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.
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.
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.
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US music superstar Beyoncé has introduced Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to the stage at a rally in Houston, Texas, with a resounding speech.
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.
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”.
Katter’s Australian Party is threatening legal action over an ‘LNP’ sign, while police visit a booth on Brisbane’s bayside over one man’s bizarre appearance.
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 rationale for supermarket rorting is straight-forward in many people’s minds: if they treat us like idiots, we’ll treat them like idiots. But does that make it right, asks Angela Mollard.
Nothing reveals Greens or Teal double standards faster than trying to solve a problem where they live, writes David Penberthy.
It was a random Monday morning in the CBD when one of the biggest, wildest gold heists in Victorian history began.
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.
Victorian renters will be given free access to a dispute resolution service to manage conflicts with their landlords in the Allan government’s latest bid to grapple with the state’s housing crisis.
RBA boss Michele Bullock told taxpayers struggling to make ends meet that they may have to sell their homes last month – now it’s been revealed she’s secured a pay rise larger than the average Australian salary.
Brendan Fevola in black and white? It’s enough to make a Carlton fan ill. But, it might be the start of one of the more unlikely AFL coaching journeys.
Fox Footy has picked up four-time AFL premiership champion Shaun Burgoyne from Channel 7 to commentate next year in the latest game-changing move by the powerful broadcaster.
There’s a new way for fans to watch Lionel Messi in action, with TikTok providing a special ‘Messi Cam’ for his MLS Cup playoffs debut with Inter Miami. Check it out here.
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.
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.
As the biggest prize in Australian racing returns home to wrap up its five-month world tour, check out photos from the most striking destinations – from New York to the Northern Territory.
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.
Anthony Albanese has shown his support for a climate initiative endorsed by King Charles after he was was mobbed by enthusiastic locals at the CHOGM summit. See the video.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has held talks with Donald Trump’s go-to economic adviser in the US, as Australia braces for new tariffs that would breach our free trade deal.
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 Israeli military warned Iran it would “pay a heavy price” if it began a new round of escalation after Israel carried out air strikes in Iran.
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.
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.
A wealthy development family have splashed more than $60m on a series of clifftop Sorrento mansions that are, combined, expected to become Victoria’s most impressive coastal home.
Logie award-winning host, horticulturalist and landscape designer Jamie Durie is making a TV comeback, and has highlighted one home feature that can potentially add tens of thousands of dollars in value.
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.
Emmanuel Kelly will rejoin his Coldplay mates on their upcoming Music of the Spheres tour and premiere a very significant song.
Australian rock legends Cold Chisel have performed a stunning retrospective in the first of their six sold-out Victorian shows, wowing the audience with the absolute best of the best.
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.
As rival club owners, coaches and fans pile on Chris Goulding over ‘flop’ accusations, Melbourne coach Dean Vickerman has defended his star and called on the United faithful to come out in force for their club legend.
They won flags between 2017 and 2020, now Richmond and West Coast are bottom-four clubs. MARK DUFFIELD looks at how both sides are plotting to get back to the top.
The Matildas came away with a draw against Switzerland in Zurich in their first game under Tom Sermanni but a new coach wasn’t able to unlock the attacking flair of Mary Fowler.
Cam Waters has produced a sensational drive at the unforgiving Surfers Paradise street circuit, converting pole position into victory in race 21 of the Supercars season.
They call her Shikhapedia but she once had to seek out someone who knew even more about the game to save her career. ROBERT CRADDOCK speaks to Brisbane Heat WBBL recruit Shikha Pandey.
Alex Toohey is becoming an NBA lottery pick before our eyes. Here’s how a hardcore California training camp, getting up close with Klay Thompson and the mateship of Boomer Joe Ingles is steeling the NBL Next Star for the biggest moment of his life.
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.
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.
When these cops turn up to hospital to see a shooting victim, they are met with a wall of silence. Their job is to crack the cases that even the victims don’t want cracked.
A slimy drink with slimy claims
As if dating wasn’t daunting enough
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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