Comedy Festival rocked by tragic death
The opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival had to be abruptly cancelled following the death of a patron.
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10-month wait that nearly broke 24yo
A Melbourne woman reveals how she found herself in a “confronting” situation after Covid-19, with health experts warning of a “crisis”.
Rapper killer ‘wanted to become a gangster’
The man who killed a rapper during a home invasion planned a second armed attack months later, with a court hearing he “wanted to become a gangster”.
Sport stars chasing King Of The Mountain success
Melbourne Storm superstar Cameron Munster and Big Bash master blaster Chris Lynn will be watching the King Of The Mountain slot race with interest on Friday.
Dua visits iconic spot ahead of show
Music superstar Dua Lipa didn’t waste any time enjoying the sights of Sydney after ending her run of shows in Melbourne.
Disturbing footage outside high-rise hell
A disturbing video shows Melbourne’s drug crisis at its absolute worst. But the shocking clip is just the tip of the iceberg. WARNING: Disturbing.
Sorry Melbourne, you’re not so cool anymore
This city is no longer the quiet achiever – it’s making plenty of noise from its electric night-life to world-class dining. Here’s how it is stealing Melbourne’s crown.
State 115,000 Aussies will flee
It may boast icons such as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, but the country’s most populous state appears to have lost its appeal.
Albo declares war on vapes, dodgy cigs
The federal government has declared war on the black market tobacco trade as hundreds of tobacconists pop up in Sydney and Melbourne.
Megastar’s Aussie surprise guest goes viral
Dua Lipa has sent fans into a frenzy after bringing a very surprising Aussie guest onstage during her Melbourne concert.
Sickening moment boy is struck in hit-and-run
Police have released horrifying footage of a 9-year-old boy injured in a brutal hit-and-run as they search for the driver.
War veteran’s bombshell legal call
Disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is considering legal action following a shock leak of audio recordings.
$60m+ Melb site that everyone wants
A massive site with Yarra River frontage and Melbourne CBD skyline views could set a suburb record as developers eye a rare inner-city prize.
Lawyer, jockey in court over alleged burglary
A former champion jockey and a troubled ex-lawyer have appeared in court accused of attempting to steal $177,000 in luxury goods from a Melbourne home.
Footy, cricket rejoice at Brisbane stadium news
Having outgrown the Gabba, the Brisbane Lions cannot wait until they move a new 60,000-seat stadium being built for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Ex-employee suspect after rogue ‘attack’
A major law firm has accused a former employee of a sending a company-wide email that lambasted executives and leaked the pay of more than 900 workers.
Cold-case killer has appeal thrown out
A karaoke businessman who tried to pin his girlfriend’s murder on an unknown intruder has had his hopes for freedom dashed in court.
Boomer in disbelief over 26yo’s weekly rent
A young woman shared with her neighbour how much she pays in rent – which was met with shock – exposing a huge generational divide.
3yo girl killed crossing road with family
An alleged killer driver has revealed plans to fight charges stemming from the death of a three-year-old girl fatally injured crossing a road with her family.
Star reacts to coach blindside, reveals issue
Max Gawn was blindsided by his coach raising an off-field issue in a post-match press conference and revealed his reaction on radio on Tuesday.
Note on dress shop reveals strange detail
A dress shop owner has gone AWOL after a spate of bad luck that left empty-handed suburban mums and daughters seeking answers.
Cops shoot kangaroo in front of young family
An Aussie mother has shared the horrifying moment a police officer fatally shot a kangaroo in front of her young children.
Victoria Park a Field of Dreams for Brisbane 2032 aspirants
Victoria Park will be a Field of Dreams for three thrilling Queensland track and field prospects when the venue is confirmed today as the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games stadium.
‘We are being forced to lie on our CV’
A Melbourne woman has shared a horrifying job interview on national television, describing how she was advised to lie about her age on her CV.
‘4 minutes’: Tragedy after toddler left alone
The mother of a two-year-old who tragically died in Victoria has revealed the unthinkable moment she realised something was wrong.
Bargain Victorian castle for sale, complete with keep and turrets
A Victorian castle inspired by the strongholds of Scotland has come up for sale with a surprise price that is cheaper than a house in large parts of inner Melbourne. Take a peek inside.
Damning report spells disaster for AFL club
Simon Goodwin’s post-game remarks surrounding captain Max Gawn have taken an ugly turn with the skipper left blindsided.
Investors’ $10m fight for vacant East Melbourne hospital
No patients, no operator — so why did this East Melbourne hospital sell in a flash? Find out what turned investors’ heads.
‘Validation’: Kangas win could secure star free agent
North Melbourne players know one win, as big as it was, doesn’t make a season, but taking down Melbourne could prove the catalyst to keep hold of a star.
Gunman lures tradie, opens fire in street
Chilling footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a ‘targeted’ attack after police believe he was lured to an address.
Inside worst address in Melbourne
This is Melbourne’s drug addiction ground zero. Residents in these towers live a daily hell where opening their front door comes with great risk.
Shock new details after fatal Bali boat tour
A Melbourne woman who was on the same Bali boat tour a day before it claimed the life of a fellow Australian has revealed shocking details.
Yulong considers shock switch for star filly Treasurethe Moment
Treasurethe Moment, Melbourne’s wonder filly who has forgotten how to lose, could be switched to the ATC Australian Derby if she wins her Sydney debut convincingly at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
‘Leak it’: Dua Lipa’s surprise act at Aus show
Dua Lipa surprised fans at her Melbourne gig with an Aussie A-list guest – then orchestrated her own online leak mid-show.
Marathon 1.5-hour Melb auction makes owners $13,000 a minute
A Clayton South auction that took longer to run than kids classic films Toy Story and Ice Age came with an incredible result for its owners, who made more than $13,000 a minute.
Huge move after tragic Laos poisonings
The tragic deaths of two Melbourne teens has sparked a new initiative aimed at protecting young Aussies and school leavers.
Louis Vuitton ram raided in Melbourne
Expensive designer items have been stolen after a thieves brazenly ram-raided the Louis Vuitton store at Melbourne’s Crown Casino.
Toddler dies in drowning tragedy
A young child has tragically died in a drowning incident on a farm.
Moment ‘smiling, possessed’ jihadist struck
A mum who made a stupid choice before boarding a plane to Australia was almost killed when she met a “possessed” terrorist in a Melbourne prison.
Albo’s first-home boost sparks call for Vic government to match
The Victorian government is facing calls to increase their support for first-home buyers after Albo boosted a key federal scheme. It comes as a Melbourne first-time buyer paid more than $1m.
Chilling moment woman grabbed on street
Chilling footage has captured the alleged moment a man allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman, dragging her towards the road as she struggles.
Concussed United star firms for game five
Having missed the past two grand final games, Melbourne United’s two time NBL defensive player of the year, Shea Ili is firming to return from concussion for the crucial game five.
Todd McKenney’s ‘very Roman’ Melbourne move
Dancing with the Stars judge, entertainer Todd McKenney, has waltzed his way from Sydney to Melbourne, buying a warehouse in the city’s inner north. See the home’s “very Roman” bath.
Where to get a Melbourne home for less than 2015 prices
The Melbourne suburbs where homebuyers can get a property for 2015 prices have been revealed amid warnings a key state government policy could leave values languishing in new areas.
Landlords $2600+ better off in 150 Vic suburbs
Victorian renters are set to fork out as much as $200 extra a week in rent in some suburbs compared to this time last year. See where landlords are in control around Melbourne.
Mum forced daughter to marry killer
A mother jailed after forcing her daughter into a marriage with a man who went on to kill her has been denied the right to appeal in court.
Pure carnage as Storm stars wiped out
The Melbourne Storm’s gripping win in the NRL Grand Final rematch has come at a cost with three big injuries rocking the club.
Body found floating at Melbourne beach
The body of a woman has been discovered floating at a popular city beach, leading to a police investigation.
Ex-Blues boss Mark LoGiudice scores big in Kew
A local family has splurged more than $8m on former Carlton president Mark LoGiudice’s extravagant six-bedroom home in one of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs. FIND OUT MORE.
Designer lists ‘iconic’ NYC-style loft in Melbourne
The creative mind behind one of Australia’s biggest fashion labels is selling her ‘iconic’ NYC-style apartment in Melbourne where the brand was born. See the pics.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
Broken hand, facial fracture hit Storm
Three big injuries soured Melbourne Storm’s gripping win in the NRL grand final rematch but the match review officer cleared one superstar after he was placed on report.
Double Demon blow as new injury revealed
Two key Melbourne players will be sidelined for the immediate future as both deal with unusual injuries.
‘I’ll be clear, it’s not good enough’: Rogers’ plan to future-proof VRC
The Melbourne Cup is an easy sell, but the Victoria Racing Club has also relied on the annual carnival for too long as its primary source of annual income. Under new CEO Kylie Rogers, that’s about to change.
Best mates’ bedroom start-up makes $40m
The Melbourne duo had been “scheming” up ideas for years while attending school together and they used their life savings to give one idea a go.
Wild way 20yo created $200m empire
It involved completing his high school work and then staying up to 2am some nights to get his product made. Now he sells up to 20,000 items a week.
Inside Kylie’s $8m Aussie home
The pop princess snapped up the Melbourne house for $8 million after it was last sold back in 2003 for just $1.5 million.
Shock reason Aussie sporting great prefers to build in Bali
One of Australia’s most successful sports stars has revealed the surprising reason he’d rather build a home in Bali than here, and why he’d encourage other Aussies to give it a go.
City getting brand new 60,000 seat stadium
A new 60,000-seat stadium is reportedly coming to an Australian city in a huge development amid a long-running Olympics drama.
NRL stunned as Nathan Cleary wiped out
Nathan Cleary’s appearance in the grand final rematch against the Storm lasted less than eight minutes after a brutal mid-air collision.
‘Not safe’: Disgusting find in water supply
Residents have been issued with an urgent health warning after a gross find in a reservoir.
Noted architect Rob Mills’ first-ever project sold
A riverfront house in Victoria’s High Country that famous architect Rob Mills extended and restored as his first-ever project has sold after decades in his family.
‘Point of conjecture’: Clarko’s claim about suspended Roo
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson was always going to go in to bat for his suspended player and even suggested the player he concussed played a part in their collision last weekend.
‘Silent killer’: Warning after 21yo’s sad death
A young Melbourne MMA fighter said he felt “amazing” just one day before he was rushed to hospital with a condition that killed him.
Teen kills mum in deluded ‘prophecy’
A teenager murdered his mother because he feared she could foil his God-given mandate to form an army for “politically-inspired violence”, a court has been told.
EXCLUSIVE: VRC reaches settlement over Jamie Evans abuse claims
A confidentiality agreement underpins the Victoria Racing Club’s settlement of legal action brought by former jockey Jamie Evans, who has also accused trainer Gerald Ryan of sexual abuse.
Melbourne braces for weather whiplash ahead of MCG clash
Footy fans heading to the Blues V Hawks game will need to keep their umbrellas at the ready as Melbourne braces for thunderstorms on the back of summer highs on Thursday.
Sad reason homes ‘worthless’ on 100km coast
A doomsday ‘1 per cent’ flooding prediction has rendered homes along a huge stretch of Victoria’s coastline effectively ‘worthless’ – and residents are furious.
Tradie drags armed thief out ‘like wheelie bin’
Stunning CCTV footage has revealed the moment a tradie dragged an armed thief down the footpath after trying to steal tools from the back of his car.
‘No tomorrow’: Big in for grand final decider
The NBL grand final will go to a fifth and deciding game and the hosts for the decider could get some positive injury news after losing a star.
‘Burning’: Man mountain returns seeking redemption
Beaten grand finalists Melbourne Storm could be even better in 2025, with one key player on the verge of a return for Thursday’s rematch with Penrith.
Springfield ‘party house’ fit for Monty Burns to test record
Victoria’s very own Springfield is poised for a new home price record after a house fit for The Simpsons trillionaire Monty Burns hit the market. See why it could be worth millions of dollarydoos.
Wild scenes as crash caught on CCTV
Shocking CCTV footage has emerged of the moment a vehicle tears down a Melbourne street causing a multi-vehicle crash.
Mum dead in teen’s anti-communist plan
Obsessed with restoring “Christian values” to the country, a Melbourne teenager killed his mother as the first step in a plan to build an anti-communist army, a court has been told.
Ex-Olympic swimmer sells lavish Hawthorn mansion
The former Olympian-turned-business bigwig and his wife have sold a Melbourne mansion listed with a $14m-plus asking price. And it’s not Melbourne’s only recent megasale. Find out more.
‘Degrading’ homophobic assault on train: cops
Police have released an image of a man they believe can help with their inquiries after an alleged homophobic assault on a train.
‘Running out’: Mining boss’ warning to Aus
Mining industry boss Andrew Michelmore said Victoria was a “warning for the rest of Australia” when it comes to energy supply and reliability.
‘Confusing’: Questions asked as Khawaja returns for final
Victoria won more games than Queensland but didn’t make the Sheffield Shield final and not everyone is happy about that with Test star Usman Khawaja set to return after a curious absence.
What Geelong needs to build to cater for booming population
Geelong’s population is increasing more rapidly than Melbourne and regional Victoria. A new report outlines that building new housing isn’t the only challenge facing the city.
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