48 m. 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.

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5 h. ago Barnaby Joyce reveals call with Pauline Hanson, dodges defection questions

The Nationals MP faced repeated questions about the potential shift in an interview on Monday morning and said nothing had been locked in.

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8 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.

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8 h. ago How William Barton’s yidaki meets Stephen Page’s vision in new dance work

The musician and the choreographer have collaborated on a new work for Sydney Dance Company’s triple bill Continuum.

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8 h. ago ‘At one point we weren’t invited’: The push for runway diversity

A new wave of stylists at Melbourne Fashion Week are prioritising inclusivity alongside creativity.

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17 h. ago Police commander's anger after clash with protesters in Melbourne

Victoria Police has confirmed two officers have been hospitalised after clashing with anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters in Melbourne on Sunday.

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17 h. ago His colleagues met at a retreat to plot the future. Barnaby couldn’t wait to leave

You could see Barnaby Joyce’s break-up with the Nationals coming. What he does next – and if he can pull it off – is much less clear.

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20 h. ago Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

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20 h. ago ‘Melbourne has had a gutful’: Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

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20 h. ago Victoria Police slam protesters after two police officers hospitalised in Melbourne.

Police were pelted with rocks as March for Australia protesters and anti-racism counter-protesters clashed on Sunday in Melbourne.

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21 h. ago Hanson targets Canavan, Price in hopes Joyce will lead defection to One Nation

Pauline Hanson is targeting several high-profile Coalition MPs to join Barnaby Joyce in what she hopes will be a significant defection to One Nation over net zero and migration.

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21 h. ago This play is a disaster – and the MTC hopes it will be a huge success

A play about the worst industrial accident in Australian history is one of the main attractions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 program.

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25 h. ago Racist slogans, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested, and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rallied in the city.

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26 h. ago Littleproud hasn’t given up on Barnaby Joyce, urges him to stay and ‘help us rebuild’

After this masthead revealed he was in advanced talks with Pauline Hanson about a switch to One Nation, Barnaby Joyce said his relationship with the Nationals was irreparable.

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27 h. ago Littleproud vows to persuade Barnaby Joyce to stay with Nationals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has vowed to try and change Barnaby Joyce's mind after the long-time MP announced plans to quit the party yesterday.

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28 h. ago ‘I want him in the ground’: Why family will name ‘Cheryl’s killer’

Five decades after a toddler vanished from a beach south of Sydney, her family vows to unmask the man who once allegedly confessed to her murder.

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32 h. ago Joanna Lumley: My son was born from an affair. His father and I have remained close

The Absolutely Fabulous star also shares her views on King Charles, Barry Humphries, and her secret to everlasting love.

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42 h. ago Record day for Melham’s historic win at Caulfield Cup as Ka Ying Rising wins the Everest

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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42 h. ago Barnaby Joyce announces will not recontest his seat in parting with Nationals

Baranby Joyce has announced he will not recontest his seat of New England as he parts with the Nationals Party.

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43 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Jamie Melham makes history on Half Yours, first woman jockey to win Caulfield Cup; Ka Ying Rising wins the Everest

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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