10 h. ago See you next October, champ: Ka Ying Rising bids Sydney farewell

As Ka Ying Rising left Sydney, his trainer and jockey finally celebrated The Everest win with a few expensive bottles of red wine and cigars.

Politics

13 h. ago Police hunt alleged attackers after Melbourne Luna Park machete attack

Police are hunting down the alleged offenders after teenage boys were injured in a machete attack at Melbourne’s Luna Park.

Events

16 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

Events

20 h. ago Protest permits needed to protect police from violence and injury, says union

Violence will continue at protests if no permit system to regulate rallies is introduced, union boss Wayne Gatt said.

Events

23 h. ago Shore prepares for a special farewell as principal set to depart

Staff and students were urged to send in their messages of support, to be added to a photo book which will be presented to John Collier at the end of his term.

Politics

24 h. ago The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ memories are still fresh of the chaotic 2023 season under Eddie Jones. But a high player turnover, injuries and Spring Tour selection strategy may take some heat out of a spicy reunion in Tokyo.

Politics

24 h. ago The Melbourne suburbs where security guards are forced to carry guns

Security guards patrolling housing estates in the booming outer west at night will soon be armed as burglaries, carjackings and machete attacks soar.

Politics

24 h. ago The entrepreneurial VCE subject enjoying a boom in student enrolments

Business management is considered a practical subject among VCE students, whereas more traditional subjects such as biology and chemistry have dropped in enrolments.

Politics

32 h. 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

33 h. ago Inside the allegedly toxic rescue service, masked by a ‘god amongst men’ reputation

Staff at Westpac Rescue have allegedly been left broken amid claims of sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation within the iconic organisation.

Politics

34 h. ago ‘Cookie Monster union’: How a backroom deal for Victoria’s upper house got pushed out to 2026

Labor’s factional bosses have gone from faceless to red-faced after a collapse in backroom negotiations left the party unable to decide on its upper house candidates for next year’s Victorian election.

Society

34 h. ago More students are getting top ATARs. The reason is not what you think

An extra 800 students in 2024 received an ATAR above 90 compared to 2020.

Politics

35 h. ago Green at No.5 and Head to No.6? Gilchrist floats surprise batting order switch

Adam Gilchrist doesn’t believe Australia get their best value with Cameron Green at No.3. He has a left-field idea given Travis Head’s proven record as a destructive middle-order player.

Politics

36 h. ago Move over Hollywood’s Walk of Fame: Tribute to Sydney’s storytellers gets new chapter

Sydney’s Writers’ Walk is to be extended, and a founder says the door could be left open to celebrate songwriters, as well as playwrights and authors.

Politics

42 h. ago Two more hostage bodies released as US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinians

It comes as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu increases pressure on the militant group to speed up the retrieval of remains under their ceasefire.

Events

48 h. ago Justin Hemmes wants to conquer Byron Bay. A primary school is in his way

Justin Hemmes has spent the past four years snapping up $60 million worth of property in Byron Bay.

Politics

55 h. ago AFLW weekly LIVE: Roos one win from history after extending a remarkable streak; Saints overcome injury carnage in gutsy win

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Events

61 h. ago A single piece of cloth stands between this student and his lifelong dream of becoming a paramedic

For religious reasons Prabhjeet Gill has a beard and does not cut his hair. He was shocked when he was told this meant he couldn’t do a required mask-fitting test.

Politics

68 h. ago Breast cancer leaves tattoo ‘battle scars’, but with a little help Louise is having hers removed

For many women, the marks left behind by breast cancer and its treatment are indelible.

Politics

3 d. ago Michelle Payne’s rise to the top was swift – then came stalkers, the agony and the heartbreak

The past decade has been filled with turmoil, horrendous injury and death for the retired jockey and expert trainer.

Politics