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‘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.
Man’s alleged OTT reaction to parking fine
A man has been arrested after he allegedly exploded at two parking inspectors in a terrifying attack.
Wild reason Jetstar passenger was Tasered
A Melbourne singer who was Tasered three times on a Jetstar flight has revealed why he refused to sit in his designated seat.
Aussie city offers to save the Comm Games
After Victoria pulled the pin on hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, one Aussie city is confident they can pick it up – but at a cost.
‘In a fog’: Horse breeder’s $400m drug bungle
A court has heard of the unusual circumstances which led to a respected horse breeder being embroiled in a $400m bungled cocaine importation.
Labor great’s cause of death revealed
Hundreds have gathered to farewell a former Labor luminary, with his brother giving a moving and tear-filled speech in his honour.
Airline passenger tried to headlock police
An Australian man has been slapped with a fine for trying to put a police officer in a headlock and take his taser on a plane.
Big Bank tips Melb home prices to surge 10 per cent
One of the nation’s largest banks has drastically reversed their property price predictions, forecasting the city’s median home price to rise more than $75,000.
Bold pitch to reduce terrorist’s sentence
A Melbourne man convicted of plotting a massive terrorist attack in Federation Square is on the path to deradicalisation, a court has heard.
Ex-Piping Hot owner’s building attracting international attention
Aussie surfwear label Piping Hot’s former owner Mark Johannsen is selling the ex-Guides Victoria headquarters in South Melbourne, with overseas buyers eyeing the freestanding building.
Stone and marble wonder erected in South Yarra
Lavish features and attention to detail make this newly built home in Melbourne’s inner south a standout in the area. See what it might sell for.
Will won’t let love for Geelong get in the way
He grew up supporting Geelong, but Brisbane Lions star Will Ashcroft is intent on taming the Cats on Saturday.
Dees coach slams Grundy ‘hysteria’
Brodie Grundy is set for another week in the VFL but his Melbourne coach has a message for the critics of the club’s plans for him.
Proof Victorians have officially lost it
Dan Andrews has to be one of the best politicians this country has seen – you have to admire his ability to spin nonsense and still have Victorians eating out of his hand.
Great-granddad, 87, and dog killed by car
An elderly man “loved by everyone” has died alongside his dog after the pair were hit by a car in Melbourne’s southeast.
Mixed messaging exposes club’s ‘disconnect’
North Melbourne have been left to “mop up” speculation surrounding coach Alastair Clarkson’s high-profile return to the club.
Eagles hit back after bombshell report
West Coast’s football boss has hit back after a report claimed the potential top pick wants nothing to do with the bottom placed club.
Probe into Dan’s axing of Comm Games
In a fiery press conference, Dan Andrews has refused to answer the one question on everyone’s mind after his shock decision to dump the Commonwealth Games.
‘Real’ sport capital ready to pinch Games
The mayor of one of the world’s biggest cities has declared it “is ready” to take the 2026 Commonwealth Games from Victoria.
Games axe disappointing: Deputy PM
Richard Marles said while the federal government was in talks with the Victoria government, it was ultimately their decision.
SA trainer hopes to be Validated at Caulfield
South Australian trainer Peter Blanch has decided to test the waters in Melbourne this weekend with his talented three-year-old Validated.
Photo shows what world thinks of Victoria
A surprise response from the UK has clouded suggestions Victoria’s global reputation is in tatters after the Comm Games bombshell.
Melbourne Cup favourite back to headline Darby’s spring squad
Darby Racing has an exciting spring ahead with the Melbourne Cup, The Everest, Caulfield Cup and Coolmore Stud Stakes in its sights.
‘Different person’: Clarkson locked in for return
A day after declaring he may not coach again in 2023, Alastair Clarkson’s return has been locked in and it’s sooner not later.
Are international students putting strain on rental crisis?
Overseas students flocking to our shores has caused fighting among Australia’s powerful property lobby groups about the level of impact they are having on the nation’s rental crisis.
Aboriginal leader cries as creek renamed
An Indigenous leader broke down in tears in front of a group of 50 people as a Victorian creek’s racist name was dropped and its Aboriginal name reinstated.
Kangaroos announce big Clarkson news
North Melbourne has made a major announcement about the immediate future of Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson.
Covid commander’s ‘$620k’ Games job dumped
Victoria’s former Covid response commander was given a plum Commonwealth Games role – but that job is now no longer needed.
‘What the hell?’: Swans star ‘luckiest man in AFL
AFL greats have been left “staggered” that Sydney’s Dane Rampe has escaped suspension for an ugly off-ball incident.
Nuclear response to Comm Games ‘shock’
There has been a dramatic twist in the Commonwealth Games furore with federation bosses considering a drastic move.
Doctor confronted over wife’s death
A Melbourne doctor, whose wife died after he cut her throat open to stop her choking, has clashed with a reporter quizzing him about the death.
City pushes to poach Commonwealth Games
As the world digests Daniel Andrews’ shock decision to cancel Victoria’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games, a rival city has stepped forward.
Gruesome find on the side of highway
The search for two terriers stolen from a rural property has taken a sad turn after a gruesome find on the side of a highway.
Mystery as horses drop dead
Authorities are investigating after a spate of morbid horse deaths across separate properties in regional Victoria were reported.
Toddler killed by mum’s new boyfriend
After losing control and killing a toddler, a Melbourne man watched cartoons and made lunch only to feign horror an hour after the boy’s mum came home.
Bombshell claim Andrews ‘got it so wrong’
Australian sporting kingpins have turned a flamethrower on the Victorian Government with a claim Daniel Andrews hasn’t told the truth.
’Nightmare’: Dan’s $475m plan slammed
Victoria is in the grip of an ever-growing housing “nightmare” – and controversial state government plans could make the problem worse.
Aussie states commit Comm Games murder
Australia’s states have reached a rare unified position after Victoria’s staggering decision to abandon the Commonwealth Games.
‘Real concern’ remains over Clarko wellbeing
Confidence is high Alastair Clarkson will coach North Melbourne again in 2023, but some major worries still remain.
States react to Dan’s Comm Games backflip
The prospect of Australia hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026 is highly unlikely, as multiple states reject the potential of a last-minute bid.
Swimmer hits out at call to scrap Games
A Commonwealth Games gold medallist swimmer says a group of athletes will be badly affected if the competition cannot survive.
Disney movie pub had secret brothel tunnel
A historic tavern and house in Victoria’s northeast which previously served as a Gold Rush-era brothel with a secret tunnel is for sale. SEE INSIDE
Lions must be ‘brave’ against Geelong
Having paid the price for lacking bravery in the dying stages of their loss to the Demons, the Lions are intent on making amends against Geelong.
Aussie star fumes over ‘ludicrous’ Games backflip
Australian sporting figures have hit out at the decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games with fears the event is now dead.
Melbourne Cup focus for Francesco Guardi
Francesco Guardi inexplicably didn’t race in the 2022 Melbourne Cup but the Moonee Valley Gold Cup winner will attack the big race this year.
Fed-up landlord flees Vic rental market to Queensland
Nurse Jian Cheng is so infuriated by skyrocketing land tax and other associated costs of owning an investment property in the state that she’s packing up and moving north with her family.
First look inside Andy Lee’s huge Hawthorn project
Comedian Andy Lee and partner Rebecca Harding have given the public an insight into the monster renovation project they set to undertake in Melbourne’s east.
Melbourne Lizzo show plunged into darkness
Lizzo’s massive Melbourne show hit some major technical difficulties last night – but fans loved how the singer handled it.
Multiple states on urgent measles alert
Health bodies have urged people to be on the lookout for symptoms, after a man unknowingly travelled while infectious with the highly contagious disease.
Hungry thieves wild spending spree
Two suspected thieves used a stolen credit card up to 13 times in one morning, visiting both fast food restaurants and petrol stations.
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