46 m. ago Lawyers disciplined over ‘offensive, demeaning’ LGBTQ ‘joke’ posted in elevators

The two men admitted writing and posting the offensive remarks in the lifts of a Melbourne law chambers building. Their actions caused outrage in the legal community.

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66 m. ago Flying high or calling last drinks: What’s happening with your favourite Melbourne bars?

Some old favourites are closing for good while other spots are packed. What’s going on with Melbourne’s independent bar scene? And why are more venues opening in such a tough economy?

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8 h. ago Why this ‘pure Melbourne’ trattoria is attracting a new wave of admirers

This Carlton favourite has long delivered just about everything you’d want from a casual neighbourhood restaurant says our critic – now Gen Z has discovered its appeal, too.

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9 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis; early voting opens

Follow our live coverage as we bring you all the news from the campaign across the nation.

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10 h. ago Trump’s peacemaker charade has failed. Ukraine and the West will pay a price

After two years of insisting that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war in his first 24 hours if returned to the White House, Trump is preparing to walk away from the problem entirely.

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22 h. ago None from 19: Souths primed to exorcise their demons in Melbourne

They call it “Bleak City”, and nobody has found it bleaker than the Rabbitohs, who are yet to win a game in Melbourne. Can they bury the hoodoo on Friday?

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26 h. ago MasterChef’s Andy Allen pays $3.85 million for stunning Melbourne home

The entertainer’s dream comes with a gourmet kitchen – naturally – including two ovens and a butler’s pantry, plus a barbecue outdoors.

Economics

27 h. ago Greek restaurant owner gutted by second firebombing in 10 months

The restaurant in Melbourne’s inner west only reopened late last year before it was targeted in another firebombing in the early hours of Easter Monday.

Events

33 h. ago The lunge that launched a title bid: Piastri’s opening move stuns Verstappen

A brilliant opening manoeuvre from the Australian driver has won him the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the lead in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship.

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34 h. ago ‘No hope of ever paying’: The Victorian with more than $400,000 in unpaid toll fines

Lawyers are calling on the government to announce an amnesty on penalty and enforcement fees attached to toll fines to stop people spiralling into unsustainable debt.

Economics

44 h. ago An unremarkable mutt in Melbourne, my dog is a celebrity in Sydney

Among a sea of cavoodles and chihuahuas, my gigantic hound, who arguably looks like a wizard-turned-greyhound with a mane, leaves a lasting impact.

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45 h. ago Father with suspected bikie links stabbed to death in Melbourne

A father-of-six with suspected bikie links has been stabbed to death on Melbourne's popular Chapel Street.

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62 h. ago Hardwick takes a swipe at Victorian Premier over Balta comments after Tiger cubs snare a thrilling win

The three-time premiership coach had some choice words for Jacinta Allan ahead of Noah Balta’s sentencing on Tuesday.

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64 h. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: Tiger cubs clinch second win this season, outlasting Damien Hardwick’s Suns at Marvel

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

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65 h. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: Tiger cubs on verge of a famous victory, but Riewoldt says ‘there’s no way’ Balta should be playing

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

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66 h. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: Tigers take a shock lead into half

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

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67 h. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: Tigers host Suns at Marvel, Jack Riewoldt says ‘there’s no way’ Noah Balta should be playing

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

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68 h. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: A giant frustration for GWS in Adelaide loss, Noah Balta prepares for Richmond return

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

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69 h. ago Australia will advocate for Melbourne man 'charged by Russia with fighting for Ukraine'

Captured Australian Oscar Jenkins has been charged by Russian authorities after fighting for Ukraine.

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69 h. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: ‘A bit embarrassed by that stat’: What drove the Dees to victory; Giants and Crows in dour struggle

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

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