Labor is set to cling on to the seat of Werribee after Saturday’s by-election but a peak council body says its poor result amid the rise of independents and minor parties shows fed-up Victorians are turning their backs on the government.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has failed to answer a string of questions about the mammoth Suburban Rail Loop project, instead declaring “I’m done” and calling time on a tense presser.
After being dumped from the Kangaroos, Tarryn Thomas now has permission to begin a long road back to AFL football, following a string of complaints about his behaviour towards women.
Booms, bargains, busts and backflips. The past 25 years have been filled with draft decisions that have shaped the direction of clubs – in both directions. We rank the biggest calls of the century.
Victorians are set to fork out a whopping $140m on gifts for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day — so, how much should you really spend on your partner? We asked Melburnians for their price points.
The two nurses filmed in an anti-Semitic rant have each hired lawyers who are now “negotiating” with detectives as cops swarm the case.
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Dementia will soon overtake cancer and cardiovascular disease, as our biggest killer. See experts’ advice and what Aussies can do to lower their risk.
More than 200 aged care services have been found non-compliant with key standards in just six months. Search the list.
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Just two days after a Chinese fighter plane dropped flares on an RAAF plane, three of Beijing’s warships have popped up off Australia’s coast.
Ex-Blue and Cat Zach Tuohy didn’t hold back in his book about former coach Brendon Bolton. Bolton may not have bit back, but that doesn’t mean Tuohy’s criticism didn’t impact him.
The pigskin had barely been thrown in anger when these two AFL greats started the party — none too subtly — in a toilet cubicle at a Melbourne Super Bowl party.
The Allan government will throw cash at hiring social media influencers to spruik the Metro Tunnel — some $4bn over budget — when it opens later this year.
Influencer Lexi Mary shares how she and Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb remain in the honeymoon phase after five years together ahead of this Valentines Day.
Melbourne is bracing for a wild end to summer with sweltering heat, an extreme fire warning and the chance of a severe thunderstorm before autumn makes an early appearance.
Kerr’s comments that a policeman was “stupid and white” were rude at best but was her angry abuse racist? The jury said no, but it’s not that simple.
As two NSW nurses boasted of how they’d kill Jewish patients, our politicians have been flailing around for something to make us feel safe from what they unleashed when they opened the doors to mass immigration from the Middle East. But now we must pay.
The Allan government is under fire for doing nothing to protect domestic violence victims when introducing its controversial short stay levy.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says every resource is being thrown at the investigation into the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing but the probe can’t be rushed.
Police have rushed to Hume Valley School in Melbourne’s north, which was placed into lockdown after gunshots were fired from a car into another vehicle.
A premiership contender oozing with experience, or a team racing toward the cliff? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH run the rule over Collingwood’s list and rate every Magpie.
Commercial shooters are going rogue in Melbourne’s east, “trespassing” on private land to kill kangaroos and sparking outrage from locals.
A man has died and a toddler has been flown to hospital following a house fire in Maryborough.
A Melbourne man who bashed, raped and killed an armed intruder who broke into a Melton unit while high on ice has lost his appeal to overturn his conviction. | Warning: Graphic content
Homeowners may be welcoming the prospect of imminent mortgage relief, but imminent rate cuts could unleash a hidden force that will affect the cost of living.
Another of Australia’s big four banks has cut interest rates for one group of borrowers, ahead of the RBA’s highly anticipated February meeting.
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn says a legion of homeowners would be disappointed if interest rates were not cut next week, but says rate relief is by no means a certainty.
Ordinary Aussies are being offered up to 175,000 in frequent flyer points and thousands in cash but there is a “strategic” reason behind the bank handout.
A jury has been discharged after finding a former Maryborough schoolteacher not guilty on one count of rape.
A Footscray car detailer accused of holding customers’ vehicles for ransom allegedly withheld cars for up to a year, leaving behind women’s underwear, food scraps and used needles.
An off-duty body builder cop allegedly assaulted a woman at a CBD watering hole after raucous night of drinking at a bucks party.
A Drouin man is accused of trespassing at a property in Clyde North while armed with a taser and assaulting a man.
Labor is expected to hold onto its Werribee seat by the skin of its teeth as the shock results of the by-election roll in.
The former home of renowned journalist Alan Kohler is back on the market — just a month after changing hands. What’s behind the unexpected resale?
Victoria’s Department of Education fumbled two cases of child sexual abuse, failing to support the victims and giving inaccurate advice to the schools, a damning ombudsman report has found.
An Australian security consultant says the “drunken tourists” involved in a shocking melee in Bali could benefit from some time behind bars. Watch the video.
The Aussie creator of the new Belle Gibson show has told of her thoughts on meeting the fraudster, as she opened up about the “catastrophic consequences” of the cancer scam.
New audio has captured the Titan sub’s final moments before its catastrophic implosion, killing all five onboard. Listen to the chilling recording.
A popular US news anchor has snapped at a pro-Trump governor live on air, as a little girl related to VP JD Vance is denied a heart transplant for a simple reason. Watch the video.
Chemist Warehouse co-founder Mario Verrocchi has urged franchisees to ‘stick around’ for five more years under the newly-minted merged firm as he plans for it be become the biggest thing in the country.
Apple has finally released its streaming platform on rival Android devices, and is offering users a seven-day free trial amid pressure to open up its tightly-controlled systems.
Treasury Wine Estates boss Tim Ford believes the winemaker must wean itself off cheap wines and focus on luxury brands such as Penfolds.
The Australian rental market has tightened once again after a short reprieve, with the national vacancy rate dropping in January and further falls predicted.
Former James Bond star Daniel Craig and his actress wife Rachel Weisz have won a bitter fight over the future of their $10m mansion.
While some celebrity ventures have been a hit overseas, there are others that have missed the mark after launching Down Under. Here are the ones you forgot about.
A heritage-listed house in Melbourne’s inner east where Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister Robert Menzies and his family lived while he was in the nation’s top job is on the market.
Blues star Adam Cerra has tied the knot with his long-time partner, Claudia Piva, and the loved-up pair exchanged vows in two different ceremonies, which called for two unique looks.
Drake has taken aim at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in a fiery concert at Rod Laver Arena, as the feud between the pair escalates.
Bridget Jones has lost a husband and gained a younger lover but Renee Zellweger brings heart and humour to Mad About the Boy in a return to form for the rom-com series, writes Leigh Paatsch.
With 10 babies welcomed in the space of 11 months, the Blues’ baby boom has meant plenty of pre-season footy and nappy talk.
Just days after bowling Australia to victory over Sri Lanka, Matthew Kuhnemann’s world has been flipped on its head. BEN HORNE questions how the system let things get this far?
Melbourne Victory have endured a challenging period on the pitch since head coach Patrick Kisnorbo resigned mid-season. Now, the skipper has opened up on the coaching transition.
Listening to the full 34 minutes of Sam Kerr’s interaction with police — and the heart-sinking moment her voice breaks — changed my view completely, writes SAM SQUIERS.
Richmond premiership star Marlion Pickett has faced the music at the NTFL tribunal after being charged with head-butting another former AFL star. His penalty has been handed down.
Geelong assistant coach Steven King feels the devastating past week in football has put the health and wellbeing of the AFL industry into the spotlight.
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The Matildas are loading up for the SheBelieves Cup – their biggest fixtures of the year. But who is playing? What is on the line? And what even is this tournament? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Byron Bay needs no introduction. And neither do its dining and accommodation offerings. But if you only have a limited number of days in the sun-soaked town and want to sample the very best it has to offer, then this list is for you. Here are 21 of the best places to eat, drink and stay in Byron Bay.
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More than 660 Victorian children were locked out or unaccounted for across the state’s childcare services last financial year, with more than 6100 serious incidents reported, a shocking new report has revealed.
Bullying, stress, anxiety and staff shortages are contributing to record new lows in state high school attendance. Search to find how many kids are skipping class at your child’s school.
A police campaign to combat Victoria’s worst youth offenders has become the state’s single biggest operation, with up to 70 officers a night working to catch out-of-control teens stealing cars and breaking into homes.
Police have begun voting on a no-confidence motion against Chief Commissioner Shane Patton in a bid to force a recruitment campaign for his job instead of handing him a second term.
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A ranting sovereign citizen attempted to charge police officers $33,000 an hour during a traffic stop – before being hit with a slew of charges.
The surge of use in e-bikes on our roads and footpaths is fuelling a crisis most Aussies don’t even know about.
This babe of a bay has blinding white sand, shallow emerald waters and friendly rays you can swim with. No wonder tourists are calling it the Maldives of Australia.
A contentious change to a world-famous Bali beach has Aussie tourists up in arms. But some say it’s all our own fault so we have no right to complain…
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