WhatsApp messages sent to and from former AFL star Ricky Olarenshaw show he had knowledge of the day-to-day running of a Bali spa Indonesian police claim was operating as a brothel.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has spoken passionately about his club’s bid to establish themselves as a power club in Victoria, rather than sell home games interstate.
The growing dominance of one set of MPs, and the importance of outer suburb seats, is causing a rift so deep some Liberals say it’s threatening the ‘DNA’ of the Coalition’s core economic principles.
Defence has provided a significant update after commercial flights were warned after China warships undertook live fire testing in waters off Australia.
A 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man have been charged with murdering Nathan Mwanza at a bus stop in Wyndham Vale on Wednesday.
An AFL player has been charged with rape and a string of other serious sexual offences, with the alleged offending occurring in the Geelong area. A second man has also been charged.
After struggling to fall pregnant and turning to IVF, Lucy Glade-Wright took this test which helped her avoid a devastating loss.
Steph Hilton went into premature menopause at only 32. She says she started to get these symptoms before the devastating diagnosis and has this one regret.
Rugby league icon Wally Lewis has opened up about his struggles with probable CTE two years after his diagnosis, revealing the impact on his daily life while vowing to regain control.
If you’re short on time, then these are some exercises you can do at home to feel healthier and fitter. See what you can achieve in just 10 minutes.
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The best Melbourne suburbs to live, work and play have been revealed, and one has emerged a clear winner. How liveable is your neighbourhood?
Twenty-five years ago thousands of tiny Victorians were born into a Smith family, but as Victoria’s multicultural population explodes, these are the new surnames taking over.
From science and technology to sports, the arts and even space travel, these are the 25 Victorians under 25 smashing their goals and inspiring us to reach for the stars.
Victoria will be fighting to save the back yard over the next 25 years after decades of shrinkage have turned it into a thin green line smaller than a cricket pitch.
The Victoria Racing Club could have to pay millions more in compensation after a tree fell and left a young mum paralysed.
A strapping scandal has engulfed prestigious Ballarat Grammar, with reports senior boarding school students lashed younger ones with straps when they were perceived to have stepped out of line.
The city’s gateway to Basque Country run by two Sydney hospo pros packs promise, power — and incredible attention to detail.
An all-staff email laced with “disparaging remarks” about employees purportedly sent by an outgoing HR boss has wreaked havoc at the firm, leaking confidential salaries and performance.
Three-storey houses, car-free streets and even giant centralised solar batteries are among the ‘dramatic’ changes headed to the state’s new housing growth areas in 25 years.
A moving weekly ceremony at the Shrine is under threat because of savage cuts to Victoria Police. The Premier’s response to the funding crisis left me wondering how anyone, let alone a political leader, could be so tone deaf.
At first our leaders ignored what was happening, then hoped it would go away, but now they are seeing the depth of the problem — if anti-Semitism is left unchecked, the wall that keeps the mob at bay will come crumbling down.
Lord Mayor Nick Reece has reached 100 days in charge of Melbourne. As far he’s concerned, it’s so far, so good — but there’s still work to be done.
Ray Thomas brings you all the key information you need to back a winner as Caulfield hosts the Blue Diamond and Futurity Stakes, while Rosehill Gardens features the Hobartville and Silver Slipper.
Rock legend Jim Moginie shared a deeply personal adoption story in his memoir – now fans are bringing him their own tales of tragedy and joy.
Enrolments are surging at Australia’s biggest schools but academic results reveal how students really fare. Search the list to see if your school made the grade.
Tarryn Thomas has moved closer to making a return to football with a VFL club after being sacked from North Melbourne last year.
It was what the prime minister wouldn’t say that spoke volumes in Adelaide on Friday.
A Melbourne pub that got dragged into a “woke” storm with a local radio host last month has now announced it will be closing its doors indefinitely.
It’s possible to find Qantas rewards seats to Europe during summer as the airline bumps up its reward program.
Sick of paying through the roof for mobile plans at Telstra? Chief executive Vicki Brady says you can get a better deal. Here are the options.
Pensioners, renters and students will receive a big income boost next month. Here’s what you need to know.
From homewares and technology to beauty products and fashion — there are heaps of bargains up for grabs across a range of popular brands. See the week’s top deals.
In 2018, Christie Whelan Browne went public with sexual assault allegations against actor Craig McLachlan, flipping her life upside down. Now, she’s reclaiming her story — on the stage.
The man accused of attacking shoppers with a box cutter after allegedly wolf-whistling at two young girls has also been charged with animal cruelty and assaulting a woman with a hammer.
A fruit growing and packing company has pleaded guilty to occupational health and safety charges after a man fell through a platform at its Mooroopna site.
Vicious armed robbers have kneecapped a victim with a hammer during a brutal home invasion in Bendigo.
The family of a Maffra dad fatally mowed down by a drug addict who’s never had a driver’s licence has slammed the sentence handed down to the killer driver.
The Islamic Council of Victoria has slammed ex-opposition leader Michael O’Brien for suggesting only extremist Muslims would find a cartoonist depicting the prophet Muhammed to be unlawful vilification.
Healthscope has announced the closure of another facility, with the North Eastern Rehabilitation Centre in Ivanhoe set to shut — fuelling more concerns over the stability of the nation’s private healthcare sector.
Tunnelling is set to restart on the $26.2 billion North East Link, more than a week after a huge sinkhole halted works on the project.
A NSW mum has opened up about the moment her five-year-old told her she was being sexually assaulted by a family friend. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Distressing content
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has raised her concerns to a top Russian official as fears grow over the welfare of an Australian man captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine.
Israel has accused Hamas of “covering up” how a baby boy and his four-year-old brother died as the militant group confirmed it would release six hostages today. Warning: Graphic
A straight-talking Donald Trump has explained exactly why he has effectively prevented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from participating in his own ceasefire negotiations.
Not all is lost. Victoria has a clear competitive advantage across four world-beating exports and these mines won’t run dry. But first there will be pain.
Australia’s largest super fund has been fined after failing to merge duplicate accounts, leading to about $69m in losses for more than 90,000 members.
Mark Mentha triumphantly sold the Whyalla steelworks to Sanjeev Gupta back in 2017, after saving it from near collapse. Now he’s back to save the steel city once again.
A tiny city, featuring bizarre, fairy-tale-like structures made entirely out of junk, has gone viral after being listed for sale for bargain price.
The long-time home of the Hawthorn Football Club is up for sale, offering a buyer a chance to snag a piece of footy history with a booming gym and fitness centre. So who will buy it?
A northeast Melbourne home held for seven decades has soared past price expectations, amid fierce competition for the prized corner block. See what it sold for.
A new report reveals the shocking number of Australians experiencing mortgage or rent stress, with millions of Aussies at risk of losing their homes. Find out which states are worst affected here.
Phrases like “it’s a return of the boys’ club” are getting bandied around Seven’s corridors of late with good reason, after yet another senior female reporter was given the boot to make way for a big-name recruit.
An unpublished interview with Justin Baldoni suggests Taylor Swift’s involvement in It Ends With Us was larger than previously thought.
Long-running TV series Neighbours is on the chopping block again after its production company failed to reach an agreement with Amazon.
Kanye West and his Australian wife Bianca Censori are preparing to drop a film, but contrary to speculation, it’s not a sex tape.
Test captain Pat Cummins has given his verdict on Sam Konstas, and feels the young star’s fearless mindset is a rare and precious commodity for Australian cricket.
Hawthorn’s Waverley Park headquarters has been listed for sale – and a surprise suitor has emerged for the facility. Ed Bourke has more.
Trainer Jason Warren is among a growing number of trainers to embrace sports science, and it’s why he is confident his filly Palm Angel can can win Saturday’s Blue Diamond.
The Bulldogs have copped another blow before the season has even begun with a walk-up starter in doubt for the beginning of the campaign.
Pat Cummins has opened up on the joy of becoming a dad for the second time and his and English wife Becky’s plans to take their growing family on the road this cricket winter.
The Australian selectors are poised to spring a few surprises for the Champions Trophy opener against England, including a big call on out-of-form batter Marnus Labuschagne.
Richmond’s prized draft crop is set to shape the club’s next era. But as CHRIS CAVANAGH writes, Tiger fans will have to be patient. See where every player is at in our Tiger Tracker.
Straight from the oven to adoring fans, baked goods are hot property in the food world right now, with cult bakeries bucking industry trends to open second, and third, outposts.
Make life – and dinner – easier with these traybake recipes that throw all your ingredients together in the one pan. From classics like lasagne and moussaka to chicken, sausage and salmon creations, these are the one-pan dinners that will save your night.
There’s plenty of value options for our SuperCoach forward lines this year — in particular some ex-Bulldogs with a point to prove. Check out five players to consider in this FREE guide.
Mid-season position changes have turned SuperCoach on its head. Who could gain DPP this season? Here are 20 players who should be on your watch list.
Two year 11 Gladstone Park Secondary College students have been suspended and police are investigating the circulation of explicit, AI-generated photos of female pupils.
A female primary school teacher has been stood down after allegations emerged about her behaviour outside of work, prompting The Victorian Institute of Teaching to investigate.
A man charged with 92 animal and child abuse offences can be revealed as an amateur model after a long-running gag order was lifted.
A man who was assaulted by Noah Balta has begun civil proceedings against the Richmond star for “serious injuries”, accusing him of “arrogant silence” in the wake of the incident.
When cruising in the Arctic a polar bear sighting is a gift, not a guarantee. On this cruise, we experience the excitement three times.
AI is making a whole lot of things worse. But it also has its upsides: especially for travellers.
Clean sheet thinking makes this luxury SUV a delight, as Iain Curry discovers.
The Skoda Kodiaq is ready to pamper customers, as Iain Curry discovers.
With pristine beaches, a tropical climate, incredible Japanese food and a currency where the Aussie dollar goes a long way, there’s a lot to like about this island paradise.
Forget Byron Bay: Aussies have fallen madly in love with a brand new town, in an unlikely part of the country.
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