‘I went to the toilet and brought it back up’: Erin’s admission on lethal meal
Erin Patterson told a court she threw up after a deadly meal, and how a personal habit might have been the very thing that saved her from the same fate as her guests.
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Vic birthed the tobacco wars. Its licence scheme has just 14 officers
Victoria is ground zero in the war over illegal tobacco which has now spread interstate. The Allan-government’s new licensing scheme will have 14 officers to patrol the entire state, the same number as Tasmania.
Country Road Group CEO quits
Country Road CEO Raju Vuppalapati has resigned a year after the sexual harassment scandal, with relieved staff expressing that it’s “about f – king time.”
Passenger killed as Mustang torn apart in horror Truganina smash
A passenger has been killed after a high-powered Ford Mustang muscle car slammed into a parked truck in Truganina in Melbourne’s west.
Opinion: Politicians fail on ‘forgotten’ drought
Southeast Australia’s drought has been brewing for nearly two years, yet a lacklustre government response has prioritised optics over urgency, writes The Weekly Times editor James Wagstaff.
Reece Police squad still yet to hit Melbourne streets
Lord Mayor Nick Reece promised during the election he would ‘get good done’. To be fair, he never specified just how long that would take…
Victoria risks another credit rating downgrade. Here’s what it means
Victoria’s Treasurer has flown to New York to meet with ratings agencies amid the threat of another cut to the state’s credit rating. But what is a credit rating and what impact would a downgrade have on everyday Victorians?
All eyes on RBA as economy sinks
Homeowners will be quietly celebrating Wednesday’s sluggish GDP figures, with a rate cut in July all but locked in. But how far will the RBA go?
Jewish healer axed from wellbeing festival after pro-Palestine ‘hate’ campaign
A Jewish kinesiologist and reiki master who has presented at Melbourne’s popular MindBodySpirit Festival for more than a decade has been cancelled from this year’s event after complaints from pro-Palestine activists.
Tax-time blunder costing Aussies big – and we’re all guilty
New research shows Aussies are very generous but are missing one easy thing to save big come tax time.
Hero paedophile-hunting detective from Mildura dies aged 93
Denis Ryan was forced out of Victoria Police in the 70s for his attempts to investigate child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. At 93, he has passed away.
Smooth criminal? Dancing burglar makes off with $5000 in laptops
A thief has danced in the dark to a Bruce Springsteen classic before stealing laptops and other equipment from a school in Sunbury.
‘Hidden gem’: Melbourne fires up for Winter Night Markets
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece has urged Melburnians not to ‘hibernate’ this winter, as the Queen Victoria Winter Night Markets fire up for the first time. See 10 dishes you should try.
Secret docs reveal Andrews govt allocated millions to backing the Voice
The state government signed off on $6.5m in taxpayer funding in a last-ditch attempt to pump up the Yes vote weeks out from the Voice referendum, documents reveal.
This is a new way to stop antibiotic-resistant superbugs
About 5000 Australians are hospitalised due to antiobiotic-resistant superbugs each year. But this discovery may help.
Principals given power to suspend, expel pupils for acts outside school
Victorian principals will be given the authority to suspend or expel students caught assaulting, bullying or threatening other students or teachers outside of school hours, amid a crackdown on bad behaviour.
Peter rescued his daughter from drowning. It saved his life as well
Hero dad Peter Ghobrial did not hesitate to plunge into the ocean at Sorrento when his teen daughter got caught out in deep water. He never would have guessed his selfless act would save his own life as well.
Neale Daniher’s powerful message to Dees players
The Australian of the Year has delivered an inspiring speech on the power of positivity to Melbourne footballers ahead of the Big Freeze at the ‘G.
Dad of Melbourne footy star allegedly caught in a violent brawl
The father of Melbourne Demons spearhead Bayley Fritsch has allegedly been caught in a violent brawl while watching a Coldstream footy match.
Allan govt’s latest stealthy money grab
The latest in a string of 60 taxes or hikes will see this one fee jacked up by more than 230 per cent, and business owners say it’ll only fuel illegal activity.
Warning issued about drugs like Ozempic if you’re having surgery
Authorities have ordered the makers of popular diabetes and weight loss jabs to warn patients about this risk if they are having surgery.
Victoria is at risk of a credit downgrade. It hasn’t modelled the impact
Victoria has been warned its credit rating — a key metric which influences the government’s borrowing costs — is at risk of another downgrade. The state’s treasury has just revealed it hasn’t done any research on the impact of such a blow.
Bali bomb maker’s new job sparks outrage
The main bombmaker in the Bali bombings that killed more than 200 people, including 88 Australians, has launched a new business.
Victorian wind farm ‘will remain offline until further notice’
A western Victorian wind farm and its 56 turbines will stay switched off as the cause of a wind turbine fire remains unknown. See the latest.
‘Right to track’ partners: Shock views of young Aussies revealed
Almost a third of young people believe it’s normal to be jealous in a relationship, while more than half are still struggling to understand consent, new research has found. Read the details.
I found out I had aggressive cancer halfway into my pregnancy
Rocio Albornoz was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in her second trimester. This is the remarkable story of how little Liam was delivered safely into the world.
One dead in Box Hill apartment fire
A person has died after a blaze broke out at a three-storey apartment complex in Melbourne’s east on Monday night
‘This is not the Liberal way’: Kennett’s bid to save Pesutto from bankruptcy
John Pesutto is going through “sheer hell” and should have his unpaid legal bill covered by the Liberal Party, former premier Jeff Kennett says.
Mum’s horror after hooded thugs bash teen and steal his shoes at Pakenham party
Shocking footage has emerged of a teenager being brutally assaulted by a gang wearing hoods as the victim’s mum says the family plan to leave Melbourne because of the “unacceptable” violence.
How bikies, crooks are muscling in on gym and fitness industry
As bikies and thugs throw their weight around Melbourne’s gym scene with a spate of firebombings, honest operators are demanding tougher regulations to “clean up” the fitness industry.
Deery: How do you solve a problem like the Victorian Liberals?
Bumbling from one mishap to the next, the Victorian Liberal branch has become the Maria von Trapp of state politics – restless, untamed and impossible to manage, but without the charisma, charm, or narrative arc.
State Labor governments slam feds over ‘intolerable’ tobacco tax
The federal government is refusing to say whether it will review the high level of nicotine excise after the Victorian and NSW state governments said it was fuelling the raging tobacco wars.
Watch A-League star’s ‘dangerous tackle’ at centre of betting rort investigation
A yellow card received by Western United midfielder Riku Danzaki that led to him being charged by police was described by a commentator as “undeniably” deserving a card.
Man arrested following Mount Waverley car chase
A man has been arrested after he stole multiple vehicles and led police on a wild chase through Melbourne’s south east on Monday.
Jeweller to the stars slapped with damning warning
A jeweller popular among celebrities and influencers such as Bec Judd, Brit Selwood and the Kardashians is in hot water after being slapped with a warning from Victoria’s consumer watchdog.
Car sprayed with ominous message crashes into Mill Park home
An SUV, menacingly spray-painted with “pay your bills”, has crashed into a Mill Park residence in the early hours of Monday morning.
Pro-Palestine Melbourne University students face expulsion
Two student protesters who took part in a demonstration that occupied a Jewish professor’s office could be expelled from the university, while another two face suspension.
Show me the Monets: how Melb got hit exhibit back
Masterpieces by Monet, Renoir and Degas are back in Melbourne, years after thousands of people were denied an opportunity to to see them. Find out how the NGV got the hit exhibit to return.
CCTV captures thieves targeting Brighton store in brazen ram raid
Thieves have stolen over $10,000 worth of luxury handbags from a Brighton store in a ram raid Monday morning, making it the second incident on the same strip in the last two weeks.
Drinking this shake may help your blood pressure and heart health
This shake may reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure because it contains a substance found in our guts.
Aus Open serves up record economic benefit
This year’s January Grand Slam has generated a record economic boost for Melbourne, with visitors spending an average of almost $250 per day.
Cops’ big call on phone data cost after mushroom cook evidence
Victoria Police has issued a statement on its “number one priority” after an officer told accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s trial that he had not sought certain tech records because of the expense.
Melbourne Council is introducing another ‘sneaky’ bin tax
Lord Mayor Nick Reece has signed off a new permit fee to collect rubbish and it will deliver a hefty hit to already struggling Melbourne CBD businesses.
A-League star at centre of betting scandal revealed
A Japanese recruit who plays for Melbourne club Western United is one of two men charged by police after a major probe into betting corruption.
Dramatic moment man saved from cliff face on Great Ocean Road
Vision shows a 20-year-old man being winched to safety by helicopter after becoming trapped in a perilous position amid rising tides in Jan Juc.
Fury at fire boss’ ‘overseas junket’ while IT fails plague system
The United Firefighters Union says it is “appalled” at the Fire Rescue Victoria Commissioner’s decision to attend a US conference amid a series of IT failures that saw emergency workers rely on pen and paper.
(Not) stopping all stations? Metro tunnel delays spark station skipping talks
The new Metro Tunnel is due to open this year, but how much will it actually cost, and will it be stopping all stations?
Super quarry expansion under review as leaked emails surface
Confidential government emails have revealed concerns about a super quarry south of Brisbane which is currently under a federal review with a public submission period about to end.
Police hunt A-League grand final cop kicker
Melbourne’s A-League Grand Final celebrations were overshadowed by pre-game violence, as a police officer was hospitalised after being kicked in the face.
Backroom Baz: Polished Premier oozing confidence despite tough road ahead
Jacinta Allan has a verifiable spring in her step of late but let’s not sugar coat the giant task she is facing in her race for a historic fourth consecutive term in government.
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