The heartbroken father of accountant Nikkita Azzopardi has revealed a welfare check was requested for his daughter, before she was found dead inside a South Morang home about 10am on Monday morning.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on Anthony Albanese’s Qantas freebies after the Prime Minster was accused of ‘gold-plating’ his private holidays.
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.
Superannuation balances can be boosted significantly and tax savings await for people who are generous towards their partner.
Bill Shorten has talked tough about the criminals rorting the NDIS. Now he has proposed new legislation to help catch them quicker. They can’t come soon enough, writes Julie Cross.
A cruel VTAC scam has targeted Year 12 VCE students on the eve of the English exam.
Nick Reece is ahead in the race for the city’s top job, according to an early analysis of thousands of ballots, with Carlton great Koutoufides emerging as his greatest challenger.
An elderly man who killed two neighbours in a fit of rage over a garden tap has launched a bid to reduce his time behind bars.
Australian music legend John Farnham makes a series of disturbing claims about his late former manager in his new book.
Donald Trump has taken to the stage following a glowing introduction by wife Melania after Elon Musk made a huge statement. Follow for updates.
See the latest interactive list of providers banned for life from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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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.
The predicted ‘bloodbath’ in the Australian EV market is happening now and current owners are suffering, new data shows.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Melbourne burglar stole $11,000 in coins and ciggies and left a hefty damage bill after doing over multiple eastern suburbs booze spots.
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.
A simple and cost effective blood test will be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease quicker and more accurately, Melbourne researchers at The Florey Institute have found.
To celebrate the launch of the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Herald Sun asked powerhouse women of racing, including legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse and talented jockey Michelle Payne, what they love most about the event.
Who is the longest current-serving premier in Australia? Test your skills in our 100-question quiz.
Show your true colours ahead of another blockbuster AFL season and collect your glossy footy team posters here.
Hungry? Ditch the poke bowls and see where to get Melbourne’s best sandwiches.
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”.
Two women have come forward and defended the Aussie billionaire who stepped down as chief of WiseTech following allegations he demanded sex for investments.
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.
Iran’s ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi’s comments come a month after he received a formal warning from the Australian government. Follow live updates.
The sharemarket was flat on light volumes as investors awaited key inflation data. Mosaic Brands enters receivership with KPMG appointed. ASX Limited hit by first strike against remuneration report.
A group of key executives from Solomon Lew’s Just Group retail division have resigned, adding to a growing list of management departures, just as Myer is mulling buying the unit.
Nine Entertainment’s Melbourne masthead The Age has made multiple changes to an offensive cartoon relating to the war in Israel.
Aussie model Lara Bingle, now Worthington, went MIA with hubby Sam in hope to live a private life, until her landlord catapulted them back into the limelight.
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.
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.
A “real-life Barbie Dreamhouse” has quickly gathered thousands of online views as people flock to see the bright pink home.
Amy Shark opens up about her skyrocketing success, and why the music industry is tougher than ever.
The British crooner started crying after spotting a familiar face in the audience during her Las Vegas residency show.
King Charles has new plans for next year after the success of his whirlwind Australian tour, according to a Palace official.
The Sunrise presenter reveals what she really thinks about Australian sporting codes – and the reason she calls herself a ‘fraud’.
Australia has named an understrength squad for next month’s T20 series against Pakistan, with eyes firmly set on the Border-Gavaskar series.
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.
They may have been discarded by their previous club, but these 12 players could fill a hole for your AFL team. JOSH BARNES looks at the delisted dozen.
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 superstars dominate the list of players to target in Round 7 and we reveal in-form cheapies set to rocket in price to help you get them in.
Cam Rayner could have been one of the biggest free agents on the market in 2025, with Victorian clubs’ big-money offers circling. He tells JAY CLARK why he’s spurned Victoria and re-signed with the Lions on a monster deal.
The Bledisloe Cup and NRL grand final will be played on the same weekend next year, but they’ll be on opposite sides of the country after a surprise call from Rugby Australia.
Huge edition of Late Mail with Matthew Dellavedova a chance to play United’s second game of the round, plus a star King and Bryce Cotton both out.
With six teams on the double this week, you’d think there’d be options aplenty for SuperCoach NBL experts. However, there’s a world of Hurt awaiting for those who miss a Phoenix big man.
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.
Seemingly innocent muck-up day pranks at the prestigious Melbourne High School have turned sour after a car was stripped of paint and a teacher injured. Now up to 30 students face disciplinary action.
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.
The GrabnGo Cafe and Convenience store was gutted by flames overnight in a blaze feared linked to the state’s gangland tobacco wars.
Variety is the spice of life, after all
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Just another average day in Perth.
Auto giant unveils its wildest car yet, taking an interesting approach to high-performance motoring.
The once-standard complimentary snacks and meals in economy are slowly being phased out, replaced by ‘buy on board’ options.
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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