3 h. ago Public parkland marked as site for private Christian school riles residents

Melbourne’s thousands-strong Assyrian community have been searching for a site to open a school, but the state government’s interjection threatens to pit them against locals.

Culture

4 h. ago NSW Premier Chris Minns to introduce 'toughest firearm reforms' in Australia

Premier Chris Minns has confirmed the NSW government will introduce the "toughest firearm reforms" in Australia to parliament this week in the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Events

6 h. ago This decommissioned bowling green is your new summer hangout

Banjo’s Social Club is a new pop-up beer garden at the East Malvern RSL.

Events

7 h. ago A creperie serving French buckwheat galettes and sweet crepes

Roule Galette’s Carnegie outpost is just as atmospheric as its original city store.

Politics

12 h. ago Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas exits Canberra, sells Carlotta after 14 months

The 150-seat Mediterranean-focused venue, which snared a chefs’ hat shortly after opening, closed on the weekend.

Politics

20 h. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with emotional service; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, for a vigil to honour the victims of the massacre. Look back on our live coverage.

Events

25 h. ago Restaurant empire’s debts to super fund blow out as celebrity chef eyes new backer

Melbourne chef Scott Pickett’s fine-dining restaurants owe the collapsed First Guardian super fund more than $18 million, liquidators have revealed.

Politics

27 h. ago Grief and defiance as Melbourne women gather for Bondi vigil

Dressed in white, a group of Jewish and non-Jewish women gathered to remember the victims of the Bondi shooting one week on.

Politics

29 h. ago Australia’s biggest Hindu temple is slated for Melbourne’s fringe – but a skink could stop it

The $250 million project aims to provide a space for the country’s fastest growing religion, but locals have raised concerns about the influx of visitors.

Politics

30 h. ago NSW Premier Chris Minns urges protesters to avoid gathering today

The NSW Premier had a stern message for anyone planning protests on the one-week anniversary of the Bondi Beach terror attack today.

Politics

37 h. ago It’s time for politicians to return Bondi Beach to the people

This crisis requires politicians to stop partisan politicking at the beach and go back to Canberra to work together.

Politics

47 h. ago Government set to cover cost of crucial breast cancer medication

Patients with an aggressive form of breast cancer could soon save thousands of dollars every month as the government prepares to cover the cost of crucial medication.

Politics

48 h. ago Crawley said Bazball ‘winds up’ Australia. Did he just wave the white flag on England’s Ashes nightmare?

England opener Zak Crawley, who two months ago declared that Bazball “winds up” Australia, has conceded Pat Cummins’ men have totally outplayed the tourists.

Events

48 h. ago Australia have obliterated Bazball in just 10 days, and England know it

England opener Zak Crawley, who two months ago declared that Bazball “winds up” Australia, has conceded Pat Cummins’ men have totally outplayed the tourists.

Politics

52 h. ago Eli Katoa is on the road to recovery. But for now, how do Melbourne replace him?

The Storm are banking on two players released by rival clubs to replace heavyweight forwards Eliesa Katoa and Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

Politics

58 h. ago Victorian government warns people planning to protest in Melbourne

The Victorian Government has warned anyone who protests in Melbourne in the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack will be "dealt with by police".

Events

61 h. ago She helped save the Melbourne Cup, then read on social media that her job was at risk

Dr Grace Forbes is rarely mentioned in the same breath as star former jockey Michelle Payne, but both have had a profound effect on the history of the Melbourne Cup. On Friday, Forbes’ time at Racing Victoria officially came to an end.

Politics

61 h. ago Ash Barty, Michael Rowland and an ‘affordable’ $6.5m house: Melbourne’s wildest auctions of 2025

From a loss-making mansion to a marathon first home buyer battle, Melbourne’s auction market had a rollercoaster year.

Economics

3 d. ago Let it glow! Where to find some of the best Christmas lights in Melbourne

They lots of effort and aren’t cheap, but the families behind Melbourne’s best Christmas light displays say their reward is worth their hard work.

Politics

3 d. ago A cosy bar with a sunny courtyard hangout for cocktails and bocce

Pallino Bar has stood the test of time on Thornbury’s High Street.

Events