How the illegal animal trade is being targeted in statewide hunt
Illegal traders in the murky world of Victoria’s exotic animal black market are being hunted down by authorities who are making startling and shocking finds in homes across the state.
North West
Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
The 2025 local footy season might only be a couple of weeks old, but the state’s longest winning and losing streaks continue to extend. See who takes top spot.
Vile child abuse material found on Melbourne sicko’s phone
A 62-year-old creep who secretly filmed a naked child while overseas was also found with a stash of disturbing social media screenshots hidden in a folder titled “wank bank”.
‘It’s a disgrace’: Calls for every tram to have CCTV
Furious victims of brutal assaults on Melbourne’s trams say it’s a disgrace not every tram is equipped with CCTV, as attacks on the public transport rise by 43 per cent.
Serial car thief wins bail goes straight back to crime
A light-fingered youngster on bail for a spate of car thefts and home invasions across Victoria went back to a house he stole a Yaris from because he wanted a “better car”.
‘Entrepreneur’ guilty over tiny home rort
Spencer Porter has admitted to ripping off dozens of customers who purchased tiny homes from his company.
Merri-bek council set to scrap bike lane plans after safety audit
Plans for extending a protected bike lane in Coburg could be scrapped after an independent audit raised serious safety concerns.
How Greenvale turns improvement into wins
For the third straight Premier Cricket season, Greenvale Kangaroos took the wooden spoon but several impressive performances, led by Justin Galeotti, has the club confident.
Class of their own: Inside Keilor’s stunning statement
After an off-season hampered by salary cap breaches, Mick McGuane’s Keilor delivered an almighty statement to start the season. Here’s why they might be even better.
$2bn mega shopping precinct set to transform Melb’s northwest
A major retail and lifestyle hub is set to reshape one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs. Find out which major retail players are coming in.
‘Once we bought this place it put work into perspective’
One of Australia’s most romantic and architecturally significant homes has hit the market.
One key election plan will change everything
One key election promise is expected to change everything about the housing market. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Proof’: huge mistake home sellers are making
If you make this common mistake when selling your home, you could be costing yourself plenty, real estate experts say. Here’s why.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Moreland weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Moreland weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Moreland weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Heat records set the tone for autumn
We’re well into autumn, but high summer temperatures seem to be sticking around, as climate change blurs the boundaries between our seasons.
Nudes, HIV data exposed in gay dating app leak
A racy gay dating app for over-40s — which prides itself on locating “sugar gay men nearby” and promises privacy — has been caught spilling nude photos, steamy chats and HIV status.
Victory lays down law, Schroen celebrates milestone
TALKING POINTS: Melbourne Victory won’t stand for a repeat of fans’ behaviour in Shepparton, while Marcus Schroen has a match-winning milestone and Nunawading City’s stunning upset.
Why Melbourne’s new millionaire is ditching luxury for family
The emotional reason why Reservoir’s newest millionaire is ditching lavish splurges and using his fortune for something much more meaningful.
Fev helps local footy club end 1344-day winless run
Former AFL star Brendan Fevola made his return to local footy on Saturday helping his new club end its 1344-day losing streak.
Cancer-stricken daughter loses mum in road fatality
The cancer-stricken daughter of an 80-year-old Melbourne woman killed in a road collision caused by a disability support worker spoke of her grief at losing her carer.
Ex-AFL player hit with local footy ban
A former Melbourne and Collingwood AFL footballer has copped a sizeable ban from a suburban footy tribunal.
SFNL Coaches’ votes: Round 1 top performers revealed
We’ve polled every SFNL Division 1 coach and tallied the votes to determine which players stood out in round 1. See who’s off to a flyer ahead of round 2.
Surprise turn of events sends top ten AFL draft pick to country club
He was a high draft pick at an AFL club on the rise, but this former Hawk is now a Rooster in the Ballarat league … at least for the time being.
The secret to a country town’s incredible sporting success
It may be just a small border town but in recent years it has been home to Test cricketers, Brownlow medallists and number one draft picks. Maybe there is something in the water there.
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.
Was Rachelle lured to her death by a rare Holden?
Investigators believe Rachelle Childs – who was wild about cars – could have been lured to her death by the promise of getting to drive a rare Holden Commodore. Watch the video and listen to the podcast.
Eerie past of chief suspect in Rachelle’s murder revealed
New photos have emerged of Kevin Steven Correll – the main suspect in Rachelle Childs’ murder – as details about his past have been revealed. Listen to the latest podcast and watch the video.
What is a Walkinshaw: Rare car key to Rachelle’s murder case explained
Before Rachelle Childs was brutally murdered, the car lover was bragging about getting to drive a rare Walkinshaw Holden Commodore. See why it’s so revered and listen to the latest podcast episode.
Sickening child rapist’s link to murder investigation
There is a link between one of Australia’s most reviled child rapists and the main person of interest in the murder of Rachelle Childs. Listen to the latest podcast and watch the video.
‘Happy and united’: Chopper crash family remembered
The grieving kin of the Hudson River helicopter crash victims described them as ‘a happy and united family’ in a post alongside a joyful picture of them in Times Square. Warning: Graphic
‘No more changing clocks’: Trump vows to end daylight saving
It’s the issue that has long divided Australians and now US President Donald Trump is moving to permanently call time on daylight saving for America.
Plane explodes in fireball next to busy US road
Heart-stopping footage shows a plane engulfing a car in flames after crash landing next to a bustling street in Florida. Watch video.
‘Become a joke’: China’s savage new move in US tariffs war
China has landed the latest blow in the trade war, slapping 125 per cent tariffs on US imports and sending the American stock market rollercoaster downhill once again.
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