How banking bungle gave dad access to stranger’s fortune
A Berwick man was mistakenly granted banking access to a stranger’s half a million dollars in a shocking case of mistaken identity caused by “human error”.
Victoria
‘Tear me to shreds’: New secret Deeming-Pesutto recording aired
A second secret recording of a closed-door meeting between Moira Deeming and the Liberal Party leadership — recorded the day her emails were exposed in the media — has been played to a court.
Muslim leader says October 7 rally is ‘needed for the community’
Islamic Council of Victoria president Adel Salman says a rally on October 7 is needed for the pro-Palestine community “to come together to share its deep grief”.
Olivia Stevens’ mother slams sentence delivered to driver who killed her daughter
Heartbroken mother Yana Stevens says sentence delivered to her daughter’s killer is “slap in the face”.
20 things home sellers should spend on to get an edge
Victorian homesellers are facing their toughest spring in years. But savvy sellers who put in some leg work can boost their odds by making their home stand out from the crowd.
Body found after fire rips through Footscray apartment
A body has been found following a savage blaze that caused severe damage to a third floor apartment in Footscray.
Armed teenagers caught threatening rivals with machete, knife in Brighton
A trio of armed offenders have been filmed threatening another group in Brighton.
‘Ridiculous’: Pub blasted for $21 pints
A frustrated Melburnian has taken to social media claiming they spent $42.40 on “two pints of ginger ale” at waterfront pub Kirks on the Esplanade in Mornington.
Hunt for six protesters accused of causing chaos outside military expo
Police have identified a third person they were seeking after last month’s volatile Land Forces protests, while the hunt continues for six more.
Daylight savings can wreak havoc with kids’ sleep and health – but it doesn’t have to
The clocks will change in Victoria on Sunday, presenting a sleep schedule nightmare for parents. Paediatrician Dr Golly explains how to approach it with kids and babies.
Collins St falcon eggs hatch on live-stream
Bird lovers have enjoyed a treat – with two peregrine falcon eggs hatching on a live stream this morning.
Why Gavin ‘Capable’ Preston refused to shake Setka’s hand
The late gangman, shot in broad daylight last September, used to boast on construction sites about refusing to shake the CFMEU leader’s hand.
Inside Melb Tudor-style house’s huge 30-year transformation
A inner-south house’s owners that bought the home in the 1990s have undertaken a massive renovation that involved removing the home’s entire back half. See what its worth now.
Selena Gomez’s secret $1.8bn empire
As her net worth surges past the $1bn mark, singing and acting is only a part of what makes up Selena Gomez’s massive fortune.
Insane price loss for luxury pad from The Block
A stunning price crash for an apartment from The Block’s 2016 series highlights the dangers of buying property on reality TV.
Group 1 in a minute – Turnbull Stakes 2024 | Punters
Punters.com.au presents Group 1 in a minute for the 2024 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington! Watch now as we preview and offer our tips for the big…
Alessandro’s journey to Victoria Police
“I want to make a difference”: After losing his cousin in a one-punch attack, Alessandro found his calling in the Victoria Police.
Hold All Tickets – Punters (Episode 6) 05-10-24
Alex and Xavier are pumped up for one of the more underrated days on the Spring Racing Carnival calendar with 4 group ones across Randwick and…
Melbourne Zoo welcomes unlikely new additions
A 17-year-old owl has proved age is no barrier to motherhood, surprising zoo staff with two newborn chicks.
$24m Melb home has ‘epic pool’, wellness centre, 8-car garage
A Bayside property offering a life of luxury with a wellness centre, showstopping pool, eight-car garage, glass lift and half-basketball court is for sale. Take a look inside.
Body found at Westfield Southland in Cheltenham
A man’s body has been found in the car park of a major shopping centre in Melbourne’s southeast and police have set up a crime scene.
Shock number of sexual misconduct claims at Victorian unis
Students and staff at tertiary institutions have reported an alarming number of incidents where they were harassed, stalked and filmed without consent on university grounds.
Postponement urged for October 7 Gaza rally
Critics are calling for a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for October 7, the anniversary of Hamas attacks on civilian and military sites in Israel,…
Victorian bubs to get free access to lifesaving RSV jab
Victorian babies will finally be able to get a free lifesaving RSV jab next winter, saving parents about $300 and protecting bubs from the contagious virus.
‘We are one’: Plans for Melbourne multicultural museum unveiled
Lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood has revealed his plan for a “world-class” museum to celebrate Melbourne’s multiculturalism, saying the proposal is more timely than ever as people “seek division”.
Police union resists move to involve Fair Work Commission in pay dispute
The police union has voted against a bid by force command to get the Fair Work Commission to end its ongoing pay dispute, with angry rank and file members saying they’re now “at war” with the top brass.
Pools, studies, sheds: What adds $100k value to a home?
What features do Australian buyers seek in a home? We reveal the top 20 things that people want, including one coveted item that could add $100,000 or more of value to a house.
Simple way Coles, Woolworths are getting you to spend more
Supermarket juggernauts Coles and Woolworths are under fire for “misleading” discounts, now consumer advocates have highlighted the other tricks used.
Dad-to-be nabbed over gender reveal burnouts
A Melbourne dad-to-be was seeing blue but is now seeing red after being stung for a gender reveal stunt.
Why legal action has been launched over Carl Williams’ death
Fourteen years after Carl Williams was bashed to death at Barwon Prison, his stepdaughter, Breanane Stephens, has launched legal action over…
Great Gatsby-esque house has panic room, seven-car garage
An epic Melbourne home with a panic room concealed behind bookshelves is poised to set a new record price for Moonee Ponds. There’s also a cigar room, seven-car garage and much more.
Arriving at court, Pesutto dismisses reports his job is under threat
Opposition Leader John Pesutto is facing pressure to stand down, as Liberals despair in the fallout from his defamation fight with exiled MP…
‘I’ve got no concerns’: Pesutto ignores calls to stand down
Opposition Leader John Pesutto has dismissed calls from senior Liberal Party members to stand down, saying his position is “safe” and “very good”.
“Everything I had is gone”: Fire destroys Norlane woman’s home
A Norlane woman has described the harrowing moment she narrowly escaped the clutches of devastating house fire.
Missing boy found near Aireys Inlet
An 11-year-old boy was found near Aireys Inlet after an extensive search operation on the Surf Coast.
Meet the two brothers reshaping Melbourne’s raging tobacco war
The relatively unknown Barakat brothers have risen through the grisly underworld to become the key challenger in Melbourne’s firey tobacco wars. Now the pair have joined forces with Sam ‘The Punisher’ Abdulrahim.
One hundred firebombings, two inquiries but no licensing scheme
Victoria’s tobacco wars have raged for more than 18 months with near daily firebombings. Yet the state remains the only one in Australia not to have a tobacco licencing scheme — something that has hampered police investigations.
Exciting new ovarian cancer treatment gets ready for human trials in Australia
New ovarian cancer treatment ready for clinical trials. Cartherics CEO Prof Alan Trounson explains how it works.
Put homeless in hotels: Mayoral candidate’s plan to help rough sleepers
Lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood says there’s no silver bullet to solving the city’s homelessness crisis but he says his $3m plan will offer a critical first step to supporting those in need.
Why Lawyer X is suing State of Victoria
Former gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo is suing the State of Victoria, alleging Victoria Police induced her into providing information about her…
‘Mean girl antics’: Block sisters bullied after win
They might only be 22 and 24, but that hasn’t stopped the other supposed adult Block contestants ganging up on sisters Maddy and Charlotte. And the reasoning is even more petty.
Libs prepare for leadership change as Pesutto urged to face ‘hugely upsetting’ truth
A Liberal colleague who has until now been regarded as a strong supporter of John Pesutto says “the party has no choice” but to act, with three MPs leading the race to be the next leader.
Former MRC chair’s bankruptcy shock
Former Melbourne Racing Club chairman Matt Cain, who has jet setted to the US, was issued a $140k-plus bankruptcy notice, as the club is in turmoil.
Melbourne Uni lecturer scores legal win after being made redundant
A lecturer in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience who claims she was “intellectually raped” by colleagues after being made redundant has had a partial win in court.
Epic $15m US-style ranch comes with 400 cows, helipad
One of Victoria’s coolest properties looks like something you’d see on TV shows like Yellowstone. Now its up for sale with a multimillion-dollar price guide.
Why these lamb births are so rare and special
Freshwater Creek Cottages farm ewes have now birthed three sets of quadruplets.
$115m Japanese play to take over Australia’s biggest home builder
The nation’s biggest home builder is in the midst of a $115m takeover deal by a Japanese firm that could make it 50 per cent foreign owned by the end of the year. Find out what it means.
Woman drowns at Cape Schanck
A woman has drowned after a group was swept off the rocks at Cape Schanck on Monday afternoon.
Pallas off to Europe on another taxpayer-funded jaunt
Treasurer Tim Pallas has announced he is travelling to the UK, France, Spain and Italy in what will be his third overseas trip in 12 months.
Melbourne home pain hits grim six-month milestone
Melbourne’s property market has sunk below Adelaide’s on a key home value metric after the city’s spring selling season got off to a grim start. Experts reveal what to expect next.
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