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.
North West
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.
Remorseless pair in revenge attack that turned deadly
A confrontation over stolen drugs in Melbourne turned deadly, with two remorseless attackers now at risk of deportation for their role in the fatal incident.
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.
Accused Moonee Ponds meat cleaver stabber denied bail
A Kensington woman accused of stabbing a retired university professor with a meat cleaver before allegedly unleashing it on an Uber delivery driver has been denied bail.
Every signing of the EDFL off-season
The EDFL off-season is in motion and clubs have made big moves for 2025. Keep up to date with every signing in our signing tracker.
Drugged-up Lygon St killer driver jailed for ‘abysmal’ conduct
A drugged-up driver who killed an “intelligent and capable” teenager has been handed an “imposing” sentence for his shocking crime.
‘Golden era’: Shock 2025 property forecast
Experts have revealed the real estate markets set to surge and stumble in 2025 and there are plenty of surprises.
Property shake-up coming in 2025
An interest-rate cut isn’t the only big change real estate experts are expecting to hit the country next year as affordability and lifestyle decisions continue to play out.
‘Risky move’: Melb buyers and sellers scramble before slowdown
First-home buyers and investors are in a frenzy as the Melbourne property market sizzles before Christmas. But what’s behind the rush — and why are some experts calling selling a ‘risky move’?
‘Diabolic hell hole’: Influencer slams Gov over dense housing
A controversial influencer, known for his harsh critique of Australian architecture, has slammed governments over dense housing projects, claiming they “f*cked up in a big way”.
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Here’s what you can expect with today’s Moreland weather
As we move into summer 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 we move into summer 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 we move into summer 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 we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Grim outlook for Melbourne in 2025 laid bare
Economists have predicted that Melbourne’s market will be worst performing capital city around the country next year. However some experts think conditions could improve. SEE THE STATS
More than 9000 RMIT students take centre stage for graduations
More than 9000 RMIT University students donned their academic gowns and mortarboard hats for their graduation ceremonies this week. SEE THE PICTURES.
PICTURES: Melbourne University graduations 2024: PhD Doctors
University of Melbourne students who studied PhD degrees in Philosophy, Science, Neuroscience, Medicine and more celebrated their graduations this week. See the pictures.
PICTURES: Melbourne University graduations 2024: Faculty of Arts & PhD graduates
University of Melbourne students from the faculty of arts and PhD degrees celebrated their graduations this week. See the pictures in the gallery below.
Moonee Ponds museum-like house has secret bar
A Moonee Ponds period house where there’s a secret bar is giving buyers a glimpse of what life was like more than a century ago, with the abode drawing comparisons to a museum.
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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