North

Melbourne

Small home’s wild auction – with a $231k twist

This home sold for a $1m+ windfall as Melbourne’s property frenzy turns ordinary investors into unexpected millionaires.

Northern

Local footy club secures Giant recruit

Northern league power Montmorency has made a Giant off-season move, securing an ex-AFL-listed swingman as it looks to get back into premiership contention.

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Local Sport 

Country young gun too good for Subbies

A South Barwon young gun showed his class with bat and ball, combining with a pair of North Geelong rivals to help country Victoria’s best beat a Subbies XI.

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Local Sport 

Sri Lanka Test captain’s maiden local cricket century

A former Sri Lanka Test captain scored his first local cricket century, while there was a dramatic twist in the Williamstown derby.

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North

Well-known restaurant owner unmasked as vile sex offender

He was the face of a popular Sri Lankan restaurant in Melbourne’s north who also volunteered at his local church. The Herald Sun can now reveal he’s an evil sex offender.

Inner East

How spot of gardening left man fighting ‘skin and fat melting’ ulcer

Victorians are being warned to protect themselves against mosquitoes as a Melbourne man battles an impossible fourth infection from flesh-eating bacteria spread by mozzies.

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Melbourne City

Melbourne Uni celebrates its Class of 2025 grads

Melbourne University is set for its biggest celebration of the year as ecstatic graduates transform the campus into a sea of colour as they mark their academic achievements.

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Leader    

Meet every school dux from across Victoria

​The moment every Victorian year 12 student has been working towards all year has finally arrived, with VCE results released from 7am Thursday. See every school’s dux and their ATAR here.

Northern

Locked in: every Northern league recruit

It’s officially local footy silly season and Northern league clubs are busy strengthening their lists for 2026. Keep up to date with all the recruiting announcements here.

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Leader    

Part 2: Meet every school dux in Victoria

​The moment every Victorian year 12 student has been working towards all year has finally arrived, with VCE results released from 7am Thursday. See every school’s dux and their ATAR here.

East    

Locked in: every NPL, VPL off-season signing

The new NPL Victoria and VPL seasons aren’t far away and clubs have been busy strengthening their lists for 2026. Check out all the confirmed signings at every club.

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North

‘Grinch’ council threatens man with $9k fine over Xmas lights

A Melbourne father is accusing a local council of being a “Grinch” after it ordered he remove his Christmas display, which has brought joy to hundreds of local children, or risk a hefty fine.

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UpdatedNorth

Man bailed after high speed police chase through Preston

A man has been charged after a high speed police chase in an allegedly stolen vehicle that ended after it was T-boned by another car, narrowly missing pedestrians.

North

Truck crashes into a tree in the state’s north

Two men have made a lucky escape after their truck crashed into a tree near Flowerdale north of Melbourne.

Real Estate

National8 minutes ago

Aus suburbs tipped for price surge when rates rise

A new report reveals the suburbs poised to deliver the best returns next year, as buyers face a changing interest rates outlook.

NationalAn hour ago

‘Crisis’: Airbnb exodus hits Sydney

Short-stay rentals are disappearing at an alarming rate – and the reason is raising serious questions.

Melbourne

Small home’s wild auction – with a $231k twist

This home sold for a $1m+ windfall as Melbourne’s property frenzy turns ordinary investors into unexpected millionaires.

National

One act can solve housing crisis

A simple 0.1 per cent pledge from property sales and rent has quietly funded 28 housing projects, in a plan that is gathering momentum.

Need to Know

HyperLocal12 minutes ago

Here’s what you can expect with today’s Northcote weather

As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Full ListHyperLocal

REVEALED: Latest business liquidations in Moreland

ASIC and ABN Lookup data reveals the full list of companies to close down in your area.

Full ListHyperLocal

REVEALED: Latest business liquidations in Brimbank

ASIC and ABN Lookup data reveals the full list of companies to close down in your area.

HyperLocal

Everybody appearing in civil matters at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, December 16

Here is a list of civil matters listed at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Local Sport

Mornington

‘Rapt’: Retired AFL midfielder’s next move revealed

It couldn’t have been a better fit – or better timing – for one local powerhouse which has won the race for a freshly-retired AFL Saint following back-to-back grand finals. Latest here.

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Northern

Local footy club secures Giant recruit

Northern league power Montmorency has made a Giant off-season move, securing an ex-AFL-listed swingman as it looks to get back into premiership contention.

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Local Footy

Revealed: The local footy clubs catching the eye heading into 2026

From premiership contenders to the clubs who have splashed the cash to rise up the ladder, we’ve profiled the local footy clubs who are catching our eye heading into 2026.

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VideoLocal Footy

Watch: Two bizarre run outs cause controversy in local cricket

Two dismissals caused controversy in local cricket, with one player run out after being struck in the groin, while the other was out via mankad. See the dismissals here and have your say.

Victoria News

AFL

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.

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Police & Courts

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.

Olympics

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.

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Victoria

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.

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Royals

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.

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National

National

London ‘emergency vigil’ honours Bondi victims as minister booed

An emergency vigil outside the Houses of Parliament has drawn hundreds as Britain’s Jewish community faces mounting fears following the deadly Bondi Beach attack. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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NationalAn hour ago

TV chef reveals years of relentless anti-Semitic hate

Celebrity chef Ed Halmagyi says he feels “utterly stupid” for not realising years of daily anti-Semitic abuse at his bakery would escalate to terror attacks.

UpdatedWorld

Moscow confirms Russians among those killed in Bondi attack

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has joined other world leaders in condemning the mass shooting in Bondi, calling for a global response to the “barbarism” of the attack.

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UpdatedNational

‘Failed’: Howard blasts PM on Bondi attack

The Prime Minister who brought strict gun control to Australia has launched a blistering attack on the Albanese government after the Bondi attack. See how Australia’s gun laws will change.

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World

UpdatedEurope

Ukraine deal ‘closer than ever’ as Russian sub blown up

America has apparently made Volodymyr Zelensky an offer he will find difficult to refuse, as footage purports to show the moment Ukraine demolishes a Russian submarine in a first. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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UpdatedMiddle East

US ‘looking into’ whether Israel violated Gaza truce

Washington is looking into Israel’s weekend killing of a Hamas commander during the Gaza ceasefire, as the militant group warns the strike threatens the truce agreement.

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UpdatedNews

Trump’s ‘sick’ tirade about murdered director

Donald Trump has sparked outrage after posting controversial comments about murdered Hollywood director Rob Reiner, as tributes pour in.

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UpdatedNorth AmericaAn hour ago

Trump sues BBC, brands fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

The President has filed a $US10 billion lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of his January 6 speech, as he declared war on drug cartels by reclassifying fentanyl as a WMD.

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