Melbourne mum owns up to trying to sell human toes on black market
A former animal shelter worker has owned up to her attempt at selling human remains on the black market, after they were coughed up by a dog surrendered following its owner’s death.
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‘Covid was tough for all of us’: Allan reacts to Novak Djokovic’s ‘trauma’
Jacinta Allan has said Melbourne’s reputation hasn’t been tarnished, despite Novak Djokovic revealing his “trauma” in visiting the city three years after being locked in detention and deported during the Covid crisis.
All the very best action on offer for AO Opening Week
Gates to Melbourne Park will be flung open today as the Australian Open gets rocking six days early, with more action on and off the court for fans than ever before.
$200k salary to afford a home: Melburnians priced out of 212 suburbs
Melbourne families on less than $100k a year can afford houses in just two suburbs, with a $200k household income now needed in most areas. See what you need to earn to buy in every suburb.
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Meet Hazel, the youngest person in the world to future-proof her fertility
Little Hazel was just eight months old when she was diagnosed with a rare cancer, where the treatment would likely have robbed her of the chance to have babies. But a groundbreaking move by the Royal Women’s Hospital has safeguarded her future fertility.
WFH is stopping young people from ‘learning how to adult’
The work-from-home revolution may have brought greater flexibility to working life but experts have warned of a downside for young people, who risk losing out on critical “adulting” skills.
Disturbing new blindspot behind driveway deaths spike
For decades, drivers were urged to check for kids before reversing. But, after Victorian deaths spiked, experts discovered a disturbing new blindspot.
Man armed with water gun attempts to rob Hurstbridge milk bar
Police are searching for a wannabe robber who tried to hold up a milk bar with a water gun.
How these Otters stay cool during the summer
How these Otters stay cool during the summer
How these Otters stay cool during the summer
Odie, Paula and their three boys – Gunther, Murphy and Rodney are known for their insatiable appetites and have been immersing themselves in…
14yo Noah Langham has 4 tons this season
14yo Noah Langham has scored 4 centuries this season
Major update on TV star’s $7m mansion sale
Reality TV star Christina Haack appears to have won at least one battle in her bitter divorce war against estranged husband Josh Hall.
Signs your Christmas lights are about to kill you
Christmas lights might look pretty but there are certain signs you need to look out for.
How Vic’s rich are using stamp duty cuts for swanky, top dollar buys
They were designed to make apartments more affordable for all Victorians, but cashed-up buyers are seizing on Jacinta Allan’s stamp duty cuts, to buy up big in some of the ritziest postcodes.
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