Million-dollar decision: Why Alex Toohey waited to nominate for the NBA draft
The NBA beckons for Sydney Kings forward Alex Toohey and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to have his name called in the NBA draft this June.
- by Roy Ward
Latest
Hot, dry Christmas forecast prompts firefighters to warn Victorians about travel
With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are urging Victorians to check for alerts before travelling.
- by Roy Ward
Australians reported to be among seven tourists poisoned, rushed to hospital in Fiji
Seven people were taken from a resort to hospital having become sick after drinking cocktails.
- by Roy Ward and Angus Thomson
J.K. Rowling congratulates Deeming as Pesutto says he wants to work with Groth
The Harry Potter author has expressed her support for Moira Deeming following the MP’s defamation win over Opposition Leader John Pesutto.
- by Roy Ward
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Extreme weather
Victoria set to swelter through extreme fire danger day
Temperatures are forecast to soar over 40 degrees across much of Victoria on Monday. The CFA has warned people in bushfire-risk areas to be prepared to leave early.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Roy Ward
Around the Clubs
NRL 2025
Steaks, eggs, sea moss and bone broth: The diet driving Cleary’s Vegas quest
Nathan Cleary hit the ground running on his return to pre-season training, and the Panthers star said an unusual diet had aided in his recovery from shoulder surgery.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Roy Ward, Michael Chammas and Dan Walsh
Matildas urge Kerr to be patient as team ends 2024 with 6-0 win; Interim boss Sermanni happy to remain
The Matildas were without all their WSL stars for their final friendly of this international window. It didn’t matter as they cruised to victory, blooding several young stars of the future along the way.
- by Roy Ward
Matildas marvel at support as home sellout streak ends, Logarzo head knock scare in 3-1 win over Taiwan
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is in awe of the way Australian fans have made the Matildas one of Australia’s most loved teams while he has yet to rule out a battered Chloe Logarzo for Saturday’s clash with Taiwan in Geelong.
- by Roy Ward
Snake scare on Monash: Driver survives tiger snake slithering up leg
A woman found an unwelcome companion in her vehicle as she drove at 80km/h.
- by Roy Ward
Woolies to reopen distribution centre to combat bare shelves caused by strike
The retailer says the move will ease shortages across Victoria amid industrial action that has hit many stores.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Roy Ward
‘The Olympics thing really hurt him’: How shooting star Chris Goulding is firing back
Chris Goulding has refused to let criticism or heartbreak slow him down, with the Melbourne United skipper shooting better than ever as his NBL side chases another title.
- by Roy Ward
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