14 m. ago Nine’s goal to become home of soccer with English Premier League dream

The media giant will consider a bid for the A-League broadcast rights as it closes in on a deal to acquire the rights to televising the top competitions in England.

Sport

27 m. ago Fremantle Press buys landmark first home with Fini, state support

How on earth would two small arts organisations manage to pull off this complex and ambitious feat? They asked the question – and it was answered.

Politics

44 m. ago Emma Bates’ alleged killer has case delayed after fire takes family home

The brother of a man charged over the killing of his neighbour has allegedly set his own house on fire days before he was due to provide crucial evidence against his sibling.

Events

2 h. ago Great Southern, Gold Fields to test giant Qld porphyry gold targets

Great Southern Mining is set to drill deep at its Queensland project, targeting multi-million-ounce porphyry and IRG gold systems with JV partner Gold Fields Ltd.

Events

2 h. ago Load up a tray from the bain marie at Melbourne’s very own version of Malaysian rice stalls

Da Bao is Ho Jiak chef Junda Khoo’s fast-casual eatery within his new mega complex in the CBD.

Politics

3 h. ago NSW budget 2025 LIVE updates: Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announces historic $1.2b child protection package; flags more homes ‘for a state that sorely needs them’

The Minns government’s third state budget is expected to remain in the red.

Politics

4 h. ago The state budget is in better shape. The economy, though? Short of fighting fit

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s budget lacks ambition in that it makes no attempt at taking on tax reform.

Politics

4 h. ago Millionaires in minutes: Your guide to the NBA draft and the Australians who could be picked

A 220cm Australian is the tallest player up for grabs in this year’s NBA draft and a standout prospect for any team looking to combat San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama. But Rocco Zikarsky is not the only Aussie hoping to get picked up this week.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Not a kebab’: It’s all about chargrilled Lebanese chicken at Tawooq

The Brunswick East eatery brings Beirut street food flavours to Lygon Street.

Politics

5 h. ago The Hawks bought their Waverley base for $1. They just sold it to the AFL for millions

The long-time football venue has been earmarked for use developing AFL talent, or possibly as a base for the league’s umpires or community footy.

Economics

10 h. ago How thousands of Melbourne’s empty homes are dodging millions in tax

A tax on vacant properties was supposed to help boost housing supply, but the state government is struggling to find thousands of dwellings that should be liable for the charge.

Economics

10 h. ago Cement facility fights to expand just 85 metres from Yarraville homes

Residents say their health will be at risk from dust and truck traffic if a cement manufacturer is allowed to boost production despite contravening usual buffer-zone rules.

Politics

11 h. ago This office block restaurant was rebooted within a year. Does Molli 2.0 hit the mark?

It’s helmed by an exciting new chef, but feels like a small neighbourhood restaurant trapped in an airport lounge.

Events

21 h. ago Driver warned by police several times before fatal shooting, court hears

The state coroner has been told police warned a woman multiple times before she was eventually shot dead in South Melbourne last month.

Events

22 h. ago Man dragged to car boot and doused in petrol in terrifying home invasion

A 68-year-old farmer has been dragged to the boot of his car and doused in petrol at gunpoint during a home invasion in Yea.

Events

23 h. ago ‘Don’t you dare’: Officer’s warnings before fatally shooting driver

Madeline Margaret Henry was fatally shot in South Melbourne last month after driving towards a police officer during the arrest of a man allegedly wielding a machete.

Events

23 h. ago Find riffs on Palestinian dishes at a homely Coburg cafe that honours its owner’s grandmother

Beit Siti serves fresh baked goods with Middle Eastern twists, grab-and-go sangers and more.

Politics

25 h. ago By robots, for robots: The new soundtrack to our lives is giving me nightmares

It has already created millions of songs. Now it has emerged that AI music’s growth will come largely at the expense of human musicians.

Politics

28 h. ago Couple on their way to be married just miss out on $4m Tennyson Point home

A couple who planned to get married at the registry on Saturday stopped in to try their luck at auction for the home, but missed out on a truly memorable wedding day by just $30,000.

Events

29 h. ago Buyers win their first home in Newport, pay $1.21m to beat downsizers

The inner-west home was in need of renovations but attracted bidding from three buyers attracted to its exclusive address.

Economics