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ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact "Mummy, Bitcoin is going to the moon," he said. "Stop investing in an overly regulated and stale commodity like blue-chip shares. Join the revolution." In his 28 odd months on this hell hole people call planet Earth, a toddler has come to know where and when to invest money. In fact, some would call him an expert - all without any tertiary,...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Though he was born in the harbour capital during 'the 80s', a youngish Melbournese man has lashed out at the River City this morning after he discovered he couldn't buy a book and a coffee at three o'clock in the morning. Tom Porter, of South Yarra via Caringbah, said he's so used to being able to browse books and enjoy...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT The iconic American rapper and music producer, Kanye West (40), has today left Democrats in a panic - after confirming rumours that President Trump has secured the support of the reclusive music producer demographic. The musician was seen strolling out of his office in Calabasas, California, on Wednesday wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat and his phone...

KENT REGINALD | Culture | CONTACT With the Royal Wedding just weeks away, soon-to-be Princess and current girl you recognise from those train station ads, Meghan Markle, has spoken out about how much she is looking forward to becoming a positive role model and inspiration for millions of little ginger boys around the world. Ms. Markle, who will wed Prince Harry in a...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Mitchell Bauer (33) made an extra effort to show respect to those who have served for this country this morning. After a quiet night at home, Mitchell was up at 4am and in a cab to the dawn service in the carpark of the West Betoota RSL, where he stood by himself at the back of the crowd and...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Following the appearance of a 30 metre banner of communist icon, Joseph Stalin, accusations of bias have been levelled at the broadcaster - with an efficiency review announced to assess its operations. Former prime minister, Tony Abbott, said the ABC took "everyone's side but Australia's" and should show "some basic affection for the home team" - and stop being so blatant...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Phil Mason might not be the manager of the Optus store in the French Quarter, but he is a boss in his own right. Th 25-year-old IT graduate, doesn’t dress for the job he has. He dresses for the job he wants. That includes a chesty t-shirt and skinny jeans, as well as facial moisturiser that makes his skin look...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Tony Abbott has spent the last four hours wrestling with how to best come out in opposition to the Greens new proposal for marijuana reform, as is his duty as the stereotypical baby boomer back bencher who disagrees with the kids. The first two hours are believed to have been spent tossing up whether or not he has...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Should the worst happen and recreational marijuana use becomes legal in Australia, the Harbour Capital has already taken precautionary steps to baffle the impact the special little herb will have on the city. The New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, made the announcement today in Sydney and told reporters that no legislation has been drafted...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT According to a recent survey of tourists visiting the Victorian capital, it appears that every single restaurant in Melbourne does things a little differently, if you haven't been there before. Out of a sample of 20,000 holidayers from out-of-state and overseas, 95% confirmed they have not visited a Melbourne dining establishment that doesn't do things a bit differently. The...