In-form Altona Magic eyeing strong start
Some strong pre-season results has Altona Magic coach Goran Lozanovski confident the club can make a run at NPL Victoria finals.
North West
Saving thousands a year: Retired couple reveal cost saving move
A Melbourne couple are ditching their family home of 40 years for an eco-friendly lifestyle, and saved thousands of dollars doing it. Find out how.
Pictures: Victorian preppies start their first day of school
About 70,000 Victorian grade prep students have started their first year of school this week. Check back to see all the photos from primary schools across the state.
Keilor East home smashes suburb record
A luxury home in Melbourne’s northwest has set a new benchmark for the area. But just how much did the new owners pay?
St Bernard’s begins search for new coach
St Bernard’s is on the look out for a new VSDCA coach with Luke Davis to step down at season’s end and the Snowdogs legend is on the verge of a magical milestone.
Ex-cop called himself a ‘proud pedo’ during vile offending
An ex-cop engaged in child abuse material while on shift and referred to himself as a “proud pedo” in vile online chat group.
Melbourne man hits jackpot with birthday lottery win
A Melbourne man has been left speechless after receiving the ultimate birthday gift — winning the lottery.
‘White Australia’ fundraiser raises $27k in just eight days
A crowd-funding page created by a controversial neo-Nazi figure has raised more than $27,000 to help “create a home for white people in Australia”.
Off-season central: every RDFNL club’s recruits
The new season is just around the corner and Riddell District clubs have been busy bolstering their lists. Check out all the news recruits here.
$370k richer: Insane property hack revealed
Owning a new home might seem out of reach but with this savvy move you can get into the market and earn serious money.
‘Impact’ fees costing homeowners plenty
As if there’s not enough costs involved in owning a home, now along come these ‘hidden fees’ to hit even harder.
Crucial mistakes too many homebuyers are making
Too many prospective homebuyers are doing things you should never do, if you want to be successful in the search for your next property.
Market is turning: secret buyer hotspots
They are the surprise Australian suburbs where listings have boomed, giving buyers a once in a lifetime chance to cash in.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Moreland weather
As summer moves towards autumn 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 summer moves towards autumn 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 summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court, Monday, February 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
Radio host’s Punjabi put down sparks backlash
Migrants have slammed “inappropriate comments” by talk show host Tom Elliott after he criticised translating safety signs into other languages.
How an Indian migrant broke into the AFL manufacturing game
An Indian migrant came to Australia with a dream – today he has sold more than half a million AFL footballs. Here’s how he did it.
Every in and out across the entire VAFA ahead of 2025
Keep up to date with every in and out across all six divisions of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. See every move here.
High levels of yeast, mould bacteria in public pools, testing reveals
High levels of bacteria, including yeast and mould, have been found in Melbourne swimming pools as Victorian swimmers battle a parasitic gastro outbreak at public pools.
Balranald’s ‘massive fish’ halts exodus
Balranald is pulling out all stops to remain one of the top teams in the Central Murray league. See the big name recruited by the small club.
‘Shaping up well’: Richmond Central’s bid to build on 10-year first
In Michael Motta’s first season as coach, Richmond Central ended a 10-year drought and there’s plenty of reason they can go even further in 2025 after a stunning recruiting drive.
‘Just a lucky walk in’: Three late signings for MPFNL club
Sorrento has had a pre-season boost, signing a former VFL dasher who kicked goal of the year, a country ruckman and a midfielder from Ballarat.
Axed AFL forward’s ‘phenomenal’ pre-season
Former No. 2 draft pick Josh Schache is no stranger to the rigours of pre-season – or lofty expectations – and he’s more than keeping his end of the deal at his new club.
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.
Vomiting Sam Kerr can’t remember calling cop “stupid” and “white”
The Matildas star said during a police interview she did not call a police officer “f***ing stupid and white” only to be later played the audio and admitting “anything can be perceived as racist”.
Next steps for new Alzheimer’s breakthrough pill
A once-a-day wonder drug that could be the “holy grail” in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is a step closer to becoming a reality after a huge win.
$123m ‘dark money’: Shock political donations revealed
The bombshell amount of money political parties have received from unknown sources in recent years has been revealed.
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel’s bid for freedom
The 59-year-old is aiming to walk out of prison within weeks as he waits for his appeal to be heard over the Lawyer X scandal.
Ten dead in ‘worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history’
At least 10 people have been killed at a school in Sweden, with terrifying video showing a gunman stalking the halls as students run for their lives.
Netanyahu to meet Trump at the White House
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has sent a team of negotiators to Qatar to get started on phase two of the ceasefire with Hamas as he prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington DC.
Haunting images as wreckage pulled from watery grave
Crash investigators are probing if the chopper crew were wearing night-vision goggles as the mangled wrecks of the Washington DC air crash disaster are pulled out of the river. See the photos.
Elon defends DOGE geek squad, Trump sends crims to El Salvador
Elon Musk champions the baby-faced boy geniuses being trolled after he recruited them to his government efficiency department. It comes as El Salvador agrees to house America’s criminals.
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