Alleged Christmas villains strike in brazen southeastern parcel thefts
Melbourne’s own Scrooge and Grinch have made Santa’s naughty list after two allegedly brazen parcel thefts, where one man was seen wearing a security vest.
South East
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.
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.
Most wanted: Hunt for alleged crooks in Melbourne’s east
Dozens of warrants have been issued for a group of alleged crooks from Melbourne’s east — and police need your help to track them down.
‘Stop and think’: Mum’s message after losing son in horror crash
Grieving mother Wendy Bradbury says cost should be no barrier when it comes to an important road safety issue. See the video.
Convicted human trafficker begs to appeal major sporting body ban
A convicted human trafficker from the Gold Coast who ran a prostitution racket has sobbed in a Melbourne court, begging to appeal a playing ban ahead of a major golf competition.
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 southeast gun peddlers to stand trial after undercover op
A duo suspected of being gunrunners in Melbourne’s southeast will stand trial in the County Court after a lengthy investigation by undercover police.
250+ faces: Punters hyped for the pre-Christmas Pakenham Cup
Hundreds of merry punters have dressed to impress and descended onto the Pakenham racecourse for the Sportsbet Pakenham Cup.
‘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’?
Fingerprint scan to enter resort-style Frankston home named after a moon
A eye-catching home in Melbourne’s southeast boasts an infinity-edge pool, infra-red sauna and high tech fingerprint-scanner entry.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Mornington Peninsula 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 Mornington Peninsula weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, December 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Everybody appearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, December 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Is this Victoria’s best unknown singer?
The identity of a popular Melbourne figure who belts out gospel songs from his mobility scooter in the city has long remained a mystery — until now.
Mornington Peninsula’s best real estate agents revealed
Local knowledge and customer service skills are the key to success in the Mornington Peninsula’s property market.
Controversial Mornington Peninsula property tax canned
A proposed levy on new builds that would make the Mornington Peninsula the “least business friendly region in the nation” has been ruled on by the local council.
Accused BDSM gang rapist allowed to travel to India on bail
An alleged rapist will be allowed to travel overseas to see his family while on bail despite facing eight charges over the alleged BDSM-style gang orgy rape of a woman.
‘It’s dead’: Moves to kill paid parking at bayside beaches
A Mornington Peninsula council scheme that looked good on paper but ended up “driving away shoppers” is not likely to survive the summer.
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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