Victoria to be ‘open for business’ under bold Allan govt plan
Major economic reforms are set to be announced by the Allan government in a bid to boost new investment in Victoria and ease the burden on businesses across the state.
‘Business as usual’: Secret CFMEU war erupts amid bikie chaos
Exiled union supremos are waging a shadow war for control of the CFMEU, as it can be revealed bikies were recruiting prisoners to work on building sites once released.
‘Heart’ of CFMEU bikie network exposed
Unions are pushing for a national ban on labour hire to kick bikies and organised crime out of the construction industry.
Dan Andrews’ group among orgs with anti-ban links to media giants
Dan Andrews is the chairman of an organisation that is opposed to an aged-based social media ban, and there’s a crucial detail they did not disclose.
Residents ‘terrified’ as crime wave hits Mornington Peninsula
Residents of the southern suburbs have detailed the horrifying moments they were targeted by armed offenders as an onslaught of break-ins and burglaries sweeps the peninsula.
The ‘ugly situation’ for EV owners
There are many upsides to owning an electric car, though one downside is proving financially tough for early adopters.
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Police seize $8 million worth of vapes in Melbourne raid
Evidence removed from Dumbalk property after shooting
French Impressionist masterpieces coming to Melbourne in 2025
CHOGM Day 3: Anthony Albanese welcomed to Samoa
Offenders set fire to vacant grocery store in Morwell
Where billionaires hide their toys
How Lachy Poole drove 4WD to social media stardom
Meet the family of Donald Trump
‘Jaw popped’: Graphic picture reveals damage of Whittaker disaster
Robert Whittaker’s hopes of a title shot were ended inside a round at UFC 308. And a gruesome picture has revealed the extent of the damage. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES.
‘Strangely embarrassed’: Edwina Bartholomew’s confession
The Sunrise presenter reveals what she really thinks about Australian sporting codes – and the reason she calls herself a ‘fraud’.
How Assange’s father is derailing his chance of a pardon
Australia spent significant political capital to get Julian Assange out of prison while the US attempted to extradite him on spying charges — but now his father has intervened.
Housing scorecard: Industry experts rank Jacinta Allan’s reforms
Four property industry experts have had their say on each of the eight housing reforms announced by the Premier this week. See how they rate them.
New Premier’s promise for ‘fresh start’
Queenslanders have chosen who they want to lead them for the next four years.
US ‘ready’ to react if Iran responds to Israeli attack
An insider has warned of potential “consequences” from the US if Iran responds to Israel’s bombardment. See photos, video.
Cornes: Spoiled modern AFL stars make old heads spin
If you’ve got a talented son lucky enough to be picked up in the AFL draft, here’s the staggering deal he’ll be looking at, writes Graham Cornes.
Goers: Hypocrisy worked! Now Australia has a new street drug
Labor’s high-priced tax attack on smoking worked wonders for health. It’s a shame about the gang wars, writes Peter Goers.
Man arrested after alleged abduction attempt
Police have arrested a man who allegedly attempted to abduct a woman in broad daylight on Friday.
Labor candidate for Flinders accidentally leaked
A Mornington Peninsula councillor with a history of backing Teals and the CFMEU has been accidentally revealed as a Labor candidate for the next federal election.
Fresh details about life of high country killer Greg Lynn revealed
Greg Lynn tried to become a fighter pilot in the Australian Air Force and was at one point the leader of a Christian youth group, a court was told ahead of his sentencing for the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.
‘She won like Winx’: J-Mac claims 100th Group 1 in record Cox Plate triumph
James McDonald became a Cox Plate legend with his third consecutive win in the race taking him to his 100th Group 1 success as Via Sistina smashed Winx’s track record.
Crowds bring the colour to the 2024 Cox Plate
Racing crowds have been soaking up the sunshine and the electric atmosphere at a packed Moonee Valley Racecourse for the Cox Plate.
Indian squad ‘soft spot’ massive boost for McSweeney and Konstas
India have chosen a Test squad with a soft spot – and it may well shape the biggest Australian Test call in years as the selectors decide on a new opening bat.
Harris launches ‘secret weapon’, Trump plans huge NYC rally
Kamala Harris will be joined on the campaign trail by Michelle Obama as Donald Trump prepares to hold a massive rally in a legendary New York arena.
Huge step Aussies are taking to avoid blackouts
Amid increasing concern about summer blackouts and the effect of extreme weather, more Aussies are seeking their own ways to keep the power on.
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.
Small career changes that could add up to $40k to your pay
Some Aussie workers could boost their salary by up to $40,000 by making small career switches that require minimal training. Find out where these opportunities exist.
Big news for Qantas frequent flyers
Qantas is about to release 20 million domestic reward seats for members of its Frequent Flyers program.
Best of the Weekend
Price: Suburban housing towers will make Melbourne unliveable
Premier Jacinta Allan’s plan for suburban housing towers in Brighton, Toorak, Malvern, Armadale and Hawksburn is going to ruin Melbourne.
AFLW star Rocky Cranston felt great. Turns out, she had kidney disease
AFLW star Richelle “Rocky” Cranston was at the top of her game before she suddenly went blind in one eye. She had been living with chronic kidney disease — she just didn’t know it.
Silk sash bash: Inside racing’s most beloved fashion tradition
Fashions on the Field offers many accolades, but none as coveted as the sash. Enthusiasts fought to save the sash and now they continue to honour it.
Killer dogs expected to land owner in jail
A Seaford man who failed to keep his dangerous dogs locked up has been told to prepare for a stint behind bars himself.
Gippsland manhunt like a movie scene, as police swooped
A man who allegedly fired at police before fleeing on foot into Gippsland farmland on Thursday has been shot, arrested and flown to hospital, with one local describing the scene as like a movie.
Mornington Peninsula’s top dog scores massive pay rise
One of Victoria’s best paid local government executives just got a $125,000 pay bump, after accepting a new role in Queensland.
Passenger allegedly tried to ‘head butt’ flight crew
A flight from Perth to Auckland was forced to divert into Melbourne so federal police could arrest a man who allegedly tried to “headbutt” the cabin manager.
Flinders St Station subway looks like a ‘urinal’. Is it time for an upgrade?
Lord mayor hopefuls are among the many Melburnians calling out the “unacceptable” state of the Flinders Street Station underpass as swathes of brown grime and rust spoil the historic landmark.
Leaked: Melb developer’s incentive to join luxe South Yarra gym
Wealthy property developer Tim Gurner, who once claimed “arrogant” workers need to be sacked, is charging eye-watering fees for memberships to his gyms. See the video and full list of what’s included.
Lara fought cancer twice but it was her unborn baby who saved her life
A Melbourne mum has revealed how she was saved from a rare, life-threatening tumour by a twist of fate, saying if she hadn’t been pregnant, she “may not have woken up the next morning”.
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Download now: 2024 AFL team posters
Show your true colours ahead of another blockbuster AFL season and collect your glossy footy team posters here.
Melbourne’s top sandwich shops
Hungry? Ditch the poke bowls and see where to get Melbourne’s best sandwiches.
Revealed: Worst NDIS delays facing Aussie families
One mother was told her son needed to wait 18 months for speech therapy as massive NDIS delays continue to anger Aussies. See the average wait time in your state, and the neglected suburbs.
‘I screech at Kings, swear at cops’: When Lidia rings Centrelink
This is what happens when Lidia Thorpe phones Centrelink. See the transcript here, written by Patrick Carlyon for quality assurance and solely opinion purposes.
Trump reveals ‘biggest mistake’ of his presidency
Donald Trump has told influential US media commentator Joe Rogan where his presidency went wrong, why the 2020 election was “rigged” and called the women of The View “stupid”. See the video.
How Barron became Trump’s secret election weapon
The youngest scion of the Trump dynasty has become the low-key kingmaker to a new American Camelot, built around the kooky cast of characters in the MAGA family.
CBA accused of bullying staff with return-to-office edict
The Finance Sector Union says the Commonwealth Bank’s decision to discipline or cut bonuses from workers who breach return-to-office rules is outrageous.
Qantas moves on after big mistakes
Qantas has declared it’s ready to move on from the ‘serious mistakes’ of the past, even as a new book threatens to dredge up events the airline would rather forget.
AusSuper backs White ‘demotion’ as WiseTech shares soar
The second largest external shareholder in WiseTech says the firm has a strong ‘long-term value’ proposition and Richard White was right to step down into a $1m a year consulting role.
Revealed: 200 suburbs where Melb rents have jumped $100pw+
Real estate experts have revealed soaring rental costs in some Melbourne suburbs could make them easy targets for future high-density housing development. See if yours is among them.
Racing Hall of Famer’s Vic farm for sale with 4 ponies, 80 cows
Australian horse racing legend Pat Hyland, whose wins include the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate, and his wife Maree are saddling up to sell their farm an hour south east of Melbourne.
Key problem with Allan govt’s construction watchdog plan
Building groups have warned the Vic government’s plans to fix the state’s construction watchdog needs more than a new name, with evidence that the proposed key fix will ‘struggle’.
North Melbourne salami silos neighbour listed for $100m
A next-generation office building next door to North Melbourne’s Is Don Is Good salami silos has been listed for sale with expectations it could make more than $100m.
Kyle issues a challenge in bid to boost Melbourne ratings
Kyle Sandilands has put a call out to his Melbourne fans, asking them to recruit listeners to his KIIS FM breakfast show to give a boost to his flagging ratings.
Ex-Abercrombie CEO enters plea over twisted sex crimes
The former boss of clothing store Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, has entered a plea over a twisted scheme to sexually exploit male models.
Coldplay: Set list and sneak peek of Aussie tour
The British rock band are bringing their world-famous Music of the Spheres tour back to Australia and fans could be treated to an Aussie-inspired song. See the full set list.
Coldplay’s Aussie friend to debut special song
Emmanuel Kelly will rejoin his Coldplay mates on their upcoming Music of the Spheres tour and premiere a very significant song.
Staying or going? The clubs with big list calls to make
Six clubs are yet to make calls on their out-of-contract players as the AFL’s list deadline draws closer. JOSH BARNES examines the state of play.
Why Camporeale twins won’t leave Blues fans seeing double
‘Really big mistake’: Roos reveals greatest Fitzroy regret
Top 30 stars: Who are the A-League Women’s players set to shine?
NRL Transfer Special: $20 million worth of talent hits the market
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Pat Cummins’ new project- writing a book
NRL Transfer Watch: Your Club’s Status as November 1 Deadline Nears
Tyler Harvey panics in court side interview
Via Sistina wins incredible 2024 Cox Plate
Josh Giddey ‘balled out’ in Milkwaukee
Sergio Ramos and Ilia Topuria weigh in
Jason Day on why it’s been so long since he returned to play in Australia
Daniel Ricciardo breaks silence, goes viral
WATCH: Stud drama, horror own goal light up crazy derby
A devastating opening 25 minutes from the Victory has helped them register a comfortable victory over arch rivals City, with a shocking goalkeeper error gifting Ryan Teague his second goal of the season. Watch it here.
Darwin Dreamtime draw: Key Don hurt in historic AFLW match
One of Essendon’s young stars suffered a cruel injury blow in the final minutes as the historic AFLW Dreamtime game in Darwin ended in a nailbiting draw.
‘Happy to meet’: Rugby Australia’s Israel Folau ice age begins thaw
Rugby Australia’s CEO and former Wallaby Phil Waugh has suggested he would be willing to meet Israel Folau and mend the relationship that famously broke down in 2019.
Derby fancy comes up Aces in Vase thriller
Red Aces is back in the mix for the Victoria Derby after a thrilling win in the Moonee Valley Vase on Saturday.
4331 days, 12 years: Unlikely hero bowls Kiwis to Indian boilover
New Zealand has pulled off one of Test cricket’s greatest upsets of the modern era, becoming the first touring side in more than 4000 days to win a series in India.
‘No hesitation’: Watto’s bold call on protege Konstas
Shane Watson knows what it’s like to be hyped as the next big thing. When mentoring Sam Konstas he sees a player equipped to deal with the heat of Test cricket.
Boomers’ big player issue as coach candidates emerge
NBL Late Mail: Delly set, Kings lose star, Cotton out
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.
NBL SuperCoach: Experts willing to get Hurt in double bonanza
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.
Radical call for kids to secretly film their teachers in class
Melbourne High students in hot water over muck-up day pranks
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.
Calls to open lush private schools for community use
Residents are pushing for expansive private school grounds to be available for locals to use, opening up billions of dollars worth of valuable parks, ovals and playing fields.
SOG operatives respond to staged critical emergency on cruise ship
‘Devastated’ family of devoted couple killed by truck pay tribute
The grieving family of a Tower Hill farming couple — killed when a truck ploughed into their home early on Friday — have told of how the pair worked to “make the world a better place”.
How one of Victoria’s biggest, most brazen gold heists unfolded
It was a random Monday morning in the CBD when one of the biggest, wildest gold heists in Victorian history began.
The great detox debate: what experts really think
Could soft fitness be your workout game-changer?
Time to rethink your workout
‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ author Mark Manson on the power of directness
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The playgrounds for millionaire hoons
Why China is winning the EV war
China makes more electric cars than any other country – and some of them might take you by surprise.
I broke my golden rule for this car
This staggeringly brilliant – and expensive – sports car pushed its driver to start playing the lottery.
I did The Ghan, nobody warned me about this
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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