The grief-stricken family of a young man who drowned in the Yarra River while trying to escape machete-wielding youths says knife crime in the city is “terrifing” as it urged the government to do more.
A new theory of how mafia captain and greengrocer John Latorre angered his bosses in Italy has emerged as a potential motive for his execution.
Construction companies have been hit with more than $1 million in penalties in the past two years after objects including heavy metal brackets plummeted from Melbourne buildings.
Lord mayoral hopeful Arron Wood aims to create a “Walk of Champions” to celebrate Aussie sporting heroes if elected, while incumbent Nick Reece and the Liberals have revealed their final pitches to voters.
Lidia Thorpe has made a shocking claim about who her allegiances lie with, as she refused to resign after she shouted at King Charles.
More than 20,000 Aussie schoolchildren are giving up social media for 24 hours today, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers.
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A Melbourne bar has again been named among the world’s best — snagging a swag of awards at a prestigious global competition overnight.
As part of Unplug24 – which encourages Aussies to abstain from social media today – one of the nation’s best-known businessmen has spoken about a Twitter stalker invading his private life.
Tony Burke is among some Labor MPs who went on a study tour to Palestine partially funded by a lobby group accusing Israel of genocide and opposing the designation of Hamas as terrorists.
The future of a premiership Tiger remains in limbo after Richmond made two further list changes, while at the Bombers a former father-son draft pick has been delisted.
Australia’s budget surplus is one of the best in the world, but it’s not all good news for the economy.
Federal MP Monique Ryan suddenly isn’t so open-armed about welcoming migrants after Jacinta Allan announced some will live in new towers — next door to her and her voters.
Melbourne influencer Bec Judd — who says she’s become a golf “addict” and plans to design a golf fashion range and travel the world playing the game — is the face of the Australian Open’s new fun 19th party hole.
If all Australian MPs were held to the standards some want applied to Thorpe, Republicans would be kicked out of Canberra, writes Samantha Maiden.
It’s time for the politicians wittering their dismay and issuing futile calls for Lidia Thorpe to resign from parliament to get serious about kicking the race-baiting Senator out.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has left the door open to a new public holiday to celebrate Aboriginal culture, as part of Treaty talks.
Sean “Diddy” Combs was responsible for unlucky in love Jennifer Lopez’s divorce according to her heartbroken former flame.
The wife of Nomad boss Alan Yazbek has revealed he is no longer running the restaurant group, saying she was “furious” after he was charged with displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestine rally.
A contrite Mimi mends fences after the ugly Block dinner storm, but only after first clearing it first with one person. While one team’s landscaper cops a penalty for digging without permission.
Carlton have told the AFL they want to give Opening Round a miss in a fixture twist. Plus JAY CLARK has more on the possible season opener and early Victorian blockbuster clash in the works.
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.
Star Dennis Quaid has taken a break from filming his new sci-fi action thriller, War Machine, to play golf at two of Melbourne’s golf courses — and they’re probably not the ones you’d expect.
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.
The coming summer looms financially as the toughest time many have experienced, so here’s how to prepare rather than perish.
The insurance major is accused of misleading customers on discounts for products including home, contents and car protection.
Virgin Australia has slashed more than one million airfares for one week only in a network-wide sale, with prices as low as $49. See where you could go.
A well-known Mildura winery owner has been accused of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman, with one alleged incident happening near a public toilet.
A traffic light study at a “notorious” Endeavour Hills intersection could provide important details into the death of three-year-old girl Mila.
A Cobram man who was accused of raping a woman multiple times has been found not guilty by a jury.
A dodgy Launching Place shed builder told bogus sob stories to victims after pocketing their deposits and bunking off the job.
The Victorian government’s plans to boost the state’s new housing supply with 27 development precincts have been panned by industry bosses. Here’s what experts say the plan fails to answer.
Tim Pallas has used a 15-day travel junket to explore new strategies and potential investors to tackle Victoria’s record debt, slugging taxpayers $66,000 for the tour of the US and Canada.
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.
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.
Despite his wealth, Richard White was little known outside the tech industry until recently. Catch up on the scandals that pushed the previously little-known billionaire into the headlines.
An Aussie car industry boss says manufacturers must ‘be realistic’ about the nation’s appetite for electric cars.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer went into damage control after a bombshell complaint to the Federal Election Commission over ‘the UK Labour Party’s blatant’ attempts to boost Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump is brushing off stunning allegations that would surely end Kamala Harris’s campaign if they were levelled against her. It begs the question: can anything stop him?
Qantas is facing a new stoush with unions after short-haul pilots rejected a hefty 26pc pay rise, adding to the woes faced by the airline’s new chief executive Vanessa Hudson.
Coles and Woolies have defended accusations of fake discounts by saying almost all were price hike requests from food and grocery suppliers hit by a ‘sudden outbreak of inflation’.
Investors were shaken as Jason Pellegrino flagged his exit from Domain after six years running the company, and Nine is keen to turn its property offshoot around.
Freshly re-signed GWS star Callum Ward is chasing a $5m off-field payday.
Sometimes in the fickle world of entertainment, even celebrities have to look for other work from time to time. See the list of superstars who have transitioned to a career in real estate.
A new TV show is set to highlight the dramatic and sometimes bitter differences between Sydney and Melbourne when it comes to our homes.
A ‘very groovy’ mid-century-style house has hit the market with a gaudy $64m price tag — the fourth $50m+ property to be listed in this suburb this month. SEE INSIDE
From an unexpected kiss, to getting sneezed on by an alpaca, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Aussie tour came with plenty of twists and turns. See the highlights as captured by our photographers.
The former boss of clothing store Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, has been charged over a twisted scheme to sexually exploit male models.
Security has been increased after fans caused mayhem at rapper Travis Scott’s first Melbourne concert, from throwing metal barricades around to fighting one another.
A legendary figure has delivered a scathing takedown of Prince Harry as rumours swirl about Meghan Markle’s plans for revenge against the royal family.
The people have spoken – and they’re saying ‘no’ to Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw. But the prospect of a David Warner comeback is the real curveball.
Irish trainer Willie Mullins made a lightning visit to Werribee to view Vauban and Absurde and left a happy man as the pair gears up for another shot at the Melbourne Cup.
Alex Volkanovski has launched a passionate defence of Tim Tszyu after the Aussie boxer’s shattering defeat to Bakhram Murtazaliev, hitting back at the armchair critics.
The WNBL’s best have made their predictions, and while there are many potential MVP winners, there is one team that has the league looking on with envy in the title race.
Future basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James created more history when he appeared alongside his son Bronny for the Lakers to become the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
Australia never knew it at the time but David Warner left a batting wasteland behind him. His offer to return for the India series lays the situation bare, with more pain to come.
Artificial intelligence is creeping into the AFL, begging the question could computer coach an AFL team one day? SHANNON GILL explores footy’s technological change to tactics.
“I did a pretty good number on it”. Four-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has lifted the lid on a rib injury that saw him hospitalised over the weekend.
Top fantasy scorers and busts for round 5 of SuperCoach NBL – plus key players to target – revealed here.
A Melbourne schoolgirl has spoken out about being part of a famous Maccas muck-up day stunt that has gone mega viral, amassing more than 46 million views worldwide.
As Victoria’s year 12s prepare for the VCE English exam, examiners, head teachers, tutors and former star pupils have revealed their insider tips, tricks and traps to help students ace the test.
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a northern suburbs apartment block.
The daughter of slain high country camper Russell Hill has made a move to sue Greg Lynn after he was found not guilty of her father’s murder.
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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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