NRL world in uproar over ‘disgusting’ detail
NRL fans are in uproar after noticing an infuriating detail on a poster for one club’s 25-year anniversary celebrations.
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Train chaos eases after police incident
Congestion has started to clear across Melbourne’s train network after an earlier police request.
Racing Victoria’s plan for live tactics to jockeys during a race
Racenet can exclusively reveal details of the summer racing series which is proposed for under lights at Moonee Valley and aimed to capture the 18-35 age group of fans.
Dramatic two-hour police chase on video
Shocking footage has captured the desperate efforts of an accused ATM-skimmer to evade police.
Matildas ‘plan’ for Kerr’s return
In the absence of superstar striker Sam Kerr, Matildas attacker Caitlin Foord has been ‘frustrated’ with her performances as the leader of Australia’s forward line.
‘Soul-destroying’: Another builder to collapse
When Jen* checked her emails last week and saw one unread message from her builder waiting in her inbox, she opened it with dread and her worst fears were realised.
Secret plan for whip-free racing in Victoria
Racenet has learned of a secret proposal to host a whip-free race series in Victoria, with participants briefed and asked to sign confidentiality agreements.
Godolphin filly has speed to overcome barrier in Lightning
Godolphin trainer James Cummings is bullish about Exploring in the Lightning Stakes at Morphettville despite the last-start winner drawing wide.
‘Screaming’: Patient’s routine surgery hell
Disturbing details are being exposed for the first time about what happened when a Melbourne woman went in for a routine surgery.
Dad allegedly stabs wife, steals baby
A Turkish dad allegedly stabbed his wife before fleeing with their baby son after she rejected his attempts to reconcile, a court has been told.
Secrecy orders highlight lack of confidence at Racing Victoria
If Racing Victoria really believed in their whip-free summer series of racing, they should be shouting it from the rooftops, not forcing participants to sign ridiculous non-disclosure agreements.
‘Get the job done’: Misfiring Matildas not giving up
The shattered Matildas have to quickly regain their World Cup focus for a must-win clash against to the World Cup quarter-finals
‘Unstoppable’: Matildas face nightmare scenario
A rival team’s coach has warned the Matildas that her side could be “unstoppable” when the teams meet in Monday’s Women’s World Cup showdown
Matildas coach’s answer hard to believe
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has been grilled over his team’s shock defeat and there was one answer particularly that has raised eyebrows.
Cummings looking to fill spring void left by Anamoe
Godolphin trainer James Cummings is sorting his Melbourne spring team but concedes there is a huge hole to fill without Anamoe.
Boxing chief reacts to AFL star’s death
The head of boxing and combat sports in one state has flagged a massive overhaul after the death of a former AFL star.
‘Sickening’: Outrage over Aussie gym’s event
A neo-Nazi powerlifting meet at a Melbourne gym this weekend has been slammed as “sickening and reprehensible”.
Storm provides major Papenhuyzen update
There were fears Ryan Papenhuyzen would miss the entire 2023 season, but the Storm star is suddenly the club’s finals trump card.
Vic farmhouse named Australian House of the Year
Six homes from Merricks to Montmorency have won prizes in this year’s House Awards, celebrating top-tier residential design. See the Victorian abodes that were awarded.
‘A shock’: Fifth builder collapses in four days
For the past few weeks customers have been unable to get in touch, with the website briefly shutting down and all phone lines going to an automated voice bank.
Rare bare $12m block near MCG for sale
A vacant block in East Melbourne located a two-minute walk from the MCG and Fitzroy Gardens is for sale, after being owned by the one family for more than 50 years.
Surprise figure joins Tigers’ coach search
The Tigers have turned to a Melbourne Storm guru to help them in the search for Damien Hardwick’s replacement as senior coach.
Bombshell report exposes corruption
A bombshell report details how a property developer was able to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for favourable planning decisions.
108,000 apartments needed to house Victorians
A staggering number of apartments need to be built in the next three years to meet the state’s housing demand. However, the estimated amount to be in the pipeline is alarmingly low.
Melbourne rentals plummet, spark big government call
Melbourne tenants have nearly 23 per cent fewer homes to choose from than they did a year ago, and there are calls for government to downsize offices and convert saved space into affordable homes.
The Valley tips: Blinkers perfect for Milford
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mike Moroney’s decision to go back to blinkers with Milford should bring a positive result at The Valley on Saturday.
Matildas warned of ‘unstoppable’ Canada
Confidence is growing in the Canada camp ahead of Monday night’s FIFA Women’s World Cup battle with the Matildas in Melbourne.
‘In the mix’: Axed star set for recall
With more reports Brodie Grundy could leave Melbourne if he doesn’t get back to the AFL team, his coach has hinted at a possible return.
Girl allegedly ‘stomped on’ in mall attack
A 13-year-old boy has been hit with two charges after a schoolgirl was allegedly assaulted inside a busy shopping centre.
Aussie’s horrific Europe trip nightmare
A trip to Europe has ended tragically for a young Melbourne man who sustained life-changing injuries in a horrific accident in Italy.
Former captain’s future clouded
Kangaroos interim coach Brett Ratten says a former captain is no guarantee to be picked for his final game in charge against West Coast.
No ‘panic buttons’ as winless Wallabies connect
Hopping on trams in Melbourne was only a slight distraction from constant training and connecting for the Wallabies and coach Eddie Jones.
The day retiring chief steward nearly called off Melbourne Cup
In a wide-ranging interview, retiring chief steward Robert Cram spoke about solving a morphine mystery, almost calling off the Melbourne Cup and that Cox Plate protest.
Aussie reality star’s jaw-dropping makeover
A former Bachelor winner has undergone a major transformation, stepping out in Melbourne with her daughter looking completely unrecognisable.
Man charged after car stolen with child inside
The man has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly jumping into the car while the child’s father spoke to another driver.
Cop sacked after crime scene photo scandal
A Melbourne detective, investigated after photos of Danielle Laidley were leaked, has been dismissed after being accused of sharing photos taken at crime scenes.
Dog train mystery stumps Aussies
Commuters travelling on a Melbourne train bound for the city were left stunned after an unexpected passenger made its way onboard.
Giga Kick may have only one Melbourne spring start
Giga Kick is likely to make just one appearance during the Melbourne spring carnival as the sprint star chases a second victory in The Everest in October.
Canterbury preview: Maher-Eustace eye big finish
Melbourne’s leading stable Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have some top chances at Canterbury on Wednesday.
Tradies rush to sites after $3m collapse
Yet another construction company has collapsed into liquidation, devastating more than 100 tradies cumulatively owed $3.3 million.
Sports fans outrage over bold move
The council has advised sports clubs that wish to sell fried food from kitchens to use air fryers instead.
Cup hero Gold Trip ‘more forward than his jockey’: Eustace
A smart gallop at The Valley on Tuesday morning has prepared Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip for the next stage in his spring build-up.
Apartments cost more to build than houses
The average Victorian apartment now costs almost $44,000 more to build than a house as ‘red tape’ starts to reshape the trajectory of the Melbourne skyline.
Guy Pearce lists stunning Melbourne ‘double home’
Actor Guy Pearce has listed his long-term, character-filled home in one of Melbourne’s favourite streets. See what it might sell for.
Thief steals car with boy inside after crash
The two-year-old was reunited with his “hysterical” father about an hour after he was taken, found wandering the aisles of a supermarket.
The Block 2023 judge Marty Fox predicts Qld’s next big boom
He’s one of Melbourne’s top deal-makers, but The Block’s newest judge Marty Fox has set his sights on the Sunshine State. HERE’S WHY
Scary reason woman fined $1500 in Bali
A Melbourne woman was forced to pay $1500 or risk not getting her passport back in an unusual ordeal at Bali airport.
Nathan Buckley’s epic fail on return to footy
A big crowd turned out for AFL great Nathan Buckley’s return to football in country Victoria, but sadly it didn’t last very long.
Gunman’s brazen act during crime spree
A man who fired a shotgun at a hostel owned by an underworld figure’s ex-partner had days earlier smashed his Audi into a police car.
Relief after car stolen with 2yo inside
Police have provided an update after a car with a toddler inside was stolen in broad daylight from a suburban street.
‘Open the door’: Man’s gym rampage shocks
A gym-goer has captured the bizarre moment a Melbourne man appeared to try and break into Anytime Fitness, before he was arrested by police.
Dan’s rent freeze has 200,000-plus home risk
Premier Daniel Andrews is considering a raft of ideas to alleviate Victoria’s housing crisis. But experts have warned one of them could lead to more than 200,000 rental homes being sold.
Tayla Harris to headline historic all-female fight card
Just over a month out from the AFLW season kick off, premiership winner Tayla Harris will notch another historic first but this time in the boxing ring.
Axe-wielding thieves hold up Bunnings
Police are searching for six men who allegedly robbed Bunnings Hardware store and threatened a staff member with an axe.
‘Don’t feel safe’: Major road move blasted
A controversial proposal for a busy Melbourne road that would see parking spaces taken over has cause uproar among road users.
Indigenous senator roasts Victoria
Nationals senator and prominent No campaigner Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has had a crack at Victoria as the referendum debate heats up.
Fans stunned by wild Victoria Beckham video
Victoria Beckham got back into her Posh Spice role for a night out in Miami — while also hinting at a reunion for the girl group.
Site abandoned as builder collapses
A Melbourne family are celebrating the news that their builder has gone bust, finally giving them hope of finally finishing their partially built $900,000 home.
Rogerson’s pacing plan for Sharp ‘N’ Smart’s Cup campaign
Sharp ‘N’ Smart will likely be kept company by a team of trotters, as legendary Kiwi trainer Graeme Rogerson looks to win his second Melbourne Cup during the spring.
Rent crisis exposed as GPs, divorcees vie for $140pw rooms
Doctors are among the applicants desperate to rent shared apartments in regional Victoria but there are fears it is “not a safe environment”.
Update on man who stalked, killed co-worker
The murder case of a man who stalked and killed a co-worker has been delayed after a “breakdown” with his lawyer, a court has been told.
Positive swab for Peter Moody camp
Racing Victoria stewards are working through an investigation into a positive swab taken from a sprinter from the Peter Moody stable at Flemington in May.
‘Snake table’ found in Fevola’s first flagship
Alex Fevola is bucking the trend of online-only retail by opening her first flagship store for her makeup company Runway Room in the heart of an inner Melbourne suburb.
Truth about ‘rigged’ reality show revealed
A bizarre coincidence during last night’s episode of Hunted was a stretch too far for some – now, one cast member reveals what really happened.
Barnaby sparks farmers into renewable revolt
Farmers from Far North Queensland through NSW and into Victoria are forming a single coalition to fight the compulsory purchase of their land for high voltage transmission lines.
Bizarre detail in near-fatal hit and run
A man is fighting for life after a hit and run in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in the early hours of Sunday morning, with police revealing one odd detail.
‘Sacked at halftime’: AFL coach ridiculed
West Coast coach Adam Simpson is under increasing pressure after yet another lopsided AFL defeat, this time to Carlton in Melbourne.
Knights finally snap eight-year Storm curse
The Knights have finally broken their eight-year winless streak against the Melbourne Storm to keep their NRL season alive.
Shinn shines in Bletchingly as premiership awaits
Before he is crowned Melbourne’s premier jockey next week, Blake Shinn capped an outstanding season with victory in the final Group race of the season at Caulfield.
Couple charged over alleged fatal assault
A man and woman have been charged with murder following an alleged fatal assault, with police making a grisly discovery along a rail line.
Man charged over alleged $176k cyber scam
A man has been charged over his alleged involvement in a cyber scam, with police alleging he laundered a huge sum of cash scammed from an Australian business.
Renovated Runaway Bay gem ready for new owners
The Lewis family swapped Melbourne’s four seasons in one day for an idyllic life on the Coast, watching the ever-changing seascape unfold before their Runaway Bay beach house.
Inspiring photos after school bus tragedy
Ten months after a devastating school bus rollover rocked Victoria, new photos have emerged revealing how some of the injured students are doing today.
Man critical after three-hour siege
The man was hit with a taser multiple times before police resorted to bean bag rounds, after which he became unresponsive.
Mayor’s swipe at Dan over Games
The Gold Coast mayor wants to host the Commonwealth Games 2026 after Victoria pulled out of hosting the event on Tuesday.
Lions have learnt from last-gasp loss
The Brisbane Lions have worked hard on knowing how to close out games ahead of their battle with Geelong at the Gabba.
Immigration cuts, Singapore-style homes among ways to fix rent crisis
Experts have flagged that cuts to Victoria’s immigration and Big Build — or even copying international housing models — are among the ideas that could fix Melbourne’s rental woes.
‘Team it deserves’: New Super Netball team revealed
There will be an eighth team in Super Netball next season, with a surprise bidder winning the race to replace the Collingwood Magpies.
Melbourne Cup favourite off and running with trial win
Melbourne Cup favourite Goldman took his first steps towards this year’s race with a trial win at Rosehill, plus Annabel Neasham’s plans for Mo’unga and King Frankel.
How 17yo pivoted to buy a home after builder went bust
Zelta Medenis started saving for her first home at just 13 years old, and even after a setback with a builder — she found a way to break into the market. Here’s how she did it.
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