Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account AFLW powerhouses North Melbourne and Sydney are unbeaten after three rounds, while Adelaide logged a first win of the season. AAP · Aug 29
Will Tony Abbott run for the seat of Shortland? Former prime minister Tony Abbott is rumoured to be weighing up running in the next federal election. Newcastle Herald · Jun 4
Rivals' Alex Hassell: 'I struggled to accept why anyone would cast me as a macho figure' As the bonkbuster series returns, Rivals star Alex Hassell talks sex, silliness and naked cartwheels — and why being bullied at school means he’s happy to be objectified now Evening Standard · May 14
Family of murdered woman traumatised after being handed photo of her killer laughing by police Julie Butcher was strangled by her ex-husband at their home in Swindon after she attempted to leave the marriage The Independent UK · Apr 25
AFLW minor premiers North equal historic winning streak Ash Riddell, Jas Garner and Emma King starred as North Melbourne sealed the AFLW minor premiership and equalled the AFL's consecutive wins record. AAP · Oct 26, 2025
‘You sold it – now recycle it’: the protesters mailing worn-out clothes to the shops they bought them from Charity shops won’t take them. Councils incinerate them. Retailers dump them on the global south. We’re running out of ideas on how to deal with our used clothes – and the rag mountain just keeps growing The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
AFLW flag favourites thrash Dogs, extend unbeaten start AFLW ladder leaders North Melbourne have extended their best start to a season with a convincing 55-point home win over the goalless Western Bulldogs. AAP · Oct 5, 2024
Finals triumphs give North belief in AFLW flag quest It's two down, one to go for North Melbourne on their mission to topple the AFLW's established 'big three' on the path to a long-awaited premiership. AAP · Dec 1, 2023
Finals-bound Kangaroos post big AFLW win over Bulldogs North Melbourne have thrashed the lowly Western Bulldogs to take third spot on the AFLW ladder heading into the finals. AAP · Nov 4, 2023
Is Victoria planning to impose rent freezes and will that solve the housing crisis? Labor is mulling a cap on prices and a levy on Airbnb-type listing. But some experts say that won’t do enough to fix the key problem of lack of supply The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023
Team effort needed to boost play space at Callander Primary School Fundraisers in Callander are hoping a final push will help them to achieve their dream of revamping outdoor space at the local primary school Emma King, who has two sons at Callander Primary, launched an online fundraiser in a bid to upgrade the are Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023
Higher power bills to 'drive Victorians to poverty' The Essential Services Commission has put forward its final default offer for Victoria, leaving more residents and businesses out of pocket. AAP · May 25, 2023
Concerns Victorian budget's new land tax will be passed onto renters There are fears landlords will pass on the cost of a new land tax introduced in the Victorian state budget onto renters, a concern the treasurer has rejected as "specious logic". ABC News · May 23, 2023
ABC News · Mar 29, 2023 Power price regulator urged to reconsider 30 per cent increase to Victorian Default Offer Victoria's energy sector regulator is being urged to reconsider a power price proposal that could increase energy bills across the state, worsening the cost-of-living crisis.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 Families head east for cheaper city breaks Thomas Cook said city break bookings so far this year are around 40% higher compared with the same period in 2022.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022 Victoria’s finances ‘weakest since 1990s’ as election sees yet more spending promises The state suffered country’s sharpest economic slowdown due to long lockdowns, requiring bigger fiscal repair job, one expert says
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022 From bail reform to Covid: the five issues missing from the Victoria state election campaign Amid the pledges for new hospitals, power bill relief and $2 public transport fares, other important matters have been noticeably absent
ABC News · Sep 2, 2022 Melbourne hangs on to edge Kangaroos by two points in tense AFLW encounter The Demons defeat the Kangaroos by just two points at the MCG to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
AAP · Sep 2, 2022 Demons hang on to beat Kangaroos in AFLW Melbourne remain unbeaten after two games in the AFLW after pushing past their own wastefulness to beat North Melbourne by two points.
AAP · Aug 30, 2022 Getting young Victorians into work, school The Victorian Council of Social Service has released its state election wish list, including a plan to get young unemployed Victorians into work and education.
ABC News · Jun 29, 2022 Melbourne suicide bereavement, HRAR services shut down as funding dries up When Dianne Ellis' son died, LifeConnect provided free bereavement counselling. Despite "operating well", the program will end on June 30 when government funding runs out.
The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022 Victoria’s budget delivers ‘lean’ funding for community organisations but is welcomed by others Health groups welcomed $12bn investment in the sector, but not everyone is happy with the budget