Knight: Highs and lows of being a Swans fan in Melbourne
Being a Sydney Swans supporter and living in Melbourne is not as sad as it sounds. It hasn’t always been an easy ride, but that is part of the great journey of footy.
Victoria
Warning over ‘worrying reality’ of Aussies having strokes
More than 440,000 Australians are living with the effects of a stroke and experts fear the number will continue to soar without urgent action.
AFL Grand Final schedule
Here’s your quick guide for what’s to come ahead of the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
‘That’s not justice’: Stabbing victim’s family hit out at killers
The devastated family of a young man fatally stabbed in a senseless revenge attack in Heidelberg West have yelled in court “that’s not justice” after his killers were jailed for four years or less.
Warning as Qantas workers walk off job at Melbourne Airport
Footy fans flying into Melbourne are facing travel pain as Qantas engineers strike at Tullamarine airport in an action they say is “highly likely” to disrupt flights.
The surprise highlight of Pharaoh exhibit
Monumental sculptures, obelisks and tombs are hard to miss in the blockbuster NGV exhibition – but much smaller treasures has been favoured by visitors. WATCH THE VIDEO
Flag-winning Pie selling alpine home with epic yoga shed
Premiership-winning Collingwood player Ben Reid and his wife Erin are selling a sprawling alpine getaway where they turned a shed into an amazing yoga retreat.
Arsonists tell neighbours to ‘get the f**k back inside’
Four people including two young children have been rescued from a burning home in Melbourne’s northwest set ablaze by arsonists who threatened neighbours woken by the attack. See the dramatic video.
Negative gearing is in the gun. Here’s how it could change
Negative gearing has again exploded into the political debate as Treasury models options to scale it back. Here’s how it could change.
Dubai-style Melb home decked out with $50k+ crystal inside
A jetsetting family have taken the bling factor to the next level at their luxurious suburban house with a Swarovski crystal mural, blue crystal-encrusted bar and a $35k+ chandelier. SEE INSIDE
Financial woes worsen for embattled Lobster Cave owner
Another business linked to the owner of Melbourne’s famed Lobster Cave restaurant has been forced into liquidation as the future of his high-profile eatery remains under a cloud.
Golden Rose + Manikato Stakes + Grand Final? A weekend like no other!
Alex and Xavier crack into what is an awesome weekend of racing, with the Group 1 Manikato Stakes and Golden Rose the features, alongside the…
CCTV of Lorrin Whitehead
Missing Bannockburn mum Lorrin Whitehead is seen on CCTV at a local supermarket, buying a bottle of water, a card and a pen, moments before she…
Six-figure sum for council monitors
A record number of municipal monitors have been appointed by government to keep an eye on councils. So how much is this costing ratepayers?
10 kids arrested every day in Victoria as youth crime surges
Crimes committed by children aged between 10 and 17 have hit their highest point since 2010, while close to 10 youth gang members and child criminals are arrested in Victoria every day.
Pesutto accused of making ‘political move’ to expel Deeming
John Pesutto has been accused of making a “political move” to “take out” Moira Deeming from the Liberal Party by using a rally she organised — which was gatecrashed by neo-Nazis — as an excuse to get rid of her.
BBQs or brollies? What’s in store for Grand Final Day weather
As thousands of fans flock to the ’G for Saturday’s Grand Final clash, the weather is expected to look a lot different to previous years as temperatures are pegged to hit the record books.
From Alf to Gryan: Footy star names through the decades
From Alf, Bill and Frank in the 1920s to Koltyn, Gryan and Bailey a hundred years later, here’s how the names of footy players have changed over the years – and the one name that reigns supreme.
Dan’s ‘faceless men’ blamed as mayoral war of words heats up
A fight over preferences in the race to be lord mayor has prompted claims of “grubby” and “unhinged” attacks between rival candidates.
Wodonga spring store cattle sale
The tough season was on display at the Wodonga store cattle sale where weights were up to 100kg lighter than normal. And while the offering was…
Gone in 14 days: Suburbs where homes are selling fastest
Properties in some parts of the city are being snapped up in as little as two weeks, as elevated buyer demand see homes selling faster nationwide compared to last year.
Flight delay warning as Qantas staff strike
Flights into and out of Melbourne across the coming week could be disrupted by striking Qantas staff.
Data exposes extent of youth crime problem
The alarming rise in youth crime in Victoria is showing no signs of slowing down, with newly released crime stats revealing how much havoc young…
If you want to study business in Melbourne, apply to these universities
The countdown is on for year 12 students to pick a study course for next year, and for those considering business school, a new report has ranked the top institutions in Victoria.
Three Victorian farms on the market for more than $33 million
A foreign investor is selling almost 5000ha of Aussie farmland, including three farms spanning a total of 2070ha in southwest Victoria. See the details.
Forensic officers gather evidence in Daylesford
Forensic officers have bagged items from the crime scene where a man died in Daylesford.
Kennett: Let’s hear the truth about the conspiracies that have protected Dan
Ray Shuey’s report into the Dan Andrews crash found the Andrews’ version of events “implausible”. Now he joins a conga line of people the former premier has thrown under the bus to protect himself.
Top Gun
A pair of war birds involved in a fatal crash over were trying to recreate the iconic opening scene from the movie Top Gun for a sizzle reel…
Racenet Form Facts – 2024 Manikato Stakes
The $2,000,000 Manikato Stakes is the first night time Group 1 of the Spring Racing Carnival. The Manikato Stakes race is held at Moonee Valley…
Livestock being sold early in parts of the Wimmera
A tough season is seeing livestock sold early in many parts of the Wimmera.
Decades-old deal between nuns and neighbours sours over a fence
A group of Kew residents is taking legal action to protect their right to freely access the sprawling grounds of Genazzano after a decades-old agreement turned sour.
Teen escapes with warning after Mount Scopus College AI photo scandal
A Year 8 student has got away with a warning after allegedly sharing fake, explicit, AI-generated images of female students online.
Victoria’s top cop backs better wages, defends anti-war protest police response
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has said force members deserve better pay and conditions as they do a “brilliant job”, while defending their actions at anti-war protests in Melbourne.
Collingwood murder accused set to fly to Australia
The man accused of two gruesome murders in the 1970s is set to be flown from Italy into police custody in Australia.
Teen stabbed at Woodgrove shopping centre, CPR performed
A teenage boy is believed to have been stabbed and seriously injured at the Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West, with reports CPR was being performed.
Top 50: Country footy’s best of the best in 2024
With another country footy season almost done and dusted attention turns to assessing who were the best players of 2024. Here is our best 50.
Aussies spending $5bn+ more on mortgages than in 2022
Alarming figures reveal homeowners are paying significantly more on their mortgages than they were two years ago, as the RBA meets today to talk about whether or not to cut the cash rate.
E-scooters stripped from Melbourne CBD as major ban kicks in
Hundreds of e-scooters have been removed from the CBD streets after the City of Melbourne decided to scrap its contracts with two major rideshare providers.
Melbourne Feng Shui home sparks bidding war
A homeowner in the city’s northeast sought guidance from a Feng Shui Master before putting their home under the hammer. But did their advice pay off?
Aussies spending thousands on pet-friendly renos — is it worth it?
Increasing numbers of Aussie pet owners are renovating houses to suit their pawed pals, with projects like dedicated dog bath areas taking the lead. But how much does it cost?
How much is the Easey St murder house worth now?
As new revelations about the infamous Easey St murder arise, the property where the tragic event happened has recently been valued, and the price may surprise you.
Key artefacts in exhibit of ancient Egyptian treasures at NGV
These are some of the artefacts to look out for when visiting Pharaoh at the NGV.
We could soon pay less for beer – but there’s a catch
The price of beer always gets people talking but there could be a plan to soon make a big change.
Meadow Heights mini market hit by arson attack
Oregano House mini market in Meadow Heights was rammed by car and set ablaze in arson attack.
Meadow Heights mini market rammed by car, set ablaze
A car has been rammed into a Lebanese mini market in Melbourne’s north and set alight in the latest arson attack to hit Melbourne.
Original 1980s home smashes reserve by $1m
A marathon 100-bid auction showed the length buyers were prepared to go to get their hands on this unrenovated coastal house, offered for the first time since it was built.
AFL stars and partners chat ahead of Brownlow count
AFL’s best have given their thought head of tonight’s Brownlow Medal count.
Child criminals under surveillance in gang-busting crackdown
Victoria Police’s crime reduction teams are targeting repeat “extreme” offenders to stop young thugs from forming and joining gangs.
Private wine paradise has karaoke, teppanyaki rooms, secret trapdoor
A spectacular Mornington Peninsula property with a karaoke room, teppanyaki room, putting green and Crown Casino-style water feature has hit the market. SEE INSIDE
Melbourne mum arrested in Turkey over terror offences
An Australian woman accused of being a member of an Australian terrorist cell has been locked up in a Turkish prison.
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