Surging world oil prices are fuelling the cost of petrol and food, while the planet would benefit from green alternatives to fossil fuels. Where to from here?
Find out anything - and everything - happening on the music and entertainment scene this week.
The Office of Police Integrity is probing police corruption and has released damning secret phone conversations
Visit the dark side of Melbourne's streets, with this special coverage of the rise and fall of the city's gangsters and their associates.
The Big Dry is hurting - keep up to date on the drought with the Herald Sun's coverage.
Australia lost one of its greatest acting talents when Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment. We pay tribute to his life here.
The Herald Sun is proud to employ some of the best news photographers in the country. Here is a selection of their favourite images, chosen by the photographers themselves.
Leigh Paatsch takes a look at what's unmissable, what's unmemorable, what's unwatchable, of this week's cinema releases
Journalism with attitude. Check out Nui Online for podcasts, audio interviews, video reports and news from the international and local music scene.
Hook up with Steve Cooper to get all the latest fishing news, tips on the best gear and the top spots to cast a line.
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We've found Australia's most passionate Geelong supporter, and he's not your average footy fan. Report:Katherine Firkin. Production:Craig Hughes.