2 h. ago ‘It wasn’t hard’: Man who confronted PM in hotel lobby walked straight in

A man who claims he ambushed Anthony Albanese in a Melbourne hotel has said he walked straight into the lobby, despite increased security measures amid rising threats against politicians.

Politics

7 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Statement earrings, hoodies, keep cups: It’s all about the campaign merch; Monique Ryan fury at ‘insulting’ action figure meme

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Politics

7 h. ago Kim Kardashian to tesify in Paria trial of men accused of robbing her

Kim Kardashian will appear in a Paris court to testify against a group of men accused of robbing her at gunpoint in 2016.

Events

7 h. ago The former Age critic who helped the MSO bring music to the people

Largely unknown outside academic circles, Fritz Hart was a seminal figure in Melbourne music.

Culture

7 h. ago Rivals still sniffing to see if price is right for Petracca, Oliver trades

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

Politics

7 h. ago Opposition clubs think Petracca and Oliver are gettable. What would the Dees get back?

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

Politics

7 h. ago Less Hopelessly Devoted, maybe just hopeless: MSO go slow on Olivia Newton

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has hit something of an off-note after promising a donation that took a long time to arrive.

Politics

16 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Monique Ryan fury at ‘insulting’ action figure; Statement earrings, hoodies, keep cups: It’s all about the campaign merch

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Politics

17 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

17 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

17 h. ago England wanted to overhaul the Test championship. They’ll have to win more games instead

England have failed to rejig the points system for the world Test championship, but cricket chiefs have agreed to consider two divisions in Tests, calendar windows and a new Saudi league.

Sport

21 h. ago Exam authority board sacked after thousands accessed VCE tests early

The report published on Tuesday found web pages that inadvertently published sample cover pages containing exam content had been viewed thousands of times.

Politics

21 h. ago Green bike bridge’s overdue opening a welcome sight for cyclists in Docklands

The elevated crossing over Footscray Road is part of the new and upgraded bike paths funded through the West Gate Tunnel project. But cyclists say safety concerns remain in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Politics

23 h. ago Strickland marches in sixth rig to target Serbian gold resource

Strickland Metals has fired up a sixth rig at its 7.4M-ounce gold equivalent Rogozna project as it targets a maiden Gradina resource by year’s end.

Events

31 h. ago He’s worked with Tilda Swinton and Ryan Gosling. Now he’s testing his latest project in Melbourne

Former Saturday Night Live writer and cult comedy favourite Julio Torres has brought his newest experimental work to Australia.

Politics

31 h. ago Three Things I Love: ‘FIFO’ model reveals her favourite parts of Perth

Her day job involves frequent-flying – to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. But she’s got strong reasons to stay living in the west, and she shares them here.

Politics

41 h. ago My suburb is one of Melbourne’s tiniest. I want to make it bigger

The heart of my suburb was ailing when we moved here – until something changed. Now my neighbours want to gatekeep it from new residents.

Politics

43 h. ago The Melbourne chocolate shop using AI to design astronaut bunnies

This Easter Alessandro Luppolo embarked on a space odyssey to create egg-shaped rockets and oversized bonbon moons.

Politics

49 h. ago After years of trying for a reservation, our critic finally makes it to Victoria’s most hard

Besha Rodell finally scores one of six seats at chef Jung Eun Chae’s hideaway restaurant and home in the mountains for an unforgettable dining experience.

Politics

49 h. ago Decadent escapes, cheese parties, long lunches: Vic food events for when winter hits

Seek out an off-grid weekend with food by top chefs, a double-whammy wine and cheese festival and a long lunch with a face you’ll know from TV.

Events