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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Queenslanders have chosen who they want to lead them for the next four years.
Robert Whittaker’s hopes of a title shot in Sydney have been ended inside a round at UFC 308. Follow the action live!
An insider has warned of potential “consequences” from the US if Iran responds to Israel’s bombardment. See photos, video.
Police have arrested a man who allegedly attempted to abduct a woman in broad daylight on Friday.
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.
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.
Labor’s high-priced tax attack on smoking worked wonders for health. It’s a shame about the gang wars, writes Peter Goers.
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.
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.
Racing crowds have been soaking up the sunshine and the electric atmosphere at a packed Moonee Valley Racecourse for the Cox Plate.
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.
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.
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.
Over 240 police officers, paramedics and role players staged an intense mass stabbing attack on-board the Spirit of Tasmania to test the skills of all first responders. See the pictures.
Amid increasing concern about summer blackouts and the effect of extreme weather, more Aussies are seeking their own ways to keep the power on.
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.
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.
Qantas is about to release 20 million domestic reward seats for members of its Frequent Flyers program.
Premier Jacinta Allan’s plan for suburban housing towers in Brighton, Toorak, Malvern, Armadale and Hawksburn is going to ruin Melbourne.
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.
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.
A Seaford man who failed to keep his dangerous dogs locked up has been told to prepare for a stint behind bars himself.
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.
One of Victoria’s best paid local government executives just got a $125,000 pay bump, after accepting a new role in Queensland.
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.
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.
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”.
Many long-serving volunteers at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance have been told their services are no longer needed on school tours of the commemorative site.
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.
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.
This is what happens when Lidia Thorpe phones Centrelink. See the transcript here, written by Patrick Carlyon for quality assurance and solely opinion purposes.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
The Sunrise presenter reveals what she really thinks about Australian sporting codes – and the reason she calls herself a ‘fraud’.
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.
The former boss of clothing store Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, has entered a plea over a twisted scheme to sexually exploit male models.
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.
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.
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.
Red Aces is back in the mix for the Victoria Derby after a thrilling win in the Moonee Valley Vase on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
He’s the boy from Beverley Hills who became a legend of two AFL clubs. On the latest SACKED podcast, Paul Roos reveals the phone call which set him on the path to coaching greatness.
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.
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.
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.
It was a random Monday morning in the CBD when one of the biggest, wildest gold heists in Victorian history began.
Police have busted a massive illegal nicotine vape haul worth about $8m after responding to reports of a burglary at a warehouse in Melbourne’s east.
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China makes more electric cars than any other country – and some of them might take you by surprise.
This staggeringly brilliant – and expensive – sports car pushed its driver to start playing the lottery.
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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