4 h. ago Why the Bombers may not get a draft bonanza if they lose Merrett to their bitter rivals

The Bombers remain steadfast that Zach Merrett will not be traded under any circumstances, and rivals are struggling to see a scenario where the club will receive commensurate compensation for parting with him.

Events

8 h. ago Falling foul of the president: Who’s the real Fake News loser?

Standover tactics from US President Donald Trump have become familiar ground for US media companies.

Politics

9 h. ago CCTV cameras caught moment childcare worker allegedly assaulted boy

The four-year-old suffered a two-centimetre laceration to his head after allegedly being pushed onto a bed by a staff member at the centre.

Events

11 h. ago The moment a Russian drone slammed into a Ukrainian university

Moscow launched a wave of daylight attacks across Ukraine, striking a university and railways stations, while missiles were also heard landing close to a nuclear power plant.

Events

12 h. ago Dogs on planes: What you need to know about Virgin’s new furry

Allowing pets in the cabin comes as more people see cat and dog ownership as providing a sense of family. 

Politics

16 h. ago From cargo to the cabin: Virgin Australia begins flying pets on planes

Your beloved four-legged family member will no longer have to travel in the cargo hold: but they will be required to stay in a pet carrier under a seat.

Transport

18 h. ago Our new boss has made everyone in the team cry. Is this bullying behaviour?

It’s not normal for a new leader to reduce every team member to tears, but what is the best way to tackle this? Dr Kirstin Ferguson has some straightforward advice.

Politics

28 h. ago I tried the ‘authentic travel’ trend. It almost ruined my holiday

Standing in front of historic monuments and discovering local gems, I had expected to be struck by a sense of awe. Instead, it was entirely underwhelming.

Politics

29 h. ago Aguia study tips 150% leap in free cash flow for Brazilian phosphate

Aguia Resources has delivered a powerful update for its Brazilian Tres Estrades project, with its pre-tax free cash flow rocketing by 150%.

Economics

32 h. ago Keeping pace with a gifted child: Are schools letting them down?

It may seem like they have won the academic lottery but parents of gifted children can struggle to find the right support to allow their child to thrive.

Politics

34 h. ago Doctor claims she was booted from Virgin airport lounge for pumping breastmilk

Dr Elise Turner has claimed she was asked to leave the Virgin lounge at Melbourne Airport for pumping breastmilk.

Politics

35 h. ago Doctor furious after being kicked out of Virgin airport lounge for pumping breast milk

A GP who specialises in women’s health says she was asked to leave the business lounge while using a breast pump.

Politics

36 h. ago Super Retail boss sacked, loses bonuses, in fallout from alleged office romance

A year and a half after allegations of an undisclosed relationship, and amid other claims of misuse of company funds and a culture of workplace bullying, the $4 billion retailer has capitulated.

Politics

36 h. ago Breastfeeding mother kicked out of Virgin lounge for pumping milk

A breast feeding mother has been asked to leave the Virgin airport business lounge for pumping breast milk. CREDIT: dreliseturner

Politics

36 h. ago Could ‘smell training’ help your brain? Why this sense is key to ageing well

Most of us take it for granted but smell is a powerful sense for evoking memory and emotion. Now, scientists are examining its role in moderating mood and even staving off dementia.

Politics

42 h. ago The most dangerous animal you can face on safari? The one in front of you

After the first hippo charge, I realise my guide and I have a difference in opinion on the definition of “life-threatening”.

Politics

42 h. ago Michael knew something wasn’t right. His diagnosis knocked him for six

A life-changing illness threw his life into disarray and sent him into a mental health spiral. Finding a way to live with it has helped Michael recover the joy.

Politics

50 h. ago Hundreds of calls for help as wild weather sweeps across Melbourne

The burst of springtime sun has brought with it gale-force winds triggering mass power outages for thousands.

Politics

52 h. ago My suburb may be home to gangsters, students and rats, but its food can heal a broken heart

Friends asked why I’d chosen my suburb over cooler ones like Fitzroy, Collingwood, or Brunswick to start my new single life. Until I introduced them to “Tom”.

Society

53 h. ago Strong winds spark blackouts, close train lines and damage properties

Winds peaking at over 100km/h have left thousands without power, forced the closure of some of Melbourne’s busiest train lines and downed trees.

Society