Child abuse material charges for primary school principal
Parents have been left “in tears” after they were told their principal was charged with possessing child abuse material.
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US architect-designed Frankston South mansion could sell for $17m
A mammoth Spanish-style clifftop property has come to market and could shatter the area’s residential price record by more than $6m. SEE INSIDE.
Fight flares up again at southeast aquatic centre
Violence has erupted at a southeastern pool again, just weeks after a teen lifeguard was brutally attacked.
Bail ‘too risky’ for alleged arsonist say cops
A Hoppers Crossing man accused of helping fire bomb a cigarette shop in Victoria’s north was allegedly recruited by a man police believe is linked to Melbourne’s tobacco wars.
‘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”.
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.
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.
Jealous husband’s karaoke bar visit with wife proves costly
The fate of a Melbourne man who left his buddy bloodied and bruised outside a karaoke bar after seeing him kissing his wife hinges on an appeal against sentence.
$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.
Oakleigh abode attracts fierce bidding at its auction
Second time was the charm for this Oakleigh home which failed to sell at its first auction last year. But this year, its sale price surpassed the sellers and the agent’s expectations.
Hawthorn premiership star flies the coop from Brighton
Premiership-winning Hawk Brad Sewell and his partner Louise have sold their Brighton home — complete with a sunken lounge that has their backyard pool wrapped around it.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Mornington Peninsula weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Monday, February 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Everybody appearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, Monday, February 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Mornington Peninsula weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
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.
Supercar champ, ex-Total Tools boss punting Peninsula pad
The family of late Autobarn co-founder Garry Dumbrell, including son Paul — a retired Supercars’ champion and former Total Tools bigwig — are farewelling a luxury Peninsula property.
‘Quite poisonous’ fire sends smoke over Melbourne’s southeast
It took 70 firefighters six hours to bring a massive lithium-ion battery blaze under control at a Cheltenham factory.
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.
Local footy competition loses two senior teams
A Melbourne local footy competition has been forced to into a swift change of fixture for the 2025 season with two clubs dropping out of the senior and reserves grades.
Powerhouse clubs sign up for Gather Round on Murray
Yarrawonga is hosting its inaugural football-netball Gather Round event next month. See which clubs have committed to playing.
Bulls ready to thrive in new era
After just falling short in the last two seasons, the North Brunswick Bulls are ready to take the step towards the ultimate glory. Here’s an insight into the plan under a new coach.
All the latest Eastern league key signings
Ex-AFL talent, state league names, homecoming heroes and more – there’s been no shortage of key player signings across all five Eastern league divisions …
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.
‘Online hate’: Why tech giants could be fined billions
A review has advised the maximum penalty for tech companies over ‘online hate material’ should be lifted — potentially costing billions.
Qantas drops huge sale as airline wars heat up
Qantas is offering 400,000 discounted seats across its global network, as Australia’s airline price wars take a new turn.
Climate 200 bags $5.9m in donations
Climate 200, which donated to independent MPs, has emerged as a huge beneficiary of political donations — receiving more than minor parties combined. See the top 20 donors.
Here’s why Kyle Sandilands’ diagnosis can be deadly
Kyle Sandilands stunned listeners with the news of his brain aneurysm diagnosis – a potentially deadly condition that affects around 1 in 50 Australians. See causes, symptoms and treatments.
Kanye kicked out with Aussie wife after nude shock
Kanye West and his Australian wife Bianca Censori are said to have been escorted out of the Grammys by cops after leaving little to the imagination, as Taylor Swift put on a leggy display with a nod to her boyfriend. Take our poll.
Musk’s $US5 trillion Treasury move as Canada declares tariffs war
The Trump administration has given billionaire Elon Musk unprecedented access to a sensitive payments system, sparking an uproar, as Canada reacts to Donald Trump’s tough tariffs.
Netanyahu drops big hint ahead of Trump meeting
Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed the radical plan he intends to raise when he meets with Donald Trump, as he boarded a plane for Washington. Follow updates.
Revealed: Doomed Black Hawk’s top-secret ‘doomsday’ drill
New details have come to light about the Black Hawk involved in a mid-air collision with an American Airlines plane, as the clearest footage yet emerged of the incident.
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