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.
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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.
‘Be careful’: Muslim preacher’s Matildas rant
A Muslim preacher in Melbourne has warned fellow believers not to get swept up in the Matildas fever gripping Australia.
Gollan sets star filly for Flemington assault
Skirt The Law struggled in her first hit out going the Melbourne way at Caulfield on Saturday but the experience will do her the world of good, trainer Tony Gollan says.
Big four banks tip Melbourne home price rises into 2024
The major banks are tipping increases in Melbourne home values into 2024, as an 1890s Hawthorn house sold for a whopping $1.9m above expectations on Saturday.
‘Loser’: Fury at detail on US-style truck
Aussies have reacted with outrage after an enormous US-style truck was spotted in Melbourne with a concerning detail on the back.
Aussies paying for child abuse game: cops
A man has been charged over allegedly creating an online child exploitation game on his computer and charging people to play it.
‘Shocking’ new details of AFL star’s attack
More details have come to light after Kangaroos star Jack Ziebell was “coward punched” and taken to hospital with his wife in attendance.
Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban all clear as Willie Mullins says vet checks ‘good for racing’
Irish trainer Willie Mullins has his eyes on Flemington after Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban cleared two of three veterinary inspections required to be cleared for takeoff.
Major Aussie radio reshuffle on the cards
Talkback radio legend Neil Mitchell is reportedly looking to hang up his headphones – prompting a massive restructure at a popular Melbourne station.
‘WTF’: Channel 7 slammed for Matildas snub
Channel 7 has seen record viewership throughout the FIFA World Cup but their treatment of the Matildas’ final game has been slammed.
Big shift in Harry, Meghan’s Hollywood life
The couple’s glam new friendship group has been revealed amid reports of their high-profile falling out with David and Victoria Beckham.
Aidan O’Brien reveals top pick for Melbourne Cup
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien confirms one of his horses is being set for the Melbourne Cup, and discusses the possibility of superstar Paddington contesting the Cox Plate.
Neale’s self-assessment harsh, says coach
Lions coach Chris Fagan says the Brisbane skipper wasn’t being completely honest during a TV interview before the Magpies clash.
Wow She’s Fast crowned Victoria’s finest
Champion chaser Wow She’s Fast, the sport’s greatest ever earner, has added Victorian Greyhound of the Year honours to her remarkable resume.
‘Flawed’: Tax ruling could kill off bulk-billing
One of Australia’s leading medical practitioners has lashed a ruling that would see most independent GPs subject to payroll tax.
Monk accused of historical child sex abuse
A senior Buddhist figure has faced court accused of historical child sex abuse offences dating back almost 30 years.
Customer rages at $22 eggs benedict
A Melbourne customer has raged over the measly portions and mind-boggling price tag of their breakfast, accusing the cafe of shrinkflation.
Wallabies pull World Cup coaching shock
After berating the media for negativity around the Wallabies, coach Eddie Jones has made a shock addition to his staff for the World Cup.
Pies’ legend, professional wrestler’s ex-party house listed
A house in Melbourne’s northeast where the late Collingwood Premiership player Murray Weideman previously lived – and held many parties – has hit the market.
‘She looks like a colt’: Skirt The Law ready to take next step
Ryan Maloney is confident his flying visit to Melbourne will pay off with Magic Millions winner Skirt The Law in the Quezette Stakes on Saturday.
Darren Weir meets Racing Victoria integrity officials
Darren Weir has met with integrity officials at the headquarters of Racing Victoria.
The greyhound giving Moses the ride of his life
Oscar Moses, part-owned by former premiership winning jockey-trainer Kevin Moses, is off to Melbourne to represent NSW in the Straight Track Championship.
Man found critically injured on footpath
Reports of arguing were heard before a man was found seriously injured on a Melbourne footpath. Police say it’s believed he was last seen on an apartment balcony.
Footballer Josh Battle punting pad he bought as a teenager
Saints defender Josh Battle has listed his Pascoe Vale pad he bought at 19-years old, as the club gears up for an important clash against the Cats. SEE INSIDE.
‘Shocking’: Boomers’ horror World Cup blow
Aussie NBA star Jock Landale’s World Cup campaign could be over before it began after a horror moment in a warm-up game in Melbourne.
Matildas fans banned from Fed Square
Plans to screen the next Matildas World Cup game at Federation Square have been scrapped after fans acted like “idiots” on Wednesday.
Grim new home forecast could cost Victoria
Victorian housing construction is forecast to plunge to a decade low in 2024, but encouraging foreign investors and property tax changes could have the state’s tradies back in high demand.
Man charged after woman’s death
A man allegedly found with serious “self-inflicted” injuries has been charged with murder after police discovered a woman’s body at the property.
‘Unhelpful’: Cop’s mushroom chef bombshell
A statement about the mushroom meal that is believed to have killed three people was “unhelpful” to the police investigation, a top cop has confirmed.
Distinctive clue in tourist’s cold case murder
Police believe they may find new information about the murder of a young Italian tourist who was killed on an Australian beach 28 years ago.
Man’s fatal Melbourne Cup day punch
A man has admitted to fatally punching another man on Melbourne Cup day, leaving him unconscious before he died days later in hospital.
Roos can still ‘prosper’ without McKay: Clarko
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has revealed the latest from the club’s discussions with free agent defender Ben McKay.
Update on horror crash that killed four cops
A trucking boss is accused of being reckless to the risk posed by his driver before a horror crash that killed four police officers.
Penthouse in building where Aussie rules was created for sale
Footy fans have a chance to buy a ‘completely unique’ slice of AFL history in the form of a luxurious penthouse within a former hotel, where the sport’s rules were first penned.
‘Absolute rubbish’: Coach slams accusation
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin came out swinging after a slew of allegations were made against him as part of a legal case in Perth.
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