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.
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.
Piastri turns tables on Norris to win wild Belgian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri turned his personal disappointment into motivation to succeed after he produced a brilliant drive in difficult conditions to clinch the Belgian Grand Prix.
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.
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.
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.
Sinister social media threat against Goodwin after Dees’ shock loss to Saints
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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 took a test to find out my risk of getting this eye disease
Sharon Taylor, 61, took a test to find out her likelihood of getting an eye condition that her mother suffered from. She is among the Aussies getting “polygenic risk scores”.
Biggest transplant misconceptions exposed
A lack of knowledge about how many people need an organ transplant and fear of thinking about death has called for more awareness into how organ donation could be saving more lives.
‘We want answers’: Young dancer dies hours after hospital release
Layla-Maria Grubb’s devastated family are trying to piece together exactly what happened in the last few hours of her life, after she was tragically found unresponsive at home last Saturday afternoon.
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‘Vile Kyle’ slammed for gay jibe on Phillip Island’s rainbow house
Bullying in schools: Should healing replace punishment?
Clakrson and Hardwick push to legalise medicinal cannabis
17 arrested after police blitz of Southbank high-rise carparks
Doctor accused of filming 460+ people in hospital toilets, ranking images
Inside the life of an alleged Bali hit man
AFL star announces new decision
Australia’s biggest gathering of Seeing Eye Dogs hits Melbourne
‘Devastated’ Dees to own horror mistake – but who’s to blame?
Amid all the chaos at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, an answer to a big question went missing – which Demon was at fault? Simon Goodwin speaks on the 6-6-6 blunder that cost his side the game.
Teen fighting for life after found shot in house at Seaford
A teenage boy, believed to be aged 16, is in hospital in a critical condition after being shot at a house in Glen Alvie St inMelbourne’s southeast.
‘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.
‘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.
What is the most populous city in South Africa?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
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.
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.
AI is lying to me and I don’t know who to trust
After popular cultures moments collided with the juggernaut of AI at Wimbledon and a Coldplay concert, Angela Mollard questions how we can know what is real any more.
‘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.
Cops powerless as hateful anti-Israel chant floods CBD rally
Pro-Palestine protesters yelling hate speech have again descended on the CBD, just days after police said they were powerless to lay changes over the controversial chant.
‘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.
Aussies on aid boat ‘violently intercepted’ by Israel
Two Australians are among a group of activists detained by Israel after their aid boat was intercepted on the way to Gaza.
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.
Stop the count: Breathtaking Daicos stuns at the ‘G
After what Nick Daicos produced at the MCG against the Tigers on Sunday, by round 20 on Brownlow Medal night, the count might be over. Here’s how another masterclass unfolded.
Game abandoned after umpire argument
A suburban Melbourne football game was sensationally called off at quarter time after the two officiating umpires engaged in a foul-mouthed argument with each other.
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.
‘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.
Aussie tax warning: ‘Prepare for the worst’
Australia is on the verge of a major shift to a tax system that would do least economic damage, but experts warn it may get worse before it gets better.
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.
‘It would save lives’: New app could solve delayed calls for help
New technology which allows people to text lifesaving information and images of incidents to triple-0 has been pitched as a solution to improve long wait times for help.
Selwood’s emotional TV return after brother’s death
Geelong great Joel Selwood has thanked the public for the support as he spoke of his family’s heartache after the shock death of his brother Adam.
Town Hall rules out any more Councillors on trade junket
There are calls to ban “wasteful” and “unnecessary” council junkets, as the City of Melbourne rules out sending another councillor on an Asian trade delegation.
Weight of dialysis: ex-AFLW star reveals kidney fight
She played footy at the top level and still runs her own gym — but for the past 18 months Richelle Cranston has had to make a huge life change ever since she found out her kidneys don’t work.
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.
Madman accused of stabbing 11 in Walmart rampage ID’d
Police have identified the knife man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart Supercentre in Michigan before he was taken down by brave citizens.
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.
Hacking ‘nuclear bomb’: How AI is stealing your money
Powerful AI tools are taking your money and inflicting mass chaos on companies. And when criminals lose control of their robots, the impact will be ‘unquantifiable’.
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.
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.
Melb’s $1m subdivision secret
A dual-home block with subdivision nearly done gives buyers the chance to cash in, if they act before someone else does.
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.
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’.
Aussie TV king Ray Martin reveals shock Gold Logie theft at Nine
Ray Martin has won a staggering five Gold Logies throughout his career. Unfortunately, he only has four of the awards to show for it — and he has his theories as to who nabbed it.
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.
The six key figures who will decide the Super Netball grand final
Practice match intel: Recruits, draftees shine in AFLW hitout
Vixens’ fourth-quarter miracle seals grand final spot
Mocked by UK press, Wallabies must move on or risk humiliation
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GoT star’s insane 505kg deadlift world record
Donald Trump spotted slicing a golf chip in Los Angeles
Hussain defends India’s decision
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Marshall and NAS execute perfect play
Footy world up in arms over free kick
Dangerfield on his sideline souvlaki
Maxwell takes one hander screamer
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.
‘Time is running out’: Jamarra at long odds to play footy in 2025
Even as the VFL clears Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to play in Footscray’s finals campaign, the Bulldogs have admitted time is running out for the star forward to do enough to play in 2025.
‘I’m free’: Ex-Don reveals relief over call that ended his career
Stewart Crameri snuck through to the 100-game mark at his third AFL club. Then it was all over in a flash and the former Bomber, Bulldog and Cat could not have been more relieved.
The moment that kickstarted BT’s ‘wannabe’ media career
Perfect timing and smart thinking led to Brian Taylor becoming one of the biggest authors in Australia after the Pies’ 1990 flag. He reveals to Jon Anderson if he’ll ever write another book.
Furious Wallabies slam non-call as great explodes at Lions robbery
The Wallabies will demand an explanation from World Rugby as a former star explodes on the controversial decision that cost Australia Test victory over the British & Irish Lions.
Chardonnay is the greatest white grape variety on the planet. Just ask Mike Bennie
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.
Revealed: Childcare centres slapped with sanctions
Two childcare centres each week are facing sanctions for allowing children to be injured or escape. Search your centre here.
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.
I was on stage when I got a chilling call that changed my life
Over 40? We all play this silly game in our minds
Nothing can bring us back to our youth like music can, and this proves it.
This is the most selfish thing drivers do – I blame you all
People can leave their brains behind while driving – and this annoying habit proves it.
‘Fed up’: Dangerous driving crisis
‘Highest of highs’: Brad Pitt’s $6m car reveal
Movie superstar Brad Pitt has splurged $2m on an indulgence buy that is part of an ever-growing and increasingly expensive personal collection.
2025 Subaru Forester Review: Petrol vs Hybrid tested across New Zealand
We drove the new Subaru Forester through New Zealand’s rugged terrain to see how the petrol stacks up against the hybrid.
Tiny Aussie town ‘straight out of Nepal’
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.
‘Naked flying’ is the new ‘raw-dogging’
Just when we thought we’d seen the back of the raw-dogging trend, a new trend called “naked flying” takes plane travel to a whole new level.
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