Category Archives: Story

Len Ainsworth quietly sips a cup of tea in the austere boardroom of Ainsworth Game Technology. The 92-year old pokies king has just engineered a near $500 million jackpot after selling his majority stake in the company he founded two … Continue reading →

The Department of Justice (DOJ) today published Research and Statistical Bulletin 1/2016 ‘Perceptions of Crime: Findings from the 2014/15 Northern Ireland Crime Survey’ (NICS). It is a National Statistics Publication. In addition to describing respondents’ perceptions of causes of crime, … Continue reading →

Up to 220 new schools need to be built in Victoria in the next decade to cope with an explosion in student numbers, research has warned. But despite the alarming statistics, for the first time in 15 years, not a … Continue reading →

Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spot rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and monkeys and kangaroos as they roam freely through the grounds of the Werribee Open Plains Zoo. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm every day Address: K Road, Werribee, Victoria … Continue reading →

Title: Port Phillip review local. Later Title: Bayside review local Weekly review (Bayside and Port Phillip) Former Title: Melbourne weekly Port Phillip Published: Docklands [Vic.] : Metro Media Publishing, 2012-2013. Physical Description: v. : col. ill. ; 32 cm. Subjects:  Port … Continue reading →

As I complete my 26th Australian Open (one year of my life has now been spent in this arena), I thought I would reflect on how AP covers this major sports event and how our coverage has evolved in the … Continue reading →

MAJOR parties involved in beautifying works on Carlisle Street were not told of proposed building demolitions as part of a master plan for the Balaclava Walk. The master plan aims to overhaul the area around Balaclava Station, starting next year, … Continue reading →

I meet Amy Schumer in a curious corner of Crown’s Club 23. Pushing through its black lace drapes feels a bit like consulting an Eastern mystic or, well, visiting a brothel. It’s clear the US comedian isn’t comfortable, but that … Continue reading →

“But then I told myself, ‘This has nothing to do with your mental health. This is simply a hard situation. There’s nothing wrong with you.”‘ The depression had not been a problem and she did not think it ever would … Continue reading →

Oh yes, it’s here! Are you ready for the next chapter in the intergalactically awesome saga that is Angry Birds Star Wars II? Get your lightsaber, blaster or whatever you need ready, ‘cos it’s time for the RISE OF THE … Continue reading →