Fierce competition for Melb home that sold for first time in 70 years
A northeast Melbourne home held for seven decades has soared past price expectations, amid fierce competition for the prized corner block. See what it sold for.
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Waverley Park up for grabs for $20m as Hawks move out
The long-time home of the Hawthorn Football Club is up for sale, offering a buyer a chance to snag a piece of footy history with a booming gym and fitness centre. So who will buy it?
SRL Authority CEO embroiled in major corruption probe
Frankie Carroll, chief executive of the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, has been stung in a major corruption probe after a damning report was tabled in Queensland parliament.
‘Arrogant silence’: Balta assault victim sues Tigers star for damages
A man who was assaulted by Noah Balta has begun civil proceedings against the Richmond star for “serious injuries”, accusing him of “arrogant silence” in the wake of the incident.
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How this incredible Victorian singer gained 1.3 million followers on TikTok
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City of Yarra spends $18k to let us know when climate change will kill us all
The City of Yarra has spent $18,000 installing a Climate Change countdown clock predicting when the world will end in Edinburgh Gardens.
Vic doctors may get green light to discuss voluntary assisted dying
A law gagging Victorian doctors from broaching the topic of voluntary assisted dying with their terminally ill patients may soon be scrapped.
Have gangland figures called time on tobacco wars?
After a month since the last firebombing, there is optimism that the tobacco wars ended with the murder of Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim.
Frankston South mansion obliterates suburb record by $6m
An six-bedroom mansion in Frankston South has not only sold within a week of being listed for sale, but smashed the Mornington Peninsula suburb’s price record. SEE INSIDE.
Victims of monster pedophile invited to posthumous hearing
In a Victorian first, victims, court staff and police have been invited to a posthumous court hearing following the death of monster pedophile Gerald Ridsdale to ‘provide closure’.
Avian influenza detected at third Victorian poultry farm
The outbreak of avian influenza in the state’s North East has expanded, with genetic testing showing it is different to last year’s NSW outbreaks.
DOGE Victoria style? Thousands of public sector jobs on chopping block
Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a review into the public service, as workers at government agencies and departments brace for mass cuts, with sources claiming more than 6500 public jobs could be axed.
Elderly man fatally stabbed at Geelong pub
An elderly man was stabbed and assaulted at a Geelong pub on Wednesday night. He sadly died at the scene. Homicide detectives are now probing…
Major Aus military operation to be held overseas for the first time
A major war game will be held outside of Australia for the first time, in a defence agreement with a close ally allowing a key military exercise to be held in Papua New Guinea.
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