Wonthaggi man busted after ‘lucky’ meth find
A Wonthaggi dad who was busted with meth that he found stored inside a torch on the street, told police it was a lucky find and the temptation was “right there”.
Bass Coast
Boozed-up Daylesford bozo belts mate during bottle-o trip
A Daylesford man turned on his mate during a trip to a bottle shop in Wonthaggi, belting him about the head and causing a serious crash
Bass Coast sale and auction results, week ending February 16
There were 18 properties sold on the Bass Coast last week, with 46 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Bass Coast sale and auction results, week ending February 15
Inverloch proved to be a hot market last week with five properties selling for a total value of $4.4 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Country Week grand finals decided in thrilling circumstances
Melbourne Country Week drew to a close on Friday afternoon and there was a series of stunning grand finals including one which went down to the final. Here’s how they played out.
‘Every town needs a pub’: Gippsland town braces for historic pub closure
A historic South Gippsland pub which has stood for nearly 140 years has closed its doors, leaving traders fearing the worst for the town’s tourism value.
‘My heart is broken’: Shattered wife’s tears over dead husband
The daughter of a much-love family man killed outside a Gippsland pub told the man responsible for his death: “My heart is broken at losing my dad. I miss him a lot”.
Take off for $4m ‘special project’ to restore WWII-era bomber
A mammoth project to restore one of just four remaining World War II-era Lincoln bombers left in the world is in the dedicated hands of the volunteers at Moorabbin Airport Museum.
How an Indian-Aussie defeated ‘stereotypes’ to become mayor
Victoria’s first Indian-born mayor has opened up about his struggles battling “stereotypes” as he made local council history last year.
$30m Toorak mansion of aged care mogul’s son back up for sale
The founder of aged care company Estia Health Peter Arvanitis’ son Stephen is quietly selling a Toorak mansion which last sold for about $30m just one year ago.
$35m regional Vic hospital housing deal raises eyebrows
A multimillion-dollar hospital housing deal has garnered a lot of attention — but what makes this regional accommodation so valuable, and who really benefits?
RBA rate cut ‘too little, too late’ for some
The RBA’s first cash rate cut in more than four years is too little, too late for some, with new data revealing almost 40 per cent of borrowers need at least four more cuts to escape financial stress.
Michael Jordan mansion hits rental market
The man who purchased Jordan’s iconic Chicago-area estate has now put it on the rental market — months after vowing to “honour its legacy.”
Need to Know
Calder Cannons greatest team of the century
Famously known as “the footy factory”, Calder Cannons’ best team of the past 25 years features some absolute AFL greats. See the side here.
Melbourne filmmaker’s dream job shattered by shock cancer diagnosis
A rising Melbourne filmmaker was set to start the biggest job of their career when a sudden cancer diagnosis turned their life upside down. Now, they face a major battle—both physically and financially.
Developer apologises for destroying native grasslands
A property developer involved in destroying 19ha of native grasslands in Truganina has apologised in court for ruining the protected area with asbestos contaminated soil.
Gender footy wars tearing town apart
A volatile break-up between a women’s footy team and their century-old club is threatening to split a country town and looks headed for a costly battle in the courts.
Drouin man allegedly assaults man after trespassing at house
A Drouin man is accused of trespassing at a property in Clyde North while armed with a taser and assaulting a man.
Calls for electoral commission to block neo-Nazi’s election bid
The Victorian government has condemned a neo-Nazi group’s attempt to gain political legitimacy, calling on the electoral commission to reject its application.
Landmark Phillip Island hotel rises from the ashes — again
One of the state’s top tourist hotspots is set to get a $130m accommodation and entertainment complex that will be a mecca for tourist dollars and provide much-needed jobs.
East Gippsland man remembered for his ‘big happy smile’
A kind, caring East Gippsland grandfather and former football player has been remembered as having an “infectious smile” who loved spending time with his family.
Passengers evacuated after truck and train collide in state’s east
A truck and a train — with about 100 passengers on board who had to evacuate — have collided in the state’s east, leaving people having to catch buses as an alternative.
Named: The players set to decide CSB premierships
It’s the business end of the season in Cricket Southern Bayside. We’ve named the players who will shape the premiership race in Championship and Division 1.
‘Just going off’: Former wicketkeeper’s second hat-trick in two weeks
A Dandenong District Cricket Association wicketkeeper turned tweaker remarkably took his second first-grade hat-trick inside two weeks. Here’s how it all played out.
Higher honours await: Rising stars named in Premier Cricket teams of week
Crisply-struck Premier Cricket centuries and bowling brilliance have seen young guns put their names in the frame for higher honours. They feature in our Teams of the Week, showcasing some of the competition’s elite young men’s and women’s talent.
Mells stunner lights up derby, Juventus’ epic comeback
TALKING POINTS: George Mells lights up the original derby, Brunswick Juventus’ comeback for the ages and North Sunshine Eagles make history.
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.
King’s joy with new royal baby on the way
King Charles has excitedly announced a new royal baby will be joining the family early next year.
New changes needed for Aussies with assistance animals
There is a push for major changes to the way people with disabilities who have assistance animals are treated in Australia — including on flights.
Clive Palmer launches Make Australia Great Again party
The Aussie mining magnate has announced his new political party, the Trumpet of Patriots, promises to “drain the Swamp in Canberra”.
What really went on between police minister and top cop in crucial 48 hours
New details have emerged about the way Shane Patton’s messy axing as Victorian Police Chief Commissioner was handled.
Abbott: Abolish the ‘insane’ net zero policy
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has made a dig at US President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war as he talked tariffs at a prestigious conservative conference in London.
‘He’s gonna shoot me’: Elon Musk’s dad unloads
Errol Musk has launched a nasty tirade at his famous son’s parenting skills – even bringing up the death of Elon’s first child.
‘Clean house’: Trump orders firing of all ‘Biden-era’ attorneys
All remaining US attorneys nominated by Joe Biden will be fired, Donald Trump has revealed, as Elon Musk compared the left’s so-called “Trump Derangement Syndrome” to rabies.
US-Russia explore ‘economic opportunities’ of ending war
Top US and Russian diplomats negotiated for almost five hours in heated talks about how to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Hamas to release bodies of youngest Israeli hostages
Israel is upping aid into Gaza with Hamas agreeing to double the number of hostages released this week including the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her boys. Follow updates.
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