What typical Aus home price will buy you overseas
Australia’s housing affordability has been put in the spotlight, with our median house prices enough to snap up a French chateau, villa, tropical island or Bali retreat.
Victoria
‘Dodgiest deal’: Rowntree sees red over Little River solar farm plans
Getaway star Catriona Rowntree has threatened to “get political” over what she claims are the state government’s “secretive” plans for a huge renewable energy project near her historic Little River farm, in an iconic film location.
US architect-designed Frankston South mansion could sell for $17m
A mammoth Spanish-style clifftop property has come to market and could shatter the area’s residential price record by more than $6m. SEE INSIDE.
Cost of building an Aussie home hits shock high amid 70k shortfall
The average cost of building a new house in Australia has hit a shock new high as the nation’s efforts to fight a housing crisis with more homes fell short by almost 70,000 last year.
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Farmer to contest animal welfare charges
A farmer near Colac, was also a livestock agent and well-known sporting identity, is disputing more than 40 animal welfare charges laid against him.
Coles to slash number of products it sells
Supermarket giant Coles is pushing forward with a plan to slash the number of products on its shelves by at least 10 per cent, in a move it says is designed to make it “easier” for shoppers.
‘Bruised’: Harry and Meghan ‘moving back to UK’
In an unexpected twist, new whispers that Harry and Meghan could return to the UK has emerged following their “bruised” past.
Storm damage in Geelong
SES crews have been kept busy cleaning up major storm damage across Geelong, including this home in Belmont. VIDEO: Brad Fleet
Dutton lashes Victorian courts for being weak on anti-Semitic attacks
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has lashed Victoria’s courts amid a spike in anti-Semitic attacks, saying offenders are given a “slap on the wrist” as he calls for mandatory sentencing.
‘Surging fatalities is a rising trend’
Will Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor offer a special regional Victorian roads package? With an election only months away, calls are getting louder.
Where the rain fell in January
Rain has been scarce in a lot of places in Victoria at the start of 2025, but one region has been fortunate. We break down the best totals.
Famous mum’s bold bikini pledge for her daughters
Chezzi Denyer knows life in the spotlight is hard, but has made a fearless decision for the sake of her daughters. Calling all mums and dads – take the Great Parent Survey here.
Storms cut power to thousands in midst of heatwave
Thousands of homes across Victoria are without power in the middle of a heatwave after storms swept across the state overnight.
Radio legend Philip Brady announces his retirement
Philip Brady has hung up his microphone after more than 30 years at the station, saying “it’s time to move over and give the younger guys…
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