91 m. ago ‘Sweetness, strength and love’: Political power couple welcome first child together

In the same week as Josh Burns mourned the tragedy at Bondi, the Jewish, Melbourne-based federal MP also welcomed his first child with Victorian MP Georgie Purcell.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Do what you want, LOL’: Boss of collapsed super fund says record keeping was inadequate

First Guardian boss David Anderson told a court that notes on where the fund’s millions were being transferred were not up to standard “by a long shot”.

Events

3 h. ago My suburb has its own unofficial suburb – with a completely different vibe

Those residents prefer to think of themselves as living in a separate suburb that doesn’t officially exist.

Politics

5 h. ago Rapper Nicki Minaj mortified by own gaffe during talk with Charlie Kirk’s widow

The singer went silent for a few seconds at a conservative conference as the audience laughed over the awkward moment. Erika Kirk quickly consoled her.

Politics

5 h. ago Roll into the summer holidays with 16 prawn, lobster and fish sandwich recipes (plus a classic seafood sauce)

Whether the filling is DIY-crumbed and fried, or tossed through your creamy mayonnaise base of choice, these buns scream summer.

Politics

7 h. ago Public parkland marked as site for private Christian school riles residents

Melbourne’s thousands-strong Assyrian community have been searching for a site to open a school, but the state government’s interjection threatens to pit them against locals.

Culture

7 h. ago Pokies, handouts and membership records: Inside the finances of the AFL’s Victorian clubs

A detailed analysis of club books reveals that it is far from a level playing field in the state of Victoria. From pokies revenue to AFL distributions, this is the financial state of play of the 10 Victorian clubs.

Politics

7 h. ago Allan’s antisemitism plan promises to crack down on social media and boost protest laws

The government has announced a five-point plan to address extremism and combat antisemitism in Victoria in the short and long-term following the Bondi attack.

Politics

9 h. ago Brisbane Christmas weather forecast: rain, storms and a heatwave

Both rain and shine are forecast for the festive week – and they are expected in their extremes.

Society

10 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s widow comes to Nicki Minaj’s rescue after ‘assassin’ gaffe

Minaj went silent for a few seconds as the audience laughed over the awkward moment. Erika Kirk quickly consoled her.

Politics

10 h. ago Nicki Minaj mortified by own gaffe during talk with Charlie Kirk’s widow

Minaj went silent for a few seconds as the audience laughed over the awkward moment. Erika Kirk quickly consoled her.

Politics

10 h. ago This decommissioned bowling green is your new summer hangout

Banjo’s Social Club is a new pop-up beer garden at the East Malvern RSL.

Events

13 h. ago Trump ‘had nothing to do with’ removal of photo from Epstein file, lawyer says

An image of a desk drawer filled with photos, including one showing the future president, was initially released on Friday. Then it was gone.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘Does somebody have to die?’ Fury over dangerous roundabout that gave grandma two black eyes

Vehicles zoom around this “dangerous” roundabout every 2.6 seconds, prompting fed-up locals to demand a safe place to cross.

Politics

27 h. ago Friendship and healing come with a cherry on top for a special choir

For years, the residents of Aveo Cherry Tree Grove retirement village have found a second family in their community choir.

Politics

29 h. ago Restaurant empire’s debts to super fund blow out as celebrity chef eyes new backer

Melbourne chef Scott Pickett’s fine-dining restaurants owe the collapsed First Guardian super fund more than $18 million, liquidators have revealed.

Politics

30 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump and the case of the missing photograph

The US Justice Department removed at least a dozen photos including one featuring US President Donald Trump a day after releasing them as part of the first tranche of Epstein files.

Politics

31 h. ago Grief and defiance as Melbourne women gather for Bondi vigil

Dressed in white, a group of Jewish and non-Jewish women gathered to remember the victims of the Bondi shooting one week on.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘It doesn’t bode well’: Lyon, Cummins could sit out the rest of the Ashes

Nathan Lyon was on crutches after suffering an apparent hamstring injury, while Pat Cummins is no guarantee to play another Test this summer with the urn safely retained.

Politics

33 h. ago Australia’s biggest Hindu temple is slated for Melbourne’s fringe – but a skink could stop it

The $250 million project aims to provide a space for the country’s fastest growing religion, but locals have raised concerns about the influx of visitors.

Politics