Stephenson makes bombshell call to quit AFL
At just 25 years of age, former Rising Star Jaidyn Stephenson has retired from the AFL. JON RALPH has the details on why the Kangaroo made the decision.
Ex-AFL star’s wife fronts court over alleged Bali brothel
The estranged wife of former Essendon player Ricky Olarenshaw has fronted a Bali court over allegations she was running a brothel on the holiday island.
Block in crisis as Kylie flees, Brad’s ‘flirting’ confession causes uproar
What happened between Brad and another contestant? The revelations could tear apart a marriage and on-site chaos as Kylie packs her bags and disappears, leaving a miserable Brad to confess.
‘Can’t get image out of my head’: Worried brother found sister dead
The heartbroken brother of accountant Nikkita Azzopardi has told of how he found his sister dead inside her South Morang home on Monday, after fearing for her safety and breaking into her house.
‘Tyranny’: Father enslaved wife and kids for years, court hears
A man charged with enslaving his family to work on their farm acted like an “absolute ruler … unrestrained by law” and used guns and violence to force them into servitude for five years, a court has heard.
$1m fines, beefed up police powers: Opposition reveals tobacco licensing scheme
Fed up with the inaction of the Allan government, the Coalition will introduce a private member’s bill outlining its tobacco licencing scheme in a bid to rein in Melbourne’s out of control tobacco wars.
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Warning graphic: CCTV footage of the fatal Lygon St crash that killed Katherine Osborne
‘Ripper bloke’ mourned after Geelong stabbing death
A family of ducks stops Moonee Ponds traffic
Behind the scenes at photo shoot with the queens of racing
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‘I’m not paying that’: Toorak restaurant dumps surcharges to please picky locals
Weekend and card surcharges are off the menu at a restaurant in Melbourne’s wealthiest suburb, as posh locals refuse to fork out extra.
What Melbourne’s A-list will be eating inside the Birdcage
From free flowing champagne and secret tequila bars to elite cuts from a posh steakhouse — this is what society’s elite will be eating inside the exclusive Birdcage marquees.
Nandos Australia set to change forever
A popular fast food chicken chain has just opened a new ‘elevated’ dining experience as part of a company refresh to grow and capture more hungry Aussies.
Reece ahead in lord mayor race — but Kouta could steal victory
Lord Mayor Nick Reece is ahead in the race for the city’s top job after the counting of thousands of ballots, but Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides could claim victory in the final quarter.
Manslaughter deal for student who killed two sex workers in 24 hours
A Chinese student who killed two sex workers in Melbourne CBD apartments in less than 24 hours has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after murder charges were dropped.
Melania’s rare show after Musk’s trillion-dollar vow
Donald Trump’s latest rally was packed with stars and profanities, a glowing introduction by wife Melania and a huge statement from Elon Musk.
Humble way ‘Eddie Everywhere’ is celebrating milestone birthday
TV personality and media mogul Eddie McGuire shows no signs of slowing down in his career on the eve of his 60th birthday, but plans to mark the day with a very humble celebration.
Courtney Act’s epic Halloween tribute to Bailey Smith
Drag queen Courtney Act has paid tribute to ‘gay icon’ Bailey Smith and the star midfielder has given the imitation a tick of approval.
Deery: Lessons for Allan and Pesutto in Queensland election
Voters ditching Labor but not voting Liberal. Government’s failing on cost of living. There are plenty of lessons for Victoria’s political leaders in the Queensland election. Will they heed them?
Retirement saving: are you a super spouse?
Superannuation balances can be boosted significantly and tax savings await for people who are generous towards their partner.
Moon Dog to open Bali beach club-inspired spot in Frankston
Hot on the heels of its Footscray and Docklands openings, Melbourne brewery Moon Dog will add another venue to its fast-growing empire, with Moon Dog Beach Club set to open before Christmas.
Identity of dad who allegedly tried to kidnap woman concealed
A man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman after failing to convince two young girls to get in his car has convinced a court to temporarily conceal his name due to fears his family will face “retribution”.
Horrific moment young girl has machete held to throat on Mount Waverley doorstep
Security cameras have captured the terrifying moment a teenage girl and her friend were cornered by a group of youths armed with machetes outside a random Mount Waverley home.
Woman accused of Lidia Thorpe assault says she’s received threats
The woman accused of assaulting Lidia Thorpe at the MCG after the Dreamtime game says she has received a flood of threats since being charged by police.
Allan orders probe into magistrate training on avoiding deportation
Premier Jacinta Allan has asked the attorney-general to investigate training provided to Victorian magistrates on how they can avoid imposing sentences that would result in violent migrant criminals such as pedophiles from being deported.
Are you about to have you solar payment slashed?
Tens of thousands of Victorian homes with solar panels are about to have their generous feed-in tariff slashed. Here’s how it will hurt their hip pocket.
‘Hurt’: What really happened in Daniel’s Bulldogs exit
Caleb Daniel was playing AFL footy consistently for almost nine years when he was sent to the Bulldogs reserves. He reveals how he found himself on the outer and off to North Melbourne.
China’s EV ‘bloodbath’ is already here
The predicted ‘bloodbath’ in the Australian EV market is happening now and current owners are suffering, new data shows.
Do these crazy homebuyer tactics work?
We’ve all heard the saying, ‘think outside the box’ when it comes to cracking the property market – but are these three creative approaches to buying a home realistic or just wishful thinking?
Blindsided bride calls off wedding over $9k Uber Eats debt
Barefoot Investor tells a bride-to-be who discovered her fiancé’s $9000 Afterpay and Uber Eats debt to ‘give love a chance’ before kicking him to the kerb.
Top early Black Friday deals: Get up to 80% off big brands
Brands have been dropping wild Black Friday deals early. See the top deals up for grabs from popular brands including Dyson, Samsung, Ninja and Nike.
Melbourne Jewish charity fleeced by con artist manager
A trusted senior manager fraudulently obtained $185k from a Jewish charity that he used to fund his gambling and wheel and deal on the share market.
Grubby Mildura granny unmasked in $200k taxpayer scam
A con artist Mildura grandma treated herself to a Mercedes Benz and got on the punt after she wickedly scammed $200k through a dodgy business tax fraud.
Alleged headbutter to fly again after ‘abusive’ in-flight antics
The man who forced an international flight to divert via Melbourne after allegedly trying to “headbutt” a cabin manager, has asked to be allowed to fly interstate.
Booze bandit knocked over bottle-O during $11k heists
A Melbourne burglar stole $11,000 in coins and ciggies and left a hefty damage bill after doing over multiple eastern suburbs booze spots.
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Last minute study guide: How to ace the VCE English exam
With less than 24 hours to go before Victoria’s year 12s sit the English exam, examiners, tutors, teachers and star pupils offer last-minute tips and trick to ace the test, as well as the key pitfalls to avoid.
Artist’s Peninsula pad boasts both a lake house and a treehouse
Artist and stylist Sarah Kuter is bidding farewell to her Merricks North lake house that was designed to blend into the surrounding bushland. Take a tour of the creative haven.
Magistrates taught how to avoid having pedophiles deported
Victorian magistrates have been given training on how to sentence violent migrant criminals such as pedophiles and drug dealers so they don’t get deported at the end of their jail term.
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Melbourne’s top sandwich shops
Hungry? Ditch the poke bowls and see where to get Melbourne’s best sandwiches.
Albo’s Qantas ‘freebies’: What you need to know
After being criticised for purchasing a $4.3m property during a housing crisis, PM Anthony Albanese is once again in trouble for accepting a raft of Qantas “freebies”.
‘Aww f**k’: Why seaplane may have crashed
A witness has revealed the potential reason why a seaplane flipped and nosedived into waters off Whitsunday Island. See the pictures.
Why Trump feels the love in the city trying to lock him up
New York is not a state that will decide the US election. It is, however, indicative of what could be a stunning twist in the race.
Israel’s strikes continue; labelled a ‘terrorist attack’
Israeli military has struck at Lebanon and Iran, with Iran’s ambassador to Australia calling the state a “lawless Zionist enemy”. Follow live updates.
Tech stock picker Packer’s $600m windfall
Billionaire James Packer has shareholdings in global tech stocks such as Nvidia and Meta, and his new investment strategy has landed his private investment vehicle a massive financial boost.
Major Aussie fashion retailer goes bust
A major ASX-listed retailer that owns iconic brands such as Katies, Rivers and Millers has gone into voluntary administration.
Paladin warning sparks uranium stock rout
Paladin Energy sparked a sell-off in uranium stocks on Monday after warning of operational challenges at its flagship Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia.
Incomplete Metro Tunnel picks up ‘Award for Excellence’
The Melbourne Metro Tunnel has collected a real estate award as the property industry celebrated its best and brightest. See what the still incomplete project won.
Victorians homing in on haunted hotspots
Home prices are surging in the Melbourne and Victorian suburbs connected with some of the state’s most-haunted locations. And more of us could soon be sharing our property with a phantom.
Pink Barbie home available on house swap site
A “real-life Barbie Dreamhouse” has quickly gathered thousands of online views as people flock to see the bright pink home.
Melbourne car collector’s $10m bid for free parking
A wealthy car collector has found a way to score free parking — or maybe even to get paid, by buying out an apartment building so he could put cars in the basement. But now that’s changing.
Unexpected Swift comments about Diddy resurface
A 2011 interview in which Taylor Swift talks about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has resurfaced as the rapper faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Watch video.
Amy Shark reveals ‘scary’ career reality check
Amy Shark opens up about her skyrocketing success, and why the music industry is tougher than ever.
Celebrity brings Adele to tears during show
The British crooner started crying after spotting a familiar face in the audience during her Las Vegas residency show.
‘Perfect tonic’: King’s new royal tour move after Aussie visit
King Charles has new plans for next year after the success of his whirlwind Australian tour, according to a Palace official.
Hated sub vest to stay despite players’ lobbying
The sub rule has come under scrutiny from players and coaches alike, but the AFL is set to retain to controversial substitute’s vest heading into 2025.
New captain needed: Big guns pulled for T20 series
Opener race narrows as bolter’s bid shut down
Luckless Valley run leaves Cup hopes in jeopardy
Make me pick one: Ashcroft declares draft ambition
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Rioli launches torpedo in AFLW Dreamtime curtain raiser
Bizarre Dwyane Wade statue revealed
Tatum learns fate after calling refs ‘incompetent’
Illawarra coach Justin Tatum has learned his fate after Basketball Australia’s integrity unit found he breached its code of conduct by calling referees ‘incompetent’ after the Hawks’ loss to United.
Aussie ace caught up in explosive F1 title race as feud boils over
Carlos Sainz won the Mexico GP in his flying Ferrari but the biggest talking point was the latest fallout from Formula One’s fiercest feud – and the Aussie who has a front-row seat to the drama.
Decision looming: Melbourne Cup or international target for Via Sistina
The team around record-breaking Cox Plate heroine Via Sistina will spend the next few days weighing up options for the mare including next week’s Melbourne Cup.
Why wannabe Dee board member doesn’t regret $700k legal bill
Peter Lawrence has put $700,000 into suing the Melbourne Demons over the club’s electoral constitution. Despite losing the battle, he tells JON RALPH why he won the war.
Mini-Marnus: How McSweeney was tagged as future Test captain
Selectors put the cart before the horse when they picked Nathan McSweeney for the Australia A side last year. But now they could be repaid in spades by the man who could be our next Test debutant.
SuperCoach BBL is back with cash prizes, exciting new features
It’s time to level up your strategy cricket fans – SuperCoach BBL is open for business. With superstars from David Warner to Glenn Maxwell in the mix, the race for fantasy cricket supremacy starts now.
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 7
Why NBL’s championship winner will never coach the Boomers
He’s coach of the championship-winning Tasmania Jackjumpers – and one of the best basketball brains in the country. But Scott Roth says he would never accept an invitation to coach the Boomers.
SuperCoach NBL: Round 6 player scores, standouts and busts
Top fantasy scorers and busts for round 6 of SuperCoach NBL – plus key players to target – revealed here.
‘Freaking out’: Cruel VTAC scam targets VCE students before exams
Teachers hit with a barrage of sexist slurs and rape jokes
Shocking new survey results show female teachers are subjected to sexist and pornographic slurs and propositioned by male students.
Radical call for kids to secretly film their teachers in class
A new activist group wants kids to secretly film their teachers to monitor if they are referring to Australia Day as “Invasion Day”, how they handle rules around gender toilet use and watch for transitioning students.
35 ‘safe zones’ where you can do a Facebook Marketplace swap
Geelong stabbing victim identified as well-known barber
A barber, who was stabbed to death at a popular Geelong party strip, has been remembered as a “ripper bloke” who had the world at his feet.
Mickleham convenience store gutted in suspicious blaze
The GrabnGo Cafe and Convenience store was gutted by flames overnight in a blaze feared linked to the state’s gangland tobacco wars.
Looking to get rid of your ghosts this Halloween? Try ‘cobwebbing’
Secret Aussie winter hot spots you never considered
Forget escaping to the other side of the world – Australia’s loaded with unsung winter holiday destinations where the weather’s warm and the crowds are non existent.
Do I really have to tip on a cruise ship?
Tipping culture is one of the most perplexing parts of travel for Aussies. Is it necessary to tip on a cruise, and do you have to stick to the suggested amount? Doc Holiday has the answer.
Family travelling Australia stranded after their brand new Toyota Landcrusier breaks down
‘Tough love’ brings change for drivers
Mitsubishi has taken on feedback about its driver monitoring system, as David McCowen reports.
Hoon drags tugboat down Perth highway
Just another average day in Perth.
Photo reveals hidden danger at Aussie beach
Is this the end of inflight meals?
The once-standard complimentary snacks and meals in economy are slowly being phased out, replaced by ‘buy on board’ options.
’C-word’ you should never say Down Under
As one English backpacker recently learned, this innocent-seeming word makes Aussies irrationally angry, and should be avoided at all costs.
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