20 h. ago Fitzroy’s El Columpio opens surf ‘n’ turf taco kiosk on St Kilda Beach

The northside favourite has ventured south of the river with a seafood spin-off.

Technology

3 d. ago ‘First swim in four years’: Frankston to become Australia’s most inclusive beach

Modelled on France’s disability-friendly beaches, Frankston beach will become the most accessible beach in the country this summer.

Politics

5 d. ago The heartbreaking moment when scientists discovered bird flu signs in Australian territory

Scientists have discovered a beach littered with dead elephant seal pups on sub-Antarctic Heard Island and collected samples for testing to confirm detection of H5N1 avian influenza.

Science

6 d. ago 'Inexperienced' surfer and friend trying to save him drowned in fierce swell

An inexperienced surfer and a friend who tried to save him both drowned during a fierce swell at a Melbourne beach yesterday.

Politics

6 d. ago British surfer and friend who tried to save him drown at Frankston Pier

An inexperienced British surfer and a friend who tried to save him both drowned during a fierce swell at a Melbourne beach yesterday.

Politics

7 d. ago Melbourne weather: Two men dead after being swept off Frankston Pier; SES and BoM issued warnings for strong winds throughout Wednesday

Damaging winds exceeding 130 km/h lashed parts of the state on Wednesday, causing power outages and bringing down trees.

Events

7 d. ago Melbourne weather as it happened: Two men dead after being swept off Frankston Pier; SES and BoM issued warnings for strong winds throughout Wednesday

Damaging winds exceeding 130 km/h lashed parts of the state on Wednesday, causing power outages and bringing down trees.

Events

7 d. ago Melbourne weather LIVE: SES and BoM issue warnings for strong winds likely to cause damage across Victoria

Damaging winds exceeding 100 km/h are forecast to lash the state on Wednesday afternoon. Follow our rolling coverage as we bring you live updates.

Events

7 d. ago Melbourne weather LIVE: SES and BoM issue warnings for damaging winds likely to cause damage across Victoria

Damaging winds exceeding 100 km/h are forecast to lash the state on Wednesday afternoon. Follow our rolling coverage as we bring you live updates.

Events

1 week ago Two teens suffer slash wounds in machete attack near Luna Park

Police are investigating after two teens were wounded following an altercation with a group wielding machetes near Luna Park in St Kilda on Sunday night.

Events

1 week ago ‘I want him in the ground’: Why family will name ‘Cheryl’s killer’

Five decades after a toddler vanished from a beach south of Sydney, her family vows to unmask the man who once allegedly confessed to her murder.

Events

1 week ago Peter V’landys and the turf war splitting Sydney racing on Everest day

A sold-out crowd will be at Randwick for Australia’s richest race on Saturday but off the track the sport’s controlling body and main club are at odds.

Events

1 week ago ‘I’d be filthy’: The key call that helped Schiller overcome rocky road to Everest

The former champion apprentice made a call 11 months ago that helped him ride out a tough period and secure his first chance in the richest race on turf.

Politics

2 w. ago Save Rosehill campaigner kicked off The Everest barrier draw boat

Racing officials and wealthy slot holders for the world’s richest race on turf gathered for the glitzy function but one would-be guest was not welcome.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Give me my stuff back’: Woman charged after violent Melbourne retail incident caught on video

The 30-year-old woman from St Kilda East was arrested on Sunday and has since been granted bail.

Events

2 w. ago ‘Wow, you are very special’: The moment Ka Ying Rising revealed just how good he is

The world’s best horse is in Sydney to win the world’s richest race on turf. Trainer David Hayes and jockey Zac Purton have pinpointed the instant they realised his class.

Politics

2 w. ago Fitzroy favourite Alta Trattoria had an overhaul. How does version 2.0 compare?

“A restaurant pivot is a tricky thing.” Besha Rodell wonders whether a turn to a more informal format would benefit Italian restaurant Cantina Moro.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Festival vibe’ for Flemington with turf turning into dance party after last race

Chief executive Kylie Rogers wants to enhance the party atmosphere at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup carnival and intends to turn the hallowed turf into a dance floor after the last race on Champions Stakes Day.

Politics

2 w. ago Young boy airlifted to hospital after dingo attack on K’gari

The boy was walking on the beach with his grandfather when he was set upon by a dingo.

Events

2 w. ago Second Gold Coast drowning in two weeks as man pulled from water at popular beach

A man has died after being pulled unconscious from the water of a popular Gold Coast beach.

Politics