15 h. ago Alleged fraudster who ‘left devastated people in his wake’ could be hiding in Brisbane

“Police will allege Connors has engaged in fraudulent activity across two countries and left devastated people in his wake.”

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Disappointing’: VicTrack takes over station beautification program

Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria ran the Stationeers volunteers for 30 years – until a government agency quietly took over a few weeks ago.

Politics

19 h. ago Where to dine in St Kilda, Balaclava, Windsor, Prahran and surrounds

From hatted restaurants with sea views to buzzy Italian trattorias, these are Good Food’s picks for dining out around bayside Melbourne.

Politics

19 h. ago Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

In a potential landmark discovery, scientists examining an alien planet’s atmosphere have detected the chemical fingerprints of gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes.

Science

19 h. ago Why these three words might be the most beautiful cliche in footy

Within the very full basket of football cliches, one diamond, for me at least, shines a little brighter than the rest. You’ve heard it a million times from players or coaches and you’d be forgiven for tuning out. But it deserves a more considered hearing.

Politics

19 h. ago Horror and heartbreak is real in the devastating Narrow Road to the Deep North

With a tender performance from Jacob Elordi at its centre, this is perhaps one of the most beautiful and harrowing war stories I have seen. 

Events

25 h. ago Is it possible to improve the greatest salad of all time? Good Food gives it a crack

The cult Cypriot grain salad has had more than 5 million downloads and is a mainstay of many a family table. But can we make it even better? Only one way to find out.

Politics

25 h. ago Memo to Transport: It’s not compulsory to ruin every beautiful thing

We just spent $1.3 billion making Central Station beautiful. But now, out of apparent safety concerns, we appear intent on ruining it.

Politics

32 h. ago How ‘Australia’s worst school’ transformed after public low point

Two determined principals dramatically turned around the culture of a school where student and educators’ physical and mental health, plus academic records, had been plummeting.

Politics

37 h. ago Teachers bitten, pushed down stairs: How ‘Australia’s worst school’ transformed after public low point

Two determined principals dramatically turned around the culture of a school where student and educators’ physical and mental health, plus academic records, had been plummeting.

Society

38 h. ago Heartbroken parents of toddler killed in car park tragedy pay tribute to 'shining light'

The heartbroken parents of a toddler who was tragically hit and killed by a car in south-west Victoria last week have paid tribute to their "beautiful" daughter.

Society

3 d. ago Coffee dispute melee ends in death while customers pay for drinks and food

Lisa Murphy had coffee thrown on her before a wild fracas on the floor of a 7-Eleven left her screaming that she couldn’t breathe.

Economics

3 d. ago Coffee dispute fight ends in death while customers pay for drinks and food

Lisa Murphy had coffee thrown on her before a wild fracas on the floor of a 7-Eleven left her screaming that she couldn’t breathe.

Economics

3 d. ago Decadent escapes, cheese parties, long lunches: Vic food events for when winter hits

Seek out an off-grid weekend with food by top chefs, a double-whammy wine and cheese festival and a long lunch with a face you’ll know from TV.

Events

4 d. ago Eight of the most outrageously beautiful places to visit in Montenegro

Neighbours Croatia and Albania might get all the glory, but with wildly pretty landscapes and thrumming cities, this tiny country deserves to be your new European go-to.

Politics

4 d. ago Can chocolate ever be healthy? A dietitian breaks it down (plus her five top picks)

Whether you prefer milk, dark or white chocolate, the question is whether any of them can be considered a “health food”.

Politics

4 d. ago Part pizza, part smash burger, this dish may come with an argument

Food is a wonderful thing, tied to history, culture and identity, but that also means it can be a source of conflict. Welcome to the world of lahmajun.

Politics

4 d. ago This election is one of the worst I’ve seen. Here’s the one thing we can do to fix Australian politics

I think both sides of politics are treating us like mugs. Maybe like the mugs many of us have allowed ourselves to become.

Politics

5 d. ago Why Australia’s well placed to weather Trump’s economic self

Westpac’s chief economist explains why the US president’s tariff fixation will hurt America much more than it will hurt other countries.

Politics

5 d. ago Why the worst day of the week is the best day to work from home

Amid the furore over the future of flexible work arrangements, people are missing the most crucial question: what is the best day to work from home?

Politics