3 h. ago Premier schmoozes in Shanghai as Victoria launches drive to double Chinese visitors

The state has launched a $43 million advertising campaign as it targets an annual 800,000 Chinese tourists by 2029.

Politics

12 h. ago Scoop in September: Finals fracas or a simple contract? Seven and Fox at odds over grand final clause

Follow Scoop in September for news, fresh views and whispers during footy finals.

Politics

32 h. ago Clifftop house about to be swallowed by the sea asks $359,900

The beach house offers a cosy living room and panoramic ocean views. But it may not be here much longer.

Politics

42 h. ago How to blanch fresh produce to preserve flavour, colour and texture

This back-pocket technique is a quick way to make the most of fruit and vegetables.

Politics

52 h. ago Australian real estate billionaire's Gold Coast holiday home for sale

A two-storey Main Beach penthouse belonging to Harry Triguboff could sell for $10 million.

Economics

53 h. ago ‘Safe to visit’: Businesses hit by hunt for alleged police killer urge tourists to return

Businesses hard hit by the ongoing search for Dezi Freeman have welcomed a $2.5 million rescue package for the region. 

Events

58 h. ago He’s viewed countless rooms, so what advice does this Block judge have for WA renovators?

Marty Fox lays bare his tips for home owners preferring to make the best of the lot they have rather than take the risk with a red-hot market.

Events

60 h. ago Local buyer splashes $12.35m on Tamarama home with a ‘better view’

Three parties registered for the auction of the five-bedroom, four-storey home with direct beach access.

Economics

60 h. ago Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, seven figures: Luxury home sets suburb record

A family home with a yoga retreat in one of Brisbane’s most sought-after school catchments has sold in an auction that hit $2.96 million in 10 minutes.

Politics

60 h. ago Yarraville vendors gain double payday as underbidder buys the new home next door

A young family paid $1.46 million for a brand-new townhouse under the hammer. Then the underbidder inspected the house next door.

Economics

63 h. ago ANZ agrees to pay $240 million penalty over ‘widespread misconduct’

ANZ Bank has agreed to pay $240 million in fines to settle a string of legal cases from the corporate watchdog.

Economics

66 h. ago Scoop in September LIVE: Why Hawthorn’s president brought a slab of VB to dinner with the PM

Follow Scoop in September for news, fresh views and whispers during footy finals.

Politics

66 h. ago Scoop in September: Why Hawthorn’s president brought a slab of VB to dinner with the PM

Follow Scoop in September for news, fresh views and whispers during footy finals.

Politics

66 h. ago Scots College built a $60 million library, but where are all the books?

Just five months after the private school unveiled its new student centre modelled on a faux baronial castle, parents are asking questions about the revamped library’s operations.

Economics

3 d. ago Grieving in public view, Erika Kirk blends the personal and political to further her husband’s cause

For years, she built her own conservative following while helping her husband build his. Now she is sharing her grief with her millions of followers, who have tuned in to her message of family first.

Politics

3 d. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

Politics

3 d. ago Aaron Blabey couldn’t give his books away. Now he’s sold 60 million

The former actor-turned-adman-turned-novelist was about to give it all up. And then along came The Bad Guys to turn his life, and his fortunes, around. 

Politics

4 d. ago Teens to be sent to bootcamp, police given new powers under Liberal crime plan

Troubled youths would be sent to a bootcamp-style program under a $100 million election promise from the Victorian Liberals.

Events

5 d. ago Collapsed Aussie fashion giant unable to pay $25 million court fine

Although liquidators have uncovered potential insolvent trading and breaches of director duties, the claims have gone unpursued in the absence of funding.

Economics

5 d. ago Rock star players, margaritas, a blossoming romance: This footy team is the hottest ticket in town

Other clubs can only dream of their crowds. There is a lot for other clubs, including big Victorian ones, to learn from what the Swans have done right.

Sport