‘Hamburglar’ strikes at Mooroopna Maccas during crime spree
A Mooroopna man is the new ‘Hamburglar’ after ducking behind the counter at the local Maccas multiple times to nick burgers.
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Teacher engaged in father-son roleplay in sexual chats
A Melbourne man with a long and successful teaching career engaged in a father-son roleplay during online discussions with young men about incestuous sexual activity with children.
Firefighters battle suspicious Cobram house fire
At least eight firefighting units and other emergency services were called to a house fire in Cobram on Friday afternoon that has been deemed suspicious.
Alleged naked menace demands two years in jail
A homeless Mildura man accused of unleashing a naked street rampage has stunned a magistrate by demanding a two-year sentence — after rejecting a 45-day jail offer.
How the illegal animal trade is being targeted in statewide hunt
Illegal traders in the murky world of Victoria’s exotic animal black market are being hunted down by authorities who are making startling and shocking finds in homes across the state.
Student ‘fights to walk everyday’ after Geelong skydiving crash
A “wonderful” student has been left bedridden and having nightmares after a terrifying skydiving crash-landing left her with several broken ribs, severe back injuries and more.
Top Melbourne maths and science teacher facing child sex charge
A highly praised maths and science teacher in Melbourne’s western suburbs is fighting a charge of sexually penetrating a child under the age of 16.
Thieving tradie’s rampage through heritage property
A Ballarat tiler with a theft “compulsion” nicked three cars in five days and led police on a night-time chase through a Sebastopol resort.
‘Incredibly disrespectful’: Heartless thieves steal WWI plaques
Heartless crooks have stolen two bronze World War I plaques from a memorial reserve in South Gippsland, just weeks before Anzac Day.
Work set to start on major historic Yarra Ranges tourist drawcard
A $120m redevelopment of a historic Dandenong Ranges estate — formerly owned by a celebrity chef —is set to start, turning it into a major tourist drawcard.
Mildura crook dubbed the ‘one-man crime wave’
A Mildura man blamed the courts for his outrageous crime spree, where he stole goods including signed Ron Barassi jumpers so he could sell them to fund his heroin habit.
Accused Walsh St shooters’ nephew rams cops to evade arrest
A member of the notorious Pettingill crime family has faced court after a six-month crime spree where he sped at 181km/h while on meth, rammed cop cars and attempted to break into a house.
‘I don’t f–king care’: Man denies sexual assault allegations
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on two occasions has told a southeastern court the charges are “all f–king lies” after refusing to be represented by a lawyer.
Hoon destroys southeast soccer club pitch with burnouts
Mornington Peninsula soccer players have taken police investigation into their own hands, jumping in the car and following a hoon they caught tearing up their pitch.
The secret to a country town’s incredible sporting success
It may be just a small border town but in recent years it has been home to Test cricketers, Brownlow medallists and number one draft picks. Maybe there is something in the water there.
Live stream: Brother of AFL forward set to excite Carlton fans
A draft prospect tied to the Blues – who is a constant threat around goal – is making waves in the Coates Talent League. Watch Calder Cannons v Northern Knights LIVE on Saturday.
Ballarat swimmers to look out for at the nationals
The Ballarat region is sending a strong squad to the Australian all age and open championships in Brisbane this weekend. Check out the swimmers to look out for ahead of the event.
Beaconsfield to the big time? Inside VFL bolter’s stunning rise
Matt Johnson did not come through the traditional football ‘pathway’. But through talent and tenacity he’s made his way onto the radar of AFL clubs at Frankston.
Demon Desire: Reborn VFL star’s AFL ambition still burns
At age 28, Kye Declase is back in the VFL and the former Melbourne rookie is not yet prepared to give up on his dream of playing AFL, as Paul Amy finds out.
Vic footy star creates history at best and fairest count
Victorian footy stars are dominating in the top end with one recording an historic first. Here we profile all the Vics in action in the NTFL grand final and show how you can watch them live this weekend.
Locked in: clubs finalise lists for 2025 VFL season
More than 300 newcomers, from AFL retirees and discards to Coates Talent League graduates and local hopefuls, have been added to VFL lists for the 2025 season.
Countdown: Australia’s 10 most expensive home sales revealed
From mining magnates to billionaire bigwigs, Australia’s wealthiest have made some record-breaking real estate moves over the years with sales as high as $140m. SEE THE TOP 10
MAFS hometowns: how the contestants live now
Now that the show is over, the stars of Married at First Sight have returned to their hometowns, this is where they live and how.
‘Unliveable’: Parkville home buyers couldn’t resist
A crumbling inner-city home with no bathroom and decades of dust, has sold for an extraordinary $500,000+ beyond expectations thanks to a determined doctor.
‘Look at moi’: Production palace behind Aussie TV icons for sale
The hidden base where Aussie TV classics like Kath and Kim were cut is now for sale. Find out where.
Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
The 2025 local footy season might only be a couple of weeks old, but the state’s longest winning and losing streaks continue to extend. See who takes top spot.
Troubled former top model’s fall from grace after stacking car
A former top model who claims she once worked alongside tennis legend Pat Rafter ran off the road in the middle of Abbotsford, ploughing into a number of tram posts and a bench.
Wild thug assaulted police in ‘frenzied attack’ during arrest
A Nunawading man growled at officers before repeatedly striking them, completely undeterred by two rounds of pepper spray, having earlier attacked a woman.
Former military contractor scams Oakleigh motel for free stay
A former military contractor has scammed $8500 for a lengthy stay at an Oakleigh motel after he pretended to be a church worker helping the homeless.
‘Entrepreneur’ guilty over tiny home rort
Spencer Porter has admitted to ripping off dozens of customers who purchased tiny homes from his company.
Charity boss turned jetsetting con artist says ‘she’s a good person’
The Melbourne boss of a charity for vulnerable kids who stole more than $500,000 and spent it on jetsetting holidays, dance lessons and designer clothing “believes she is a good person”.
Nudes, HIV data exposed in gay dating app leak
A racy gay dating app for over-40s — which prides itself on locating “sugar gay men nearby” and promises privacy — has been caught spilling nude photos, steamy chats and HIV status.
Victory lays down law, Schroen celebrates milestone
TALKING POINTS: Melbourne Victory won’t stand for a repeat of fans’ behaviour in Shepparton, while Marcus Schroen has a match-winning milestone and Nunawading City’s stunning upset.
Man accused of dating app scam to steal identities
A man has been accused of using dating apps to lure people to hotel rooms where he would allegedly steal their identities.
Crybaby crook stole from special needs children to bet on horses
An Atwood crook bled two taxpayer-funded schools dry to fund his gambling addiction, using the $765,000 to bet on horses, greyhounds and online apps.
Failed tennis prodigy on serious drug charges
A Melbourne man who went toe to toe against Roger Federer during a brief tennis career is now facing a string of drug trafficking charges.
Accused fraudster in rehab after alleged $4.6m+ scheme busted
One of two men facing fraud charges over allegedly swindling Infrabuild Australia out of millions over a four-year period has checked into drug and alcohol rehab overseas.
Equestrian centre owner allegedly assaults, threatens to kill woman
The owner of a Melbourne equestrian centre accused of attacking a woman has applied for bail so he can repair his property after a raging fire destroyed the stables.
Man seriously injured after being hit by bus near Lilydale station
A man has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a bus near the Lilydale train station.
Council moves to ban commercial kangaroo culling in Yarra Valley
Councillors have voted on the future of commercial kangaroo culling in the Yarra Valley, labelling the practice “pure barbarianism”.
Accused burglar gives ‘ludicrous’ explanation for DNA, fingerprints
An accused burglar who allegedly ransacked a Surrey Hills home — stealing $25,000 in cash, jewellery and designer clothes — home has presented a “ludicrous” defence in court.
Couple’s bold move lands them dream Preston home
Bidding heated up for a charming Preston home as a surprise move from one couple got the owners more than they expected.
Changing of the guard at Wallan
After eight years Michael Mannix is handing over the Wallan captaincy, with two gun midfielders set to take on the Magpies’ leadership.
Vile child abuse material found on Melbourne sicko’s phone
A 62-year-old creep who secretly filmed a naked child while overseas was also found with a stash of disturbing social media screenshots hidden in a folder titled “wank bank”.
Greenwood’s big hope for Reservoir
Levi Greenwood was welcomed to the Northern league with a tag in his Reservoir debut but the ex-AFL star hopes he, and several big-name recruits, can help turn the club’s fortunes around.
‘It’s a disgrace’: Calls for every tram to have CCTV
Furious victims of brutal assaults on Melbourne’s trams say it’s a disgrace not every tram is equipped with CCTV, as attacks on the public transport rise by 43 per cent.
Serial car thief wins bail goes straight back to crime
A light-fingered youngster on bail for a spate of car thefts and home invasions across Victoria went back to a house he stole a Yaris from because he wanted a “better car”.
Merri-bek council set to scrap bike lane plans after safety audit
Plans for extending a protected bike lane in Coburg could be scrapped after an independent audit raised serious safety concerns.
How Greenvale turns improvement into wins
For the third straight Premier Cricket season, Greenvale Kangaroos took the wooden spoon but several impressive performances, led by Justin Galeotti, has the club confident.
Alleged serial car thief accused of smashing into police car
An alleged serial car thief has been accused of crashing into a police car in Burwood East — narrowly missing an officer — during an arrest escape attempt.
Single mum forced to sell up after dodgy plumber ruins roof
A Melbourne mum lost her life savings and was forced to sell her house after being preyed on by a dodgy plumber.
Man bangs on door after ‘Nick’, cops fire extinguisher foam to face
A homeowner confronted by a Gippsland man making demands at his door fought him back by spraying him in the face with a fire extinguisher.
Hampton Park man busted with luxury items from burgled homes
A Hampton Park man has been caught with a stolen ute full of items from a string of burglaries across Melbourne, including a Rolex, jewellery, wallets and a jail uniform.
Bidders taken aback by shock Neeson auction promise
“You give me one more bid, I’ll call Liam Neeson for you”. A Melbourne house that Hollywood actor Liam Neeson reprised his role in Taken to help promote has had a thrilling conclusion.
‘Don’t book holidays’: Grub teacher admits vile sex crimes
A former elite private school teacher was banned from approaching college campuses and students when he was investigated for child sex offences he later admitted to.
P-plater kills mate after crashing car on AFL Grand Final night
Two families have been “destroyed”, a judge has said, after a P-plater chose to drink and drive a group of friends on the night of the AFL Grand Final, before he crashed and killed a mate.
Insurance trap catching Melb homeowners off guard
A young couple thought they’d budgeted smart — until one quiet cost started spiralling out of control. Here’s what every young homeowner needs to know.
Breakthrough in hit-run mystery one week after human remains found
Detectives have seized a truck in Tullamarine, which will be forensically tested for clues after a woman’s remains were discovered on the Western Highway in Kiata.
‘Potential death’: Alleged thug accused of brutal strangulation
A west Victorian man allegedly strangled a woman twice to the point of “potential death” all while there were children nearby, a court has heard.
The players set to shape WFNL women’s season
The best women’s players are ready to make their mark on the 2025 Western Football Netball League season. Here’s a look on who to keep an eye on.
Men arrested at Ballarat motel for alleged two-week theft spree
Police nabbed two accused serial thieves shacked up at a Ballarat motel after they allegedly went on a crime spree across western Victoria.
Surprise turn of events sends top ten AFL draft pick to country club
He was a high draft pick at an AFL club on the rise, but this former Hawk is now a Rooster in the Ballarat league … at least for the time being.
Balaclava-clad men drag Ballarat woman from car and assault her
A woman was dragged from her car in Lucas by men wearing black clothing and balaclavas who then stole her vehicle, police say.
Country chiropractor banned after affair with patient
A married chiropractor saw had a years-long ‘intimate’ affair with a patient, and now wants his identity kept a secret.
Ballarat woman accused of causing child’s death in crash
A Ballarat woman allegedly implicated in a Lucas crash that killed a six-year-old and injured a 13-year-old has faced court charged over the horror collision.
Ex-Mildura footy talent blames former girlfriend for meth bust
A Mildura man and former Bendigo Pioneers footballer caught with methamphetamine claims he was pushed into drug dealing by his ex who had a $15,000 drug debt.
Mildura man in twisted campaign of stalking and death threats
A Mildura man unleashed a sick campaign of stalking and threats, bombarding a woman with chilling messages and terrifying her family
Airbnb host found guilty of raping teen backpacker walks free on appeal
A 47-year-old man who was sentenced to jail for the rape and sexual assault of a 19-year-old Japanese tourist in Halls Gap has had his convictions quashed in the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Red Cliffs murder accused seeks bail ahead of trial
A man accused of murdering his housemate in a fiery Red Cliffs blaze has made a bid for bail ahead of his Supreme Court trial.
Police investigate suspicious Drouin house fire
A Drouin house has been engulfed in flames, with the suspicious blaze spreading to nearby paddocks.
Phillip Island bridge scaffolder caught drug driving
A Melbourne scaffolder who was working on the San Remo Bridge was busted with meth and cannabis in his system, all while driving while unlicenced.
Elite sporting past of son questioned over dad’s Phillip Island death
A man who was arrested and later released by detectives over the death of his businessman father was close to representing Australia in the Commonwealth Games.
Woman flown to hospital after crash in Tyers
A woman has been flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital after a crash at Tyers, where the road was blocked in both directions.
Country footballer’s horror neck injury shocks town
Doctors were forced to remove part of a country footballer’s hip to help repair his broken neck after a horror on-field collision. Here’s how his town in the state’s northeast has rallied.
Ex-AFL players shine as goal of year contender emerges
From ex-AFL players making stunning debuts to goal and mark of the year contenders, the weekend’s country footy action had plenty of talking points. Catch up on all the news from across Victoria.
Albury Wodonga sale and auction results, week ending April 6
There were 23 properties sold in Albury Wodonga last week, with 50 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Albury Wodonga sale and auction results, week ending April 5
See the latest auction and sales results in Albury Wodonga for last week.
Thug armed with machete threatens teens during robbery
A Wodonga man threatened two teenagers with a machete while wearing a face mask during an early morning armed robbery, a court has heard.
‘Icon’ of Mooroopna, ‘Ferg’ notches huge 500-game milestone
He has been dubbed an ‘icon’ of the Mooroopna footy club and even if it was a little late, beloved water carrier Graham Ferguson will celebrate a monster milestone in style this weekend.
Sex offenders busted with thousands of vile videos, images
A registered Nathalia sex offender who was found with more than 5000 child abuse videos and images on devices in his Nathalia home is appealing his jail sentence.
Shepparton sale and auction results, week ending April 6
There were 53 properties sold in Shepparton last week, with 121 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Hawks suffer finals blow as star ruled out
Despite joining his teammates on the track for a session under lights on Friday, Hawthorn has made a call on star midfielder Will Day ahead of the elimination final.
Prison officials blamed for stab attack on Mokbel
Prison officials have been blamed for a nearly fatal stabbing attack on drug kingpin Tony Mokbel, that left him with an acquired brain injury.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
Woman walking pram mauled by pack of dogs in Sunbury
A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked to the ground and mauled by three dogs, as she walked her baby in a pram in Sunbury on Friday afternoon.
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