First interview: Who Victoria’s new top cop has in his crime-fighting sights
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has laid out how he plans to tackle Victoria’s crime crisis in his first interview since taking over the force.
The horrific kidnapping case that shaped Mike Bush’s career
A massive inquiry run by Victoria Police’s new Chief Commissioner saved the life of a five-year-old girl who had been snatched by a real estate agent.
‘Over bureaucratic’: Biggest surprises for top cop in new gig
New top cop Mike Bush has opened up on his plans to get more cops on the beat and he’s revealed the two things that have surprised him about Victoria Police.
Buddy, Judd … Nas? Saints must avoid heartbreak of the century
Lance Franklin, Chris Judd … Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera? If St Kilda lose their talisman it will rip the hearts out of Saints fans. Will he stay or go? Jon Ralph has the latest.
Key difference that could save Pies star from Mansell-style ban
The Tigers were left outraged by Rhyan Mansell’s suspension for pushing a player into contact, so what will be the outcome when Brody Mihocek faces MRO heat for doing the same to Nick Vlastuin?
The Tackle: A third strike and Goody’s out?
This could be the most haunting loss of Simon Goodwin’s nine-year coaching career, writes Jay Clark. And if the damage hasn’t been done already, all eyes are on next weekend.
Watch: Piastri’s first-lap stunner turns tables on Norris
Oscar Piastri took less than a lap to take the race lead from Lando Norris as he produced a brilliant drive in difficult conditions to clinch the Belgian Grand Prix.
‘Shameless’: Cricket world turns on England
England captain Ben Stokes has been labelled “shameless” for a poor act of sportsmanship in the fourth Test against India.
Albert Park lockout set to be extended under Allan government move
Fears of “an accident waiting to happen” in the lead-up to the Formula One Grand Prix have prompted a proposed law change.
The 55-second ‘f**k it’ plan now etched in footy folklore
They had 55 seconds to come up with a plan when Melbourne’s 6-6-6 infringement gifted them the ball. Three Saints made a call, the Demons were nowhere and the rest is history. Watch how it all unfolded.
Would you pay $5250 to join Demetriou’s private members club?
Former AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou says his new venture Sanctum is “not a boys’ club” and will unlock premium experiences across Melbourne.
Police see red over latest stunt by troublemaking Greens MP
Gabrielle de Vietri has landed herself in hot water — again, this time forcing police to remove her after she blocked construction works at a public housing estate.
Polarising, ruthless, loyal: People and power behind rise of Hutchy
Craig Hutchison has a prominent seat at the AFL boys’ club, but it wasn’t always this way. We reveal the relationships, financial backers and key figures behind the rise of ‘Hutchy’ the media mogul.
This wellness treatment is rising in use here — but does it work?
This treatment, which costs between $40 and $500, is used by celebs and the wellness obsessed. But experts say the risks outweigh any unlikely benefits.
I found out I was at moderate risk of bowel cancer by taking this test
Registered nurse and mother-of-three Anna Wilson, 45, now has regular colonoscopies and other screenings. Would you want to know your risk?
Why your ‘joyspan’ is important if you want to age well
The secret to ageing well and prolonging something called your healthspan can be broken down into five key areas. One of them includes your “joyspan”.
Hero reveals how he saved footy player’s life
Confronted with a player who had just broken his neck playing local footy, a hero trainer outlines the steps he took which saved the young man’s life.
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Pro fighter goes ballistic on flight before being stretchered off
Oasis performs to thousands of fans in wild scenes
GoT star’s insane 505kg deadlift world record
Australia’s cheapest PHEV revealed
Donald Trump spotted slicing a golf chip in Los Angeles
Plane in collision at major Aussie airport
A Virgin Australia plane has been left with a massive rip on the left side after it collided with a ground vehicle at a major Aussie airport.
Contaminated water closes Mornington Peninsula footy oval
Thousands of local athletes have been locked out of Australia’s biggest junior football club after authorities discovered contaminated water at the Mornington Peninsula facility.
‘THIS IS SO PATHETIC’: Footage of Donald Trump on golf course goes viral
A caddy’s blatant act during US President Donald Trump’s latest round of golf in Scotland has quickly gone viral across the globe.
Teen fighting for life after being shot in house at Seaford
A teenage boy, believed to be aged 16, is in hospital in a critical condition after being found with a gunshot wound at a house in Glen Alvie St in Melbourne’s southeast.
Moral hypocrites England decide tons are anti-cricket
The new tough-talking, pot-stirring English cricket team is suffering from a baffling identity crisis on the eve of the Ashes tour, going into meltdown after two Indian batters had the audacity to tell them ‘no’.
How to score cut-price tickets to the Caulfield Cup
Early-bird ticket deals are set to be on offer for this year’s Caulfield Cup — but punters will need to get in quick to avoid paying full price for the spring races party starter.
Campbell: This Lib MP is suddenly up and about. Is history repeating?
To some of her colleagues, the way WA Senator Michaelia Cash is behaving is reminiscent of the way another senator behaved the last time they were in opposition.
Opinion: Leave our kids alone — Melbourne, we just slipped a rung
Australian society has fallen another rung when high-school students old enough to know better think it’s acceptable to unleash vile abuse at 10-year-olds in one of Melbourne’s most prized cultural institutions.
‘Bomb’: Plane passenger tackled after Trump threat
A man sparked chaos on a flight by yelling out “find the bomb” and “death to Trump” before he was taken down by passengers. Watch the video.
$755m lost: Victoria’s worst pokie hotspots revealed
Victorians are losing more than $755 million as the state’s worst pokies hot spots can be revealed. Search our interactive table and see how your suburb compares.
New Aussie childcare abuser unmasked
Today, news.com.au is unmasking yet another male child care worker, who has been labelled “one of Australia’s most prolific child sexual abusers”.
Picture of Goodwin’s car posted in sinister social media threat
Melbourne Demons coach Simon Goodwin has been threatened in a disturbing post shared on X moments after the St Kilda pulled off a miracle comeback win.
‘Greatest surprise’: Jordan De Goey shares baby announcement
The Collingwood star and his partner Aisha Jade McKinnon have shared the exciting news that they are expecting their first baby.
Six steps Libs must take to topple Labor at next state election
The Liberal Party has not been in power in Victoria for more than a decade. We look at what Brad Battin’s team needs to do in order to turn it around next year.
‘Vile Kyle’ slammed for gay jibe on Phillip Island’s rainbow house
A proud gay Melbourne man has called out radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands for making homophobic comments on air about his colourful holiday house.
Aussie plan to get AI to fill tradie shortages
An AI rollout in the construction sector is set to bring about huge changes by slashing build times and reducing labour costs.
The one car Aussie mechanic warns against
A fiery mix of complaints, brand loyalty and buyer dilemmas sparks debate among Aussie drivers.
‘Protect your family’: Fed up wife’s raw letter to stubborn husband
She was a wife at breaking point, trying to convince her husband to take basic steps to protect his family’s future. So I helped her pen this eye-opening letter, writes Barefoot Investor.
Shock reason why Aussies are getting rejected on jobs
Aussie job seekers are being knocked back for an unexpected reason, with new research revealing exactly what is costing you the role you want. See how to avoid it.
Chirnside Park car thief in 170km/h chase days after jail release
A serial Chirnside Park car thief has sped away from police — while an officers arm was reaching inside the car — after they woke him up from a nap behind the wheel.
Artist’s dream shattered in alleged property ‘Ponzi scheme’
An award-winning Melbourne artist is among dozens of devastated investors owed up to $120m in what is described as a “giant Ponzi scheme”.
Ex-AFL names, big forwards dominate local footy action
Ex-AFL players dominated with big performances in wet conditions, including one who is stranded on 99 goals, while one game was halted due to a nasty injury. See our Victorian local footy wrap.
Boweya man busted dealing coke
A drug dealing Boweya man found himself the target of police who found a stash of coke and GHB at his house having earlier busted him armed with a knife.
‘Doesn’t make sense’: Lack of funding to help terminally ill Victorians
The state’s at-home care system is in crisis following years of underfunding by the Victorian government and there are concerns it is putting huge pressure on hospitals.
Victorian MP Georgie Purcell expecting first child
Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell and federal Labor MP Josh Burns are expecting their first child together— which was a “welcome surprise” for the unlikely political couple.
Mushroom meal survivor’s touching tribute to murdered wife
Ian Wilkinson has shared stories of his wife Heather and made multiple mentions of Gail Patterson and Don Patterson at a sermon at the Korumburra Baptist Church.
Alleged drug kingpin busted in AFP plot
A notorious international gangster who allegedly attempted to flood Australia with hundreds of kilos of ice and cocaine has been brought down in a dramatic covert operation.
WATCH: 3D view of how deadly Bali ambush took place
New details can be revealed about how the Aussie suspects in Bali’s deadly shooting almost ran into their targets beforehand, and where everyone was during the ambush. SEE THE VIDEO.
‘Surreal’: China’s AI ambitions on display
Serving beer, playing mahjong, even participating in a boxing match. Humanoid robots at Shanghai’s World AI Conference have given a glimpse into the future.
Trump reaches ‘massive’ trade deal with EU
US President Donald Trump said he has reached a trade deal as he met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at his luxury Turnberry golf resort.
SA and Vic in battle for $800m green fuels project
SA is in a battle with Victoria for an $800m sustainable fuel project, with the promise of hundreds of new jobs and a foothold in an emerging industry aimed at slashing emissions in aviation.
Kardashian scratches itch for Aussie wellness company
A wellness brand that caught global attention has sold more than 100 million products – and it all began with a simple parenting dilemma. Here’s how they did it
Aussie brand General Pants Co hit with court action
High-profile Australian clothing chain General Pants Co has been hit with legal action over unpaid debts it allegedly owed to a retail distributor.
Why buyers are rushing to Cheltenham
Two Southbank upgraders battled it out for this charming Cheltenham home with a summer-ready surprise that had buyers lining up.
Melbourne home sold for less than $100,000
A unit in Melbourne’s outer south east has changed hands for an outrageously low sum.
Designer Kew home will have buyers frothing
A curved design home featured on Grand Designs Australia is looking for a new owner. Take a look inside.
Balwyn North’s hot winter market surprise
Six bidders fight it out for a move-in ready home in one of Melbourne’s most tightly held school zones, and the final price stuns.
Gwyneth’s ‘fat suit’ confession
New details about Gwyneth Paltrow’s controversial role wearing a fat suit for Shallow Hal and accounts of her behavior on set are revealed in a bombshell new book.
Sam Neill reveals mushroom killer ‘fascination’
The veteran actor has opened up about the real reason he was completely engrossed by the Erin Patterson murder trial – and why the ‘question of guilt is intriguing’.
TV star’s health message to Australian women
Today Extra presenter Shelly Horton reveals the dark truth about perimenopause, as she admits it ‘almost broke me’ – and empowers women to take control of their health.
US podcaster takes on Trump’s daughter
Glennon Doyle, the US podcast host and author, talks body image, resilience and addresses THAT Ivanka Trump post in a revealing new interview.
Watch: King Kyle storms home as Aussies stun world with double relay gold
Two teenagers produced the swims of their lives to retain Australia’s stranglehold on the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay as Kyle Chalmers led the underdog men’s team to world championship glory.
Munster linked to Perth as Storm close in on Hughes deal
‘Devastated’ Dees to own horror mistake – but who’s to blame?
Buy, hold, sell: Bad SuperCoach trade about to get much uglier
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Maxwell takes one hander screamer
De Goey takes ‘a step forward’, but no timeline on Pies return
Pies fans can be forgiven for wanting their best 23 on the park as soon as possible to lock in a top-two spot, but Craig McRae won’t be rushing a return for two of their key stars.
Vixens’ fourth-quarter miracle seals grand final spot
Melbourne Vixens are one win from sealing a fairytale finish to the career of coach Simone McKinnis after a 66-65 preliminary final win against the Swifts.
Practice match intel: Recruits, draftees shine in AFLW hitout
Sydney’s powerhouse midfield brigade dominated – but draftees Zippy Fish and Amelia Martin made a big a impression in the cross-town practice match, too. Get all the pre-season intel.
Mocked by UK press, Wallabies must move on or risk humiliation
Still livid at the contentious last-minute ruling that cost them victory in the second Test, the Wallabies are facing the threat of total humiliation if they don’t quickly move on.
Miserable Bombers set to be punted from prime time footy
Essendon’s prominence in prime time has left plenty of footy fans frustrated, but CEO Craig Vozzo is adamant they’re not to blame for the poor crowds and games on Thursday and Friday nights.
Piastri sheds light on Norris rivalry after qualifying blow
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri opened up on the inter-team rivalry fuelling both of their world title charges after another one-two finish at qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Boost your immunity with these restorative soups
From classic chicken noodle soups to rich and fragrant Asian broths, these super immunity-boosting soups are packed with nutrients, and will help you stay warm and healthy throughout the winter months. Wonderfully nourishing and endlessly satisfying, these easy and healthy soup recipes are also great for batch cooking, so you can always have a wholesome meal ready to go.
100 easy desserts for cold nights (and yes, there’s pudding)
Dessert doesn’t need to take all day with these 100 easy winter desserts. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving something sweet post-dinner, there’s nothing a good treat can’t solve. From bread and butter pudding to crumbles and pies, these are the desserts made for cold winter nights.
Mega round: How to cash in on SuperCoach scoring bonanza
The nine best SuperCoach trade targets for round 20
There is one week until SuperCoach league finals, and coaches with trades in the bank are in a great position to make a big move. Who should you bring in?
Premier League fantasy enters a new league with SuperCoach EPL
SuperCoach EPL is here – a fresh, stats-packed Premier League fantasy football game with weekly price changes, trade boosts and real cash prizes.
Private school north of Adelaide set for $10m expansion
‘A blazer and expensive hat don’t make you a better human’
Does the school you attended point to your intelligence, value system, or success? Is Brisbane too fixated on schooling history? Our readers seem divided. Here’s what you said.
Should kids be forced to make besties with their bullies?
Parents and experts are divided over whether healing should replace punishment when combating bullying in schools. Is restorative justice useful or just “kumbaya therapy?”
Stunning sisters at centre of terrifying Bali shooting
Servo staff living in terror of youth machete attacks, armed robberies
Staff at service stations live in fear of vicious armed robberies. They’ve asked for help and support, but they say nothing has changed.
Web of intrigue: Who’s connected to who in the Bali shooting
These are the people caught up in the Bali shooting investigation and their connections back home in Australia. SEE THE LIST.
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I took a tour of Australia’s serial killer capital
If you think Adelaide is just a city of churches, think again. Bring your curiosity for true crime and take an adventure through the city’s dark past on this walking tour.
Dopamine decoded: How to boost mood, sleep and more
Work with your brain, not against it
Why sporting icons went into bat for cars
New Aussie ‘super hybrid’ could be ‘the one’
Aussie Bargain hunters looking to cautiously venture into the world of electric vehicles might have just found ‘the one’.
‘Fed up’: Inside Aus’ driving crisis
I drive for a living, but lately, being on Australian roads feels more dangerous than ever – and I’m not the only one noticing.
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Tiny Aussie town ‘straight out of Nepal’
This tiny Aussie town is straight out of the Himalayas, and the story behind it is utterly wild.
They destroyed my hotel while I was in it
Bingin, a boho enclave in Bali famous among surfers, is currently being sledgehammered in controversial circumstances. And one Aussie was in the thick of it.
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