Sister allegedly killed in hit-run after fight
Two sisters argued and fought before one allegedly killed the other in a hit and run, a court has been told.
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‘Hypocrite’: Military jets used as ‘taxi service’
The Deputy Prime Minister is using military planes to drop him off at an airport close to home in what’s been dubbed a personal taxi service.
‘Are you finished?’: AFL debate gets personal
A surprise AFL result has sparked heated debate, with experts divided over a sporting taboo labelled “horrible, cynical and nasty.”
Aussie brothers win $1m each in lotto fluke
Two brothers from Victoria have snagged $1 million each in a weekend lottery after 50 years of trying with the same set of numbers.
Furious Block couple exposed by video
Leah and Ash have erupted at their Block builders on Monday night’s episode, but flashback footage told a very different story.
Buyer drops $6.5m+ on building without stepping foot inside
A businessman scrolling social media while on holiday in Italy saw a South Melbourne building listed for sale. Despite never setting foot inside he snapped up the property for more than $6m.
Hit and misses for AFL personalities at hammer time
Footy news breaker Tom Browne, Bomber-turned-Swan Aaron Francis and ex-VFL star Michael Lockman all sent their homes to auction on the weekend. See who scored a sale.
Surprise suburb hit worst by mortgage crisis
Mortgage stress is rising in Australia but it’s not always in the places you’d expect.
Fatal crash that killed sister ‘unlikely’: court
Lawyers for a young woman accused of killing her sister in an alleged hit and run have argued her actions weren’t “dangerous” and the case should be thrown out.
New plane to fly Melbourne to LA in 8.5hrs
There is a new aircraft being designed to be able to fly from Melbourne to LA in just 8.5 hours – and it could be here sooner than you think.
Man bashed in brazen attempted robbery: cops
Police are appealing for witnesses after three men allegedly tried to steal a man’s necklace in broad daylight, bashing him when he refused.
Major firm lashed for Comm Games ‘cop out’
Two partners of a big-four firm have been lashed for their “rubbish” answers during a probe into the bungled 2026 Commonwealth Games.
‘Living hell’ as builder vanishes with $51k
A Melbourne man is sounding the alarm over a tradie who took $51,000, ripped up his home, then disappeared.
Effect of Melbourne student housing spike on rental market
Melbourne has seen a record spike in student housing population growth and a rebound in aged care numbers to pre-pandemic levels following an influx of offshore migration in the past year.
Delays rock major Aussie airport
Challenging weather conditions are causing significant delays at one major Aussie airport.
Gilbert Gardiner’s Pakenham tips for Monday: $4.80 best bet
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner runs the rule over Monday’s meeting at Pakenham on the synthetic track.
SEQ AFL under 17s girls grand finalists decided
Tweed Coolangatta will play giant-killers Victoria Point in the SEQ AFL under 17 girls grand final this weekend.
Details emerge about dead schoolteacher
New details have emerged about the life of a Melbourne schoolteacher who died after child safety issues were raised.
AFL legend begins 650km walk for Yes vote
Nearly 20 years after his Long Walk in 2004, a former Essendon star will walk 650km to Canberra in support of the Voice to Parliament.
‘You’ll be winning’: Williams reveals Damian Lane chat before Carlyon
Craig Williams was told to enjoy the ride on Acromantula by suspended hoop Damian Lane and the WA sprinter didn’t disappoint with an emphatic win in the Carlyon Stakes.
World class Kiwi sprinter to ’avoid Giga Kick’
World class sprinter Imperatriz will fly the flag for Te Akau’s new Cranbourne base when she lands on Monday night.
Frankie Dettori’s Ebor ride wins way into Melbourne Cup
Champion jockey Frankie Dettori has a potential Melbourne Cup ride in the bag after winning the Ebor Handicap on Absurde, as Irish trainer Willie Mullins strengthens hand in ‘the race that stops a nation’.
Lidia confirms she was target of video threat
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has come forward as the victim of a video that made violent threats against her.
Horror as massive fire rips through school
A manhunt is underway for a suspect seen fleeing the scene of a terrifying school fire in Melbourne’s east.
‘Most stupid win’: AFL club rubbished
North Melbourne had one job in its season-ending clash with Gold Coast on Saturday, but seemingly forgot to read the script.
City ‘in raptures’ as 405-day nightmare ends
One of the NRL’s flashiest stars has finally escaped his purgatory, coming back from “one of the most brutal NRL injuries seen in years”.
‘Turn the tide’: Pesutto lands crucial by-election win
The Victorian Liberal Party has claimed victory in a by-election in Melbourne’s east widely viewed as test for the party’s leadership.
Libs safeguard ‘must-win’ city seat
The Liberals have passed a critical test after nabbing victory in a snap by-election in Melbourne’s east.
Huge pay win for casual workers
Casual workers have secured a game-changing win as one government extends their sick pay guarantee to hundreds of new jobs.
Woman reveals ‘odd thing’ all Aussies do
A TikToker has gone viral revealing she was baffled when she realised the “strange” thing all Aussies tend to do.
Punter’s $80,000 bet: Saturday tips for Rosehill and The Valley
Here’s everything you need to find a few winners on Saturday where racing is headlined by meetings at Rosehill and The Valley.
Ex-Jets boss awaits City in AFC Champions League
Melbourne City’s AFC Champions League opponents will include a Thai club whose fortunes are now being guided by a former A-League coach.
Power suit or fake Gucci? Expert tips on how to win at auction
There are 1000s of auctions coming across Melbourne this spring — so what should you do to give yourself the best chance to win? REIV’s senior auctioneer of the year shares his advice.
Forsman to lay spring assault platform with Valley trio
The more frequent flyer miles New Zealand trainer Andrew Forsman accumulates the better a spring it should be for the astute Kiwi horseman.
Home surrounded by Melbourne’s rich and famous listed for $18m
A European-inspired mansion in Toorak built solely around an 18th century French door has hit the market for the first time. Take a look inside.
Inside alleged illegal high-end casino
The casino, which police say required a minimum $8000 buy-in, had allegedly been operating weekly without a licence.
Horror near-miss caught on video
A horrifying near-miss between a truck and an oncoming car near a popular tourist road has been caught on video.
Shock details emerge about dead teacher
Alarming claims have been made by students at Melbourne Girls’ Grammar about a teacher who died suddenly last week.
‘High risk’: Victory fans threatened with stadium ban
Fans of Melbourne Victory were facing being banned by Coopers Stadium management from the venue in March but the comments were later deleted.
A-League again on secondary 10 channel
A “Big Blue” between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory looms as the highlight of the opening weekend of the new A-League season.
Melbourne close to ‘lowest rental vacancy rate ever’
A staggeringly low number of prospective rental homes in Melbourne were available for tenants in July, with the figure all but frozen at one of its lowest ever levels across winter.
‘For goodness sake’: Clarko says Roos deserve draft help
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has offered his strongest view yet on the club’s pursuit of a draft assistance and free agent Ben McKay’s future.
Pedo principal’s ‘callous’ abuse laid bare
Once revered within Melbourne’s small ultra-orthodox Jewish community, Malka Leifer’s callous and predatory abuse of two students has been laid bare.
‘He’s in the mix’: Contender for Richmond coach confirmed
At least one of the front-runners for the Richmond coaching job has been confirmed and he’ll talk to the Tigers during the AFL finals.
Teachers allegedly assaulted in teen ‘tensions’
Police said they are aware of existing “tensions” among the teens, after five girls entered the school and confronted a student in an ugly brawl.
Five teen girls detained after school brawl
Four teachers found themselves caught up in a violent incident at a Melbourne high school this week.
Tonne of cannabis linked to Albanian mafia
About 1000 cannabis plants believed to be linked to an Albanian crime syndicate have been seized from properties in one major Australian city.
‘He’s got four years’: Grundy trade talk quashed
Amid rumours Brodie Grundy wants out of Melbourne, his coach was emphatic, saying “that’s just not the space I’m in right now”.
Mums and kids forced to live in cars due to lack of housing
The lack of public housing in the state is causing families to live in their cars, as desperate renters share their horror stories in an inquiry into Victoria’s rental and housing affordability crisis.
Grim figures show Aussies fleeing state
Victoria is the only Aussie state to experience a drop in registered businesses, but industry heads are pleading with everyone not to panic.
‘Get over yourself’: Ex-AFL star erupts
A former Melbourne player has unloaded and delivered both barrels in the direction of divisive AFL commentator Kane Cornes.
‘Desperate’: Heartbroken parents blast cops
The heartbroken parents of a young woman who died in mysterious circumstances overseas have blasted Australian authorities for a lack of support.
Demons’ emphatic support for coach with huge deal
Melbourne has shown its faith in Simon Goodwin, rewarding the premiership coach with a new contract on the eve of the finals.
Suns coach not thinking about Tigers gig
He has been linked with the Richmond job, but Suns interim coach Steven King likes the idea of working under Damien Hardwick next season.
Catch up: What’s trending in Victoria today?
New details emerge of mushroom cook’s family tragedy, the Premier’s ‘jobs for mates’ culture slammed and Gabi Grecko like you’ve never seen her. It’s the Herald Sun’s top stories today.
Suburban home has 14-car garage ‘nightclub’
A mansion in Melbourne’s southeast featuring a 14-car showroom garage which doubles as a nightclub, a cigar room and cinema is set to become one of the suburb’s priciest homes.
Chinese teen kidnapped, held for $200k ransom
Police were notified of the teen’s abduction after a friend received information via WeChat that his kidnappers were holding him hostage.
‘Targeted’: Man escapes shooting
Gunshots rang out on a suburban street as a man became the target of an alleged shooting attack.
Ominous final post from school teacher
A teacher at an elite school left a cryptic final post on social media hours before he died after a child safety complaint was made to police.
Three ‘disgusting’ words found on sacred tree
An investigation is taking place after a sacred birthing tree was spray painted with three words which have been described.
2am sight in Melbourne driving families mad
Families are at breaking point in Melbourne as tradies armed with jackhammers and chainsaws work through the night on a major project.
Fears of living under a bridge: Victorians share rental stories
Full-time workers are ending up homeless while PhD holders fear they’ll end up living under a bridge as it gets harder and harder to secure a rental property in Melbourne. Follow our live updates.
Chinese teen’s alleged $200k hostage ordeal
A message on social media app WeChat helped tip police off to a terrifying alleged hostage situation in a city CBD.
Innovation push has support from RV chief steward
Racing Victoria chief steward Rob Montgomery says ideas such as jockeys giving television broadcasts last-minute thoughts on the way to the barriers could become a reality.
Update on teen who vanished in pyjamas
Police have provided an update on a 14-year-old boy who went missing in his pyjamas from a small country town at the weekend.
Council makes big drag storytime move
Drag queen storytimes have been cancelled left and right due to backlash but Sydney councils are seeking to get statewide support for the events.
Iconic Melbourne cafe shuts down
An iconic Melbourne restaurant, popular with sports stars and infamous gangland figures, is closing after 45 years of trade.
Murder charge laid over Fitzroy Gardens death
A lawyer acting for a “too unwell” man charged over an alleged fatal assault in Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens has faced court.
Teens seriously injured in stolen car crash
Police say the driver of the stolen car was speeding and ran a red light before crashing into another car, leaving two teens seriously injured.
SEQ AFL under 17 footy finals – and then there were four
SEQ AFL under 17 girls footy finals – and then there were four after the weekend’s elemination finals.
Best vanilla slice in Australia revealed
A bakery in regional Victoria has been crowned home to Australia’s best vanilla slice after a heated competition.
Hollywood actor Guy Pearce’s Melbourne house sells
The actor’s Middle Park ‘double home’ has sold, days after it was revealed he would be reprising his role in the iconic Aussie show Neighbours when its new season debuts.
AFLW powerhouses ready to hunt Dees
The AFLW’s two most successful sides are enjoying no longer being top dogs, as a major decision is announced on prizemoney.
‘Slave’ murdered man for dominatrix
Acting on orders to “confront” his dominatrix’s boyfriend, a Melbourne slave spent days stalking before killing the man in a horrific parking lot attack.
‘Female only’ rental ad disgusts Aussies
An advertisement for a $270 a week Melbourne rental has horrified Aussies, with tenants slamming the poster as “delusional”.
Man dies after brawl at popular park
Police are investigating the death and have taken one man into custody, following what is believed to have been a violent physical altercation.
Five-minute guide to today’s top stories
Neil Mitchell has hit back at radio rumours, tradies are fuming over a firm’s collapse, Dane Swan has hinted at Dusty’s future, while the Suns have confirmed football’s worst-kept secret. Catch up on today’s top stories.
Luxury car link to woman’s murder: court
Prosecutors will allege a woman was murdered shortly before her Mercedes-Benz was seen on CCTV leaving her apartment “never to return”.
Deputy PM runs up $3.6 million VIP flight bill
The Deputy PM has run up a VIP flight bill of $3.6 million after previously mocking former Speaker Bronwyn Bishop’s helicopter trip.
Forgotten Melbourne Cup-winning jockey back in the saddle
A Melbourne Cup-winning jockey is edging closer to a comeback to the races.
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