Melbourne’s forgotten suburbs that are ready to boom
Boring or forgettable, overlooked due to outdated stigmas or because people just don’t know they exist, these are the Melbourne suburbs where buyer demand could soon surge.
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The myths stopping blokes from getting a life-saving prostate check
When Robert Murray uniquely chronicled his health woes with what is today known as prostate cancer, he left his family a life-saving gift. More than 170 years later, we bust the myths about prostate screening.
Fawkner smoke shop set ablaze
A cigarette and lotto shop in the middle of a retail strip in Melbourne’s north has become the latest tobacco shop to be set on fire as locals…
Allan govt slammed over ambitious housing plan for outer suburbs
Local councils and residents have raged over the Allan government’s plans to double, triple and quadruple the number of homes in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, amid fears high-density living may be coming to the city’s fringe.
$1m discounts: Savvy Aussies’ mega savings
Clued up Aussies are saving millions of dollars on one of the most important things in their lives. This is where and how.
Bikini mogul in deputy mayoral race boasts of tax haven move
A multi-millionaire in the running to be Melbourne deputy lord mayor has defended living in well-known tax havens and “illegally” smuggling bikinis across the Chinese border.
Triple-zero call captures moment son saves his dad’s life two years in a row
Two triple-zero calls have captured the incredible heroics of a Melbourne teenager, who successfully resuscitated his dying father two years…
Pain for patients as GP out-of-pocket fees rise again
A survey of more than 3000 GPs found while bulk-billing rates have increased, the gap for patients who are charged out-of-pocket fees has also risen by 5 per cent.
Ten years. One conviction. Is it time to overhaul Victoria’s coward punch laws?
It’s been a decade since Victoria’s tough coward punch laws came into force, but there’s only been one successful conviction in that time. Now, advocates are calling for urgent change.
Would ‘safety booths’ make you feel better about coming to the city at night?
Manned safety booths, where people can wait for taxis at night, would spring up near Melbourne hotspots under a plan by Lord Mayor hopeful Anthony Koutoufides to make the city safer.
‘The courts are not on our side’: Shooting victim’s family want $1m reward
Furious relatives of a young Melbourne tradie who died in a mistaken identity shooting are fighting for justice and want the state to offer a million-dollar reward.
Son’s tragic crash death fuelling mum’s passion to help country kids
The mother of a teenage boy killed in a horror four-person fatal crash in the state’s southwest says there aren’t enough opportunities for kids in regional towns – but she plans to change that.
Needles, trash and human waste: Richmond’s injecting room ‘ghetto’
Blood-filled syringes, filthy mattresses and drug addicts defecating in front of children – residents living next to Richmond’s injecting room say the area has become an open air slum and nobody cares. See the shocking pictures.
Ghost app arrest over alleged drug ring sparks justice system fears
The boss of an interpreting services company used by Victoria Police has been charged with being part of a cross-border drug trafficking ring.
‘Harsher, stricter’: WorkCover laws leaving injured workers behind
The new controversial changes have created the most dramatic decline in support for injured Victorians in more than a decade, lawyers claim.
Houses of parliament: Political property moguls in the spotlight
As Labor flirts with the idea of negative gearing reform, we shine a light on the investment property portfolios of Australian politicians. See the list here.
Radical program giving young mothers a chance to achieve their goals
Young mothers are often forced to give up school to raise their child — but an incredible new program is redefining early parenthood on a mission to help them finish their studies.
Wind turbine fire fears spark urgent call for Allan govt to step in
As bushfire season approaches, the Allan government is being urged to conduct an audit of Victoria’s 2500 wind turbines as alarm grows over a lack of critical fire safety equipment.
Download your 2024 AFL finals souvenir posters
Commemorate the season that was – Download your souvenir player, premiers, team and Brownlow posters here.
Download your Lions premiership poster
Don’t miss a moment of the biggest week in footy — from live coverage and analysis to Mark Knight’s iconic souvenir poster, we’ve got Grand Final week covered.
How to get your Mark Knight Premiership poster
Award-winning cartoonist Mark Knight has put his own spin on the “up and about” Swans and the “energy” of the Lions ahead of Saturday’s AFL Grand Final. See the designs.
Dog attack on young mum ‘should never have happened’
An elderly woman who was mauled by three dogs the day before a young mum and her baby were attacked by the same pack of dogs says the second attack could have been avoided.
The school giving young mothers the chance to finish their education
The Young Parents Education Program is giving young mothers the opportunity to go to school with their babies.
‘I’m terminal’: MP opens up on battle with motor neurone disease
Pakenham MP Emma Vulin has opened up for the first time about her battle with “the Beast”, motor neurone disease, and says while sometimes things get overwhelming, “there’s still so much stuff to be done”.
AIMS High Academy director charged with rape, sexually touching kids
The director of AIMS High Academy in Melbourne’s southeast has been charged with 17 sexual offences, including rape and sexually touching children under his supervision over several years.
Warning over ‘worrying reality’ of Aussies having strokes
More than 440,000 Australians are living with the effects of a stroke and experts fear the number will continue to soar without urgent action.
AFL Grand Final schedule
Here’s your quick guide for what’s to come ahead of the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
‘That’s not justice’: Stabbing victim’s family hit out at killers
The devastated family of a young man fatally stabbed in a senseless revenge attack in Heidelberg West have yelled in court “that’s not justice” after his killers were jailed for four years or less.
Warning as Qantas workers walk off job at Melbourne Airport
Footy fans flying into Melbourne are facing travel pain as Qantas engineers strike at Tullamarine airport in an action they say is “highly likely” to disrupt flights.
The surprise highlight of Pharaoh exhibit
Monumental sculptures, obelisks and tombs are hard to miss in the blockbuster NGV exhibition – but much smaller treasures has been favoured by visitors. WATCH THE VIDEO
Flag-winning Pie selling alpine home with epic yoga shed
Premiership-winning Collingwood player Ben Reid and his wife Erin are selling a sprawling alpine getaway where they turned a shed into an amazing yoga retreat.
Arsonists tell neighbours to ‘get the f**k back inside’
Four people including two young children have been rescued from a burning home in Melbourne’s northwest set ablaze by arsonists who threatened neighbours woken by the attack. See the dramatic video.
Negative gearing is in the gun. Here’s how it could change
Negative gearing has again exploded into the political debate as Treasury models options to scale it back. Here’s how it could change.
Dubai-style Melb home decked out with $50k+ crystal inside
A jetsetting family have taken the bling factor to the next level at their luxurious suburban house with a Swarovski crystal mural, blue crystal-encrusted bar and a $35k+ chandelier. SEE INSIDE
Financial woes worsen for embattled Lobster Cave owner
Another business linked to the owner of Melbourne’s famed Lobster Cave restaurant has been forced into liquidation as the future of his high-profile eatery remains under a cloud.
Golden Rose + Manikato Stakes + Grand Final? A weekend like no other!
Alex and Xavier crack into what is an awesome weekend of racing, with the Group 1 Manikato Stakes and Golden Rose the features, alongside the…
CCTV of Lorrin Whitehead
Missing Bannockburn mum Lorrin Whitehead is seen on CCTV at a local supermarket, buying a bottle of water, a card and a pen, moments before she…
Six-figure sum for council monitors
A record number of municipal monitors have been appointed by government to keep an eye on councils. So how much is this costing ratepayers?
10 kids arrested every day in Victoria as youth crime surges
Crimes committed by children aged between 10 and 17 have hit their highest point since 2010, while close to 10 youth gang members and child criminals are arrested in Victoria every day.
Pesutto accused of making ‘political move’ to expel Deeming
John Pesutto has been accused of making a “political move” to “take out” Moira Deeming from the Liberal Party by using a rally she organised — which was gatecrashed by neo-Nazis — as an excuse to get rid of her.
BBQs or brollies? What’s in store for Grand Final Day weather
As thousands of fans flock to the ’G for Saturday’s Grand Final clash, the weather is expected to look a lot different to previous years as temperatures are pegged to hit the record books.
From Alf to Gryan: Footy star names through the decades
From Alf, Bill and Frank in the 1920s to Koltyn, Gryan and Bailey a hundred years later, here’s how the names of footy players have changed over the years – and the one name that reigns supreme.
Dan’s ‘faceless men’ blamed as mayoral war of words heats up
A fight over preferences in the race to be lord mayor has prompted claims of “grubby” and “unhinged” attacks between rival candidates.
Wodonga spring store cattle sale
The tough season was on display at the Wodonga store cattle sale where weights were up to 100kg lighter than normal. And while the offering was…
Gone in 14 days: Suburbs where homes are selling fastest
Properties in some parts of the city are being snapped up in as little as two weeks, as elevated buyer demand see homes selling faster nationwide compared to last year.
Flight delay warning as Qantas staff strike
Flights into and out of Melbourne across the coming week could be disrupted by striking Qantas staff.
Data exposes extent of youth crime problem
The alarming rise in youth crime in Victoria is showing no signs of slowing down, with newly released crime stats revealing how much havoc young…
If you want to study business in Melbourne, apply to these universities
The countdown is on for year 12 students to pick a study course for next year, and for those considering business school, a new report has ranked the top institutions in Victoria.
Three Victorian farms on the market for more than $33 million
A foreign investor is selling almost 5000ha of Aussie farmland, including three farms spanning a total of 2070ha in southwest Victoria. See the details.
Aussie couple’s cancer diagnosis could be linked to home renos
A Melbourne husband and wife diagnosed with the same rare blood cancer had renovated several homes together – could that have contributed to their health battles?
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