Mystery buyer revealed in $21m Melbourne industrial deal
Demand for scarce industrial land continues to drive big deals, with a private buyer securing a $21m site in Melbourne’s booming western corridor. Find out who.
Victoria
Beloved Neighbours actor shares amazing cancer update
Ian Smith, best known for playing Harold Bishop on Neighbours, says he’s been “reborn” and wants to “go forever”, after defying the odds in his battle with terminal cancer.
‘Selfless and loving’ dad allegedly stabbed to death by his brother
A father of three trying to keep the peace between relatives was allegedly knifed to death by his brother when an argument turned deadly in Ascot Vale at the weekend.
Hundreds of kids falling ill from this dishwasher danger
New data shows the large number of calls being made to poisons hotlines. See the list of the most common reasons.
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‘Lazy, ridiculous’: War of words erupts over ‘forced electrification’ of Victoria
The Allan government has been lashed by a leading business group over its plans to fast-track the transition away from gas in Victoria, sparking an extraordinary war of words.
‘Dan in a skirt’: Karen from Brighton still furious at Vic leadership
It’s been almost five years since she became a social media sensation during Dan Andrews’ heavy-handed lockdown regime but “Karen from Briiiighton” says nothing has improved in the “crime-ridden cesspit” of Victoria.
Allan, Battin among pollies flying high in Qantas Chairmans Lounge
Victoria’s Premier and Opposition Leader are among a string of politicians who have accepted invites to the elite Qantas Chairmans Lounge, despite the furore over federal MPs being members of the “most exclusive club in the country”.
Anti-war protesters set to cause havoc at Avalon Airshow
A swarm of pro-Palestine supporters are set to converge on sites across Melbourne and Geelong in an attempt to highlight why the airshow “must be opposed” as police ramp up preparations.
Horror moment woman grabbed in attempted kidnapping
Chilling CCTV footage has captured the moment an innocent woman in Melbourne’s west being grabbed and dragged in a kidnapping attempt described as “every woman’s worst nightmare”.
Small relief from worst drought conditions in almost two decades
Rainfall this week brought relief for thousands of Victorian families and farmers struggling through the worst drought seen in almost two decades, but it’s not enough.
Shocking reason hundreds of pools across Victoria face closure
Hundreds of ageing regional Victorian pools face closure due to a lack of funding to update dangerous infrastructure, while the Labor government ploughs billions into city-based projects.
Empty stands to heaving crowds: How major events brought life back to Melbourne
As Covid gripped Melbourne, major events were decimated — crowds were banned and some events were cancelled or relocated. In the years since the pandemic, they became the “spark plug” that helped reboot the city.
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