Man allegedly lit multiple grass fires in Tarneit
A Tarneit man allegedly set multiple grass fires throughout Melbourne’s west over a 24 hour period.
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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.
Heartless vandals target Melton car crash
A group of vandals have smashed up a car that had veered off the road and crashed in Melbourne’s west.
Man rushed to hospital after stabbing attack near Melton
A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries while another man has been arrested after a stabbing attack in Melbourne’s west.
Underworld feud behind Campbellfield shooting death
A 60-year-old man who was executed by gunmen on a nature strip had been involved in a years-long rivalry with major gangland figures.
‘Could burn for weeks’: Dire warning as Grampians bushfire rages
Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, with firefighters still battling an out-of-control blaze in the Grampians.
Smoke blankets Melbourne as bushfires burn out of control
Smoke haze has filled the sky in Melbourne as multiple bushfires burn out of control across the state.
Drink-driving hoon filmed himself before fatal collision with granny
A drunken hoon who filmed himself speeding because ‘‘I could not get any attention in the real world” ploughed into a beloved grandmother after running a red light.
How much would you pay for the Brunswick Jacinda Ardern silo?
An industrial site in Melbourne’s inner north, where heritage-listed silos feature a massive mural of the former New Zealand PM, is up for grabs. See what its selling for.
Secret fortune: ‘Toxic’ Ellen’s last laugh
“Toxic” comedian Ellen DeGeneres is climbing back up after a string of controversy but a hidden empire may have saved her.
How much is a home with a view worth in Australia?
Home hunters can expect to fork out up to $800,000 more for a home with a view in Australia — but it depends on the type.
‘Musical properties’ for royals at Christmas
Members of the royal family have a plethora of lavish properties to choose from at Christmas and they aren’t afraid to move.
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Here’s what you can expect with today’s Wyndham 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 Wyndham weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, December 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Wyndham weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
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.
Father-to-be died in partner’s arms after day spa stabbing
A violent thug plunged a knife into a family man who died in the arms of his pregnant partner on her birthday outside a Point Cook day spa.
10,000ha Grampians blaze ‘could burn for weeks’
A raging bushfire at the Grampians National Park remains out of control, with neighbouring communities warned to stay on high alert over coming days as hot, dry conditions fan the flames.
Inside the WFNL’s interleague return
The Western Football Netball League will return play interleague for the first time since 2019 next year. The boss reveals why he’s confident the very best will feature and the purpose it will serve.
‘Gusty wind’ potential factor in young pilot’s tragic death
Witnesses have revealed there were strong winds on the day a 20-year-old pilot died in a fatal crash during take off near Bacchus Marsh.
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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