5 h. ago The Hawks were ‘close to death’. These are the people who brought them back from the brink

Petty politics have been set side as the Hawks prepare to move to their new training base, the Kennedy Community Centre, at Dingley in Melbourne’s south-east.

Events

5 h. ago The best heckles, riskiest jokes and strangest moments from this year’s comedy festival

After a month packed with shows, our reviewers have come together to pick out the best (and most memorable) moments from this year’s comedy festival.

Politics

5 h. ago $2.7 billion plan to build Australia’s tallest tower falters

Five years on, after buyers paid deposits for 80 per cent of its planned apartments, the STH BNK project in Melbourne’s Southbank still doesn’t have a builder.

Economics

5 h. ago Corporate watchdog launches investigation into billionaire Richard White’s share trading

The corporate regulator has already examined current and former directors at the logistics software giant as it probes disclosures made about share trading.

Events

5 h. ago Try this fish pie recipe and you’ll see why it’s a menu fixture at this famous Melbourne pub

Comforting but not too heavy, this creamy fish pie is a year-round favourite. So don’t be shy – bust through the golden pastry cap and dive right in.

Politics

15 h. ago Home ransacked after thieves target cars at Melbourne Airport

A Mornington Peninsula couple is warning travellers after their car was broken into at a Melbourne Airport car park while they were away on holiday.

Events

15 h. ago What did women ever do for Melbourne? Walk with me while I explain...

One of the highlights of this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival is a celebratory stroll with our unsung heroines.

Politics

17 h. ago State of Melbourne funeral home ‘disgraceful, appalling’, experts tell court

The embalmer at a funeral home at the centre of a defamation case has rejected suggestions her preparation room was “disgraceful” after a court was shown images of bodies stacked on trays.

Events

18 h. ago Metronet offers two years free rent carrot to get businesses under the tracks

Metronet is offering two years of free rent to lure small businesses into nine train stations across the city.

Transport

18 h. ago ClearVue pockets $1.09M tax credit for solar glass development

ClearVue Technologies has pocketed a handsome $1.09M tax credit under the Australian Government’s Research & Development Tax Incentive, mainly for the company’s Generation 2 solar glass technology.

Economics

19 h. ago Australians shun US travel as Trump sparks confusion, then backlash

Trade tariffs and a crackdown on immigration have created fear and confusion for US-bound visitors. More Australians are now avoiding the US.

Politics

19 h. ago Sumitomo stumps up $4.6M to become substantial Ardea shareholder

Ardea Resources has secured a $4.6M strategic placement from Japanese JV partner Sumitomo Metal Mining to progress its giant Kalgoorlie nickel project in WA.

Politics

19 h. ago Man allegedly sexually assaulted elderly woman after helping carry her shopping

The woman was allegedly assaulted after a man offered to help with her shopping trolley before forcing his way into her home.

Events

19 h. ago The Libertines show felt more like a rehearsal – and we were the creepy fans spying

The English outfit certainly showed up and played their songs. But is that enough?

Politics

21 h. ago Aurum drills monster 89m gold hit at flagship West African project

Aurum Resources has smashed out another big gold hit in West Africa, striking a massive 89m at 2.42g/t gold from 213m at its Boundiali gold Project in Cote d’Ivoire.

Events

22 h. ago Police release CCTV after elderly woman allegedly sexually assaulted

The woman was allegedly assaulted after a man offered to help with her shopping trolley before forcing his way into her home.

Events

23 h. ago Notorious internet message board 4chan has been hacked, posts claim

The claim of a hack “looks legit”, according to cybercrime experts.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘It wasn’t hard’: Man who confronted PM in hotel lobby walked straight in

A man who claims he ambushed Anthony Albanese in a Melbourne hotel has said he walked straight into the lobby, despite increased security measures amid rising threats against politicians.

Politics

29 h. ago The former Age critic who helped the MSO bring music to the people

Largely unknown outside academic circles, Fritz Hart was a seminal figure in Melbourne music.

Culture

29 h. ago Rivals still sniffing to see if price is right for Petracca, Oliver trades

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

Politics