1 hour ago Stewards investigating as husband's horse veers off, allegedly allows wife through

Racing Victoria stewards are looking into an incident involving married jockeys Ben and Jamie Melham.

Events

4 h. ago Children filmed playing on scooters while their mother allegedly lay dead inside

A man accused of killing his former partner in Victoria’s north paraded two young children outside the house in social media videos while their mother allegedly lay dead inside the home.

Events

10 h. ago The elite Perth private boys’ schools spending big on infrastructure

One of Perth’s highest-fee schools has just received development approval for the “largest building investment the school has ever made”. 

Economics

10 h. ago I bought into the dream of apartment living. The reality has been far different

I’m 34, married with no children, and doing a PhD in architecture and planning – the ideal candidate for the state government’s apartment plan. But apartment living has turned out be full of extra costs, defects and frustrations.

Society

10 h. ago Trying to lose weight? The answer may lie in what you want to gain

Piling weight back on is a common experience for dieters, but lasting change can be found in unexpected places.

Politics

15 h. ago Record clean energy surge set to break Australia’s coal reliance

The threat of blackouts as more coal-fired power stations shut has been downgraded after a record year of investment in renewables and storage.

Politics

20 h. ago Ben Melham’s horse shifted, giving wife rails run to victory. Now stewards are investigating betting sheets

Jamie Melham won the Caulfield race last Saturday on $3.20 favourite Jimmy Recard, but her husband, Ben, was suspended for eight meetings for careless riding in the same event on a less-fancied rival.

Events

20 h. ago Those who profit from childcare must put safety first, or get out of the industry

The most ambitious reform in the childcare review would see owners, funders and board members of for-profit centres forced to make the interests of children their “paramount consideration”.

Politics

20 h. ago Disgraced doctor punted from peak body, placed on indefinite leave from Sydney hospital

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

Science

21 h. ago ASX finishes higher as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has finished the session in the green as investors digested a flurry of company earnings announcements.

Politics

21 h. ago Peak surgical body punts disgraced doctor Al Muderis after court finds negligence

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

Events

24 h. ago Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling Gaza student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘Operating like Big Brother’: Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Culture

25 h. ago Unsubstantiated abuse allegations against childcare workers should be shared, report says

A rapid review into Victoria’s childcare sector has also recommended that every centre be randomly inspected once a year and that the state should establish an independent regulator.

Society

25 h. ago Unproven abuse allegations against childcare workers should be shared, says report

A rapid review into Victoria’s childcare sector has also recommended that every centre be randomly inspected once a year and the state should establish an independent regulator.

Society

26 h. ago Construction scam built on forged documents and a licensing loophole

Unqualified builders have been registered to work on Victorian homes by gaining licences in Queensland, thanks to a widespread scam.

Politics

27 h. ago Investigations continue after man shot dead in Sydney's west

Police are investigating two crime scenes in Sydney's west after a man was shot dead last night.

Events

30 h. ago Why our 'emotional support water bottles' could be damaging our health

Health experts are warning if your drink bottles aren't cleaned daily you could risk drinking mold.

Politics

34 h. ago We want to help our two children own property. Who can help us?

I can’t find any financial adviser who wants to help find a property for my children.

Society

34 h. ago How a small investment in community health would pay off big for Victoria

Victoria’s vital community health centres are in dire need of more funding to stop them falling apart. The outlay would also ease the strain on public hospitals.

Economics