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.
Inner East
Ash Barty puts her Melbourne bolthole up for sale
Aussie tennis great Ash Barty and her golfing pro husband Gary Kissick are selling the Melbourne townhouse they’ve used as a home away from home. Take a peek inside.
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.
‘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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Stonnington weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Stonnington weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing in civil matters at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, February 4
Here is a list of civil matters listed at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Everybody appearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, February 4
Here is a list of matters listed at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Gen Z’s wild money expectations exposed
Aussies have revealed how much money they think is a good salary – and those from Gen Z have given a number totally out of whack with everyone else.
Young family locks in renovated Belmont home
A family locking in a move to Geelong has secured a renovated, three-bedroom Belmont residence a month after it passed in at auction.
‘What f****rs you all are’: Vic landlord’s nightmare tenant battle
A tenant who allegedly blocked her rental home’s toilet so badly that it had to be broken before it could be fixed, and intimidated property managers, has cost her landlord thousands in legal fees.
Saving thousands a year: Retired couple reveal cost saving move
A Melbourne couple are ditching their family home of 40 years for an eco-friendly lifestyle, and saved thousands of dollars doing it. Find out how.
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.
Teen’s heroin overdose after state care ‘nightmare’
The loving parents of a teenager who died after years in state care say the system failed their son.
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.
Teenager robbed by youths with machete at Kew bus stop
A teenage boy has been robbed at knifepoint while waiting for the bus in Kew, before the machete wielding teens fled in a stolen car.
Balranald’s ‘massive fish’ halts exodus
Balranald is pulling out all stops to remain one of the top teams in the Central Murray league. See the big name recruited by the small club.
‘Shaping up well’: Richmond Central’s bid to build on 10-year first
In Michael Motta’s first season as coach, Richmond Central ended a 10-year drought and there’s plenty of reason they can go even further in 2025 after a stunning recruiting drive.
‘Just a lucky walk in’: Three late signings for MPFNL club
Sorrento has had a pre-season boost, signing a former VFL dasher who kicked goal of the year, a country ruckman and a midfielder from Ballarat.
Axed AFL forward’s ‘phenomenal’ pre-season
Former No. 2 draft pick Josh Schache is no stranger to the rigours of pre-season – or lofty expectations – and he’s more than keeping his end of the deal at his new club.
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.
‘Upset, humiliated’: Kerr cop accuser’s motives under scrutiny
The UK police officer who alleges Sam Kerr called him “stupid and white” was “determined to pursue” the Matilda’s star, a court has heard.
Next steps for new Alzheimer’s breakthrough pill
A once-a-day wonder drug that could be the “holy grail” in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is a step closer to becoming a reality after a huge win.
$123m ‘dark money’: Shock political donations revealed
The bombshell amount of money political parties have received from unknown sources in recent years has been revealed.
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel’s bid for freedom
The 59-year-old is aiming to walk out of prison within weeks as he waits for his appeal to be heard over the Lawyer X scandal.
Ten dead in ‘worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history’
At least 10 people have been killed at a school in Sweden, with terrifying video showing a gunman stalking the halls as students run for their lives.
Netanyahu to meet Trump at the White House
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has sent a team of negotiators to Qatar to get started on phase two of the ceasefire with Hamas as he prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington DC.
Haunting images as wreckage pulled from watery grave
Crash investigators are probing if the chopper crew were wearing night-vision goggles as the mangled wrecks of the Washington DC air crash disaster are pulled out of the river. See the photos.
Elon defends DOGE geek squad, Trump sends crims to El Salvador
Elon Musk champions the baby-faced boy geniuses being trolled after he recruited them to his government efficiency department. It comes as El Salvador agrees to house America’s criminals.
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