These everyday Victorians are no ordinary citizensPride of Australia A YOUNG girl who helped save native animals is among a group of selfless Victorians honoured in this year’s Pride of Australia awards. See the winners here. nav_large_duration1h
Tourist missing after Grampians waterfall swimFears growing CONCERN is mounting for a 29-year-old tourist who went missing after swimming beneath a waterfall in the Grampians. nav_large_duration1h
premium_iconBourke St tragedy’s hidden toll: 1000 police members seek helpExclusive A THOUSAND Victoria Police members have sought help for mental distress in the aftermath of the Bourke St tragedy as officers open up about the tragedy’s personal toll one year on. nav_large_duration3h
premium_iconSpace-saving train design revealedPeak hour ZONES for prams and bicycles will be created in a bid to free space on Melbourne’s new high capacity trains. Combined Shape0
premium_iconBlind mother uses magic touch to know babyHelping hands A BENDIGO mother’s love for her family has carried her through the devastating loss of her sight, with her hands hands alling allow her to know every curve, bump and crinkle on her two children. Combined Shape0
premium_iconGordon Ramsay given rock star reception in MelbourneHit with fans FANS queued up for up to 12 hours to meet UK super chef Gordon Ramsay at Westfield Doncaster. But did the Kitchen Nightmares host keep his famously fruity “industry language” under control? Combined Shape0
premium_iconPolice urge fringe groups to behave on Australia DayViolence concerns VICTORIAN authorities are on alert for racially-fuelled tensions in the lead up to Australia Day amid fears celebrations by fringe groups could escalate into violent attacks. Combined Shape0
premium_iconMegan Gale calls for crackdown on travel hackersModel alert MODEL Megan Gale wants airlines to crack down on computer hackers and staff selling private travel information after being caught off guard by paparazzi in Fiji. Combined Shape0
premium_iconBourke St rampage memorial unveiled by victims’ familiesNever forgotten FAMILIES of Bourke St rampage victims have marked the first anniversary of the tragedy with a new memorial in Parliament Gardens Reserve. Combined Shape0
Fire crews bring central Vic blaze under controlUPDATE MORE than 30 fire trucks and seven water bombers have brought a bushfire in central Victoria under control, prompting an emergency alert downgrade. LATEST UPDATES Combined Shape0
Police appeal to trace missing brothersWelfare concerns POLICE are calling for help to find two young brothers who went missing from a doctor’s clinic in St Albans and haven’t been seen in three days. Combined Shape0
premium_iconTennis greats get behind Nick KyrgiosAussie chance MARK Philippoussis believes “without a doubt” Nick Kyrgios can go all the way in this year’s Australian Open, and he’s not the only tennis great backing the surging 22-year-old.
premium_iconMystery man behind heist of a century THE Great Bookie Robbery remains one of Melbourne’s greatest heists — and bagged millions of dollars. But who was the insider who tipped off the gang of bandits? Combined Shape0
Melbourne gets a welcome reprieve from heatwave TENNIS stars will be wiping their brows on court today, while Melburnians soak up cooler temperatures from the stands. After yesterday’s scorcher, Saturday promises to be milder – but punters getting outdoors will still need to be careful. Combined Shape0
premium_iconFood for thought at social enterprise cafes SOCIAL enterprise cafes have been popping up in Melbourne, offering great food and coffee to savvy diners while helping people who need community support. These are some of the very best.
Dream homes becoming nightmaresRising problem A PERFECT storm of financial hurdles have plunged nearly 30 per cent of Australian households into mortgage stress, with many facing imminent disaster. nav_large_duration4hCombined Shape0
Unemployment rate climbs againNew data AN extra 20,000 people found themselves jobless in December after the unemployment rate rose to 5.5 per cent, according to the ABS. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAustralia’s worst backpacker crimesTrue crime THE case of a British backpacker's harrowing death at the hands of her lover in a murder-suicide has shocked Australia. We look back at some of our most shocking backpacker crimes.
Japanese forces could return to DarwinDefence talks JAPANESE troops could conduct military exercises out of Darwin almost 76 years after the World War II bombing of the city as Australia seeks closer defence ties with Tokyo. Combined Shape0
premium_iconKristina Keneally wants Dastyari seat KRISTINA Keneally has confirmed she has put her name forward for resigning senator Sam Dastyari’s seat in the Senate. Combined Shape0
premium_iconHow banks are helping abuse victims THE nation’s biggest banks are giving a financial helping hand to customers who are suffering from domestic and family violence. Combined Shape0
Home and Away crew mourns Jess THE Home and Away cast and crew planned to gather today to mark the show’s 30th birthday, but the milestone turned to sorrow for young actress Jessica Falkholt. Combined Shape0
Aussies arrested in $500m drug sting SERBIAN police have arrested three Australian citizens linked to an international drug-smuggling group caught with drugs worth $500 million.
Gunmen ‘shooting at guests’ in Kabul hotelActive situation AT LEAST four gunmen are reported to have stormed Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel, setting fire to several floors and shooting at guests with an unconfirmed number of people killed. nav_large_duration3m
Women march against Trump, sexual misconductWomen’s marches MORE than 200 women’s marches took place around the world to protest the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration and in support of the #MeToo movement. nav_large_duration1h
Trump’s Twitter rant on shutdownGovernment gridlock DONALD Trump has slammed Democrats for giving him a “nice present” on the first anniversary of his presidency as the government is shutdown.
premium_iconTrump’s biggest first-year fightsFight club WHAT do Malcolm Turnbull, Kathy Griffin, Meryl Streep, Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Jeff Sessions, John McCain, the media and the NFL have in common? Hint: it’s in our headline. Combined Shape0
US shutdown: what it means THE US government has shut down for the first time since 2013, after the Senate failed to bring forward a temporary funding motion. This is how it will affect the USA.
Guess who the most popular Trump is? A NEW poll has revealed who Americans approve of — and disapprove of — in the Trump family and the results will surprise you. nav_large_duration5m
Manson follower ‘still shifting blame’ THE youngest follower of Charles Manson has again been denied parole with the California Governor saying she still lays too much of the blame on the murderous cult leader.
Vegas shooter’s chilling plot A POLICE report into the deadly Las Vegas shooting has been released, giving new details into Stephen Paddock’s plans.
premium_iconMcLachlan says his ‘life is now a horror show’Exclusive interview ACTOR Craig McLachlan says his career — and his life — has been “annihilated” by claims of sexual misconduct against him. In an exclusive interview, with his partner Vanessa Scammell by his side, The Rocky Horror Show star says: “By God I will fight this.” nav_large_duration1h
premium_iconCheery Open is love all the wayNo tantrums NICE guys seem to rule at the Australian Open and — say it quietly — Nick Kyrgios is among them, writes Ron Reed. Combined Shape0
premium_iconDenying gang problems will never fix themLearn lessons AUTHORITIES have been denying there is an African gang problem for a decade and doing so removes any chance of solving it, writes Kevin Andrews. Combined Shape0
premium_iconFools rush in to trade BitcoinBubbles burst WE should all be investing in Bitcoin, even though we have no idea what it really is. Millions of fools can’t be wrong, writes Xavier Toby. Combined Shape0