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.
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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.
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.
Knackered: Horse sanctuary on its knees after hot summer
After a brutal summer, a Bendigo horse sanctuary is asking for help to feed and water equines rescued from “extreme” trauma.
Inside the luxury apartment project taking shape at Rippleside
The Stella Maris apartment development above Corio Bay is setting records as it takes shape to open for the first residents to move in late 2025.
Shock Aussie PM rankings: best and worst for home buyers
Exclusive: New analysis of Australia’s home building history has revealed which governments have overseen the biggest and fastest increases in the number of Aussie homes since 1955. SEE THE LIST
Travis Kelce addresses $5m home buy rumours
Travis Kelce has set the record straight about his rumoured real estate purchases.
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
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Bendigo weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Bendigo weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Seymour Magistrates’ Court, Friday, April 11
Here is a list of matters listed at Seymour Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Everybody appearing at Castlemaine Magistrates’ Court, Friday, April 11
Here is a list of matters listed at Castlemaine Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Bendigo thug jailed for coward punch he says victim ‘deserved’
A Bendigo dad has been jailed after telling police the victim of his “brutal” coward punch outside a Bendigo pub “deserved it”.
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”.
‘Entrepreneur’ guilty over tiny home rort
Spencer Porter has admitted to ripping off dozens of customers who purchased tiny homes from his company.
Bendigo pedo jailed for filming little girls released on appeal bail
A Bendigo pedo who filmed little girls and then blamed his victims, saying they had “fun”, has been released on appeal bail less than two hours after he was jailed.
Major blow for Castlemaine ahead of season start
The Magpies will be without one of the their biggest recruits for the upcoming season after he suffered a serious injury. Here is what we know.
Registered sex offender on bail after allegedly creeping on kids at water parks
A convicted child sex offender has been released on bail after police allegedly caught him “befriending” little girls at water theme parks and setting up multiple dating app profiles.
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.
Prolific Bendigo car thief charged over 144km/h cop chase
A Bendigo crim begged for bail so he could “rehabilitate and reform” after he was accused of running cars off the road during a 144km/h police chase while on bail for allegedly ramming a police car.
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.
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.
Ex-AFL player hit with local footy ban
A former Melbourne and Collingwood AFL footballer has copped a sizeable ban from a suburban footy tribunal.
SFNL Coaches’ votes: Round 1 top performers revealed
We’ve polled every SFNL Division 1 coach and tallied the votes to determine which players stood out in round 1. See who’s off to a flyer ahead of round 2.
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.
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.
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.
Was Rachelle lured to her death by a rare Holden?
Investigators believe Rachelle Childs – who was wild about cars – could have been lured to her death by the promise of getting to drive a rare Holden Commodore. Watch the video and listen to the podcast.
Eerie past of chief suspect in Rachelle’s murder revealed
New photos have emerged of Kevin Steven Correll – the main suspect in Rachelle Childs’ murder – as details about his past have been revealed. Listen to the latest podcast and watch the video.
What is a Walkinshaw: Rare car key to Rachelle’s murder case explained
Before Rachelle Childs was brutally murdered, the car lover was bragging about getting to drive a rare Walkinshaw Holden Commodore. See why it’s so revered and listen to the latest podcast episode.
Sickening child rapist’s link to murder investigation
There is a link between one of Australia’s most reviled child rapists and the main person of interest in the murder of Rachelle Childs. Listen to the latest podcast and watch the video.
Identity of doomed New York chopper pilot revealed
The pilot of the doomed helicopter which broke apart in mid-air and plunged into New York’s icy Hudson River has been identified as a Navy SEAL veteran. Warning: Graphic
‘No more changing clocks’: Trump vows to end daylight saving
It’s the issue that has long divided Australians and now US President Donald Trump is moving to permanently call time on daylight saving for America.
Plane explodes in fireball next to busy US road
Heart-stopping footage shows a plane engulfing a car in flames after crash landing next to a bustling street in Florida. Watch video.
‘Become a joke’: China’s savage new move in US tariffs war
China has landed the latest blow in the trade war, slapping 125 per cent tariffs on US imports and sending the American stock market rollercoaster downhill once again.
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