A cool and potentially dangerous change has swept across Melbourne after the city’s equal-hottest November day on record. The temperature reached a high of 40.9° at 1.59pm but had plummeted to 26.1° by 3.30pm. High winds brought the cooler weather but also dust and significant damage. SES crews have been kept busy with wind damage, […]
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Melanoma runs in families: Genetic skin cancer risk revealed
People with a genetic predisposition for developing skin cancer only need a short amount of sun exposure to develop melanoma. A new study by QMIR Berghofer has revealed a genetic component which triggers melanoma. Those who have a high genetic risk may develop the skin cancer after a short sun exposure as a child, while […]
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The Herald Sun editor steps up to Ross + John’s challenge
And the Melburnian Of The Day award goes to… Herald Sun editor Damon Johnston. After two consecutive days of pyramids appearing on the front page of the newspaper along with the descriptor “Ferrari-loving property developer”, Ross and John laid down a challenge to Johnston yesterday. “We want to see a Ferrari parked in front of […]
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School canteen hold up: Bandits rob food trucks at knife-point
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Two food truck attendants waiting to serve school children were yesterday terrorised by a knife-wielding gang in Melbourne’s outer south-east. Two Tasty Fresh Food trucks have been visiting St Peter’s College in Clyde North to provide food to students while their canteen is under renovation. The trucks were parked outside the school, preparing […]
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Growing body of research shows potential risks of arthroscopic knee surgery
Advice is mounting to warn Australians against arthroscopic knee surgery, especially for patients with osteoarthritis who are aged over 50. President of the Australian Rheumatology Association Professor Rachelle Buchbinder said it could be doing more harm than good. “We are talking to GPs and importantly to patients to say don’t ask for a referral for […]
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The public sector and their sickies: Is it us or them?
The average public sector worker takes nearly two more sickies than the average private sector worker. Why? Well, the Public Service Commissioner has told The Australian it’s because private sector bosses are too tough when it comes to sick leave. But as Ross and John mooted, surely that means the opposite could also be true… Click […]
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22/01/2018
Using headphones right now? You should hear this warning
Australians have been warned about the lasting damage that can be done to your hearing after the release of new stats that show one in 10 people have their headphones playing too loud. “It’s very damaging … because the damage is permanent,” Simon David, audiologist manager for Bupa. “It’s one of those things that creeps up […]
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Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way
Victoria is in the midst of a baby boom, enjoying the biggest increase in birth rates of anywhere in Australia the past year. ABS data shows an extra 9324 births were recorded in 2016, taking the total to 82,892, which is nearly a 13 per cent jump on the previous year. But Professor Peter McDonald […]
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RUMOUR CONFIRMED Two food truck attendants waiting to serve school children were yesterday terrorised by a knife-wielding gang in Melbourne’s outer south-east. Two Tasty Fresh Food trucks have been visiting St Peter’s College in Clyde North to provide food to students while their canteen is under renovation. The trucks were parked outside the school, preparing […]
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Freak of nature? The Port Melbourne sunflower defying signs and science
FROM THE RUMOUR FILE A single sunflower in a new bed of seedlings appears to be defying both science and council signs. Rumour File caller ‘Blooming Grouse’ told Ross and John about a new Port Melbourne garden on Pickle Street that features a sign detailing the changes and declaring the sunflowers will bloom about February […]
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Run-through theft: Youths swarm clothing store in Melbourne’s west
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Police are searching for a group of men who swarmed a clothing shop in Melbourne’s west on the weekend. A group of five males entered a clothing store in the Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre on Heaths Road in Hoppers Crossing at about 10.30am on Sunday. The group ran through the store, grabbing handfuls […]
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Window shattering explosion rocks suburban street
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A firebombed car caused such an explosion it shattered a house window in a quiet suburban street. The Rumour File was told this morning a dumped car went up in flames after sitting in the street for two months, despite repeated reports to police and the council. Police have confirmed they’re investigating reports […]
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13/11/2019
Expressions of interest for piece of land that’s ‘to die for’
Has the term “location, location” taken on a whole new meaning? The Rumour File was alerted to the sale of a hot piece of property by “To Die For”, with views of Botany Bay, that could fetch thousands upon thousands of dollars. The sandstone structure is only small, but can fit eight people. There’s no […]
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