‘Forced out’: Pies fans embarrass themselves
In his first game against his old team, a former Collingwood fan favourite was bizarrely booed by the black and white faithful at the MCG.
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Eustace pleads for Racing Victoria not to follow Britain initiative
English trainer David Eustace says Racing Victoria should not follow the British initiative of running more races for less prizemoney to address revenue shortages.
AFL loses it at Hollywood actor’s cameo
Aussie Hollywood royalty has stolen the show at the Fight MND ‘Big Freeze’ slide ahead of Collingwood’s clash with Melbourne.
AFL King’s Birthday Monday Melbourne vs Collingwood CODE Bet Live Stream
Join the CODE Bet team for betting tips, analysis, live reactions and answering comments for the King’s Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood at the MCG.
Vixens spoil Collingwood’s farewell in final derby
Collingwood’s last home game ended with the Melbourne Vixens ruining the fairytale. Catch up with all the round 13 Super Netball action.
‘Freak show’: Wild act leaves AFL stunned
Toby Greene produced another moment of magic on Sunday with his display leaving the commentary box in utter disbelief.
Hawkes: Wrong races picked as 10th Melbourne race
Flemington trainer Wayne Hawkes is a fan of the 10th Melbourne Saturday race but says Racing Victoria has the wrong races in mind for the industry’s crucial 12-month trial.
Tragic start to ski season revealed
A lack of snow over the long weekend has forced the country’s busiest resorts to abandon the start of the ski season.
Sign Kate caught in Prince Harry’s trap
It should have been a huge week for Kate and her royal in-laws – but it was all ruined by one brutal move by Prince Harry.
Maher, Eustace leave for Ascot on Sandown high-five
Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will leave for Royal Ascot with the Melbourne trainers’ premiership wrapped up after five winners at Sandown.
Insane reason for massive Melbourne queue
Hundreds of people have queued along Chapel St in Melbourne – including overnight – to get access to a store open for one day only.
Men found clinging to submerged car
A late night drive went horribly wrong for two men as the attempted to pass what they thought was a “large puddle”.
Storm erupts over infuriating MCG photo
A group of MCC members have sparked a firestorm on social media after posting an image to prove their claims of poor service in the members area.
Teen’s ‘lucky’ escape after driving off cliff
A teenager has been found miraculously uninjured after his vehicle became caught in trees during a horror cliffside plunge.
Judd ‘outstripping’ star husband’s earnings
The Melbourne WAG is reportedly earning way more cash than her sports star husband Chris Judd, raking in a staggering fee on Instagram.
Philanthropist outshines influencers on NGV red carpet
Melbourne black was out and bold colour was in as the NGV launched its latest exhibition with a glam party. See the pictures.
‘Next step’: Riot victim quits A-League
The goalkeeper caught up in one of the most outrageous moments in Australian sport has decided to take his career overseas.
Where to get the cheapest petrol this long weekend
North, south, east or west — here is where you will snare the best bowser bargains across Melbourne during the King’s Birthday break.
Dees make call on star’s fitness
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has revealed plans this weekend for Clayton Oliver as he battles an infected blister.
Victoria’s Covid boss resigns
The man who implemented Victoria’s controversial Covid lockdowns has resigned after four years in the top job.
Melbourne’s cheerful train act backfires
A kind act by Melbourne’s public transport system was slammed by some passengers who labelled the stunt “disruptive” and “annoying”.
Cancer patient’s killer told to ‘rot in jail’
The partner of a cancer patient killed defending his home from a masked intruder has delivered a simple message to his murderer.
Racing Victoria confirms prizemoney cuts and 10-race Saturdays
Racing Victoria has announced prizemoney reductions for next season, but a long way short of the $10m first mooted, and an extra race for Saturday city meetings.
Zagame family’s record breaker back on market
One of Brighton’s best addresses, which briefly held the suburb’s home price record, has hit the market with an eight-figure sale price. Take a peek.
Group of Aussies ‘immune’ to rate rises
Over a quarter of new homes sold in Qld, Victoria and NSW last year were bought by a group of Australians who are ‘immune’ to rising interest rates.
Postecoglou scores second multimillion-dollar win in weeks
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou’s Melbourne house has sold “substantially” above its asking price as he gears up for his new gig with Tottenham.
Victoria lashed by rain as wild weather hits state
Residents in Victoria’s northeast are being told to prepare for flooding with heavy rainfall lashing the region, while Melburnians are on alert for minor flooding.
‘Loser’: Celeb grilled over weird travel habit
Ricki-Lee Coulter has been grilled by her co-stars for taking a specific item with her to a Melbourne hotel during a recent trip.
Michelle Payne saddles up for Big Freeze at the ’G
The first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup will join a line of celebrities to slide into an icy pool for Fight MND — and she’ll have a familiar helper by her side.
Nine arrested in gang slaying probe
The nine men have been questioned over the deaths of two men, and serious injury of a third, in targeted incidents in February.
Andrews pinned over ‘secret’ China speech
Daniel Andrews has refused to release notes for a secretive Chinese forum speech, an event Australian journalists were reportedly barred from.
Rate hike cost Victoria 2000 new homes
More than 2000 homes were wiped from the state’s new build pipeline in the first data to reflect the impact of interest rate hikes on the nation’s housing construction sector.
Sleek South Yarra home has $6m hopes
After an incredible renovation, a Victorian-era house in Melbourne’s inner south is expected to sell for up to $6m. Take a look inside.
State on alert as wild weather lashes east
Another state has been put on alert as a damaging weather system continues to move across Australia’s southeast.
Melbourne to be lashed by monster storm
Victorians have been warned to brace for wild weather and watch for floods as a massive storm front closes in.
Woman stabbed on street walking home
A woman was walking home from a family gathering when she was stabbed multiple times by an unknown man.
Barking dog halts terrifying break-in
A six-year-old dog has been lauded after alerting a household to machete-wielding intruders inside their home.
‘Let me’: Rapist’s sick ultimatum to jogger
Joel Russo dragged his victim into Melbourne’s Merri Creek – giving her terrifying ultimatum before raping her.
‘Not the man I know’: BRS’ backer reacts to lost case
As a judge found claims Ben Roberts-Smith was a war criminal and murderer were true and dismissed his case against Nine newspapers, the former soldier’s financial backer and employer, billionaire Kerry Stokes, expressed his disappointment at the judgment.
Mystery over freeway shooting
The reason why a fruit and vegetable supplier was gunned down on a Melbourne freeway remains a mystery, a court has heard.
Party central ’rooftop club’ stars at glam house
If partying with 100 of your closest friends on a nightclub-style rooftop doesn’t catch your fancy, how about a six-car garage or an indoor pool? This pad in Melbourne’s northwest has it all.
Young neo-Nazis targeted in police crackdown
Two baby-faced men who often perform the Nazi salute in Melbourne CBD are being investigated by police – but that hasn’t stopped one from boasting about it online.
Dumped star out to ‘prove a point’
Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy has made an ominous request to his captain ahead of his first game against his former side.
Childs escapes cold weather to shed kilos for Stradbroke
Jordan Childs has escaped Melbourne’s cold weather to help him lose the weight to ride Cardinal Gem in the Stradbroke Handicap.
Young girl’s puppy loses eye in park horror
The distraught mum of a young girl has revealed her heartbreak after her daughter’s puppy lost an eye following an attack in a dog park.
Racing Victoria set to announce up to $30m in budget cuts
Participants are likely to get some surety on several fronts with Racing Victoria likely to announce a round of budget cuts to address revenue shortfalls this week.
‘Remarkable’ level of rain to smash east
A fierce cold front has already walloped WA, and now it’s headed east with warnings it could bring “easily” a month’s worth of rain.
Sad reality of club with 30-year waitlist
It’s one of the most sought after clubs in Australia, with more than 200,000 people currently on the waitlist. Some will wait 40 years to get in.
‘Injection bus’ coming to Melbourne
Melbourne could be the first Australian city to adopt a model used in Europe to reduce the volume of people dying from drug overdose.
‘Devastated’: 3AW host axed from air
A prominent Melbourne radio host has been blindsided after being let go from 3AW, declaring she had been having “the time of my life” in her role.
Huge TV blow for ex-Block star in Melbourne
Former The Block winner Mitch Edwards missed out on a pad over the weekend when bidding for a new TV gig. See what it sold for.
Glen Waverley home soars $255k above expectations
A Glen Waverley house has blown everyone away at auction, while five bidders helped a South Yarra home score a $245,000 windfall under the hammer. See what they sold for.
Extraordinary detail in $1200 rental listing
A rental listing has emerged on Facebook asking for $1200 a month – excluding bills and a bond – for a bed in a shared room in a Melbourne apartment.
‘Insane’: Judd’s jaw-dropping transformation
The Melbourne WAG has turned heads at a charity ball, with fans labelling Bec Judd’s transformation “unbelievable”.
Netball star makes massive World Cup statement
Donnell Wallam has produced another commanding performance in Super Netball’s First Nations round to edge closer to a World Cup berth.
Horror scenes as star knocked out cold
A North Melbourne star was left fighting for oxygen on the turf after copping a truly nasty hit to the side of his head on Sunday.
No excuses for City’s horror show
Socceroo Mathew Leckie is still coming to terms with Melbourne City’s grand final capitulation.
Hemsworth eyeing first house in home town
Aussie A-lister Chris Hemsworth could be eyeing a return to his home state, with the Thor actor seen inspecting a luxury property in Melbourne.
Teen arrested after alleged fatal stabbing
A teenager has been arrested as police continue to investigate the alleged stabbing death of a man overnight.
10-year drought ends in ‘utter humiliation’
The Central Coast have pulled off one of the most outrageous A-League Grand Final wins in history to end a 10-year nightmare.
‘Robbed’: Fans slam A-League ‘s**thousery’
The Central Coast Mariners have completed a fairytale in the A-League Grand Final but a controversial call has overshadowed the result.
Verifier justifies trainer’s faith with maiden win at 11th start
The patience Nigel Blackiston learned from his former boss Bart Cummings paid dividends when Verifier broke his maiden with a tough win at Flemington on Saturday.
Earthquake hits Mornington Peninsula
An earthquake has been felt on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula however the Bureau of Meteorology says there was no risk of a tsunami on Australia’s coast.
Teen fighting for life after bus stabbing
A teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed on a bus in Melbourne’s north on Friday afternoon.
How to watch A-League grand final live
A controversial A-League grand final on neutral territory is here and this is how can you watch Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners in the big game.
16 dead in horror week on Victorian roads
Victoria’s alarming road toll continues to spike with 16 people killed in 12 separate crashes in the past week.
Chilling detail in attempted ‘child abduction’
A mother from Victoria has revealed a man’s chilling response after he allegedly picked up her toddler and tried to walk off with her.
Embattled star breaks scoring curse
Harry McKay has returned to his Coleman-winning form of old in a scintillating display for Carlton, but his teammates didn’t follow suit.
Leckie ‘back to his best’ for grand final
Star Socceroo Mathew Leckie has overcome a hamstring injury to make a timely return to form ahead of the A-League grand final.
Racing NSW launches tirade at Racing Victoria in scathing letter
The boss of Racing NSW has issued a damning letter accusing Racing Victoria and other PRA’s of running a campaign full of spin to protect its historic monopoly of the spring carnival.
Renters rely on family help as vacancies dwindle
Melbourne tenants are resorting to desperate measures in order to make ends meet in an increasingly tight rental market, new research reveals.
Creepy TikToks of ‘groomer’ car crash victim
Social media posts have uncovered disturbing details around a crash that killed a woman and three teenagers.
Dying man allegedly dumped at hospital
An alleged murderer has fronted court after he was charged months after a dying man was dumped outside a hospital.
Kiwi jockey on Melbourne loan turns life, career around
Wiremu Pinn admits he’s done some “silly things” growing up but the Kiwi jockey is determined to prove himself while on loan in Melbourne and wants to make the move permanent.
Beaconsfield castle to blitz suburb record
A 143-year-old country retreat in Melbourne’s southeast hailed as the ‘crown jewel’ of the area will set a new benchmark for the suburb. SEE INSIDE
EXCLUSIVE: Stewards investigating jockeys, betting records over series of rides
Racing Victoria stewards have questioned several jockeys and requisitioned betting records as part of a long-running investigation into a series of rides.
Gangland wedding hit man’s target: court
A man accused of drug trafficking was also allegedly contracted to perform a gangland hit at a wedding, a court has been told.
Jealous lover’s Google searches after murder
A Melbourne man who was found guilty of murdering a woman he met on an online dating site, made some chilling searches after disposing her body.
Hemsworth, Kewell eye new Melbourne bolthole
Aussie Hollywood superstar Chris Hemsworth has been spotted eyeing off a potential Melbourne home — and former Socceroo Harry Kewell could be his neighbour.
Call for mandatory learner driver first aid training
Road deaths have soared in Victoria, leading to fresh calls for a major change to licensing requirements that would see all learner drivers forced to train in first aid.
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