Bold new location for AFL games
After the Barossa Valley was locked in for an AFL game in 2025, another remote location has been handed a match for premiership points.
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Brad Waters’ six horses to follow from the Victorian jumpouts
Flemington took centre stage during Melbourne Cup Week but several runners showed they were capable of winning soon at the week’s Victorian jumpouts and trials.
Man’s wild act that cost him $790
Police were shocked to realise their car was involved in an unusual incident after receiving a call from a local security guard.
Dramatic end to suburban siege
An armed man who allegedly fired at police before taking a resident and toddler hostage in their home has been arrested.
Major change for tatted-up cops
One of the country’s biggest employers has made a major change to its tattoo policy as staff continue to protest workforce shortages.
Snezana, Sam Wood set to sell lavish Melb love nest
One of The Bachelor Australia’s most-loved couples is moving on from their Melbourne home, after undertaking extensive renovations of the property that caused an online stir. SEE INSIDE
‘Mindless’: Disgusting act at shrine
An apparent act of vandalism has hit a Remembrance Day site in a major city, with flowers and wreaths ripped up.
‘What I get paid to do’: Kick-off change slammed
A proposed change to the NRL kick-off in 2025 has been slammed by an international star who was the victim of an ugly high shot in the finals.
‘Disaster’: Life savings wiped while in bank
A Melbourne woman has revealed the “disaster” she found herself in as scammers drained her life savings, including while she was in her bank branch.
Family breaks silence after kindy tragedy
Eleanor Bryant ‘sacrificed her life’ by pushing children out of the way after a truck crashed through a kindergarten in Melbourne.
Melbourne homes for sale hit whopping 12-year high
Melbourne has more homes for sale than at any time since 2012 in what is firming as one of the best springs for homebuyers in the city’s history.
Man jailed for stranding wife overseas
A university lecturer tricked his wife into travelling overseas before abandoning her “like chattel”, a court has been told.
Qantas slashes more than 1 million fares
The 72-hour-sale includes flights from Melbourne to the Gold Coast for just $129, with flights including some Christmas and school holiday periods.
Hero kindy worker killed in crash named
The hero kindy worker who reportedly pushed children aside as a water tanker crashed into a playground has been named.
‘Unbelievable’: One dead in kindy truck crash
A kindergarten worker has been killed and a child injured after a water tanker crashed into a preschool in a small town outside Melbourne.
Pregnant teen missing nearly a week
A 15-year-old girl who is seven months pregnant has been found after being missing for six days.
‘Trump bump’ could push Myer mansion to $100m+ mark
The historic Myer Family mansion in Toorak has moved a step closer to becoming Victoria’s first $100m home sale, thanks to what is being described as a “Trump bump”.
Coal Crusher to carry Pride’s hopes in The Hunter
Trainer Joe Pride is likely to rely solely on defending champ Coal Crusher in the Group 2 $1 million The Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle on Saturday.
Concerns before man crushed to death
A union says safety concerns at the site of a fatal turbine incident were raised with builders before a man was crushed by a fan blade.
Dad of slain woman reacts to killer’s move
The father of a slain Melbourne woman has welcomed a decision by her killer’s lawyers to ditch their request for a gag order.
Ralph: The key Dees developments that could save Goodwin’s job
Melbourne’s public review said it was capable of playing finals, but their game plan had to be refined, now the work begins for Simon Goodwin after a tumultuous 31 months, writes Jon Ralph.
Boy, 10, missing from Lysterfield home found
A 10-year-old boy who disappeared from his home in Melbourne’s southeast while riding his bike — prompting a police appeal — has been found.
‘Exhausted’: Warne exposes ‘Oaks carnage’
Brooke Warne has opened up about the “chaos” behind the scenes of Cup Week while attending the third event of the racing carnival.
Spring’s huge success … and it’s not over yet
Racing Victoria has backed strong competition and quality entertainment to drive momentum into the final month of the Melbourne Spring Carnival.
Melbourne Cup Carnival: Gilbert Gardiner’s yays and ‘neighs’
Australia’s star jockey was J-Macnificent, the Flemington track played superbly and Knight’s Choice delivered a wonderful Melbourne Cup story. But we need to talk about Pride Of Jenni and Joao Moreira.
Funeral for ‘beautiful boy’ killed in school crash
Jack Davey, 11, was sitting at a table in the schoolyard when a car crashed through the fence. He was rushed to hospital but later died.
Rocky horse giving rivals Hell in town
Just like Mystic Journey became famous for her trips on the Spirit Of Tasmania to Victoria, Hell is gaining a cult following in Brisbane for his seven-hour float trips into town, where he is on a winning streak.
Just Believe heads Australia’s raid on NZ harness riches
Champion Victoria trotter Just Believe will be chasing his 10th Group 1 win when he spearheads an unprecedented Aussie raid on the iconic New Zealand Cup Week in Christchurch.
Aussie mum’s solution to X-rated problem
After a terrible day at her 9-5 marketing job, a Melbourne mum decided to pursue a hidden dream of hers.
‘Special week’: J-Mac cracks own Cup Week record
James McDonald broke his own record for most Melbourne Cup carnival winners after claiming two of the three Group 1s on offer on Champions Day at Flemington.
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