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Wangaratta attack on Indi MP prompts debate on politicians' safety
A man, 43, is in custody after an Indi MP was allegedly hit by a car in Wangaratta, and security expert Neil Fergus urges calm on threats to politicians.
Caroline Springs home hit by gunfire for third time this year
A Caroline Springs home was sprayed with bullets in an early morning drive-by shooting, the third time it has been targeted this year, leaving neighbours on…
Melbourne man arrested over alleged ISIS pledge and extremist files
Victoria's Joint Counter Terrorism Team has arrested a Melbourne man accused of backing Islamic State and sharing 10,000 files of extremist material.
More than 100,000 watch first NFL regular-season game at MCG
The MCG staged Australia's first-ever NFL game as more than 100,000 fans watched the San Francisco 49ers defeat the Los Angeles Rams in a landmark Melbourne…
Rams and 49ers arrive in Melbourne ahead of NFL game at MCG
The Rams and 49ers take starkly different approaches to their Australia trip as NFL analysts debate sightlines, jet lag and travel luxury ahead of the MCG…
Melbourne fans gather around MCG ahead of NFL game
Melbourne has been swept up in American football excitement as the city counts down to a landmark NFL game at the MCG, drawing fans from across Australia.
Two children dead after school pick-up crash in Melbourne's west
Two children have died and five others hospitalised following a horrific crash at a school pick-up zone west of Melbourne, shocking the local community.
49ers train in Melbourne ahead of MCG clash with Rams
San Francisco's 49ers held their first Melbourne practice at Amy Park as the NFL's historic Australian fixture approaches, with injury questions swirling…
Cargo plane bursts into flames at Miami airport; man shot dead in Melbourne
A cargo aircraft caught fire after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport, while Melbourne police hunt a gunman after a fatal shooting in the…
Queensland braces for serious bushfire risk this spring
Queensland authorities are warning residents to prepare as the state faces a heightened risk of catastrophic bushfires heading into the spring season.
Brock Purdy embraces 'Aussie battler' tag ahead of 49ers game at MCG
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy opens up on his Melbourne arrival, the weight of the 49ers quarterback legacy, and why Australia's underdog culture…
San Francisco 49ers land in Melbourne for MCG game against Rams
The San Francisco 49ers have arrived in Melbourne ahead of their highly anticipated NFL clash with the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG on September 11.
Queensland leaders reject Melbourne bid to host 2032 Olympic tennis
Queensland politicians are pushing back hard after Melbourne's Lord Mayor called for Olympic tennis to be moved south, citing Victoria's $589m Commonwealth…
Melbourne CBD at standstill as March for Australia clashes erupt
Rival protesters clashed with police in Melbourne's CBD as the March for Australia rally and anti-fascist counter-protesters faced off across multiple sites.
Three teens charged over alleged crime spree in Melbourne's east
Three teenage boys have been charged after police allege they targeted homes across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in a coordinated crime spree.
Altona North man, 48, shot in suspected Melbourne gangland ambush
A Melbourne underworld identity was shot in Altona North overnight in a suspected gangland attack, as police arrested four over a Sydney home invasion and…
Students rally against Pauline Hanson in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
Thousands of high school and university students took to the streets in three cities to protest One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, drawing mixed reactions from…
Suitcase 'remains' not human; Geelong execs face axe
A south Sydney homicide probe takes a dramatic turn after remains found in a suitcase prove non-human, while Geelong's board convenes over its concussion…
Boy, 13, struck and killed by vehicle at Roxburgh Park in Melbourne
Year 7 student dies after collision on Somerton Road in Roxburgh Park. The teenager crossed an intersection with his view blocked by a bus.
Melbourne mayors unite after knife threat to Maribyrnong mayor
Melbourne mayors are joining forces to tackle rising street violence after Maribyrnong's mayor was threatened with a knife in a busy Footscray shopping mall.
House price downturn spreads beyond Sydney and Melbourne
Australian home values fell 0.7% in July, the sharpest monthly drop since late 2022, as the property downturn stretches from major cities into Brisbane…
Nine shots fired into Altona North home in drive-by shooting
Residents of an Altona North home were asleep when at least nine shots were fired into the property in a brazen drive-by shooting that has shaken the…
Ben Carroll sworn in as Victorian Premier after Jacinta Allan quits
Ben Carroll has been sworn in as Victoria's new Premier after Jacinta Allan's shock resignation triggered a Labor leadership ballot in state parliament.
New Victorian premier announces first bill; M5 gridlock snarls commute
Victoria's incoming Premier wasted no time, flagging his first bill on day one, while emergency M5 roadworks ground traffic to a crawl across Sydney.
Allan resigns as Victorian premier before Labor spill vote
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan has resigned, stepping down moments before a leadership spill motion was set to be put to a vote by caucus members.
Labor MPs tell Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan she has lost caucus support
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a caucus revolt as MPs urge her to quit, while Australians brace for a loud nationwide emergency alert test on their…
Three people stabbed and robbed in machete attacks in Melbourne CBD
Three people were stabbed and robbed in separate machete attacks in central Melbourne, prompting urgent calls for action on inner-city knife crime.
Hanson defends White Australia Policy comments; armed driver held
Pauline Hanson stands by her White Australia Policy remarks made during an interview with convicted criminal Tommy Robinson, as Melbourne police arrest a…
Graffiti artist dangling from Bolte Bridge pylon halts Melbourne traffic
A graffiti artist suspended from the Bolte Bridge pylon while spray-painting halts rush hour traffic in Melbourne, with police negotiating a safe resolution.
Man admits riding murdered friend's motorbike in 47-year-old Mount Isa case
Reopened inquest into 1978 triple homicide reveals how a stolen motorcycle connects to three deaths that have haunted Queensland for decades.
Australian wins porridge championship with innovative jaffle
Melbourne food stylist Caroline Velik wins the World Porridge Making Championship with a rum banana jaffle, impressing an international judging panel.
Museums Victoria overhauls hiring after nepotism inquiry
Investigators found Museums Victoria bypassed public hiring rules during its blockbuster Titanic show, leading to policy overhaul and accountability questions.
UK bans disposable vapes to tackle youth use and litter
The UK has banned the sale of all disposable vapes following growing concerns over youth uptake, environmental pollution and chemical leakage from discarded…
Puttapa Station near Leigh Creek passes from Ragless family to new owners
A 31,000-hectare SA station holding world-significant fossils changes hands after 90 years, opening heritage tourism opportunities for the Flinders Ranges…
Sam Groth faces questions over colleague's car after Australian Open
Former tennis ace Sam Groth faces calls to explain a controversial use of a colleague's official vehicle following an evening at the Australian Open.
Victorian Liberal deputy Sam Groth faces scrutiny over chauffeur car use
Victorian Liberal deputy under fire for using a chauffeur-driven vehicle after allegedly getting intoxicated at the Australian Open, exposing tensions over…
Matildas beat Argentina 2-0 at Marvel Stadium in Tom Sermanni's return
Tom Sermanni's Matildas beat Argentina 2-0 at Marvel Stadium, showcasing a promising new generation and signalling a fresh era for Australian women's football.
Sam Groth faces accountability calls over chauffeur-driven car use
Victorian Liberal deputy Sam Groth faces scrutiny after using colleague's taxpayer-funded car following the Australian Open. Party figures demand explanation.
Jane Hume breaks silence on frontbench demotion, cites backbench freedom
Victorian Senator Jane Hume responds to her Coalition frontbench removal, acknowledging the hurt while framing her backbench move as a chance to speak freely.
Jane Hume's demotion raises questions on Victoria's Coalition voice
Victorian Senator Jane Hume opens up about her controversial removal from the Coalition frontbench and what it means for state representation.
Matildas beat Argentina 2-0 at Marvel Stadium in Sermanni debut
Australia's Matildas defeat Argentina 2-0 at Marvel Stadium under new coach Tom Sermanni, providing Melbourne fans with renewed hope for the team's future.
Tall defenders profiled as AFL gears up for November draft
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on standout tall defenders ahead of November's National Draft. Here's what sets them apart.
Qatar Airways takes 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways acquires 25% of Virgin Australia and launches Doha flights, reshaping Australia's aviation market.
Radio stations expand breast awareness campaign to regional Australia
ARN expands KIIS Breast Check Day to 20+ regional stations across Australia, promoting self-examination for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Newborn found with life-threatening injuries at Dandenong North home
A newborn baby discovered with critical injuries outside a Melbourne home has sparked a police investigation. A 25-year-old woman is in custody.
Fanning and Dempsey form electronic side project
Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey form Fanning Dempsey National Park, merging rock credentials with 1970s-80s synth influences on debut album The Deluge.
ACE Radio stations now streaming on LiSTNR in digital shift
Independent radio network ACE joins LiSTNR streaming platform, reflecting the industry's shift toward digital monetisation and consolidated audio distribution.
AFLW 2024 fixture adds 11-game season and four-week mid-week block
The 2024 AFLW fixture brings 11-game seasons, midweek matches, and historic first-time team meetings. Here's what's changed and why it matters.
Billie Eilish announces 12 Australian shows from 18 February in Brisbane
Billie Eilish announces 12-date Australian tour in 2025. Promoters warn fans to act fast as presales and general access unfold across multiple waves.
Eddie Betts says racial abuse of his children hurts more than career racism
Eddie Betts reveals the emotional toll of racial abuse at his home, saying it hits harder than the racism he faced across his 350-game AFL career.
30,000 told to flee Victoria's Bayindeen bushfire as fire danger peaks
30,000 Victorians ordered to evacuate as the Bayindeen bushfire threatens northwestern communities ahead of catastrophic fire conditions forecast for Wednesday.
Australian cities welcome 2024 with New Year's Eve fireworks
Hundreds of thousands gathered across Australian cities over the weekend to welcome 2024.
Sydney New Year crowds top a million as northern Australia swelters
Over a million Australians celebrated New Year's Eve in cool coastal cities while extreme heat warnings and life-threatening temperatures gripped the interior.
Christmas storms hit Queensland regions recovering from Jasper
Severe thunderstorms hit Queensland as Jasper recovery continues, compounding damage to far north communities and straining emergency resources.
Virgin Australia cuts fares to $49 in Black Friday travel sale
Virgin Australia's Black Friday sale offers flights from $49, with 500,000 seats available for travel January-June 2024 across Australia and international…
Swans squander dominance in first-ever draw with Cats at SCG
Sydney dominated possession but wasteful kicking cost them as Isaac Heeney's last-second snap salvaged a historic first draw with Geelong at the SCG.
Heeney's last-second snap forces Swans-Cats 54-54 draw at SCG
Heeney's last-second snap forces the first draw in Sydney-Geelong history. Coaches offer sharply contrasting views on a night of wasteful finishing at the SCG.
Chris Scott concedes Geelong's luck in first-ever Swans-Cats draw at SCG
Cats coach Chris Scott admits Geelong didn't deserve the draw as Sydney's wasteful kicking costs them a chance to end their match history with a first victory.
Australian industry unites for record bullying awareness push
Over 50 companies coordinate record-breaking campaign for Do It For Dolly Day, securing $12M media support and $500,000+ fundraising to tackle youth bullying.
Record Dolly's Dream campaign tackles youth bullying
Over 50 Australian companies unite for Do It For Dolly Day, securing $12m in media to tackle youth bullying and raise funds for Dolly's Dream.
Industry backs Dolly's Dream anti-bullying campaign with $12m media push
Over 50 companies unite for Dolly's Dream, securing $12M in media support and raising $500K+ to combat youth bullying in a nationwide campaign highlighting…
Australian media industry raises $500K for Dolly's Dream
Over 50 companies backed a nationwide campaign against bullying, securing $12 million in media support and raising more than $500,000 for Dolly's Dream charity.
Jenny Craig Australia enters administration after US parent bankruptcy
Jenny Craig Australia and New Zealand entered voluntary administration after the American parent company collapsed.
FTI Consulting appointed as Jenny Craig Australia enters administration
Weight loss chain Jenny Craig Australia placed into voluntary administration after US parent company bankruptcy, contradicting earlier statements to customers.
Jenny Craig Australia enters administration days after assuring customers
Jenny Craig Australia enters administration after US parent collapses. Thousands of local customers and staff now face uncertainty about ongoing programs.
Jenny Craig Australia and NZ enter administration, FTI Consulting appointed
Weight loss brand Jenny Craig Australia placed in voluntary administration days after assuring customers US bankruptcy would not affect local operations.
Jenny Craig Australia enters voluntary administration
Weight loss giant Jenny Craig Australia and New Zealand enter voluntary administration after US parent bankruptcy, shocking customers days after reassurances.
Peter Hollingworth deemed fit for ministry despite misconduct findings
Peter Hollingworth, former Australian governor-general, deemed fit for ministry after church review found misconduct in his handling of 1990s abuse complaints.
Hollingworth cleared for limited ministry despite misconduct findings
Peter Hollingworth deemed fit for limited ministry despite church review finding misconduct in his handling of abuse complaints as archbishop.
Peter Hollingworth found to have committed misconduct in 7 of 10 complaints
An Anglican church investigation upheld misconduct in 7 of 10 complaints against Peter Hollingworth but deemed the 88-year-old fit for limited ministry.
Hollingworth deemed fit for ministry despite seven abuse findings
Peter Hollingworth deemed fit for limited ministry despite a church review finding him guilty of misconduct in seven of ten child abuse complaints.
Labor's Mary Doyle pulls off historic Aston byelection upset
Mary Doyle wins Aston byelection in historic upset for Labor, marking the first government gain from opposition since 1920 in a significant swing.
Victoria's AI cameras begin cracking down on distracted drivers
Victoria deploys AI cameras to enforce new road rules targeting distracted drivers and seatbelt use, with fines of $555 taking effect Friday.
Victoria introduces $555 fines and AI cameras for distracted drivers
Victorian authorities launched strict road rules with AI cameras and $555 fines to combat distracted driving and seatbelt violations.
Labor wins Aston byelection from Liberals with 7.1 per cent swing
Mary Doyle's shock victory marks the first government byelection gain in a century, with voters delivering a rebuke to Liberal incumbency.
Mary Doyle's historic Aston byelection win sparks celebration
Labor's Mary Doyle wins Aston byelection in historic upset, first government gain in 100 years. Supporters, government, and opponents react to the result.
Mary Doyle wins Aston byelection in first such government win in 100 years
Labor's Mary Doyle captures Aston in historic upset—first sitting-government byelection victory from opposition in over 100 years.
Aston voters elect Labor's Mary Doyle in historic Liberal defeat
Aston residents deliver stunning 7.1% swing against Liberals, electing Mary Doyle in historic upset driven by cost-of-living frustration.
Mary Doyle wins Aston byelection for Labor after Alan Tudge exit
Mary Doyle's 7.1% swing victory in Aston marks a historic first — outer suburbs residents reject Liberals, elect a cancer survivor who fought for Medicare.
Red Bull arrives at Albert Park with perfect start to F1 season
Red Bull arrives at Albert Park with two dominant wins. But Melbourne's unpredictable conditions and reshaped grid could yet disrupt the championship narrative.
Red Bull's dominance faces test at Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne
Red Bull's early dominance faces its sternest test at Albert Park as Mercedes and Aston Martin gain ground in the 2023 Australian Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo returns to Albert Park after 12 months away
Daniel Ricciardo makes his Formula 1 comeback at the Australian Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri seeks momentum and Red Bull dominates
Victoria deploys AI cameras to catch distracted drivers
Victoria's new road rules target phone use and seatbelts with AI-powered detection cameras and fines up to $555, following a rise in deaths.
New Victorian road rules bring $555 fine for distracted driving
Victoria's crackdown on distracted driving brings new AI cameras and tough fines. Drivers caught breaking the rules face $555 penalties and demerit points.
Victoria enforces $555 fine for phone use and missing seatbelts
Victoria's new phone and seatbelt detection cameras start fining drivers this week. $555 penalty and four demerit points for distracted driving.
Victoria tightens distracted driving rules with $555 fines
New enforcement cameras catch mobile phone use behind the wheel. Victorian drivers face $555 fines and demerit points as AI detection rolls out.
Red Bull arrives at Melbourne with two wins from two races
Red Bull won both opening races this season. As F1 heads to Melbourne, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Aston Martin search for answers to the Verstappen juggernaut.
Victoria rolls out $555 fines for distracted driving as road deaths spike
New phone and seatbelt detection cameras target Victoria's road toll. 240 deaths last year prompt strict enforcement with $555 fines and four demerit points…