Surrey Park locks in finals crack
Surrey Park will have a crack at a third straight Eastern league flag after locking in Division 2 finals with a commanding win over Heathmont.
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NPL: Heidelberg wonder save or Green Gully goal?
Heidelberg United is closer to the NPL premiership but not before a world-class save from Yaren Sozer or was it? Plus, home finals locked in and South Melbourne on the charge.
Police told to consider rego scheme for e-bikes
A Victorian coroner has told authorities to crack down on illegal e-bikes, and consider a “radical” new registration scheme.
‘Heartbreak’: Seizure causes pregnant mum, toddler to crash into tree
A pregnant mum suffered a seizure behind the wheel and slammed into a tree with her toddler in the back — the latest nightmare to hit the young Melbourne family already reeling from heartbreak.
Aspiring nurse busted in clumsy ATO fraud
A Melbourne disability worker was busted by the ATO’s Operation Protego after claiming more than $21,000 in a fake GST refund as part of a clumsy tax rort.
Where Victoria’s fraudsters are looming large revealed
Scammers and swindlers are targeting Melbourne’s inner-city suburbs, with new data revealing the worst suburbs for white collar crime in Victoria.
Melbourne mourns resilient writer and disability advocate
A bold voice in Melbourne’s literary and disability communities — who turned pain into poetry — has been remembered for her zest for life, sharp wit and unforgettable presence.
Unique $3m Melb house set to turn heads
A house in Melbourne’s northeast featuring a tank incorporated into the design has hit the market for an eye-watering sum. Take a peek inside.
Pastor allegedly sexually abused girls as young as 3
A jury has heard a pastor allegedly sexually assaulted girls as young as three years old on church grounds in Melbourne’s east more than 30 years ago.
Mernda, Hurstbridge passengers to be compensated after derailment
A serious derailment near Clifton Hill station has shut down Melbourne’s busy Mernda and Hurstbridge train lines for more than a week.
3D-printed guns uncovered in busts at Bentleigh East and Cheltenham
A 30-year-old man is accused of manufacturing and trafficking illegal weapons after being caught with 3D-printed handguns and 3D-printed revolvers.
Alleged racial slur sparked Northland machete chaos
A racial slur allegedly sparked a manic machete brawl between rival groups at Northland Shopping Centre, forcing the centre into lockdown
Melb family’s $280k auction surprise win
A Boronia home has sold for whopping sum as bidders battled it out in a heated auction.
How can of creamed rice brought down Boronia burglar
DNA evidence found on a half-eaten can of creamed rice left inside a ransacked home has led to the downfall of a Boronia burglar.
Need to Know
Everybody appearing at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court, Friday, July 18
Here is a list of matters listed at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Everybody appearing at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court, Thursday, July 17
Here is a list of matters listed at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Everybody appearing at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court, Wednesday, July 16
Here is a list of matters listed at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Everybody appearing at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, July 15
Here is a list of matters listed at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
‘Outstanding group’: Why this should be the WFNL’s most wanted job
A Western Football Netball League club with one of the most exciting lists in the competition will have a new coach next season. We analyse why it might be the most wanted job in the competition.
Old Paradians put one foot in 2026
Can Old Paradians start planning for NFNL Division 2 footy in 2026? A come-from-behind win over Panton Hill has given the club much-needed breathing space.
‘Thing we were looking for’: Why time is Saints’ best friend
St Albans bounced back from a 148-point thumping on the weekend as the EDFL club’s fortunes look set to change in the coming weeks. Here’s why.
Players injured in ‘nasty’ collision as South Croydon banks win
South Croydon’s turnaround continues as the Bulldogs upset fourth-placed Rowville, transforming their disastrous 0-5 start into genuine finals hope with growing team belief in Eastern league’s Premier Division.
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.
Staff owed thousands as Cocoon closes care training college
Cocoon International College in Brisbane, linked to a banned disability provider, has gone into Voluntary Administration, owing staff tens of thousands of dollars in wages.
Shock way Rachelle Childs’ family found out prime suspect was dead
Despite the decades-long investigation to find Rachelle Childs’ killer, her family was not contacted by the police to say the chief suspect in her murder had died in a hotel room in Thailand.
Mystery woman seen with Rachelle Childs’ suspect before death
The prime suspect in the cold case murder of Rachelle Childs went to a bar with an unidentified woman, before he was found dead in his three-star hotel room in Thailand. See hotel photos.
‘Planned murder’: New evidence found in Bali shooting probe
Indonesian police have alleged the murder of Australian man Zivan Radmanovic in Bali was premeditated and that a second gun was found in a drain using a metal detector.
Beloved Cosby Show star dead at 54
One of the original cast members of The Cosby Show, one of the biggest US sitcoms of all time, has tragically died while on a family holiday.
Russia-Ukraine peace talks set amid plan to force Putin’s hand
Russia will hold new peace talks as military support for Ukraine is bolstered as part of a major plan to force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. Follow updates.
Australia among 25 countries calling for immediate end to Gaza war
Australia has joined more than two dozen countries in taking a tough stance against Israel, demanding Benjamin Netanyahu put an immediate end to the bloodshed in Gaza.
Kiss cam CEO’s replacement weighs in on saga
The replacement for the AI boss who resigned after being caught canoodling with his HR chief on Coldplay’s kiss cam revealed the surprising way the worldwide attention is impacting the company.
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