MRC board locked in bitter stalemate over new chairman
The Melbourne Racing Club board is locked in a bitter stalemate between Caulfield rebel John Kanga and vice chairman Nick Hassett.
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Margot as Catherine? Wuthering Heights casting a bit of a stretch
Yes, we love Margot Robbie but the 34-year-old’s casting as Catherine, a teenage character from Emily Bronte’s beloved Wuthering Heights, makes you wonder if anyone in Hollywood has read the book.
Perry meets Pesto: Two icons come face to face in Melbourne
Katy Perry has made a special visit to Melbourne Sea Life to meet gigantic baby penguin Pesto, the fluffy big boy making headlines around the world.
‘New era’: Whispers of a shake-up at Channel 7 news
While the jungle drums have all been about the changes in the footy media landscape, there has also been plenty of whispers about what 7News Melbourne will look like moving forward.
Pendlebury makes his mark in ever-changing media landscape
As the football media landscape dramatically changes, Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury is proving he doesn’t just have a face for television but also the know-how.
Lauren Phillips’ ex-husband ties the knot again
While Lauren Phillips continues to dominate Melbourne with her No.1 rating radio show, her ex-husband, Lachlan Spark, has quietly wed overseas.
Julia Morris reveals cancer diagnosis
TV presenter Julia Morris has revealed she has undergone surgery to remove cancer and offered up some sobering advice.
‘Complete f***wit’: Feud between Cornes and Thomas explodes
Any thought of an olive branch between Kane Cornes and Dale Thomas has been torn apart after back-to-back expletive laden sprays by Thomas at Grand Final week lunches.
Yasmin and Harley: Could this be football’s greatest love story?
AFL’s hottest young star Harley Reid and childhood sweetheart AFLW gun Yasmin Duursma are set to make their Brownlow debut on Monday night — their story the makings of a fairytale.
Rumours swirl over Katy Perry’s party plans for Melbourne
The rumour mill is in overdrive over a secret album release party for Katy Perry when she hits Melbourne to perform at the AFL Grand Final.
Grovelling apologies can’t stem flurry of legal threats at MRC
Despite a burst of semi apologies, there’s no slowdown in the defamation concerns notices flying around the Melbourne Racing Club committee room.
Crime reporter sticks to what he knows after Channel 7 exit
Veteran Melbourne crime reporter Cameron Baud covered plenty of death while working at Channel 7 — but it seems he hasn’t tired of it yet.
Private school mum comes unstuck over fat-phobic bumper sticker
An offensive bumper sticker spotted at school pick-up has sent a private school into a tizz, with parents plotting a revenge stickerbomb attack on the culprit’s restaurant chain.
Legal letters fly as respected MRC board member departs
Amid a series of fiascos to strike the Melbourne Racing Club board comes a big loss for the warring club, with the resignation of a well-respected committee member – and now the legal letters have started flying.
Why bikini boss decided to enter the political fray
Style queen Erin Deering has opened up on the life-changing phone call that led to her decision to run for deputy lord mayor of Melbourne.
NGV boss weds longtime partner in intimate Melbourne gathering
Their nuptials were delayed more than once by the Covid pandemic but National Gallery of Victoria director Tony Ellwood has finally wed his long-time partner in Melbourne.
Footy’s vanishing portraits a case of ‘erasing history’ or welcome refurb?
Several sets of bushy, grey eyebrows have been raised across the footy world as portraits of esteemed bigwigs past have vanished from boardrooms and foyers.
Old tweets add fresh drama to Melbourne Racing Club fiasco
With barbs flying everywhere and people jumping ship all over the place, there’s been a new twist to the committee drama with controversial social media posts resurfacing.
First glimpse of Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning in Aussie shoot
Hollywood heavyweights Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning have been spotted knocking on doors of Elwood homes as they shoot a scene for the upcoming thriller series All Her Fault.
The noughties trend Rebecca Vallance won’t allow in her closet
Designer to the stars Rebecca Vallance knows a thing or two about bold fashion statements, but she’s adamant there’s one piece of clothing fans won’t see in her collections.
‘We want a farm’: Surprise lifestyle shift for Buddy and Jesinta
AFL glamour couple Buddy and Jesinta Franklin are planning to take up farming, in a huge lifestyle change it’s likely nobody saw coming. Oh, and Jesinta also cut off her hair, without telling Buddy.
‘Attitude not banality’: Inside Channel 7’s plan for Kane Cornes
Star recruit Kane Cornes is set to shake up the footy TV landscape in 2025 with a new show — but it will leave some ‘banal’ Channel 7 stars on the outer.
Sarah Snook, US stars to shoot new TV series in Australia
Succession star Sarah Snook will shoot her latest role in her hometown in a US network series where the city will double as Chicago.
Shunned adult entertainment awards finds new home
The hotly-anticipated Adult Industry Choice Awards has found a home after being turned away by some of Melbourne’s top venues.
Cups Estate suing over $400k batch of pinot destined for drain
Mornington Peninsula winery Cups Estate is suing two winemakers, claiming they botched $400,000 worth of its 2023 vintage pinot noir.
Race to lure King Charles to Melbourne heating up
The Victoria Racing Club faces an uphill battle to make sure it’s Melbourne, not Sydney, that welcomes King Charles and Queen Camilla later this year.
The Toorak playbook for divorcing a philandering husband
Marital revenge in Toorak isn’t best served cold, but comes in the form of some burly, topless waiters more than happy to indulge in some extra hours work.
Manor gone: Huge hotel to ‘choke life’ from grand, old venue
He’s ridden in the Grand National, raced cars at Mt Panorama, played host to maharajahs and PMs, but the cigar smoking Peter Janson fears a $70m new hotel will crush the life out of his old Melbourne mansion and end his party.
Why Daniel Ricciardo could soon be dumped by Red Bull
We have now likely seen the best of Aussie F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo on the track, a former world champ says, as complaints of “inappropriate behaviour” at Red Bull push the team towards an implosion.
Tim Gurner moves on as baggage piles up at St Kilda’s St Moritz
The luxury developer’s spruiking of his latest venture was met with raised eyebrows among St Kilda rich listers, where there’s still a lot of baggage around his St Moritz apartments.
‘Utter bulls**t’: Bianca’s Censori’s sister delivers Kanye truth bomb
The Melbourne-based sister of Bianca Censori has let rip on speculation over her marriage to Kanye West, revealing what the family really thinks of the controversial designer and musician.
Is Ann Peacock about to shake up Melbourne Lord Mayor race?
A coffee date with the Lord Mayor in waiting just hours after Sally Capp resigned has sparked speculation Melbourne blue blood Ann Peacock is about to shake up the race for Town Hall.
Kittens really do have nine lives
It turns out cats, and iconic strip club Kittens, really do have nine lives as ‘The South Melbourne Ballet’ has been able to negotiate a last-minute saving grace.
The spice missing from F1 Grand Prix is Ginger
There were many famous faces trackside at the Grand Prix on Friday, but conspicuously missing seemed to be the wife of beleaguered Red Bull boss Christian Horner, ex Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell.
Many reasons gay AFL players won’t come out, says NBL star
Openly gay basketballer Isaac Humphries says pressure “to fly the flag for the whole community” when they’re not ready to do so, may be among reasons AFL players hesitate to reveal their sexuality.
Lawyer’s fears for accused mushroom killer
The big shot barrister representing accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson says he doesn’t know “how on earth” she’s going to get a fair trial.
Will Lethlean join Gil in the saddle for plum chairman’s gig?
Ex-AFL boss Gil McLachlan is looking like a sure thing for a top Racing Victoria gig, with rumours swirling his mate Simon Lethlean is joining him in the saddle.
Tania Buckley seeking $18m for Toorak mansion
Tania Buckley is dreaming of making a tree change and owning a vineyard, but first she has to offload the palatial Toorak home she once shared with Collingwood champion Nathan.
Red Bull scandal to rev up off-track intrigue at Melbourne Grand Prix
As F1 stars and their WAGs speed into Melbourne, whispers are swirling around Red Bull boss Christian Horner — and all eyes will be on his wife, former Spice Girl Geri Haliwell.
Rumours swirl on Carey’s new media role
Speculation is mounting that Wayne Carey is set to step back into a free-to-air TV role, a year on from being cut adrift by Channel 7 following a casino white powder saga.
‘I’d rather go skydiving with a chook strapped to my head’: Mitchell denies council tilt
Outspoken talk back radio host Neil Mitchell has flat-out rejected rumours of a Town Hall tilt like his former 3AW stable mate Derryn Hinch, labelling councils an “anachronistic system”.
NBA champ’s visit to WAG-fave skin centre
Six-time NBA champ Scottie Pippen stepped into the shoes of a Melbourne WAG ahead of his appearance at Caulfield’s Blue Diamond Stakes.
Katy Perry jets into Melbourne for private show for billionaire
Pop superstar Katy Perry has secretly flown into Melbourne for a private show for one of Australia’s richest men and a $2.5m payday.
Hinch plotting Lord Mayor tilt to fix Melbourne’s ‘woke council’
Derryn Hinch — aged 80 and again battling cancer — is “seriously considering” throwing his hat in the ring for the job of Melbourne Lord Mayor.
Why Taylor needs to swiftly shake-off beefcake, red flag boyfriend
From verbal screaming matches to bad karaoke, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, has had more than his share of cringe-worthy moments — and is a beefcake, not her Love Story.
How Melbourne lured Elle ‘The Body’ Macpherson back to catwalk
Beloved Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson is preparing to hit the catwalk at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, on the eve of her 60th birthday.
A-list guests farewell radio legend at ultimate power lunch
Melbourne talkback legend Neil Mitchell’s three decades on-air has been celebrated at the ultimate power lunch, with the country’s biggest movers and shakers among the guests.
Would you buy Toorak’s ‘ugliest’ house for $30m?
A “dirty” real estate war is heating up in Melbourne’s blue-chip suburb over a property that’s recently hit the market asking $30m.
Sacked radio duo get shot at revenge
Dumped radio hosts Lauren Phillips and Jase Hawkins have been thrown a lifeline and will go head-to-head with their Sydney-based replacements, Kyle and Jackie O.
Melbourne’s ‘Donut Daddy’ the world’s biggest food porn star
Melbourne baker Anthony ‘Donut Daddy’ Randello-Jahn has become a global star, gaining a massive overseas following for his raunchy food porn videos.
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