The race that pumps $1bn into the nation
The Melbourne Cup Carnival has raced to a record-breaking economic benefit of more than $1bn to Australia.
Victoria
The most stolen car in Victoria probably isn’t what you think
Car thefts are running at a 22-year high in Victoria and the number one vehicle being nicked by a new generation of hi-tech thieves may surprise you.
‘Mislead’: Albo slammed over China warships fiasco
The Coalition has accused Anthony Albanese of attempting to ‘mislead’ the public in claiming a military notification on China’s live fire drills matched a commercial pilot’s warning.
Teen accused of ‘cowardly’ knife attack in Bunnings car park was on bail, court told
A teenager accused of stabbing two men in the face and genitals in a “cowardly” attack over a pair of AirPods was on bail for another violent assault, a court has heard.
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Incredible gift of Neale Daniher’s true Aussie grit
Australian of the Year Neale Daniher is no salesman. A no-nonsense country boy. For him, he ‘wanted to make something’ of his time on Earth.
Hobsons Bay council CEO suspended
A western suburbs council has stood down their chief executive amid an investigation into workplace “safety” concerns.
Victoria’s searing $70m tobacco war damage bill revealed
Tobacconists and businesses have copped tens of millions of dollars in damages amid the state’s disastrous illicit tobacco warfare — and the number of attacks is still on rise. See the stats.
Man charged after wild alleged violent crime spree
A Craigieburn man banned from owning guns has been charged over a string of violent crimes in Melbourne’s north in which a man was shot and a woman allegedly assaulted.
‘Committed to both’: Allan vows to keep fighting for SRL funding
Jacinta Allan has vowed to “keep fighting” for two of the state’s major rail infrastructure projects, after a federal government cash promise for Melbourne Airport Rail put pressure on the Suburban Rail Loop.
‘Horror’ as Anzac memorial defaced; John Batman statue vandalised
An Anzac memorial honouring fallen soldiers has been doused with red paint while a statue honouring John Batman has been destroyed and graffiti sprayed across a citizenship ceremony in the latest attacks leading up to Australia Day.
New year, new state, new school: Big adventure for preppie twins
Double the back to school fun is in store for Our Lady of Lourdes primary as twin brothers Maximus and Domadius gear up for their first day of prep after a big move from interstate. See the pictures!
Hundreds of Victorians recognised on Australia Day 2025 Honours List
From Melbourne hospitality legends to scientific and medical researchers, meet the Victorians that have been recognised on the Australia Day Honours List, and which three were received the nation’s highest honour.
Hover, don’t touch — the latest bungle to hit myki
If you have a new myki card you may have noticed it doesn’t scan when you touch on. A batch of cards are failing to work as advertised and the Allan government has quietly fessed up to the problem.
Scorching end to Australia Day long weekend forecast for Melbourne
Melburnians are set for beautifully warm weather on Australia Day before a sizzling hot end to the long weekend as temperatures climb into the 40s. See what’s in store for the city.
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