Freight worker holds fist at woman’s face in ‘shameful’ assault
A west Victorian man verbally abused and assaulted a woman in an “uncontrollable exertion of frustration” during an argument that progressively escalated.
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Pub charged with serving alcohol to under-18s
A Shepparton pub allegedly served alcohol to minors as well as allowing them into gaming areas.
‘I deserve it’: Man insists on prison after cleaver assault
A former Ballarat man told a magistrate that he wants to be sent to prison because he “deserves it” after threatening to slit a woman’s throat.
‘Reputable’ Bendigo brewery boss busted in drink driving crash
A “very reputable” owner of a Bendigo brewery has been busted crashing his car while drink driving at almost four times the limit.
Ex-cop called himself a ‘proud pedo’ during vile offending
An ex-cop engaged in child abuse material while on shift and referred to himself as a “proud pedo” in vile online chat group.
Luxury Audi test drive ends with arrest on Victorian highway
A Queensland man who took a $100,000 Audi RS4 for a test drive from a South Australian dealership ended up in Victoria after he got “a bit carried away”.
Finks bikie in custody for alleged firebombing of Sunshine business
A Finks bikie nabbed in relation to a spate of firebombings of tobacco stores across Melbourne is alleged to have carried out an arson attack on a business in Sunshine.
Yea residents confront alleged thief at petrol station
After Yea residents filmed a confrontation with a man who allegedly stole a trailer and camping equipment, police have charged him with a string of drug, weapons and other offences.
Man accused of manslaughter fined for illegal backyard fire
A man who has been charged with manslaughter of a Cobram woman has been convicted and fined after he lit a fire at the “height of summer” last year.
Mayor ‘double dipping’ with $510k VCAT contract
An inner city mayor quietly earning big bucks in a taxpayer funded gig is claiming her main source of income comes from a role as Prahran’s ‘gingerbread queen’.
Bail ‘too risky’ for alleged arsonist say cops
A Hoppers Crossing man accused of helping fire bomb a cigarette shop in Victoria’s north was allegedly recruited by a man police believe is linked to Melbourne’s tobacco wars.
‘White Australia’ fundraiser raises $27k in just eight days
A crowd-funding page created by a controversial neo-Nazi figure has raised more than $27,000 to help “create a home for white people in Australia”.
Radio host’s Punjabi put down sparks backlash
Migrants have slammed “inappropriate comments” by talk show host Tom Elliott after he criticised translating safety signs into other languages.
Powerhouse clubs sign up for Gather Round on Murray
Yarrawonga is hosting its inaugural football-netball Gather Round event next month. See which clubs have committed to playing.
Youth, experience mix to fuel Knights’ finals charge
Melbourne Knights are looking to make a return to NPL Victoria finals this season with a strong mix of youth and experience under club great Ivan Franjic.
Premier Cricket: Men’s and women’s Team of the Week
A bowler who took wickets with the opening two deliveries of a match, a clutch innings by a fast bowler and stars on the rise…the Victorian Premier Cricket teams of the week for men’s and women’s have been named. SEE THEM HERE
Thain, Coburg record-breaking batting blitz
English young gun Noah Thain etched his name into the record books as Coburg set a new club record total with a batting blitz against Box Hill.
VFL/W clubs, state sides to take on Tassie’s best
VFL and VFLW clubs have been announced as opponents for the Tasmania’s best footballers this year in a series which will also feature NSW and Queensland teams. See who will be in action.
‘Potent on the scoreboard’: Key recruits boost Frankston’s VFL plans
Frankston has handed coach Jackson Kornberg a multi-year contract extension, while securing a string of key recruits. The Dolphins have also revealed how they intend to take another step forward in the VFL in 2025.
Millions on offer for local footy clubs
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
‘Enormous’ Werribee end 31-year premiership drought
Werribee are kings of the VFL jungle for the first time since 1993 after one of the all-time great grand finals with the Norm Goss Medal winner doing his AFL chances no harm.
What typical Aus home price will buy you overseas
Australia’s housing affordability has been put in the spotlight, with our median house prices enough to snap up a French chateau, villa, tropical island or Bali retreat.
Cost of building an Aussie home hits shock high amid 70k shortfall
The average cost of building a new house in Australia has hit a shock new high as the nation’s efforts to fight a housing crisis with more homes fell short by almost 70,000 last year.
Big bank’s shock double rate cut ahead of RBA
A big four bank has become the first to slash interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank’s meeting – with more cuts expected to follow.
Shock salary needed to afford home
Owning a home in our capital cities now requires a jaw-dropping salary to be affordable – and home prices are falling because not enough people earn it.
Druggie apprentice tradie in ketamine side hustle
A 19-year-old carpentry apprentice has been busted filming himself weighing and packing 14 grams of ketamine to sell to his mates.
Fight flares up again at southeast aquatic centre
Violence has erupted at a southeastern pool again, just weeks after a teen lifeguard was brutally attacked.
Pictures: Victorian preppies start their first day of school
About 70,000 Victorian grade prep students have started their first year of school this week. Check back to see all the photos from primary schools across the state.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
How an Indian migrant broke into the AFL manufacturing game
An Indian migrant came to Australia with a dream – today he has sold more than half a million AFL footballs. Here’s how he did it.
Every in and out across the entire VAFA ahead of 2025
Keep up to date with every in and out across all six divisions of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. See every move here.
High levels of yeast, mould bacteria in public pools, testing reveals
High levels of bacteria, including yeast and mould, have been found in Melbourne swimming pools as Victorian swimmers battle a parasitic gastro outbreak at public pools.
City’s final aim: ‘we’re not a one-year wonder’
Dandenong City jumped from VPL1 to a NPL Victoria finals appearance last year but coach Nick Tolios knows the club will have to fight even harder to repeat in 2025.
Melbourne man hits jackpot with birthday lottery win
A Melbourne man has been left speechless after receiving the ultimate birthday gift — winning the lottery.
Jealous husband’s karaoke bar visit with wife proves costly
The fate of a Melbourne man who left his buddy bloodied and bruised outside a karaoke bar after seeing him kissing his wife hinges on an appeal against sentence.
Metro Tunnel executive busted with child abuse images
A Metro Tunnel hotshot who offered Asian females big bucks to supply him with nudes of under-aged girls was busted with the vile images at Melbourne Airport.
When Melbourne is tipped to be $1m city again
House prices have been tipped to surge at some of the fastest rates in the country after a rate cut, with forecasts suggesting Melbourne could be a $1m city again surprisingly quickly.
Like a dame: Lilydale property up for heritage protection
A historic Lilydale home with links to renowned opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, is up for heritage protection, as the hills strengthen its links with the famed opera singer.
Kew school’s American football dream becomes reality
Most students at a Melbourne primary school had never heard of flag football 12 months ago. Now they are preparing to represent Australia alongside American football’s biggest names.
Monbulk nursery pleads guilty after fatal workplace accident
A family run Monbulk nursery has pleaded guilty to a WorkSafe charge after an employee was killed after falling through a shed roof.
Mooroolbark man charged after fatal motorcycle crash
A Mooroolbark man charged with a string of offences after a fatal motorcycle crash has fronted court, with detectives set to reconstruct the incident.
Bulls ready to thrive in new era
After just falling short in the last two seasons, the North Brunswick Bulls are ready to take the step towards the ultimate glory. Here’s an insight into the plan under a new coach.
Ex-footy great is buying up big in twice-flooded town
A former Melbourne football club player is buying up properties around a Victorian town that’s stared down floods twice this decade. Find out why.
Recruit tracker: ex-AFL talents join Northern league
OFF-SEASON CENTRAL: It’s a new year and the new local footy season is just around the corner. Check out the latest recruits at every Northern league club here.
41 per cent happier: Trend 130,000+ boomers are jumping on
Retirees are discovering a revolutionary way to save money and live sustainably. Find out what’s behind the trend transforming retirement living.
Off-season central: every RDFNL club’s recruits
The new season is just around the corner and Riddell District clubs have been busy bolstering their lists. Check out all the news recruits here.
Former promising footballer sets fire to mum’s house
A once professional Victorian soccer-star-turned-ice-addict torched his mum’s Sydenham house after seeing demons and hearing voices from “high powers”.
Drink-driver to be deported after string of offences
An unlicensed drink-driver is set to be deported after a series of unlicensed drink-driving offences.
The one-ball matchwinner, milestone man’s magic VTCA moment
All it took was one ball for a Deer Park player to make a difference in his side’s win while a Gellibrand star celebrating his 200th senior game had his own magical moment. See all the VTCA talking points.
Insurance companies abandon small businesses amid crime crisis
Small business owners have been left to fend for themselves amid a cost of living crisis and a sharp increase in crime as insurance companies pull back on theft coverage.
Tyres slashed in alleged Forest Hill attempted carjacking
A man allegedly smashed a car window and slashed a tyre during an attempted carjacking at a Forest Hill fast food restaurant carpark.
‘Save this cafe’: Iconic business could shut if not purchased
A popular cafe in the heart of a small Gippsland town is on the market, with its owner racing against time to find a buyer to avoid the shop from closing.
Croydon church group rallies around Ecuadorean man after cancer shock
When a tumour was discovered in an Ecuadorean student’s brain, his family had no idea how they would make it across the globe to be with him. Here is how a Croydon church group rallied for a family they had never met.
Child abuse material charges for primary school principal
Parents have been left “in tears” after they were told their principal was charged with possessing child abuse material.
US architect-designed Frankston South mansion could sell for $17m
A mammoth Spanish-style clifftop property has come to market and could shatter the area’s residential price record by more than $6m. SEE INSIDE.
Supercar champ, ex-Total Tools boss punting Peninsula pad
The family of late Autobarn co-founder Garry Dumbrell, including son Paul — a retired Supercars’ champion and former Total Tools bigwig — are farewelling a luxury Peninsula property.
‘Quite poisonous’ fire sends smoke over Melbourne’s southeast
It took 70 firefighters six hours to bring a massive lithium-ion battery blaze under control at a Cheltenham factory.
Dust blew from asbestos rubble stockpile
A defunct building recycler has faced court over an asbestos discovery at its dusty depot.
‘Leave immediately’: Bushfires threaten homes in Victoria’s west
Fire authorities have warned that two out of control bushfires are spreading quickly and could reach people’s homes.
From Werribee to the UFC, Aussie’s rapid rise to the top
Melbourne has a new UFC hero after a rapid rise to the top for this young gun who — on the eve of his debut — has his eye on becoming the world’s best.
Bendigo cop allegedly felt between woman driver’s legs
A Bendigo police officer allegedly touched a female driver’s leg as she gave him a lift home from an event on the evening of Anzac Day 2023.
Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending February 2
See the latest auction and sales results in Ballarat for last week.
Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending February 1
See the latest auction and sales results in Ballarat for last week.
Ballarat nursery extensively damaged in burglary
A family run plant nursery in Redan has been left to clean up damage worth tens of thousands of dollars after a brazen overnight burglary.
Next step taken on path to Vic Goldfields heritage status
Six locations in Victoria have been added to the country’s tentative World Heritage List, paving the way for their formal nomination to UNESCO.
Mildura footy player grub posts nude pics of woman on Instagram
A Mildura football player uploaded explicit images of a woman to Instagram before creating a fake account to harass her new partner, a court has heard.
Mildura sale and auction results, week ending February 2
There were 12 properties sold in Mildura last week, with 34 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Mildura sale and auction results, week ending February 1
See the latest auction and sales results in Mildura for last week.
Farm worker jailed after horror crash in Merbein
A Mildura farm worker who ran a stop sign and collided with a truck in Merbein, killing her South Korean co-worker on their day off, has been jailed.
Morwell home invasion accused a ‘reasonable suspect’
A man accused of an aggravated burglary in Morwell and assaulting a 91-year-old resident who later died has faced court.
Bass Coast sale and auction results, week ending February 2
There were 16 properties sold on the Bass Coast last week, with 41 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Bass Coast sale and auction results, week ending February 1
See the latest auction and sales results on the Bass Coast for last week.
Tributes flow for ‘gentle giant’ after alleged aggravated burglary
The devastated family of an elderly man who died after an alleged home invasion in Morwell say he would have been “so scared” during the terrifying ordeal.
Albury Wodonga sale and auction results, week ending February 2
There were 11 properties sold in Albury Wodonga last week, with 58 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Albury Wodonga sale and auction results, week ending February 1
See the latest auction and sales results in Albury Wodonga for last week.
Charges laid over alleged Benalla stabbing
A Benalla man has been charged over an alleged stabbing which left his alleged victim with life-threatening injuries.
Tigers premiership star to plead guilty to pub assault
Richmond premiership star and swingman Noah Balta will plead guilty to assault following an incident at a Mulwala pub just before the new year, a court has heard.
Shepparton sale and auction results, week ending February 2
There were 24 properties sold in Shepparton last week, with 107 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Shepparton sale and auction results, week ending February 1
See the latest auction and sales results in Shepparton for last week.
Traffic warden to stand trial over Dookie cycling crash
A traffic controller accused of allowing a truck onto a road closed for a cycling time trial resulting in a woman being seriously injured will stand trial.
Animal activist charged over alleged pig rapist surveillance
An animal-rights activist has been charged in relation to the events which led to a man being captured on camera allegedly raping a pig inside a central Victorian stockyard.
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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