81 m. ago Blood banks urge donors to keep appointments after record response

After record blood donations in response to the Bondi shooting, Red Cross is appealing for more to boost national supplies over the holiday period.

Events

3 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.

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6 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

12 h. ago Tracy’s wildlife care landed her with a criminal record. Was she unfairly treated?

An expert who taught former WIRES volunteer Tracy Dods how to care for injured kangaroos told the District Court the prosecution was “unfair and unfounded”.

Events

12 h. ago McRae can free two Magpies with one move. It’s the switch he must make this off

Most teams can afford one defender who doesn’t play on anyone and has the job of distributing the ball, but not two. It’s time Collingwood unlocked the talent they recruited Dan Houston for.

Politics

13 h. ago The $393 billion crypto craze that could one day threaten banks

Donald Trump is a fan of these digital assets, and some analysts agree they are genuinely useful for moving money and could challenge lending giants.

Economics

34 h. ago More than 200 Victorian public schools urgently need repair. Check if yours is one of them

Records that the Victorian government fought for years to keep secret reveal that one in five of the state’s public schools is in “poor” condition and urgently needs repairs or rebuilding.

Politics

47 h. ago Too good mate: Stokes’ nod to Lyon, Cummins and Australia’s mastery

Thanks to Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, Australia will retain the Ashes at some point on day five, equalling the 11-day record for the fastest ever outcome.

Politics

47 h. ago Frydenberg accuses Victorian government of allowing residents to be radicalised

Josh Frydenberg has accused the Victorian government of allowing Melburnians to be radicalised.

Politics

47 h. ago Epstein files release as it happened: Celebrities, politicians feature in photos, Congress told of 1200 victims as US Justice Department makes public Jeffrey Epstein files

The US Justice Department has released records relating to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in his jail cell in 2019. Follow along for our live coverage.

Politics

51 h. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: England finally dig in with the bat as Adelaide Oval crowd sets a new record

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

Politics

52 h. ago Eli Katoa is on the road to recovery. But for now, how do Melbourne replace him?

The Storm are banking on two players released by rival clubs to replace heavyweight forwards Eliesa Katoa and Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

Politics

54 h. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: Aussies lose quick wickets as Stokes, Tongue fire but England face record run chase

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

Events

56 h. ago Epstein files released LIVE updates: Celebrities, politicians feature in photos, Congress told of 1200 victims as US Justice Department makes public Jeffrey Epstein files

The US Justice Department has released records relating to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in his jail cell in 2019. Follow along for our live coverage.

Politics

56 h. ago More than 30 rising stars have been poached by French academies. This is how Australian rugby is fighting back

They are the ‘lost boys’ of Australian rugby: two teams worth of talented youngsters who have been poached by French clubs, and many are the giant forwards so sorely need by the Wallabies.

Sport

58 h. ago Victorian government warns people planning to protest in Melbourne

The Victorian Government has warned anyone who protests in Melbourne in the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack will be "dealt with by police".

Events

59 h. ago Epstein files released LIVE updates: US Justice Department makes records on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein public

The US Justice Department has released records relating to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in his jail cell in 2019. Follow along for our live coverage.

Politics

69 h. ago Suncorp stagnation: No progress yet on plans for stadium upgrade

Suncorp’s planned upgrade is not as advanced as the premier has made out, but clubs and other stakeholders are keen for movement.

Politics

2 d. ago England facing record chase to keep Ashes alive as Head creates history with brilliant century

Travis Head joined Sir Donald Bradman, Michael Clarke and Steve Smith as Australians to have scored centuries in four consecutive Test matches at the same venue.

Politics

2 d. ago With the Ashes on the line, Stokes didn’t bowl. England say he was ‘knackered’ from batting

The tourists insisted their talismanic captain wasn’t injured, but his absence from the bowling attack on a critical day helped Australia take another huge step towards retaining the Ashes.

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