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Searching for victory

A physically imposing Honduras side used to humid conditions are looking for their first taste of World Cup success, writes Riley Beveridge.

MWF 2014 Official Selection: Blood Brothers

Ahead of Melbourne WebFest 2014 we are profiling all the series in the Official Selection. First up is Blood Brothers, a drama series created by Jamie Nieto.

Juice cleanses: healthy or harmful?

A cup of blended fruit and vegetables should be good for you, but extreme juice diets do more harm than they let on writes Lauren Colosimo.

Son’s Korea ready for stardom

With capable, exciting strikers but a questionable defensive line, Luke Sale says South Korea could be the neutrals’ favourite team in Brazil.

Style over substance

Vito Doria looks at a Chile side capable of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup, despite being drawn in the ‘Group of Death’.

With a shake of the hips

Riley Beveridge looks back at the heroics of Roger Milla and Cameroon at the 1990 World Cup in Italy.

Les Elephant graveyard

Ivory Coast’s ageing “golden generation” has one last shot at achieving untasted success at the World Cup, writes Jordan Witte.

A new chapter for El Tri

After escaping the ignominy of failing to qualify for the World Cup, Mexico are bringing a group of emerging youngsters to Brazil, writes Vito Doria.

Social cohesion through Islamic art

Naim Kurt speaks to the founder of Australia’s first Islamic Museum about how art is quashing stereotypes of an often misunderstood religious minority.

Azzuri opts for differing approach

According to Christopher Hearn, Italy may have to field unfamiliar tactics in order to suit their squad at the World Cup.

The silent assassins

An exciting squad and an entertaining brand of football could see Japan become the dark horses of the World Cup, writes Riley Beveridge.

The ‘big 5’ in gig etiquette

Julian Gasparri discusses the top five behaviours that he believes people should control when at live music gigs.

Wanda-ring to new heights

An everyday object and an original idea is taking young Adelaide filmmaker Carolyn Duchene out of Australia and around the world, writes Luke Sale.

State sanctioned cruelty

Tom Colwell explains how Victorian breeding regulations are effectively encouraging the lucrative puppy farming trade.

State icon needs state protection

Julian Gasparri argues that heritage sites considered ‘locally significant’ aren’t receiving adequate protection and should therefore be included in the Victorian Heritage Register.

El Tigre on the prowl

Whether striker Radamel Falcao is fit or not should have no bearing on the World Cup chances of free-scoring Colombia, writes Jordan Witte.