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Luxe house with putting green set to swing for suburb record
A house in in Melbourne’s southeast boasting a putting green, pool and an outdoor kitchen looks likely to score a new record price for its suburb. TAKE A PEEK.
‘You can’t’: Pies won’t change after Maynard charge
The AFL world remains divided over the incident involving Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard but his teammates are defiant.
Roosters’ horror injury toll just got worse
The Roosters will head to Melbourne without four of their top outside backs after a young star became the latest player to be ruled out.
Storm ready to respond to ‘putrid’ sledge
Cameron Munster didn’t need former teammate Brandon Smith to tell him how bad Storm was last week and he could get a full response on Friday night.
Commuters face chaos as trains suspended in Melbourne’s east
Train travellers on their way to the city from Melbourne’s east were warned to brace for long delays after a truck hit a rail bridge in Ringwood.
Muswellbrook preview: Cavanough’s ‘Cups’ protegee
Trainer Brett Canavough will saddle-up the odds-on favourite Supertrail at Muswellbrook on Tuesday. Both of the horse’s parents contested a Melbourne Cup.
‘Career ending’: Horror update on AFL star
There are fears Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw could be forced to hang up the boots after being knocked out cold on Thursday night.
‘We’re in a gangland war’: Melbourne in chaos
A spate of disturbing and violent incidents across Melbourne in recent days have sparked fears the city is in the grips of a “crime crisis”.
Young buyers pay $60K premium for Geelong bungalow
A Manifold Heights bungalow proved the dream home for a young family who paid a $60K premium at auction after a year-long search as they uproot from Melbourne.
Gladstone Park joins $1m club as family home reno nabs record
A six-bedroom house where the owners hosted a 100-guest post-wedding celebration has set a new price benchmark for Gladstone Park in Melbourne’s northwestern suburbs.
No Deal: Imperatriz team shun Everest offers
Five-time Group 1 winning mare Imperatriz may have slayed the hot Everest favourite at Moonee Valley on Saturday, but connections say they never got offered a deal enticing enough to deviate from their Victorian plan.
Shocking coincidence: Kav’s Cup dream for First Immortal
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mark Kavanagh will be guided by First Immortal on whether a dream to be at Flemington on the first Tuesday in November is a reality or fantasy.
Mum makes millions with product that ‘didn’t exist’
A Melbourne woman with an entrepreneurial spirit has revealed how a trip to the popular tourist spot inspired her hugely popular beauty brand.
Moment Melbourne killer showed himself
Footage has emerged showing the seconds leading up to Melbourne criminal Gavin Preston being shot to death at a cafe.
No ‘obvious’ measure could’ve stopped CBD horror
Victoria’s premier has vowed his government will do what it can to prevent a repeat of the horror crash Bourke St, but insists there’s “not much more” it can do.
No gang war fears after shooting: Dan
The Victorian Premier was confronted with the possibility of escalating criminal activity after a notorious crime figure was killed in a brazen daylight attack.
Romantic Warrior ‘very hard to beat’ in Cox Plate: Greg Carpenter
The stunning victory in last year’s HK Cup would’ve been good enough to win the past three editions of Australasia’s weight-for-age championship says former RV handicapper Greg Carpenter.
Second teen charged after alleged abduction
A second teenager has been charged over the alleged abduction of a Melbourne’s schoolboy after police warned further arrests were “imminent”.
‘There’s still anger’: Buckley spills on split
Nathan Buckley has opened up on the “traumatic” side of his high-profile separation with ex-wife Tania and the impacts it’s had on him.
Chilling picture emerges in CBD rampage
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder and a host of other charges after an alleged rampage through Bourke Street.
Neighbours make life a ‘living hell’
Residents in inner Melbourne are being driven mad by their neighbours who are doing the one thing everyone hates.
Pies fans spark fury with ‘despicable’ chant
Collingwood fans have caused outrage after an “utterly disrespectful” chant was sung while a Melbourne star lay motionless.
Website that led to teen’s eating disorder
A Melbourne woman has revealed the website she blames for contributing to her developing an eating disorder. She has this warning.
Bourke Street ‘driver’ pictured
The man arrested after a fatal crash in Melbourne that killed one and injured five has been pictured.
One-word answer sums up NRL bloodbath
On a night that couldn’t have gone much worse, Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster has summed up the performance in one word.
NBL Supercoach intel: United star’s recovery fast tracked
In his last NBL stint, he was an MVP finalist and had the third-best average in Supercoach. Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman has revealed his injured star is ahead of schedule.
Castle, theme park among Vic’s wildest property sales
A castle, a theme park and a fantasy reception were among the unusual and unexpected sales that highlighted Victorian property sales last year.
Melbourne’s rental vacancy deepens, drops to ‘dire’ low
Melbourne’s rental vacancy rate dipped to less than one per cent in some suburbs, as new PropTrack figures show the “dire” situation is worsening and more people become homeless.
‘Crazy’ move exposes Melbourne Cup farce
With the Melbourne Cup set to find a new TV home from next year, the Australian racing industry keeps shooting itself in the foot.
Warning for footy fans as wild weather hits Melbourne
Footy fans could cop commuter chaos on their way to tonight’s match, thanks to dangerous wind gusts sweeping the state.
‘Efficiency thing’: Demon fix needed fast
The expected score said Melbourne should have beaten Collingwood by four goals, but their lack of scoring from forward domination needs a quick fix.
Star’s daughter is all grown up
The daughter of one of the world’s biggest supermodels has channelled her famous mum in a sheer look at the Victoria’s Secret event.
Ed Kavalee, Tiffiny Hall sell Melbourne home
Have You Been Paying Attention? star Ed Kavalee and fitspo wife Tiffiny Hall have sold a Moonee Ponds pad after the renovated weatherboard gained plenty of attention from buyers.
OPINION: Channel 9 Melbourne Cup deal further splinters racing
With Channel 9 set to pick up the TV rights to the Melbourne Cup from next year you can expect a further splintering of the Australian racing industry.
Dramatic twist in Melbourne Cup TV rights battle
An angry Channel 7 have pulled out of the race for the Melbourne Cup carnival TV rights leaving Channel 9 to take over the coverage from 2024.
Madonna’s daughter in near-naked outfit
Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon freed the nipple in a sheer metal mesh dress at a Victoria’s Secret event in New York this week.
No ‘malice’ in Maynard act: McRae
Collingwood coach Craig McRae will cross his fingers Brayden Maynard avoids suspension for a first AFL finals hit.
‘Jumped off the ground’: Coach calls for ban
Melbourne is going to lose Angus Brayshaw for the rest of the finals and his angry coach wants consequences for the hit that caused his injury.
Teen charged after horror school abduction
A 14-year-old boy has been charged over a violent armed robbery outside Glen Huntly College earlier this week a teenage boy of the same age.
Coach’s rare act, hints at justice for KO’d star
Brayden Maynard’s collision with Angus Brayshaw has split the footy world down the middle and now Simon Goodwin has spoken out.
The father of the 14-year-old student who was allegedly abducted outside a Melbourne school and thrown from a moving car has spoken out.
‘It’s shattering’: Magpie’s act divides AFL
Collingwood are the first team into the prelim after an epic win in the qualifying final but the side will be nervous over Brayden Maynard.
Nation’s suicide rate mysteriously soars
Suicide rates are soaring in one European country…and no one can explain why.
Pies or Demons? Who do the odds like in the first AFL qualifying final tonight?
As the AFL finals kick off with Collingwood and Melbourne battling at the MCG, who do the odds like?
Teen arrested over alleged school abduction
The arrest comes three days after a 14-year-old Melbourne schoolboy was allegedly abducted and left with life-threatening injuries.
Walters explains brutal Oates call
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has explained why he left veteran winger Corey Oates out of Friday’s qualifying final against the Storm.
Family broken as 17yo girl dies in sleep
Melody Southon, 17, was a happy and healthy Year 11 student with the world at her feet. She went to bed on Monday night and never woke up.
‘Double-barrel shotgun’ plan for Reece lightning
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has only seen one player faster than Billy Slater on the field and he has to stop him on Friday night.
Top cities where Aussies are moving after 3 rate pauses
Aussie are moving back to two major Australian cities following the past three interest rate pauses and the controversial decision to ditch the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
Secret behind ‘rich girl skin’
Call it rich girl, glass or glazed doughnut skin. It’s the beauty look everyone from Victoria Beckham to Dua Lipa is sporting … and this is how they achieve it.
Traffic chaos as truck slams into Montague St bridge
Drivers are facing peak-hour chaos after a truck slammed into the Montague St bridge, shattering glass across the road and forcing lanes to close.
Shock detail in school abduction horror
Police have revealed disturbing details about more “silent victims” allegedly targeted on the same day a student was allegedly abducted outside a school.
Dramatic twist in 40-year murder mystery
A major breakthrough in an almost 40 year cold case could finally bring answers to a family after a man was charged with murder.
Moment prison escapee caught on camera
A desperate search is underway for an inmate who allegedly escaped prison.
Damian Lane excited to see what Amelia’s Jewel can do
Damian Lane is excited about riding Amelia’s Jewel this spring after getting his first feel of the WA superstar in a Perth trial.
‘Cosmetic cowboy’ clinic shuttered: court
A cosmetic surgery clinic named as part of the “cosmetic cowboys” scandal has been shuttered, a court has been told.
‘Scary’: Store owner’s fear after suspicious fire
A fire that has damaged a tobacco shop is believed to be linked to a spate of arson attacks targeting tobacconists in one Australian city.
Coach responds as shunned star meets rivals
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has had his say on the potential exit of one of the club’s biggest stars, confirming a meeting has taken place.
Top Melbourne Cup hope to launch spring assault in Feehan Stakes
A number of star prospects will launch their spring campaigns at The Valley on Saturday in two Group 2 features – the Feehan Stakes and McEwen Stakes.
Bombshell moves tipped for AFL’s top pick
The race for the number one pick in the AFL Draft is set to explode in the coming months as teams look to land the prized recruit.
The one man who can end Storm winning streak
Melbourne Storm has beaten the Broncos 14 times in a row but there’s a new element to contend with in Friday’s blockbuster final.
CBA question couple’s $90k claim
An Aussie couple claims to have lost $90,000 from their Commbank account. However, the bank is telling a very different story.
Woman kept as slave gets record payout
An elderly woman held for eight years as a slave in a quiet suburban home will receive what is believed to be the largest slavery payout in Australian history.
New twist in horror teen stabbing
Police have made a startling discovery after a teen was forced into a SUV and stabbed metres from a school.
FULL LIST: Maher-Eustace set 17 for Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup nominations have been released with co-trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace entering 17 of the 132 horses. Find out who is in contention.
Ex-City star keen to fill Mooy void
Having made a good start to his club career in Belgium, Aiden O’Neill wants to produce similar form for the Socceroos against Mexico on Sunday.
Brother stabbed in heart over prison debt
A man will wear “the mark of Cain” for the rest of his life after stabbing his elder brother in the heart over a $600 debt, a court has been told.
‘Headaches’: Magpies’ massive finals call
It could be wet and cold when Collingwood plays Melbourne, but that won’t stop coach Craig McRae making a massive selection call.
Justice system Indigenous reforms ‘nonsense’, ‘apartheid’
Proposals from the state Royal Commission into the treatment of Indigenous Victorians include calls to overhaul the justice system — with experts and elders labelling them “a form of apartheid”.
Qantas boots 78yo man from business class
An Australian Vietnam War veteran has lashed out after being booted from his paid business class seat on Qantas to make way for a young employee.
Adorable pup rescued from mine shaft
A Father’s Day dog walk has taken a dramatic twist, with emergency services called for a marathon rescue.
Commuter pain looms for one city
Residents could face major disruptions as the union threatens to stop trains during a major event period.
Clip exposes telling Harry, Beckham scene
Footage of Harry awkwardly crossing paths with David and Victoria Beckham’s son has done absolutely nothing to quash rumours of a feud.
Teen cousins killed in dirt bike collision
The two teens were riding dirt bikes on their uncle’s property when they allegedly collided head-on during a Father’s Day party.
Handicapper says Melbourne Cup favourite ‘could embarrass us’
Rapid improvement and some of the world’s best hurdling form under big weights have only toughened Racing Victoria handicapper David Hegan’s task of allocating a Melbourne Cup weight for the Irish stayer.
Aboriginal inquiry demands justice overhaul
A powerful “truth-telling” commission has called for a sweeping overhaul of Victoria’s family and justice systems to address “systemic racism”.
Titanic broadcast battle for free-to-air Melbourne Cup coverage
From 2024, Melbourne Cup week will be broadcast on either Channel 9 or Channel 7, however the VRC and Racing Victoria are at loggerheads over just who will land the prize.
‘Watched my friend get gunned down’: Tuivasa reveals tragic loss
Tai Tuivasa has had his fair share of ups and downs along his UFC journey. Ahead of the Aussie’s next fight, he recalls the devastating loss of a friend who had ‘gone off the rails’.
‘Scary’: Hoons’ wild antics on busy freeway
A group of hoons on motorbikes have been caught on camera driving recklessly on a busy freeway, drifting between cars and doing wheelies.
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