15 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.

Politics

21 h. ago Thieves steal priceless jewels from Louvre in brazen daylight heist

France’s Interior Minister said that three or four thieves broke into the museum from outside using a crane that was positioned on a truck.

Events

23 h. ago Two teens suffer slash wounds in machete attack near Luna Park

Police are investigating after two teens were wounded following an altercation with a group wielding machetes near Luna Park in St Kilda on Sunday night.

Events

30 h. ago Creators of Grounded 2 on taking the series forward and scary spiders

9news.com.au caught up with Justin Vasquez, Creative Director at Eidos Montreal and Miles Winzeler, Producer at Obsidian Entertainment, to talk scary spiders and all things Grounded 2, out now in early access.

Events

4 d. ago Melbourne cats given the freedom to go out at night – on one condition

The City of Melbourne has granted Kepler Copernicus and his fellow cats their due respect – the freedom to go out during the cat curfew.

Politics

4 d. ago Alarming but not distressing, this animated family monster movie walks a fine line

There are many moments in Night of the Zoopocalypse that will please young viewers keen for a gentle fright.

Politics

5 d. ago Trump’s America is a mess, but boy, it’s giving us some good movies

A culture at war with itself is scary to behold, but at least it has produced Civil War, Eddington and One Battle After Another.

Politics

5 d. ago There’s a rude awakening (and no dining) on board this sleeper train

A ride on the comfortable Sofia-Istanbul Express includes a dramatic border crossing in the middle of the night.

Politics

5 d. ago Jockey Robbie Dolan felt defenceless when his baby girl was in hospital. So he sang to her

Born prematurely, Robbie Dolan’s daughter Maisie spent over 110 days in a neonatal intensive care unit in Liverpool Hospital. The Melbourne Cup winner sang to his daughter every day and night, a tradition he still continues. 

Events

7 d. ago 300km/h in near darkness: Bathurst 1000 drivers detail ‘scary’ final stages

Kiwi young gun sets sights on leader Broc Feeney in inaugural finals series.

Transport

7 d. ago Tallest tower outside CBD approved for construction at 205 metres

The biggest of the three buildings would be the tallest outside the CBD – and among the tallest in Brisbane outright.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘They were terrified’: Worker tells of colleagues’ distress at machete brawl in Broadmeadows shopping centre

Police are investigating after a brawl between two groups in a shopping centre car park spilled into a busy shopping centre on Friday night.

Politics

9 d. ago Man dies at Merri train station after being handcuffed by PSOs

The 63-year-old man appeared “substance affected”, police say, and lost consciousness on Friday night.

Politics

9 d. ago Shoppers scream as pair swing machetes at each other in Broadmeadows

Police are investigating after a brawl between two groups in a shopping centre car park spilled into a busy shopping centre on Friday night.

Politics

9 d. ago The final 90 seconds of the NRL grand final was sporting theatre at its finest

Of all the extraordinary things Reece Walsh did on grand final night, his try-saving tackle with less than two minutes to go might just be the best of all.

Sport

1 week ago Mum and I spent a night in hospital: Here’s what has to change

One in five hospital beds are currently occupied by elderly people. It affects every part of the healthcare system.

Politics

1 week ago ‘My grandchild, I love him too much’: Slain UFC fighter’s family break silence

The grandmother of Suman Mokhtarian, shot dead in a “brazen” and “targeted” daylight attack on Wednesday, has spoken of her heartache. 

Society

1 week ago Independent MPs boycott parliament sports club, after it banned Pocock for raising gambling links

The independent senator on Tuesday criticised the social club – of which the prime minister is president – for having a gambling lobby firm as a sponsor, and questioned Albanese’s role. By Thursday night, Pocock was out.

Events

1 week ago It’s art, but not as you know it: Teens lead strangers in night

When night falls, tour the unexpected in Werribee in this Melbourne Fringe Festival event created by teenagers.

Politics

1 week ago WA news LIVE: Perth gripped by wrestling fever as superstar readies farewell visit

Follow our live coverage here.

Politics