Anzac Day 2025: Full guide to services near you
Hundreds of commemorative events will mark Anzac Day across Victoria in 2025. Find out when and where your local service is.
Melbourne City
Why Melb identity kept empty pub licensed for six years
A high profile Melbourne businessman is selling the Collingwood pub where he’s kept a liquor license paid for six years, despite it not serving a drink since 2019. Find out why.
Shooter sentenced for killing Melbourne rapper in his home
A crook who broke into a rapper’s Sunshine North home to steal $1m, shooting and killing him during the invasion has been jailed.
Merri-bek Council barking mad for proposed dog walking rules, locals say
An inner-city council is planning to tighten its leash on dog owners, as it introduces a trial to reduce off-lead hours at parks.
Mongols bikie accused of terrifying road rage incident on freeway
A Mongols bikie who was allegedly caught on dashcam assaulting a fellow motorcycle rider has also allegedly left a man with facial fractures after a late night “scuffle” outside his Mulgrave home.
Veteran cop sacked over racist ‘slur’ against suspect
A Victorian cop with 33 years’ service has been booted from the force after describing a suspect as a “black c–t”.
World Tour teams ‘interested’ in competing at Jayco Herald Sun Tour
Victoria’s oldest cycling stage tour is back and race directors and Olympic Gold Medallists Scott McGrory and Grace Brown are confident world leading riders will come to battle Australia’s next generation of stars.
Olympic gold medal heroes to lead historic return of beloved cycling event
One of Australia’s most loved annual races, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, is set to make a triumphant return in a new home.
‘All four deserve justice’: families plea in poisoned cocaine tragedy
Police have uncovered encrypted messages from a cocaine dealer who sold drugs laced with a lethal synthetic opioid.
‘Kiss your pension goodbye’: Radical plan to remove Boomers
Seniors are being urged to downsize to free up larger multi-bedroom homes as a potential solution to Australia’s housing crisis.
Buy the ocean: Insane Aus home sale revealed
It might not look like much from the front but buying this Aussie property means you are also buying a literal chunk of the ocean.
Tesla-powered homes spark frenzy despite Musk backlash
Tesla-powered homes are flying off the market in Houston, the oil and gas hub of the world, despite the recent backlash against Elon Musk.
Former US star tries to sell home amid foreclosure battle
A former Hollywood star is looking to find funds to fuel an ongoing court battle, months after a lawsuit was filed against him.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Melbourne weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Victorian County Crime and Appeals Court, Tuesday 22 April, 2025
Here is a list of matters at Victorian County Crime and Appeals Court on Tuesday 22 April.
Everybody appearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Monday, April 21
Here is a list of matters listed at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Melbourne weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
GPS tracking app leaks kids’ live location raising safety fears
A GPS tracking app trusted by families turned into a stalker’s dream after cyber experts uncover data leaks exposing kids’ real-time locations.
Real estate agent’s stalker vows ‘no more ice, no more Jim Beam’
A violent stalker who told a young real estate agent he wanted to “be inside” her, then warned her not to go to police, has vowed to be on his “best behaviour”.
Cruise ship worker shoves tongue into passenger’s mouth
A cruise ship worker infatuated with older women used a surprise towel birthday cake to get into a passenger’s cabin where he sexually assaulted her.
Ex-AFL forward’s stunning return to local footy
A former AFL forward had a day out in front of goal with seven majors in his first senior appearance for his local while the 2015 number two pick impressed on debut. See our local footy talking points.
Teacher engaged in father-son roleplay in sexual chats
A Melbourne man with a long and successful teaching career engaged in a father-son roleplay during online discussions with young men about incestuous sexual activity with children.
‘He’s flying’: Wimmera superstar boots 10 goals to destroy challenger
Ararat’s pursuit of a flag hat-trick has started in the best possible way with a line-up potentially stronger than last year.
Rutledge breakout powers Macedon
A breakout Michael Rutledge performance powered Macedon’s big win over Gisborne Giants, while Angus Nolte and Ryan Pretty did likewise Kyneton.
Corowa-Rutherglen off the mark under new coach
Corowa-Rutherglen is on the board under new coach Darryn Cresswell and a major divide is developing in the Goulburn Valley.
Watch: Vision of local footy KO emerges as family, club speak out
A local player “remains under ongoing medical supervision” after an ugly hit behind the play left him unconscious. His family and local club have addressed the issue and believe the six-week ban was light.
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.
Albo’s electorate among worst in Australia for ‘bad debt’
A suburb in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s electorate has one of the highest “bad debt” levels in the country. See the postcodes where credit card debt continues to skyrocket.
Dutton’s plan to stop organised crims and sex offenders
Opposition Leader and former police officer Peter Dutton will unveil his plan to “crack down on crime from the border to the backyard”.
Labor’s primary vote lifts to highest point in more than a year
With less than two weeks left in the election campaign, Labor’s primary vote has lifted to its highest point in more than a year, although support for the Prime Minister has fallen.
‘Proud of our boys’: Family’s service spans four generations
They served on the Western Front, Vietnam, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, and are ready to defend Australia again. Here’s how the Tyson family will honour the fallen on Anzac Day.
City launches ‘influencer academy’
The world’s influencer capital has launched an “influencer academy” to teach the art of allure.
China blasts nations trying to ‘appease’ US in trade deals
China has warned countries against making deals with the US at Beijing’s expense, threatening countermeasures in the tariff war.
Russia-Ukraine to strike peace deal ‘this week’
Donald Trump has signalled Moscow and Kyiv could finally agree to a truce within days, even as Russia was accused of breaking its own Easter truce.
‘He’s lost’: Bizarre Bieber video sparks fan fears
Justin Bieber’s fans have expressed fresh concerns over the pop star’s health, as former staffers made startling claims. See the video.
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