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‘No’: Bellamy shuts down Origin talk
Craig Bellamy smiled as he made a crack at Cameron Munster on Thursday but went steely serious when the NSW coaching role was raised.
Clarkson close to coaching return
After giving Alastair Clarkson his distance, North Melbourne officials have ramped up talks with the absent master coach and a return is looming.
Cops target kids who steal cars for fun
Police are cracking down on youth crime by launching a dusk-till-dawn patrol targeting aggravated burglaries and associated car thefts.
Ashes hero makes Big Bash move
Test hero Scott Boland has confirmed his status as one of Australia’s hottest cricket properties with a new Big Bash deal.
Landlord’s ‘absurd’ request for new tenants
An Aussie renter thought all was going well with a new property they applied for, until they received a surprising request from the landlord.
Demons target return for superstar
Melbourne hasn’t been the same without Clayton Oliver but some positive news has given cause for hope of a quick return.
Wild reason $3m car craned into penthouse
An Aussie billionaire’s $3m “decoration” has garnered attention all over the world, but the entrepreneur has revealed why he decided to have the car craned in.
Fury as builder collapses owing $2m
The family-run business claims they are $100,000 out of pocket as building companies fall like dominoes, leaving them to foot the bill.
‘I changed one thing and dropped 30kg’
A Melbourne bride has revealed the one thing she changed that saw her transform her body just in time for her wedding.
Suburbs where homes are selling at a loss
More Aussie homeowners are selling their properties for a loss — including one suburb where the rate is nearly 50 per cent.
‘Very difficult’: Aussie retailer to shut down
A fashion company announced it was shutting its doors for good after 16 years in business, as Australia’s entire retail sector is savaged.
Photo shows Melburnians at their wit’s end
Melburnians are furious just days into two weeks’ worth of train disruptions, with one photo showing the reality of the daily commute.
Roos players in dark over Clarko return
North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke says Alastair Clarkson’s uncertain return is not affecting his teammates.
Aussie cafe’s sign enrages customer
A Melbourne coffee shop has apologised and removed a sign from its register after an angry customer complained.
UK race gets golden ticket into Melbourne Cup
The winner of Europe’s most prestigious staying handicap will receive a guaranteed start in the $8m Melbourne Cup, the VRC will announce.
Probe into child sexual abuse at school
Victims of abuse perpetrated by “multiple predators” at one school more than five decades ago will have the opportunity to share their stories.
Endresz questions steward Villella’s role in Alligator Blood ban
Alligator Blood’s former owner has engaged lawyers to question the role of steward Dion Villella in the original banning of his star horse from racing in Victoria last spring.
$60m in sales in 30 days — Suburb goes off the ‘deep end’
A $24.5m Brighton sale has rounded out a month of mega-sales in the Bayside suburb’s “deep end” with three homes, one owned by Ricky Ponting, making a combined $60m. See what has sold.
Helicopter pilot dies in remote crash
The 65-year-old pilot and sole occupant of the helicopter was conducting a “routine mustering operation” at a remote station.
Man charged with sexually touching child
A man has been charged after allegedly walking behind a young girl and squeezing her backside before returning later to do the same thing.
Owner’s fury over 500pc insurance hike
The owner of the two iconic music venues has slammed outrageous price hikes to his insurance premiums, calling the massive increase the “greatest threat to live music”.
Cops ‘go gender-neutral’ for $1300 pay rise
Victoria Police is investigating reports some of its officers are gaming the HR system by self-identifying as “gender neutral” in order to gain an extra $1300 a year.
Teen mowed down, stabbed to death in Melb
CCTV footage has captured the moments leading up to a “sweet” 14-year-old being mowed down and stabbed to death in Melbourne on Monday night.
Teen, 15, accused of carjacking spree
A man and a teenager have been charged following an alleged 24-hour carjacking spree across multiple suburbs.
Seller looks up as buyers mull eight-storey opportunity
A Geelong landowner looks to cash out of neighbouring Ryrie St properties, offering new owners the chance to build up to eight storeys under a CBD framework.
14yo boy stabbed, left for dead on road
A teenager has been left for dead after being stabbed multiple times on a suburban road in what police believe was a targeted attack.
‘Racial profiling’: Explosive Covid fine claim
The behaviour of Victorian police during the pandemic is under the microscope following the release of an alarming new report.
‘It’s just insane money’: King Charles tempts Amelia’s Jewel
The new $5m King Charles III Stakes in Sydney has given the connections of star WA filly Amelia’s Jewel something to think about.
Bar owner goes viral for ‘white man’ rant
A Melbourne bar owner has called out a scathing review where a white cis man complained no one made eye contact with him.
Iconic Aussie course misses out on Presidents Cup
When the Presidents Cup returns to Victoria in 2028, it won’t be Royal Melbourne hosting the event.
Search for owner of cash found in taxi
The rightful owner has three months to prove the cash is theirs before police return it to the cab driver who found it.
Man crushed to death in iconic laneway
Tragedy has unfolded at one of Melbourne’s most iconic tourist hot spots this morning when a truck driver became pinned against a wall.
Man dies at Aussie tourist hot spot
Police are investigating after a man died at one of Melbourne’s most popular tourist attractions.
He’s coming! Frankie Dettori commits to Melbourne Cup Carnival on farewell tour
Champion jockey Frankie Dettori has committed to riding at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Aussie dad’s $23k nightmare with builder
The Porter Davis collapse led to almost all customers getting back every cent they lost. But a tiny decision means one Melbourne dad misses out.
Fit for a Prince: Spring looms for Rob Heathcote team
The Eagle Farm trainer is set to have a four-strong team across Melbourne and Sydney during the spring as he looks to continue a bumper winter.
Truckie filmed swerving before girl, 2, killed
The movements of a man moments before he drove a 43-tonne truck into the back of a family car, killing a young girl, have been revealed in court.
Another Socceroo off to Celtic
A Socceroo is set to depart Melbourne City to become a teammate of Aaron Mooy’s at Celtic.
Anti-vax teacher: kids, share measles
A TEACHER at a Victorian school has been blasted after appearing to encourage people infected with measles to “share” the deadly disease.
Starbucks customer goes on wild rampage
A man has been filmed using a chair to violently attack a Starbucks counter in Melbourne’s CBD.
Aussie bikie boss replaced by housepainter
Comanchero bikie boss Allan Meehan has been dethroned as National President and replaced by a Melbourne housepainter.
Royal salute: Caulfield embraces clash with The Everest/King Charles III Stakes
Australia’s best race day? Organisers expect the Caulfield Guineas race day clash on October with $20m The Everest and the new $5m King Charles III Stakes to be a raging success.
Body pulled from Melbourne river
A body has been pulled from Melbourne’s Yarra River after it was discovered overnight by passers-by.
Melbourne Cup return remains possibility for Deauville Legend
A successful return to racing at Royal Ascot has connections looking down the track for 2022 Melbourne Cup favourite Deauville Legend and a return down under is still on the table.
Aussie animal believed ‘extinct’ found
Thought to have gone extinct more than five decades ago, a ‘cryptic’ earless dragon has been rediscovered in Victoria.
14-meet ban halts Shinn’s premiership charge
Blake Shinn closed the gap on Jamie Kah with a bag of four winners at Caulfield but the jockey premiership race took another twist.
NRL loses it over shock celeb sighting
Rugby league fans couldn’t believe their eyes when an all-time rock music legend was spotted in the stands at an NRL game on Saturday.
Shock find in kid’s playroom during raid
Police made a shocking discovery when they raided an alleged former bikie’s Melbourne home.
WATCH: Close call for Caulfield track staff during race
Three track workers had to make a dash for safety at Caulfield after they were unaware a race was in progress. WATCH THE VISION
$40k saving a relief for cash-strapped homebuyers
Victorian homebuyers have had a $40,000 reprieve after the state government quietly delayed a major change to building codes. It comes as the state’s biggest builder tips a home boom next year.
Man charged after grisly discovery
After the body of an elderly woman was discovered inside a Melbourne home earlier this month, a man has been charged with her murder.
Qantas resumes popular route after 3 years
The national carrier announced it will resume one of its popular routes after a three year pause.
Regional sports program starting to deliver
The Latrobe Valley this year played host to a 2023 Victorian Open table tennis competition in a huge win for flagging regional sports participation rates.
Melbourne boy, 8, dies on family holiday
A “beautiful” eight-year-old boy from Melbourne has suddenly died on a family holiday overseas.
Jockey investigated over white powder pics
Racing Victoria is investigating jockey Jamie Kah after images circulated online of the superstar with a plate of white powder.
’Bulletproof’ outer suburb inks $6m home deal
An outer Melbourne suburb that’s gone from paddocks to luxury homes in the space of 30 years has had its top end dubbed “bulletproof” after a $6m luxury home sale.
Dreams quashed as another builder collapses
Aussies building a home have been dealt another blow, with a Melbourne-based builder the latest company to shut its doors.
New FU.1 Covid strain ‘no joke’
A new mutant Covid strain called FU.1 — spreading in Asia and likely to hit Australia — is being mocked for its name but experts warn “it’s not a joke”.
Melburnians given major reason to WFH
It will cost Melburnians more to catch the train from July, with a Myki price hike coming at the same time the network is affected by major disruptions.
Storm star bedridden after Origin win
Three Storm stars need to back up after Queensland’s Origin win, but illness has floored one of the victorious Maroons.
SA man charged over wild car crime spree
A South Australian man has been charged over a wild crime spree, including the alleged ramming of a police car and the theft of 70 catalytic converters.
Melbourne beats Sydney in global ranking
Melburnians may be feeling a little cocky this morning after the Victorian capital beat interstate rival Sydney in an age-old battle: which is more liveable.
Pool firm collapses, customers left with holes
Another swimming pool company has collapsed this month, leaving customers thousands of dollars out of pocket and with holes in their backyards.
Coach slams ‘garbage’ rumour about star
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin delivered an angry message to those spreading rumours about star midfielder Clayton Oliver.
Victoria ‘the worst state to be a landlord’
The state has been dubbed the nation’s worst state for landlords and faces economic headwinds and housing shortages as population growth soars.
Man’s alleged wild car crime spree
A man has been charged over a wild alleged crime spree across Melbourne, including the alleged ramming of a police car and the theft of up to $270,000 in valuable car parts.
Beloved toy store to return to Australia
The company has unveiled plans to re-establish Australian stores after it went into liquidation and closed 44 stores across the country.
AFL star hospitalised after ‘sickening’ hit
Geelong’s clash with Melbourne was brought to a standstill when the Cats’ star forward was brutally knocked out by a teammate.
‘Disappointing’: Star slammed for ‘dog act’
A Geelong Cats star has come under fire from fans and commentators for a questionable act towards an injured player.
Slavers’ threats to victim revealed
The threats made by a woman against the elderly victim she enslaved for eight years at the family home in Melbourne have been revealed in court.
Cats or Demons? Who do the odds like in Geelong vs Melbourne?
Does Melbourne’s form travel down the highway to Geelong? Or do the odds like the reigning premiers to get their season back on track?
‘Disheartening’: Ford cuts 400 Aussie jobs
Unions say the cuts will mostly affect workers at a Victoria plant as the multinational car manufacturer continues to trim domestic operations.
Monopoly themed experience coming to Australia
A huge, multimillion-dollar Monopoly themed experience is coming to Australia — and it’s not going to be on the Gold Coast.
Hannan’s masterpiece restored to original ‘70s charm by neighbour
A mid-century lover’s dream pad built and lived in by late Australian artist Shirley Hannan is up for sale in Melbourne’s south east after it was restored by a former neighbour.
Where hundreds can’t find one room in a Melbourne sharehouse
Tenants across Melbourne are signing up in droves to the nation’s largest sharehouse website as the rental crisis deepens. See the top 10 most in-demand suburbs.
Corstens finally gets Royal Ascot wish
True to his word, Leon Corstens will be at Royal Ascot to watch The Astrologist after he missed the chance to be there 13 years ago when Starspangledbanner won.
Royal Ascot winner new Melbourne Cup favourite
Dominant Royal Ascot winner Vauban has the “attributes” to be competitive in a Melbourne Cup, while two Cox Plate contenders also emerged overnight.
Matildas’ record-breaking World Cup send-off
There’s no denying the pulling power of Sam Kerr and the Matildas, with an Australian crowd record set to be broken in Melbourne.
Why $25m home has date with a bulldozer
The string of mega real estate deals in Sydney continues with the $25m sale of a rundown home that last traded 40 years ago.
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