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.
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Top Melbourne maths and science teacher facing child sex charge
A highly praised maths and science teacher in Melbourne’s western suburbs is fighting a charge of sexually penetrating a child under the age of 16.
Breakthrough in hit-run mystery one week after human remains found
Detectives have seized a truck in Tullamarine, which will be forensically tested for clues after a woman’s remains were discovered on the Western Highway in Kiata.
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”.
‘Potential death’: Alleged thug accused of brutal strangulation
A west Victorian man allegedly strangled a woman twice to the point of “potential death” all while there were children nearby, a court has heard.
The players set to shape WFNL women’s season
The best women’s players are ready to make their mark on the 2025 Western Football Netball League season. Here’s a look on who to keep an eye on.
Men arrested at Ballarat motel for alleged two-week theft spree
Police nabbed two accused serial thieves shacked up at a Ballarat motel after they allegedly went on a crime spree across western Victoria.
‘Entrepreneur’ guilty over tiny home rort
Spencer Porter has admitted to ripping off dozens of customers who purchased tiny homes from his company.
Bank bigwig, brother of NFL’s ‘mangenius’ lists Brighton home
A prominent investment banker whose brother was once coach of the New York Jets has listed his huge, six-bedroom mansion in Brighton. SEE INSIDE.
Homebuyer bonanza in pre-Easter auction boom
Melbourne homebuyers are set for a bumper weekend of auction action, with a bonanza 1400+ homes to go under the hammer. It comes amid a pre-Easter property listing surge as prices rise.
$300,000 gap: Allan government activity centres years away
Property experts have warned new activity centres around Melbourne are years away from financial viability, with massive gaps between what buyers can afford and the cost to build.
Inside the luxury apartment project taking shape at Rippleside
The Stella Maris apartment development above Corio Bay is setting records as it takes shape to open for the first residents to move in late 2025.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Wyndham 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 Wyndham weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, Friday, April 11
Here is a list of matters listed at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Everybody appearing at Werribee Magistrates’ Court, Friday, April 11
Here is a list of matters listed at Werribee Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
‘Get on the front foot’: Why WFNL coach made early call
One Western Football Netball League club already knows it will be on the lookout for a new coach for the 2026 season. The man departing the role reveals why he made the call so early.
Critter crook busted exporting endangered lizards overseas
A Point Cook man was busted trying to export three shingleback lizards stuffed in socks and disguised as plastic figurines, Tim Tams, popcorn and potato chips that could have netted him $30k.
Family’s heartbreak as Melb west auction battle took emotional turn
A Melbourne western suburbs auction ended up being an emotional battle as multiple bidders fought for a much-loved home. Find out more.
How WFNL interleague side could shape up
WFNL interleague senior men’s coach Chris Muratore has opened up on the selection process for the return of this year’s competition. Plus, a look at how the side could line up.
Hoons in stolen cars lead police through paddock in wild chase
Footage shows a dramatic pursuit of drivers in four stolen cars who sped off from a Truganina paddock after noticing the police helicopter circling overhead.
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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