2 h. ago Car stolen from Melbourne with family's luggage and passports inside

A family in south-east Melbourne has been left shaken after their car was stolen with luggage and passports inside.

Politics

5 h. ago Coates to stay at Storm, but there’s a twist with his new deal

Superstar winger Xavier Coates is poised to recommit to Melbourne, but it won’t be long before speculation about his future ramps up again.

Events

8 h. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street falls as AI darlings extend slump

Nvidia, Palantir and other superstar stocks that had surged in the mania surrounding artificial-intelligence technology are dragging Wall Street lower again on Wednesday.

Politics

8 h. ago An orangutan reached for Natalie’s hand. It was a defining moment for her

Through often-startling stories detailing the wonder of wildlife, a Melbourne environmentalist hopes to convince people that the natural world is worth saving.

Politics

8 h. ago Cumin lamb skewers with quick chilli pickle is your new weeknight go

Transport yourself with this easy street-food-inspired feast.

Politics

8 h. ago Like being inside your mother’s womb: Melbourne’s new choose

Melbourne’s Now or Never festival kicks off on Thursday with a giant pink inflatable installation covering half of the inside of the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building.

Politics

11 h. ago New Google phones hit the street sporting better cameras, faster processor and AI smarts

In addition to more AI, the Pixel 10 line-up adds extra zoom in the lowest-end model, Qi2 charging for the whole line-up and a dust-proof rating for the bendable phone.

Technology

13 h. ago The key industries on the rise as Brisbane economy hits $200b

Brisbane’s economy tipped $200 billion last year, with several industries achieving growth as the SEQ population is set to reach 6 million by 2041. But urban sprawl limits could stem the boom.

Events

20 h. ago ASX finishes higher as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has finished the session in the green as investors digested a flurry of company earnings announcements.

Politics

23 h. ago Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling Gaza student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Operating like Big Brother’: Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Culture

26 h. ago ASX edges higher as retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket had a soft start to trading on Wednesday, as a plunge by building materials maker James Hardie and losses by the mining heavyweights and CSL overshadowed solid gains from the wider market.

Politics

26 h. ago ASX extends gains as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has cemented its gains in afternoon trading after a flurry of company earnings announcements.

Politics

32 h. ago First look: A surprising ingredient takes centre stage at this new Japanese restaurant

This Melbourne first is a casual spot that celebrates the simmering stews found on the streets of Japan – and the broth that powers them.

Politics

32 h. ago First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe

The flattery was lavish but necessary. Europe cannot rely on Trump, but will only face bigger dangers if he is fooled by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Politics

45 h. ago Court shown dramatic footage of stolen car hitting police officer during high

A court has released dramatic vision of the moment a police officer was flung into the air during a high-speed chase in Melbourne's north.

Events

46 h. ago Dateline unearths six new breccia pipes at US Colosseum gold play

Dateline has lit up six new, potentially gold-rich breccia pipes at its US Colosseum project, with geophysics pointing to a much bigger mineralised gold system.

Politics

50 h. ago Melbourne’s key street has got its buzz back, and it’s bigger than, well ...

For years, the city’s spine has been on life support, but a string of new openings suggests our entertainment and retail hub is returning to its best.

Politics

50 h. ago ‘Singing Nazi anthem, doing the salute’: student faces antisemitism

A 14-year-old Jewish girl says she faced Nazi salutes and swastikas at schools in Melbourne’s south-east.

Politics

55 h. ago Five teenagers charged over Melbourne armed supermarket robberies

Five teenagers have been charged after a series of alleged armed supermarket robberies ended in a police chase across Melbourne.

Events