Dog act: ABC hammers Bluey, bans favourite episode
The Hammerbarn episode from season 2 of beloved cartoon show Bluey has been axed from ABC’s iview because of a partnership the show has with hardware giant Bunnings, infuriating Aussies.
‘Kaz’ associate and son of former policeman executed in gangland hit
A 21-year-old man killed in an ambush attack as he left his family home in Wollert in Melbourne’s north was an associate of tobacco boss Kazem “Kaz” Hamad.
Panahi: Why would PM cosy up with attention-seeking simpleton?
Anthony Albanese needs to explain why he appeared on butt-plug promoting social media influencer Abbie Chatfield’s podcast, after her latest unhinged, ugly diatribe made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Dan’s bronze statue cast into doubt amid legacy claims
A petition with 12,644 signatures has been tabled in parliament calling for Labor to abandon plans to cast a bronze statue of former premier Dan Andrews, with Liberal MP Moira Deeming saying “it is inappropriate”.
‘The perfect time’: Melb designer Effie Kats reveals pregnancy
Renowned Melbourne designer Effie Kats, known for dressing celebrities like Bec Judd and Dannii Minogue, is expecting her first child with husband James Cerolini.
‘I’ll kiss you’: Jacinta Allan cops random request from heckler
The Premier was yelled at during her press conference on Thursday, so when another stranger interrupted, she was on guard. No one expected what happened next.
Rival clubs circle Magpies stalwart after contract impasse
A stalwart at Collingwood remains at odds with the ladder-leaders over his next deal as the Pies try to squeeze in Jack Silvagni to their salary cap.
Blues’ year of horror suffers latest blow
Blues fans are probably just looking forward to the end of what’s been a miserable 2025. But there’s still blows landing, with a star sent for surgery which will end his season.
The elite Victorian private schools ranked in Australia’s top 100
The best private schools of Australia have been ranked today and 25 Victorian colleges made the cut. See the full list and which ones made it into the national top 10.
Explained: How to choose the best private school
Beyond the glossy brochures and carefully crafted tours, here’s what parents really need to know about picking the perfect school for their child.
Australia’s Top 100 Schools – the ultimate education power list
This is the first definitive list of the nation’s 100 best private schools – based on data, not opinions and reputation. So which schools offer the best education money can buy?
Is your daughter the mean girl? Here’s how to turn it around
No parent wants their child to face bullying – but what if your daughter is actually the ‘mean girl’? Psychologist Laura Love unpacks how to handle it.
Gen Z freaking out boomer bosses by oversharing in interviews
Gen Z value transparency but this HR guru says oversharing in interviews is the latest trend in recruitment – and it’s a bit too much for older bosses.
‘Spawn of satan’: Influencers take aim at social media
Social media is their brand and business but even influencers, like Abbie Chatfield and Brittney Saunders, are worried about the mental health of young people and kids who use it.
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Man shot and killed in Wollert
Man found strangling unconscious sister before being shot dead by police
Arrests over Robert Issa fatal shooting
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Dylan Shiel eager to play on
Aussie star stunned by Bunnings worker’s act
Sharon’s emotional goodbye as thousands farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Two smash repair shops set ablaze in linked attacks
Before Erin, the Schoolgirl Strangler brought murder to Leongatha
Long before Erin Patterson’s poisoned lunch gripped the nation, Leongatha was already making a name for deaths in the dairy belt, as serial killer Arnold Karl Sodeman made it his hunting ground.
‘Not our values’: Principal breaks silence after anti-Semitic abuse at Melbourne Museum
The principal of high school students who targeted Jewish students with anti-Semitic slurs on a school excursion says she has launched an investigation into the “deplorable” behaviour.
More power bill pain after $3.7bn cost blowout on key renewables project
The cost of building a controversial transmission line project designed to integrate renewable energy into the Victorian grid has doubled — a blowout set to put even more pressure on household bills.
Footy star hit with more charges after choking charge bombshell
AFL Hall of Famer Nicky Winmar has been charged with further violent offending in northern Victoria against a woman, it can be revealed, amid explosive allegations he strangled a person.
How government agencies failed autistic nine-year-old Werribee girl
A mum’s concerns about the safety of her autistic daughter, Aluel, went unheeded for five years before the unthinkable happened outside their government-funded home.
Five charged with murder over gangland shopping centre slaying
Police have charged five people with murder over the brazen daylight killing of bikie-linked Robert Issa, gunned down in the car park of the Craigieburn Central shopping centre in 2023.
Do you store fat in the arms, belly or thighs? What you should know
Psoriasis is just the latest illness that researchers have found to be linked to body shape, the experts tell Peta Bee.
I was scared to socialise. Now I host introvert meet-ups
Sami Jenkins was sometimes so anxious she was scared to leave the house. She wants you to know about a “public health crisis” facing young Australians.
Family determined to give dying child ‘end of life’ bucket list
A Queensland family has vowed to give their terminally ill boy as many adventures as possible and will do all they can to help him make it to his birthday in just a few weeks.
Legionnaires’: What you need to know about deadly disease
A deadly legionella outbreak in Sydney has sparked alarm. See key symptoms of the disease, the risks and how to prevent an outbreak in your home.
Great teen hypocrisy: Too young for TikTok, old enough to vote?
Australia’s found itself in a bizarre contradiction. We’re about to ban teens from social media but pollies want them to vote. We can’t raise responsible, resilient citizens like this, writes Rion Ahl.
Panahi: Caro-Riewoldt exchange proof ‘sexist’ tag aimed at shaming men
Any man who questions the competence of a female take heed — you’ll be slurred misogynist or sexist, aimed at shaming you into silence. That’s the message from Channel 7’s new footy show.
‘Dreadful, selfish’ side of the NBA Aussie hoopers ‘hate’
A place that once offered so much hope for NBA dreamers has become a ‘dreadful’ dead end for Australians. Here’s the ‘selfish’ side of the NBA that Aussie hoopers ‘hate’.
Massive update on Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing
The man police allege carried out the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing spoke only once in court but nodded along with the magistrate’s directions.
Child safety under scrutiny as state watchdog investigated
Victoria’s childcare regulator is under investigation by the state’s Ombudsman following a parliamentary referral, amid growing concerns over child safety and enforcement failures.
‘I DON’T CARE’: Donald Trump brutally cuts ties with 1/5 of the planet
US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with two major nations a day after spat over 25 per cent tariffs.
New taxes, more protests, legal dope: Vic Labor’s secret agenda
A leaked policy agenda set to shape the Allan government’s election blueprint includes radical proposals such as creating a land sale “super profits” tax, softening anti-protest laws and establishing a state-owned cannabis industry.
Last year was Will Day’s darkest moment. He’s chasing redemption
Last year was Will Day’s toughest footy experience, sitting on the bench helpless as his Hawks toiled through finals. Now, after a helping hand from a surprising source, he’s ready for redemption.
South Yarra synagogue attacked for fourth time in five weeks
Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, which serves the city’s oldest Jewish congregation, has again been defaced in the latest anti-Semitic attack to hit the city.
Interest rate cut ‘pretty much locked in’, experts say
Economists say an interest rate cut next month is all but locked in and the Reserve Bank of Australia would find it ‘hard to justify’ another hold after latest figures showed slowed inflation.
Million Aussies get $93m fee refund: Is your bank on list?
Australian banks have promised to refund a mammoth $93 million in rogue fees to nearly one million customers. See the full list of banks and if you can expect a nice windfall.
Wild way couple losing $40k a year got 18 homes
A once struggling couple have revealed how they came to own 18 homes worth $11m. And the secret is both clever and controversial.
Qantas slashes prices on fares in huge international sale
The Flying Kangaroo has slashed prices on 350,000 seats, in a move set to delight budget-conscious families, as Australia’s airline wars continue to ramp up.
Massive report sought in case over death of six-year-old
A Ballarat mother charged over a crash that killed her six-year-old daughter has faced court as lawyers await documents to proceed with the case.
Bacchus Marsh grub performs sex act in front of underage girls
A Bacchus Marsh man masturbated in front of three teenage girls at a river in Darley, with a magistrate saying his “bizarre” behaviour “defies explanation”.
Drug kingpin in $149m meth shipment hauled before court
A drug kingpin involved in importing $149m worth of ice into Melbourne concealed in canola oil bragged about “living it up” at a $6000-for-two-nights resort in Bangkok.
Horse trainer allegedly trafficked cannabis through family business
A successful horse trainer accused of trafficking more than 100kg of cannabis through his family business allegedly told police “fanciful” tales of being “set up”.
Rodeo world-beater among Bush Champions finalists
A young Victorian who made history as the first Aussie to win the women’s ranch bronc world champs in the US is among the finalists for the inaugural Bush Champions Awards, celebrating inspiring leaders in rural and regional communities nationwide.
Victoria Police members lose out in dispute over unpaid overtime
A push for Victoria Police to pay back “hundreds of millions of dollars” in unpaid overtime to members has been unsuccessful, with the court siding with the force.
Statewide rescue effort after 67 starving dogs dumped at Vic shelter
A Victoria-wide rescue mission has been launched to rehome 67 dogs “covered in wounds, missing fur” that were surrendered without notice to a Geelong shelter. They all arrived in just two car loads, with 45 in the first batch.
‘When, not if’: Albanese, Starmer in new talks on Palestine
Anthony Albanese has held a second call in days with UK PM Keir Starmer about “international momentum” on the Gaza conflict.
Social media ban chance for tech giants ‘to out-innovate each other’
Australia’s world-leading social media age ban is a chance for the ‘booming’ tech industry to innovate safer spaces for young teens, says new Communications Minister Anika Wells.
‘Self-harm’: Australia calls out Trump as tariff deadline looms
Jim Chalmers has taken a fresh shot at Donald Trump’s tariffs, as the FBI’s chief is said to have found a trove of classified documents in a secret room.
Mystery shape spotted near Epstein’s cell in eerie footage
An orange figure was seen near Jeffrey Epstein’s prison cell on the final night of his life, contradicting official claims about his death. See the video.
Country Road Group suffers $79m brand impairment in year to forget
Country Road Group could be on track for its first annual loss in decades after resorting to an accounting impairment against the value of its fashion brands such as Trenery, Witchery and the namesake Country Road chain.
‘Erratic’ Trump, Middle East volatility drag Flight Centre’s profit
The travel agency giant has warned investors its profit has dropped amid geopolitical volatility and corporates cutting costs, but its boss believes travel bookings will bounce back.
Told ‘you’ll never make money’, Melb entrepreneur defies doubters
She was told her dream was ‘impossible’ and a ‘headache problem’, but a young Melbourne woman is proving critics wrong after launching a ‘slow fashion’ brand.
More than The Block: see the real Daylesford
From a graffiti-filled abandoned church, to architectural wonders, Daylesford housing has more going on than you’ll see on The Block.
House sells $111k over reserve at 10-bidder auction
Fierce bidding has revealed the hidden demand for affordable Highton homes as a three-bedroom property soars $111,000 above reserve.
‘Tear it all off’: Biggest Block disaster ever
A last minute disaster leaves two teams high and dry as one contestant is caught blue-handed breaking the rules.
‘Kind of mad’: where Melb prices boomed
A Melbourne couple who thought home prices were “kind of mad” when they bought have just watched values surge $195k around them.
‘Very hard’: Star exposes Hollywood reality
Australian actor Rose Byrne discusses the movie that changed her career and how she and co-star Seth Rogen bonded over being outsiders in Hollywood.
US podcaster takes on Trump’s daughter
Glennon Doyle, the US podcast host and author, talks body image, resilience and addresses THAT Ivanka Trump controversy in a revealing new interview.
Rebel Wilson’s new film a ‘mindless’ disaster
Aussie star Rebel Wilson’s latest comedy fails to impress, as Adam Sandler’s jokes fall flat in Happy Gilmore sequel.
‘Gather yourself’: Carey flees overseas after alleged toilet tryst
Wayne Carey has fled the country with his family after hitting the headlines for an alleged toilet tryst video that went viral.
‘Pumping’: Why Crows and Hawks clash could be the year’s best
Adelaide is the AFL’s closest thing to an unstoppable force in attack, and this week they come up against the unstoppable force of Hawthorn’s defence. Garry Lyon unpacks how it will unfold.
Noel Callow embroiled in racist video probe
AFL, cricket told to ‘behave like grown-ups’ as Windy Hill stoush gets ugly
He was cricket’s Mr Nice Guy. Now McCullum leads a bunch of fake tough guys
Premiership Pies return for Lions blockbuster, Hawks’ big risk
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NBA draftee basketballer to the Cleveland Cavs and avid Sharks fan Tyrese Proctor drops in to Sharks training before heading for the US.
The key figures who will decide the Super Netball grand final
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Full form ladder: Who’s coming home with a wet sail
The Western Bulldogs’ 2016 flag proved timing is everything in footy – but they’re leaving their run late this year. See who’s running hot over the past month – and who needs to lift.
Nine contenders: The premiership case for every AFL finals hopeful
Just over a month out from September, the premiership race looks wide open. There’s nine teams in the hunt and Mick McGuane has made the premiership case for every single one.
The 64 players invited to the AFL draft combine revealed
More than 60 prospective draft talents will be pushed to the limits by the AFL ahead of November’s draft – but plenty of them are already tied to clubs. See the full list here.
Defiant Goodwin says Eagles loss wouldn’t end his tenure
Simon Goodwin says he won’t be ‘consumed with results’ ahead of a high-pressure clash with West Coast – saying he feels supported by the Demons board. Have your say.
‘Unbelievable’: O’Callaghan wins 10th world championships gold
Mollie O’Callaghan has produced a stunning swim to claim the tenth world championships gold of her career, as a 21-year-old Queenslander made history in a new Australian record time.
West Coast’s ‘inappropriate’ draft assistance request: Fair or foul?
The AFL industry is split over West Coast’s pursuit of draft assistance. Do the Eagles deserve it or should they bear the brunt of some recent horrific decisions for a few more years?
Princess Diana’s go-to breakfast has been revealed – and we have the recipe
59 recipes that make the most of the magic of lemons
Lemon can add zest and zing to dishes both sweet and savoury. Whenever a salad or a seafood dish needs a burst of freshness; whenever you need to add a touch of brightness to dessert; even when you just want to sprinkle some extra pizzazz on top of a pizza, lemon is the answer. It’s basically the all-round MVP of the citrus world. To help you make the most of it, here are our favourite recipes with a lemony citrus burst, from lemon chicken to lemon tart, and from lemon sorbet to lemon potatoes.
50 slow-cook casseroles for a cosy night on the couch
Get out the crockpot and slow-cook your way to comfort and deliciousness.
Fixture analysis: The players who can win you a SuperCoach final
Stats dossier: Macrae red flag, late season CBA surprises
Coaches are using late rounds to experiment, and some new names are getting a chance in the middle. But Jack Macrae’s new role could be a SuperCoach worry. See every CBA.
Buy, hold, sell: Bad SuperCoach trade about to get much uglier
One of the most remarkable rounds of SuperCoach ever played delivered some insane scores. And there are more to come. Who will cash in – and who misses out?
Elite Tassie private schools ranked among Australia’s top 100
Victoria’s top private schools
Which private schools give parents the best bang for their buck? See our exclusive list of Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools.
South Australia’s top private schools
Which private schools give parents the best bang for their buck? See our exclusive list of Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools.
Werribee man, 21, charged over Adass Synagogue firebombing
Samurai sword attacker fatally shot by police while strangling sister
A man was found strangling his sister as she lay unconscious with a severed arm before he was shot dead by police inside a house at Yarra Junction. | Warning: Graphic details.
Is your suburb getting a machete ban drop-off bin? Every location revealed
One of the state’s top cops has asked parents of machete-wielding teen criminals to find their weapons and dispose of them at the state’s new knife bins. Search the full list of locations here.
Do I need a visa if I’m transiting through the USA?
22 national parks every Aussie needs to visit
Australia has more national parks than any other country in the world. Whether you hit the trail, take flight or head out on the water, these are the best national parks in Australia to start your explorations.
You could be Escape’s next roaming travel reporter
Want to travel the world, create dynamic content, and get paid to do it? Enter our competition to win the “world’s greatest job” and join the Escape team.
Japanese fav returns to Aus as a hybrid
Chinese brand moves into Holden’s home
An emerging brand has taken up residency at an “iconic” facility used to develop Australia’s best cars.
GWM’s upgraded mid-sized SUV revealed
Motoring journalist James Chung examines GWM’s latest offering, the revamped Haval H6, which aims to fill a gap in Australia’s family car market….
$150K hack: We quit work to sail the world
Thing every Aussie gets wrong in USA
The USA has long been popular with Aussies. But there’s one huge error we all continue to make when it comes to ordering food there.
My big ‘ping pong’ show regret in Thailand
We asked our travel journalists about the holiday memories that fill them with regret whenever they recall them. This one was a doozy.
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