Arsonist’s firebombing for cash job backfires
A cash hungry arsonist botched an attempt to firebomb a tobacco store in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, barely getting past the door.
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Appeal win for Monty captain over knockout bump
Montmorency captain Stef Uzelac has had his ban reduced on appeal after a knockout bump left his opponent with a gruesome injury. See the hit here.
Local Footy’s Northern league All-Star team
How would a Northern league rep team stand up against the best in local footy? We’ve named our All-Star team at the (almost) half-way point of the season.
Activist vows to ‘keep protesting’ after court diversion
A pro-Palestine activist who unlawfully assaulted two Land Forces Expo attendees has vowed to keep protesting after most of her charges were dropped.
Grandma’s death in tram crash exposed dangerous intersection
Authorities failed to implement “simple” safety measures until after 99-year-old woman rode her mobility scooter into the path of Melbourne tram.
The match-winning moments that sealed Borough comeback
Good teams have to win ugly sometimes and Greensborough did just that on Saturday as two unheralded stars stepped up in match-winning moments.
Mernda stays hot, overcomes Edwards blitz
Mernda is charging back up the NFNL Division 3 ladder with a fourth straight win, overcoming an unstoppable Aaron Edwards performance.
Heartbreak to elation as Watsonia ends drought
After a heartbreaking one-point loss last week, Watsonia turned the tables and held on for a thrilling one-point win on Saturday, opening their NFNL Division 2 account.
How to plan the perfect baby photo shoot at home
You’ve had a baby, and quickly your phone storage is filling up with never-ending snaps and videos. But how do you make sure they’re actually good? Herald Sun photographer David Caird has all the tips.
Grub busted at airport with videos of bestiality, child abuse material
Authorities who stopped a man at Melbourne Airport found a shocking collection of videos of the grub performing sexual acts on a horse and a dog which he sent to a WhatsApp user.
Local footy legends pull on the boots for a good cause
Greats of the Diamond Valley/Northern league will return to the field for Diamond Creek Juniors’ Fight MND charity match. SEE THE TEAMS
Former firefighter accused of rape admits intimidating a witness
The case of a former decorated firefighter accused of raping a woman and intimidating a witness by putting bullets in her letterbox has taken a new twist.
Teacher, librarian remembered for ‘sparkling intelligence’
A teacher, librarian and archivist who dedicated more than 30 years of her life to a leading girls’ school has been remembered for her “sparkling intelligence”.
Departing Subbies chair reflects on big fight, future challenge
After 14 years as VSDCA chairman, Phil O’Meara is stepping down, and reflects on the highs and lows and the future challenges facing his successor.
Savvy investors eyeing Balwyn North arcade
A family-owned retail arcade is up for grabs in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after eastern strips.
How Christina Haack split property portfolio with ex husband
Christina Haack has shed some light on her bitter divorce with Josh Hall.
Buyers to unlock value in historic Newtown property
Buyers are looking how to unlock the value of a historic Newtown property sold after a taking a $1m haircut after two years on the market.
Veteran publicans call time on popular hotel
A prominent Geelong West venue with upside has been listed for sale amid interest from several hospitality operators.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Northcote weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court, Thursday, June 5
Here is a list of matters listed at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Northcote weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court, Wednesday, June 4
Here is a list of matters listed at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Medal winners starring in off-field roles
Two star players who won medals in major leagues are now leading off the ground. Go behind the scenes in their new jobs.
Named: The guns in the mix to pull on the Big V
One coach has declared it the “strongest squad” put together and now the challenge of putting together a side is ahead of them. See the VAFA guns in contention for a historic game.
No.1 pick fancy, bolter among top AGSV private school footy talents
The favourite for the No. 1 pick in this year’s AFL draft headlines the promising talent in the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria competition. Find out the top prospects, surprise packets and more.
Quick Kicks: Rumours, mid-season moves and mishaps
Rumours of a star trio’s return have been quashed, but one has headed bush. Plus, a bizarre home injury to a premiership gun and a coach facing an uncertain future. It’s all in Quick Kicks…
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.
Australian High Commission backflips on cricket soiree ban
Australia’s High Commission in London has backtracked on the rules around their exclusive event for the men’s cricket team after making a controversial call about who’s allowed in.
WATCH: Katy’s ‘roar’ Aussie encounter
As Katy Perry embarked on her sold-out Australian tour, the American pop star found one very wild way to beat jet lag.
‘Only silver lining’: Four rate cuts for Aussies
The Australian economy has slowed but a chief economist has predicted when there will be four rate cuts as the Albanese government faces weak productivity growth.
‘I went to the toilet and brought it back up’: Erin’s admission on lethal meal
Erin Patterson told a court she threw up after a deadly meal, and how a personal habit might have been the very thing that saved her from the same fate as her guests.
‘Intent to attack’: Israel’s threat against Greta Thunberg
A coalition of activists including Greta Thunberg on board a ship headed to Gaza have reacted to Israel’s threat, as the US blocked a ceasefire resolution at the UN. Follow updates.
‘Will have to respond’: Putin vows revenge in call with Trump
Vladimir Putin has vowed to settle the score with Ukraine in a 75-minute phone call with Donald Trump after Kyiv’s surprise attack on Moscow’s war planes and a strategic bridge.
‘You know what you did’: Diddy dangled woman over 17th storey
Cassie Ventura’s friend Bryana Bongolan has “night terrors” about Sean “Diddy” Combs after the rapper held her over a high-rise railing his sex trafficking trial has heard.
‘Debt slavery’: Musk’s astonishing new tirade at Trump
Elon Musk has made his most combative statement yet since exiting the White House, putting Donald Trump’s Republican Party on blast for their “immense level of overspending.”
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