Victoria’s new top cop Rick Nugent has lauded his predecessor Shane Patton as a passionate policeman — revealing he has “varied feelings” on his shock departure — as he outlined his priorities.
A man charged with 92 animal and child abuse offences can be revealed as an amateur model and former lover of an ex-Moonee Valley councillor after a long-running gag order was lifted.
The Australian Navy is reportedly closely monitoring a Chinese naval task group sailing 150 nautical miles east of Sydney.
A major crime scene currently surrounds a family day care centre in Melbourne’s southeast following the death of an infant on Wednesday afternoon.
A man was fatally stabbed at a Wyndham Vale bus stop on Wednesday night, with two offenders now on the run.
A teen who has racked up 95 charges since 2023 has been bailed again, despite a magistrate warning his mother that her son would kill himself, or someone else if he continued on his “destructive path”.
Looking at life like a pizza has helped an Aussie mum learn to manage mental illness. This is how.
Patients have reported not being able to access treatment information as an IVF giant investigates a “suspicious” cyber breach that may have exposed thousands of personal details.
For many men the side effects of prostate cancer treatment are “horrendous” – like sex dysfunction, heart disease and diabetes. This discovery could change that.
Devastation has turned to joy for a couple who had saved money for IVF treatment, before being scammed out of their life savings.
Get a read on unlimited digital news.Find Out More
A fixated fan has been banned from all future WTA events after British tennis star Emma Raducanu was reduced to tears early in a match in Dubai.
The opposition has given the government a last-minute ultimatum to push through proposed hate speech laws amid pressure from Jewish leaders to back the Bill.
A Pascoe Vale woman who allegedly targeted Muslims including a pregnant woman because they were wearing head coverings has been remanded in custody.
How much have these climate dupes now cost us by believing a huckster’s claim that a miracle gas, green hydrogen, would save the steelworks which prop up Whyalla?
The huge wages budget for City of Melbourne fat cat executives has been revealed, as the number of ratepayers skipping meals to save money has skyrocketed.
There are fears the global fallout of Donald Trump’s wild trade war could see car prices at home explode.
Creating more clones of the ABC or Guardian would destroy a vital point of difference.
The politicisation of Victoria Police and overreach in the Covid years meant Shane Patton not only lost the support of his officers, but oversaw VicPol as it lost the trust of ordinary people.
Militant construction union the CFMEU and its former boss John Setka are being taken to court by the Fair Work Ombudsman for allegedly trying to coerce the AFL into sacking its umpiring boss, Stephen McBurney.
Police have launched a review into the death of 16-year-old Alana Cecil whose body was dumped in a driveway of a vacant property in 1996.
The founder of aged care company Estia Health Peter Arvanitis’ son Stephen is quietly selling a Toorak mansion which last sold for about $30m just one year ago.
New details have emerged about the way Shane Patton’s messy axing as Victorian Police Chief Commissioner was handled.
A budding new romance appears to be on the cards for Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis, who was recently seen sharing a close moment with a stunning brunette.
A man heroically pinned a teenager to the ground and held him down until police arrived after the 16-year-old boy was involved in a crash in an allegedly stolen car. Watch the video.
After the success of the Indigenous All Stars match, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon is keen to kickstart talks to revive State of Origin footy. Who would have the best team?
The RBA’s interest rate cut will be a shot in the arm for households but deposit holders will lose out.
Homeowners and others will get relief from today’s rate cut but it will also strike a blow to some already struggling sectors.
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.
One simple error has stopped nearly one million Australians from receiving Medicare benefits. Find out if you’re entitled to receive a payment and how to get hold of it.
A large pile of dirt from a construction site dubbed “Mount Pakenham” has covered nearby homes in dust, leaving residents furious as they battle through regular dust storms.
A Melbourne man paid under-aged girls including one who needed money to fund her ice addiction for their nude images and threatened to leak them if they refused to supply him more.
The identity of a Swan Hill man who allegedly killed a well-known Bendigo artist in an alleged horror hotel bashing has been revealed. SEE THE LATEST
Three thugs savagely attacked a popular reggae DJ and left him to die outside a Toorak nightclub after he asked them to move away from his Jeep.
More federal Labor MPs are using purple as the main colour in their promotions, in a branding change that could benefit them at the ballot box — but the pollies insist voters will still see Labor red.
Police from the VIPER Taskforce have arrested a woman and seized illegal e-cigarettes, tobacco and cash from a Horsham tobacco shop.
A secretive review into costs of early SRL works dragged on for six months longer than scheduled according to the state’s financial watchdog, raising fears the project will face delays or blowouts.
Billionaire Clive Palmer has fashioned himself as a kingmaker, believing he can bankroll his new Trumpet of Patriots candidates into parliament and influence the election through preferences.
There is a push for major changes to the way people with disabilities who have assistance animals are treated in Australia — including on flights.
Donald Trump’s sensational claim that Ukraine started the war with Russia has ignited an epic war of words between Kyiv and Washington as tensions grow over US policy.
The BBC has been lashed for airing a one-hour documentary that was narrated by the son of a minister in terrorist organisation Hamas.
The Reserve Bank’s rate cut, coupled with a surprise tightening of vacancy rates, should see Australia’s major cities avoid further property price drops.
His board backs him to the hilt, Chris Ellison says, while telling analysts MinRes is primed for strong cash flow growth. Meanwhile, his stake plunged $142m in value.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says putting the Whyalla steelworks into administration was about no less than saving sovereign steelmaking in Australia.
A multimillion-dollar hospital housing deal has garnered a lot of attention — but what makes this regional accommodation so valuable, and who really benefits?
The RBA’s first cash rate cut in more than four years is too little, too late for some, with new data revealing almost 40 per cent of borrowers need at least four more cuts to escape financial stress.
The man who purchased Jordan’s iconic Chicago-area estate has now put it on the rental market — months after vowing to “honour its legacy.”
A new report forecasts what you could be paying in rent in 12 months. But while it’s good news for some, it sends a stern warning to others. Find your suburb in our interactive table.
Abbie Chatfield is feuding with one of this year’s most talked-about MAFS grooms, snapping back at him in a series of videos.
After nearly 50 years of mixed success in adapting horror-meister Stephen King’s stories, The Monkey gets it right, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Kevin Spacey has hit back at Oscar nominee Guy Pearce after the Aussie star claimed he was “scared” of him on the set of their film LA Confidential.
Meghan Markle has been dragged into a row over the logo for her new luxury lifestyle brand, as she shares a rare photograph of daughter Lilibet.
Jolly or Grundy? Howe or Maxwell? What about De Goey? Glenn McFarlane had to make some big calls in his Collingwood team of the century. Now you can too. Select your team HERE.
Essendon fell away from finals contention late last season and then traded away Jake Stringer. So where does this list really sit? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate and rank every player.
In the dark days after her second elbow surgery, Kimberly Birrell could hardly imagine getting back on the tennis court. This is how she came back to become Australia’s No.1 female tennis player.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was greeted with open arms and plenty of hugs at training on Wednesday, but there’s still a long road before he’s fit to play. Watch the vision and see the pictures.
Taking their time has landed Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with a great chance to win a second Blue Diamond Stakes with unbeaten youngster Field Of Play.
Suggestions of poor officiating being the reason behind an A-League captain quitting mid-season have been slammed. But referees have still been told their jobs are on the line.
A lot of names are being thrown around – but who are the SuperCoach rookies you need to pick? The Phantom ranks the best cheapies in every position.
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.
No one loves a mid-pricer in SuperCoach as much as Tim Michell. And this year, there a host of great options to consider. Check out our top 25 and have your say.
Still unsure how to walk out of your upcoming SuperCoach AFL Draft looking like a pro? Are you looking for a bit more of an edge? Draft expert Lekdog has everything you need to know.
Melbourne’s St Kevin’s College is under investigation by the VCE authority over its promotion of “sessions with VCAA assessors”, amid claims private schools having “a direct line to those marking exams” is unfair.
A new report has revealed Australian students’ understanding about our political system and democratic principles has dropped to the lowest level in two decades. Test yourself.
Dramatic footage has emerged of a police chopper tracking down a minibus following an attempted home invasion in Melbourne’s southeast.
An innocent tourist who was randomly punched in the jaw says his perception of Melbourne has changed dramatically after only two weeks in the country.
Don’t miss your chance to try it
If you’re a pressed-for-time sightseer, a tour is an easy and comfortable introduction to Italy.
Serious injuries have skyrocketed in one Australian hospital as a troubling new trend sweeps the nation.
The failed merger designed to save Nissan from collapse could be back on but only if the Japanese autogiant meets one huge Honda demand.
Australia’s bedroom habits have come under international scrutiny, after an expat has made a wild observation about us.
The anticipation that surrounds your meal on a long flight is enormous. Especially in business class. Which is why people have been reeling after receiving this particular meal …
Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/
