came into effect and the However, the dismissal of Paine proved to Tigers still found themselves well short of be the start of the decline for Tasmania as the target. they lost 4-32 amid a dramatic The result leaves Tasmania's hopes hanging slowing of the run rate. by a thread, with South Australia now

Stoinis cracked five sixes in his 112-ball knock at the compact venue, sharing a fourth-wicket partnership of 130 with Peter Handscomb who made a run-a-ball 67.

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Cricket could C be included in Olympics: ICC

ricket’s governing body will explore the prospect of the game’s inclusion in the Summer Olympics during a meeting next month, International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson said on Monday.

Richardson said the meeting with the International Olympic Committee would be “exploratory in nature”.

“The plan is to meet them at this stage in mid-November, we are still trying to finalise a date but the invitation has come to meet,” Richardson told media in a briefing.

“Multisport federations like the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics have expressed an interest in cricket being part of those Games.

“The Olympics is not as nearly advanced in their discussions with us in that regard (as the Commonwealth Games’ proposal to have cricket in the 2022 event in Durban, South Africa) and CG certainly are more open to, not necessarily to Twenty20 cricket or one of the established formats, but they want to discuss other things like double wicket or mixed teams.”

Cats trade bonanza worth the price: Scott

Cricket was included in 1900 Paris Olympics but it was

SPORT 47 badly affected by the lack of participation after Belgium and the Netherlands pulled out, leaving Great Britain and France to play.

The idea of including Twenty20 cricket in Olympics was also resisted by India and England who did not want their matches affected in the time slots when the Games are held.

The Commonwealth Games have included cricket only once, in 1998 in Malaysia.

Richardson said the details were still to be worked out.

“Bear in mind it’s not just what cricket wants, cricket might want to be part of the Olympics but the Olympics might not want cricket,” said Richardson.

“They might want cricket subject to various conditions that we are not able to perform - we just need to find out from them exactly what they are thinking, how they are thinking and take it from there.”

Richardson said the Paralympics could also be an option for the game.

“Can we have a sport which can be accepted in the Paralympics,” said Richardson.

“Again it can be looked into it.”

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eelong coach Chris Scott is comfortable with the high price the Cats have paid for their busy AFL trade period.

Geelong have welcomed four experienced players - Patrick Dangerfield (Adelaide), Scott Selwood (West Coast), Zac Smith (Gold Coast) and Lachie Henderson (Carlton) - in their trade bonanza but don't have a pick in this year's draft until the fourth round as a result.

The Cats have also traded out their first pick at next year's draft but Scott says the bold moves are the culmination of years of planning.

"A lot of thought has gone into this from some people who have been shown to be pretty astute in the footy industry," Scott said on Tuesday.

"In a perfect world, you keep all your early picks, absolutely, but this is something that we think will benefit the club in the short term.

"But as we've said a few times this week, the four guys we're bringing in are 25 ... they're adding to a big group of players that are now ready to compete against the best.

"So if they work hard, and we can integrate those guys into our system, we've got a big group of players that are going to play together for a long period of time."

While delighted with the outcome, Scott admitted there was some risk involved with the club's flurry of trade activity.

Dawson Simpson also departing in the major overhaul of the club's playing stocks.

Henderson's long-anticipated arrival at Geelong came at the expense of the Cats' first-round draft pick next year.

The Blues parted company with Henderson with three games remaining in the season after he handed them his trade request.

The new Cat admitted it wasn't an ideal end to a tough campaign.

"Potentially, we'll look back and say we would've liked to have had a couple of extra picks in 2015 and 2016 but, unfortunately, you can't have it all," he said. "When we look back on it now, we're very comfortable with the decisions we've made."

"I look back on it now and I've learnt a lot of lessons this year probably not great lessons about myself," Henderson said. "It was a tough year for myself and the club and I probably didn't really play how I should have this year.

Promising Cats midfielder Dean Gore was sent to Adelaide as part of the trade for Dangerfield, with Josh Walker, Jarrad Jansen and

"So I've learnt some lessons and there definitely is a point to prove."

Djokovic makes claim to best tennis season

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ovak Djokovic is eclipsing even the great Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as his record-breaking season reaches a crescendo.

in the French Open final denied him a calendar-year slam, and he has nine titles already, with the Paris Masters and World Tour Finals to come.

Two titles in two weeks in China, including the Shanghai Masters, show there’s no slowing down for the world No.1, who keeps rising.

With only five defeats and 73 wins this year, the 10-time grand slam-winner hasn’t lost a set since the US Open final and has convincingly beaten Federer, Nadal and Record points and prize money and three of Andy Murray. the four grand slams, plus an aura of surreal “It’s the best year of my life - no question calm, mark one of tennis’ best seasons. about it. Everything is working great. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be able to Serbia was at war when Djokovic was play this well, to be successful,” he said. a child in Belgrade, and he remembers dodging NATO bombing raids and practising “I don’t want to get carried away by success his tennis in a disused swimming pool. obviously because I want to be playing on Those are experiences which he says keep this level for many more years to come.” him grounded.

Federer lost only four times in 2005, achieving one of the best winning Gluten-free Djokovic, who married and became a father last year, says his season percentages on record and claiming two grand slams, but an ankle injury stopped is even better than 2011, when he also him closing out the year in style. grabbed three majors and had a win-loss record of 70-6.

John McEnroe had only three defeats This year, only an inspired Stan Wawrinka

in 1984, one in the French Open final,

compiling the best winning percentage in the Open era of 0.965. Ten years earlier, Jimmy Connors went 93-4.

Djokovic has become only the third man, after Federer and Rod Laver, to reach all four grand slam finals in the same year.

His points tally of 16,785, nearly double that of second-placed Murray, is a tour record, as is his prize money, set to top $US16 million ($A22 million).

It might not be long before he challenges Nadal’s tally of 14 majors and strives for Federer’s record of 17.

“Every time I step on the court, knowing I’ve had an amazing record this season and also in these tournaments in the previous years makes me play my best and makes me come out on the court with less doubts in my mind, I would say,” Djokovic said.

Just don’t ask him how opponents can beat him.

“It’s a good question, but I have no answer,” smiled the Serb.