Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship and other top stories.

• Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship

  

  Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship. FULL OF TRICKS: Twelve-year-old Huntly boy Anthony Clacy developed an interest in magic at the age of seven, piqued by a cousin who already had an illusion or two up his sleeve. Anthony Clacy takes two silken scarves, one black and the other white, and places them purposefully into his red velvet bag.  “You can see they’re in there, right?” the 12-year-old asks, holding the mouth of the bag open so his audience ca..

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• Sky rail fears: Protesters march against Frankston train line plans

  

  More than 200 locals have marched along the train line from Chelsea to Edithvale in protest over the government's sky rail project along the Frankston line. Sky rail fears: Protesters march against Frankston train line plans exitMore than 200 bayside locals have marched along the train line from Chelsea to Edithvale in protest over the government's plans along the Frankston train line.The protesters called on the government to commit to building an undergrou..

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• Victoria's Wimmera region in flood | MEGA GALLERY

  

  David Fischer and his dogs Lucy and Polly survey water in David's back yard at Gross Bridge. Buffy Harrison and her dog Maggie watch water slowly rise at Riverside. Karlee Hall with a big yabbie at Green Lake. looking for yabbies at Green Lake. Dianne Brown and Taylah Hall looking for yabbies at Green Lake. Colby Wilde scoops up some yabbies at Green Lake. A snake escapes the water at Riverside.Loretta Todman and Tom O'Connor along Barnes Boulevard walking track. Loretta Todman and Tom O'Conn..

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• North Central grand final 2016: The crowd | Photos

  

  Netballers watching the seniors football match. Picture: NONI HYETTPicture: NONI HYETTNorth Central football, netball and hockey grand finals. Supporters of the Boort reserves football team. Picture: MEGHAN ROGERSNorth Central football, netball and hockey grand finals. Ben Langon and Lacey Verley. Picture: MEGHAN ROGERSNorth Central football, netball and hockey grand finals. Heidi Sudholz, Laura Connell and Kelly Kirkpatrick. Picture: MEGHAN ROGERSNorth Central football, netball and hockey grand..

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• Forecaster predicts rain to continue, patches of dry weather in ...

  

  Forecaster predicts rain to continue, patches of dry weather. Rain will continue to fall in central Victoria in coming days, forecasters have said, but they are not predicting downpours like those that left towns battling floodwater last week.  While Monday would be a cloudy start to the week, the day should remain dry, Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Peter Newham has said. Tuesday morning will remain the same, but rains are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening.Mr..

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• Coach concedes Demons may have peaked too early

  

  Touted as the team to beat all NCFL season, Wycheproof-Narraport fell short on the biggest day. FIRST-year Wycheproof-Narraport coach Julian Bull concedes the Demons may have peaked too early this North Central season.BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW: Wycheproof-Narraport coach Julian Bull. The Demons lost two of their three games for the season in the finals, including Saturday's premiership decider against Charlton. Picture: NONI HYETTAfter winning their first 13 games, the Demons ended t..

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• Five teenage boys arrested after car chase across Melbourne

  

  Five boys are in custody after allegedly stealing two vehicles, leading police on a chase from Richmond to Reservoir and ramming a police car early Sunday morning. Five teenage boys arrested after car chase across Melbourne exitFive boys are in custody after allegedly stealing two vehicles, leading police on a chase from Richmond to Reservoir and ramming a police car early Sunday morning.Police allege the boys broke into a house in Cranbourne East about 1.20..

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• Elle Macpherson tells what success means to her

  

  Elle Macpherson talks business, pleasure and what she would change about herself. Elle Macpherson tells what success means to her exitElle Macpherson might be still known as The Body but these days she spends less time in front of the camera and more time building her business empire. She has created WelleCo, her own supplement range, and was in Australia this week to launch her new lingerie line, Elle Macpherson Body. The 52-year-old chats to Kate Waterhous..

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• Is private school worth it? Paying for kids' education

  

  Cathy Filardo knows the value of a good education; she is, after all, a teacher. Is private school worth it? Paying for kids' education Early planning for school fees is the key. Photo: Louie DouvisCathy Filardo is seen helping her children, 13-year-old Siena and 5-year-old Massimo with their homework at home in Melbourne. Photo: Josh RobenstoneexitCathy Filardo knows the value of a good education; she is, after all, a teacher.Cathy works at a government hig..

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• Golden Square wins with a smile

  

  Bulldogs through to 10th BFNL grand final in 16 years. Golden Square defender Jon Coe wrestles with Eaglehawk teenager Jonty Neaves. Picture: DARREN HOWERelated – Golden Square v Eaglehawk | PhotosAt three quarter-time of Saturday’s BFNL preliminary final, Golden Square was staring down the barrell of falling short of the grand final by one week for a second-straight season.Eaglehawk led by 16 points at the last change and, while the Bulldogs had the wind in the final term, it app..

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