The state government has come under fire after leaving local councils to enforce the new tobacco licence scheme, with officers fearing they could be “targeted” if they manage the raging illegal activity.
The City of Melbourne has copped fierce backlash after the total amount of ratepayer funds it spent spruiking a ‘yes’ vote in the 2023 Voice referendum was finally revealed. See the shock figure.
Don’t be fooled by Albo’s latest cost-of-living con that promises to save you $150 on your power bills – Labor is literally just taking your money then handing it back to you and expecting you to be thankful.
Peter Dutton needs to hurry up and make his pitch to Middle Australia if he plans to convince them he’s going to make their lives better than Albo could.
A two-year-old girl has died in a drowning tragedy at a rural property in the small town of Whroo, about 120km north of Melbourne.
Oscar Piastri will be out to capitalise on his stunning form in Shanghai when he starts from pole in the Chinese Grand Prix. FOLLOW LIVE.
Psychologist Maria Ruberto has not seen the resilience levels of children so low in her 31-year career. She is warning that we risk raising a generation with an array of mental and physical health issues if parents don’t take urgent action.
A Brisbane woman said she tried everything to get rid of her “water bomb” abdomen after two C-sections. Then she found the solution.
I knew what sex baby I was having but my friends didn’t. For a bit of fun, we tested the old wives’ tales to see if they had any merit.
Nearly five years on from a shock heart attack that nearly ended with suicide, Olympic gold medallist Duncan Armstrong has revealed a little known test could have prevented it all.
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North Melbourne has claimed a huge win over Melbourne and play is underway in Perth in the last game of the round, with James Jordon heading to his latest target. FOLLOW LIVE
Patrick Dangerfield faced MRO scrutiny for his high hit on Ryan Byrnes, but has escaped a ban ahead of a highly-anticipated rematch with the Lions.
Covid and the Andrews government’s response changed the way we worked, learned and how rich and healthy we are. These charts capture its lasting impacts.
As Covid gripped Melbourne, major events were decimated — crowds were banned and some events were cancelled or relocated. In the years since the pandemic, they became the “spark plug” that helped reboot the city.
A Melbourne nurse who went on the same Bali snorkel boat the day before it capsized, killing another Australian woman, has revealed the poor safety measures on board.
Wollongong has entered party mode as the Illawarra Hawks crushed Melbourne United in a game five classic to become NBL champions for the second time in history.
Ken Hinkley resisted making wholesale changes at selection after Port’s disastrous round 1. However, there was one change that came to the fore in their rebounding win over the Tigers.
Married At First Sight fan favourite Lucinda Light has questioned why anyone looking for love would go on the reality show, admitting she signed up for the experiment with another purpose in mind.
The Allan government has been lashed by a leading business group over its plans to fast-track the transition away from gas in Victoria, sparking an extraordinary war of words.
Harley Reid’s second-year blues have continued, with the young superstar gesturing towards the crowd during the Eagles’ loss to Brisbane. Watch the video.
Ten years have passed since Sean Price murdered 17-year-old Masa Vukotic in a crime that chilled Melbourne. Andrew Rule probes his violent past — and the forces that may have shaped him into a brutal killer.
Husbands with cancer, mums with dementia, neurodivergent kids. An army of carers — so often overlooked — are the hidden glue that keeps our communities soldered with their quiet love.
Ross Lyon and the Saints proved many wrong with an upset win on Saturday night. But ED BOURKE asks, did they also prove a point to their biggest young star?
They were the big players who graced our screens, radios and social media feeds constantly during the pandemic. So where are some of Covid’s most divisive figures now?
Pop powerhouse Dua Lipa stunned audiences at Saturday’s show at Rod Laver Arena, handing one lucky fan a USB containing a never before heard version of a hit song and telling them to leak it online, then welcoming a surprise guest on stage.
Speculation is running rife about the futures of both Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Luke Beveridge at Whitten Oval. Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains has guaranteed one of them will be there in 2026.
The government has found money in its budget to lock in an energy bill subsidy until the end of the year, but the Treasurer insists it’s not an ‘election bribe’.
Former Today show presenter Brooke Boney has opened up about what really happened during her shock departure from Nine, and how her colleagues – including Karl Stefanovic – reacted.
Australia needs a nationally consistent approach to protecting people in their own homes – and a good place to start would be a version of Queensland’s ‘adult crime = adult time’ laws, writes Peta Credlin.
Barefoot’s week-long cash-only experiment turned into a battle with fast-food workers, bureaucrats, and the Royal Australian Mint – revealing just how fragile our financial freedoms really are.
There is one simple way to discover an accurate price of a piece of real estate, and it’s not what you think it should be.
An Aussie couple was forced to sacrifice their pay checks over Christmas for the first time as many small business owners struggle to stay afloat amid soaring costs.
Many job seekers are struggling to find employment – even in areas experiencing worker shortages. See expert advice on the sorts of jobs to target, and the support services available.
The son of a Dandenong factory worker has told a court of his anguish after his dad was crushed in a tragic workplace accident.
Ballarat is famed for its Victoria-era heritage, but locals feel “powerless” to influence state government decisions that could change the look of the city — and not for the better.
The owner of two fast-food franchise stores, including one at Rosebud Plaza, was “homless” when he broke rules designed to protect “most vulnerable workers”.
Just hours before tougher bail laws come into effect, a 17-year-old accused of bashing a Bendigo mall security guard — who commented youth detention was “like a hotel” — has been released from custody.
A Channel 7 reporter turned government spinner who turned his skills to helping Daniel Andrews manage his media messaging is back to help Jacinta Allan — and it’s sending shivers down the spines of the opposition.
They were the big players who graced our screens, radios and social media feeds constantly during the pandemic. So where are some of Covid’s most divisive figures now?
Masked teenagers have been caught on camera shouting vile abuse at security guards in front of shocked families at Melbourne Zoo on Saturday.
Rachelle Childs’ family have been given some good news about the cold case that has haunted them for more than two decades. See the video.
Concerns have been raised over the welfare of a vulnerable man, who is blind, deaf and wheelchair-bound, and is being kept inside a banned NDIS provider’s own home.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have had a major update in their wedding plans after a nearly two-year engagement.
First daughter Ivanka Trump showed she is not be messed in a jaw-dropping new video. See the footage.
Six Victorians who sealed a mega retail deal over a pub pasta meal are now worth a combined $20bn this year, dominating the ranks of the county’s wealthy elite.
TWE on watch as US winemakers now push for tariffs on Australia. Rio joins race for billionaire Mark Creasy’s WA project. Woolworths, Coles mark best day in years after ACCC’s damp squib supermarkets report.
One of the world’s most powerful tech executives says Australia has a chance to seize a slice of the artificial intelligence boom, with new applications and data centres its biggest opportunities.
A Toorak mansion bought for close to $30m just over a year and a half ago has already been traded by the son of the founder of aged care company Estia Health.
The Victorian government is facing calls to increase their support for first-home buyers after Albo boosted a key federal scheme. It comes as a Melbourne first-time buyer paid more than $1m.
The Melbourne suburbs where homebuyers can get a property for 2015 prices have been revealed amid warnings a key state government policy could leave values languishing in new areas.
Melbourne recorded 200 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Ellen Pompeo – aka the star of Grey’s Anatomy – discusses her new role and her ‘cool mum’ connection to Taylor Swift.
Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty reveals the life-changing advice Nicole Kidman gave her, as she unveils a new Australian TV series based on one of her books.
Bert and Patti Newton’s grandson Monty has followed in their footsteps and made his television debut, featuring in a UniSuper commercial.
Havana Brown on her new music, the ‘bizarre’ detail in her marriage – and why Australia needs to dance again.
Despite the unsportsmanlike boos from Illawarra Hawks fans as Matthew Dellavedova was named Finals MVP, the United star silenced the raucous crowd with a gracious moment that will go down in history.
Few people know Jack Darling’s game as well as his former forward line partner. And Josh Kennedy says footy’s newest 300-gamer doesn’t get the respect he deserves. Ed Bourke finds out why.
Oscar Piastri has claimed his first pole position in Formula 1 after setting a new lap record during qualifying at the China Grand Prix, as Mercedes’ George Russell snuck onto the front row.
Understandably the focus after Richmond’s season-opener was on Sam Lalor. But there’s another Tiger cub we should be talking about, writes SCOTT GULLAN. See the early likes and dislikes.
United missed a golden opportunity to seal the NBL championship on home court, so can they salute in enemy territory? CrossCourt has all the talking points ahead of a winner takes all game five.
The AFL remains uninterested in hearing pitches for the location of a 20th team as Darwin continues to provide frameworks of how a Top End big league side would look.
Adelaide hadn’t won at the MCG for eight years. The Crows did more than that, destroying a hapless Essendon. These are the stats which reveal just how badly the Bombers are going.
We’re not spamming you – canned meat is back in a big way thanks to the weird world of TikTok cooking trends.
It’s the debate that has stormed for decades. So what’s the deal?
Bailey Smith? Sam De Koning? Stick fat and back in your team? SuperCoaches are facing massive questions over what to do after a chaotic Round 1. We ask the experts what their trades will be.
Exclusive match-up data reveals the games and players to target in SuperCoach. See the top picks for round 2 plus CBAs, kick-ins and more.
The principal of Caulfield Grammar has issued a warning to parents after the attempted abduction of a young female student at a bus stop on Wednesday morning.
Wilbur Groth went from a happy, energetic kid with lots of friends to nervous, anxious and struggling to attend school.
The man accused of killing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy has spent the days since he was charged holed up in a protection unit at Melbourne Assessment Prison, where he’s been rubbing shoulders with career criminals and other accused killers.
Chilling CCTV footage has captured the moment an innocent woman in Melbourne’s west being grabbed and dragged in a kidnapping attempt described as “every woman’s worst nightmare”.
Using her voice to rewrite the narrative around neurodiversity
Move over, iceberg.
A man has died in a motorcycle crash following a police pursuit in Sydney’s southwest – sparking a critical incident investigation.
A man has died in a motorcycle crash following a police pursuit in Sydney’s southwest – sparking a critical incident investigation.
Aussies keep losing their minds over this unwritten European beach rule, and it’s making us look silly.
By the time you finally get to that seat on the plane, it should all just be time to sit and relax, right? Wrong. Here’s what you need to do.
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