8 h. ago Pokies, handouts and membership records: Inside the finances of the AFL’s Victorian clubs

A detailed analysis of club books reveals that it is far from a level playing field in the state of Victoria. From pokies revenue to AFL distributions, this is the financial state of play of the 10 Victorian clubs.

Politics

12 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

50 h. ago Hundreds of WA lifesavers gather in Perth to honour Bondi victims

WA lifesavers and lifeguards gathered on Perth beaches in solidarity with their Bondi colleagues and those impacted by the deadly terror attack.

Events

3 d. ago ATC board to remain in charge after court win over Racing NSW

The Australian Turf Club, which owns and operates Sydney’s major racecourses, has come out on top in the first round of its battle with the state’s powerful industry regulator.

Events

3 d. ago Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan reveals her husband has been charged with drink driving

Jacinta Allan has revealed her husband has been charged with drink driving and his licence has been disqualified for three months.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We are truly sorry’: Premier’s husband caught drink driving on way to supermarket in random breath test

Premier Jacinta Allan says her family is ‘embarrassed and shocked’ to reveal her husband was also involved in a collision before he was pulled over.

Events

3 d. ago Perth bodybuilding coach jailed for importing steroids through post offices

The 48-year-old was running a Port Kennedy gym and personal training business while also selling illegal performance enhancing drugs.

Events

4 d. ago Perth in for a Christmas Day scorcher as BOM releases forecast

It’s looking like clear skies and warm weather for Christmas in Perth this year, with the early forecast predicting a mostly sunny day and a maximum temperature of 39C.

Politics

4 d. ago Christmas day forecast: Temperatures turn with Perth in for a festive scorcher

It’s looking like clear skies and warm weather for Christmas in Perth this year, with the early forecast predicting a mostly sunny day and a maximum temperature of 39C.

Politics

4 d. ago Former NRL star Jake Friend fronts court over alleged domestic violence incident

Police have applied for a domestic violence order against the former Roosters captain and current head of the club’s junior academy.

Events

5 d. ago ‘Severe breach of trust’: Court sentences dance teacher who offered cocaine to teen

The woman was caught when a “career-ruining” video of her snorting cocaine with a girl in the toilet stall of a Gold Coast pub found its way to police.

Society

5 d. ago Investment land or nature strip? $20,000 patch of lawn for sale

You could mistake it for a council verge, but a vacant plot of land with a bargain price tag is for sale in a seaside town.

Economics

5 d. ago A new bar from the owner of Where’s Nick aims to take the gatekeeping out of wine

A first look at Darlinghurst’s Claret Club, which promises 30 excellent wines by-the-glass and a European menu from a former Dry Dock chef.

Politics

5 d. ago Old boys club gets Where’s Nick makeover at charming new Darlinghurst wine bar

A first look at Darlinghurst’s Claret Club, which promises 30 excellent wines by-the-glass and a European menu from a former Dry Dock chef.

Politics

5 d. ago Perth mum claims she was ‘bullied’ in response to school complaint

Alarm bells began to ring when Jessica Ey’s 14-year-old son Patrick came home from school with injuries and his mental health began to deteriorate.

Politics

6 d. ago Federal Court declares David Sharaz bankrupt over defamation debt to Linda Reynolds

Brittany Higgins’ husband David Sharaz has been declared bankrupt by the Perth Federal court, just days after Higgins herself was placed into bankruptcy.

Events

6 d. ago Teen arrested outside Perth mosque allegedly wearing Nazi symbol necklace

A Perth teenager was arrested outside a mosque in Gosnells on Tuesday morning after he caught the attention of police patrolling the area in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Events

6 d. ago Former Olympic track star heads field to join Racing NSW board

Olympian Jane Flemming has emerged as a short-priced favourite to join the board of Racing NSW as its standoff with the Australian Turf Club intensifies.

Politics

6 d. ago Taekwondo triple murderer ‘Master Lion’ sentenced to life in prison

Kwang Kyung Yoo told his wife they would be getting a BMW, and then became caught in his own lie.

Events

6 d. ago ‘You’re joking’: Why pick 57 was the tearjerker moment of this year’s AFLW draft

Known as the family club, Hawthorn took a punt on a basketballer/netballer who has deep ties to the brown and gold.

Politics