IAN Cook – the man at the centre of the long-running “slug gate” scandal – will run against Premier Daniel Andrews in the seat of Mulgrave on an anti-corruption ticket.

THOUSANDS of nurses and midwives will study at university for free, regardless of who wins the state election in November.

GAYNOR Wheatley says her late husband, legendary manager Glenn Wheatley, would have tried to inspire his best friend John Farnham’s road to recovery by booking a comeback concert at the MCG.

MELBURNIANS have been urged to return to the city for work and play to boost business, cultural and social activity as balmy spring weather lifts spirits.

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