4 h. ago ‘I saw Nick getting CPR’: WA bikie’s murder trial hears from second man hit during fatal shooting

Ricky Chapman was behind Nick Martin at Kwinana Motorplex in December 2020 when the bikie boss was shot by a sniper from 365 metres away.

Events

5 h. ago My bayside suburb has no shopping strip, cafe, or even a milk bar. That’s how we like it

It is not far from the CBD, but my suburb is the antithesis of inner-city hustle, a place where the snapper bite at dawn, pelicans drift overhead, and footpaths wind alongside the creek.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

Events

12 h. ago Sydney’s Pitt Street transforms into Pitbull Street for flash mob

Pitt Street was transformed into Pitbull Street as hundreds of fans in bald caps danced through the CBD. The massive flash mob ended with a party at World Square to celebrate Mr. Worldwide's arrival for Fridayz Live.

Politics

16 h. ago In Trump’s America, the Pentagon now resembles Saudi Arabia for journalists

Knowing he’s in over his head, Pete Hegseth has grown more paranoid and resentful, denying credentials to reporters who seek information that has not been approved for release.

Politics

18 h. ago Shore prepares for a special farewell as principal set to depart

Staff and students were urged to send in their messages of support, to be added to a photo book which will be presented to John Collier at the end of his term.

Politics

19 h. ago Beside Trump, Prabowo was in his happy place – at home it’s a different story

The Indonesian president returns from the backslapping at Egypt to plummeting approval ratings and his signature policy embroiled in a crisis of his own making.

Politics

31 h. ago Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

31 h. ago ‘Melbourne has had a gutful’: Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

36 h. ago Racist slogans, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested, and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rallied in the city.

Events

43 h. ago ‘All of the locks were changed’: Busy CBD restaurants forced to close overnight

It’s unclear when the stores will be able to reopen to the public after closing suddenly on October 11.

Politics

59 h. ago Rats torn apart for sport and no loos for ladies: welcome to Melbourne, 1859

In 1859, a CBD hotel held ratting nights, where you’d bet on how many rats a dog could kill.

Politics

63 h. ago Victorian Premier under fire for comments on Melbourne’s safety

Jacinta Allan is under fire for stating that Melbourne’s CBD is safe, despite multiple violent incidents.

Events

67 h. ago A $200 million redevelopment transformed this office block into homes. Could others follow suit?

This office-to-home conversion gets a big tick of approval from apartment owners and design professionals. Adaptive reuse saves embodied carbon compared to a full demolish and rebuild, but it comes at a cost.

Economics

3 d. ago Metal detectors might have prevented shocking CBD stabbing: Battin

The Victorian opposition leader says victims of violent knife crime are “sick” of hearing words of support from Premier Jacinta Allan – and instead want to see legislative change.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Changed my whole life’: CBD stabbing victim details slow recovery as her alleged attacker is named

The victim of an apparently random stabbing attack in Melbourne’s CBD says she is slowly recovering but is still fearful, as her alleged attacker’s identity is revealed.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Panic stations’: Union, operator at loggerheads over Metro Tunnel staffing levels

Staff needed for the opening of the Metro Tunnel are not being replaced across the network, the state’s public transport union has warned.

Politics

4 d. ago Video captures moment woman randomly stabbed in Melbourne’s CBD

A woman was going about her day when she was chased and stabbed by a stranger in Melbourne’s CBD.

Politics

4 d. ago Video captures shock moment woman was randomly stabbed in Melbourne’s CBD

A woman was going about her day when she was chased and stabbed by a stranger in Melbourne’s CBD.

Events

4 d. ago Sydney universities queue up to award doctorates to Julia Gillard

The former prime minister was honoured at a graduation ceremony at the University of Sydney on Wednesday, a week after a similar award by Macquarie University.

Events