Arrest made after Melbourne anti-Semitic protest
The alleged leader of an anti-Semitic protest outside state parliament on Friday has been arrested and released pending charges.
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Revealed: Most bizarre items stolen in 2024
Victoria’s thieves have stolen some truly bizarre items this year. From gorilla statues to live reptiles to McDonalds merchandise, here is a list of all the strangest stolen items this year.
Alleged Christmas villains strike in brazen southeastern parcel thefts
Melbourne’s own Scrooge and Grinch have made Santa’s naughty list after two allegedly brazen parcel thefts, where one man was seen wearing a security vest.
Bharat Army to pack out MCG on Boxing Day
Flag march, Rishabh Pant face masks and thousands of Indian flags — the Bharat Army is coming to the MCG for one of the most hotly anticipated Boxing Day Tests in memory.
Booming 24-hour gym culture a hotbed of car theft
Gyms across the state have become targets for brazen thieves, with the number of cars stolen from fitness centres more than doubling in the past 12 months.
Blaze engulfs Oak Park home days before Christmas
Firefighters have battled a blaze that tore through a home in Oak Park as thick black smoke poured from the roof.
Accused violent thief missing from court over alleged home invasion
A trio of accused thieves allegedly dressed up as cops and stormed an eastern suburbs home in a violent $400,000 jewellery heist.
Multimillion-dollar celeb splits revealed
Some of the biggest celebrity splits can end up costing the people involved millions and millions of dollars — but what does it mean for their homes?
Top cop takes pay dispute battle to Federal Court
The fight for better pay and working conditions for police officers has been taken to the Federal Court where the chief commissioner will face off with the police union.
How much would you pay for the Brunswick Jacinda Ardern silo?
An industrial site in Melbourne’s inner north, where heritage-listed silos feature a massive mural of the former New Zealand PM, is up for grabs. See what its selling for.
How much is a home with a view worth in Australia?
Home hunters can expect to fork out up to $800,000 more for a home with a view in Australia — but it depends on the type.
‘Musical properties’ for royals at Christmas
Members of the royal family have a plethora of lavish properties to choose from at Christmas and they aren’t afraid to move.
The top 4 places to invest for your retirement
Researchers have picked four suburbs in four different states as the best places to invest in homes for future retirees.
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Here’s what you can expect with today’s Melbourne weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Victorian County Crime and Appeals Court, Tuesday 24 December, 2024
Here is a list of matters at Victorian County Crime and Appeals Court on Tuesday 24 December.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Melbourne weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Victorian County Crime and Appeals Court, Tuesday 24 December, 2024
Here is a list of matters at Victorian County Crime and Appeals Court on Tuesday 24 December.
Convicted human trafficker begs to appeal major sporting body ban
A convicted human trafficker from the Gold Coast who ran a prostitution racket has sobbed in a Melbourne court, begging to appeal a playing ban ahead of a major golf competition.
Ranked: The cheapest public swimming pools in Victoria
Looking for somewhere to cool off this summer or somewhere to get the kids out of the house? See the list of all the cheapest swimming pools in Victoria.
Grub swapped gift cards for child abuse material in sick trade
A vile sex offender tried to claim he wanted to buy a child to save them for the “sex scene” after he was busted exchanging gift cards for sickening child abuse material.
Is this Victoria’s best unknown singer?
The identity of a popular Melbourne figure who belts out gospel songs from his mobility scooter in the city has long remained a mystery — until now.
Meet the 2024 Swinburne University graduates
Hundreds of Swinburne University students have closed their textbooks and donned a cap and gown for their graduation ceremony. Check out all the photos.
Your ultimate Gippsland footy signing tracker
The silly season is well underway across Gippsland footy with clubs signing new players in droves. See every move throughout the off-season here.
GFNL ‘Round 0’ locked in as AFL Barwon reveals 2025 fixtures
AFL Barwon has locked in the fixtures for every league, and the Geelong competition has taken the AFL’s lead with its own opening round. See every game and all the key dates here.
GFNL club secures overlooked draft prospect, VFL player
A player who was firmly in mid-season draft calculations this year has been snapped up by a GFNL club.
‘Pathetic’: Interleague footy support cash axed
A decreasing amount of money country footy leagues banked on to cover costs of staging interleague matches has gone. See the reaction.
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.
The Aussies spending Christmas behind bars
For the hundreds of Aussies behind bars in foreign jails, several of whom are still before the courts, this festive season will prove to have little cheer.
PM, Dutton salute emergency workers in Christmas message
Australia’s leaders have thanked the nation’s emergency service workers, charity and Defence personnel who will forgo time with friends and family this Christmas to help others.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
Why many childcare workers won’t get pay rise for Christmas
Thousands of childcare workers head into Christmas without a promised 10 per cent pay increase as only one in five providers have applied for a grant to fund the wage boost.
Denmark ramps up security after Trump Greenland takeover threat
Denmark has bolstered Greenland’s defences including teams of sled dogs after Trump threatened to take over the Arctic island in a massive acquisition.
Presence of IDF caused execution of six Hamas hostages: report
An Israeli investigation found that approaching IDF forces likely caused Hamas to execute six hostages whose bodies were found in a Rafah tunnel in Gaza. Follow updates.
Kate’s secret meetings with King Charles as palace plans ramp up
Princess Catherine has been working closely with King Charles as she prepares to take on the role of a lifetime, according to a source.
Russia launches deadly Christmas strike on Zelenskyy’s town
As Ukrainians celebrated a traditional Christmas, Russia launched a deadly strike on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing one and wounding 14 including a child. Follow updates.
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