4 h. ago More than 700 allegations of child abuse in childcare sector last year

A new report by the state’s children commissioner shows the number of abuse cases referred to the agency from early childhood services has soared by 32 per cent since 2023-24.

Transport

4 h. ago DNA from accused Easey Street killer’s old car links him to 1977 murders

Police say DNA tested in 2018 linked Perry Kouroumblis to the murder of two women in Collingwood in 1977, eventually leading to his arrest last year.

Events

5 h. ago Armed home invaders target underworld social media personality

Three masked offenders armed with a machete and baseball bat broke into the Victorian home of Ryan Naumenko and assaulted his 70-year-old mother.

Events

7 h. ago ‘Almost ashamed to be Australian’: Council fights the state’s kangaroo

The Yarra Ranges Council is fighting to ban kangaroo harvesting in its municipality but the state government has rejected the plea.

Politics

7 h. ago End of the lunchbox: How a simple hot meal is transforming life for Melbourne students – and their parents

Schools providing free, hot lunches has been linked to boosting a student’s lifetime earnings. But that’s not why this Melbourne school is doing it.

Society

10 h. ago Teenager fighting for life after critical incident before cricket match

The 17-year-old boy was treated by specialised paramedics at a Ferntree Gully oval and then rushed to hospital.

Politics

10 h. ago Teen fighting for life after being struck on the neck before cricket match

The boy was treated by specialist paramedics at a Ferntree Gully oval after a cricket ball hit his neck.

Politics

11 h. ago Macron’s daughter speaks out on fake claim her mother was born a man

A Paris court hears how claims the French first lady was born a man affected her health in the trial of 10 people, including an art gallery owner and an online fortune-teller, accused of harassment.

Politics

14 h. ago Wonderwall of cash: Week of stellar events to send Melbourne economy surging

Triple header of Melbourne Cup, Oasis and Metallica predicted to bring a once-in-a-decade boom for local businesses.

Politics

22 h. ago WA governor formally apologises over historic Pinjarra massacre

Chris Dawson has become the first Western Australian governor to apologise over the Pinjarra massacre in which dozens of Aboriginal people were killed.

Politics

26 h. ago A tale of two innovations set to revolutionise our homes and our commute

Discover how Deakin University researchers are revolutionising infrastructure. Learn about climate-friendly plastic crystals for cooling and the award-winning autonomous robots developed with Downer for efficient, chemical-free train cleaning.

Politics

26 h. ago The mansion sale that will reshape two Melbourne private schools

A private school giant has purchased a prime inner-east campus from its neighbour in a move that will create a Kew mega campus.

Politics

27 h. ago The VCE English exam question that had some students rejoicing

Practise paid off for some students who studied Sunset Boulevard when a question on the exam was near identical to one on a study test made by a popular tuition company.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘No doubt in his mind’: Family remembers Nicho, who drowned trying to save his surfer friend

The man who died trying save his mate’s life in rough water off Frankston Pier has been remembered as a deeply loving person who “wouldn’t have thought twice about jumping to save his friend”.

Politics

27 h. ago Suspected lieutenant in Hamad crime syndicate arrested, cash and phones seized

Majid Jabal is at least the third of Kazem Hamad’s relatives arrested by police since 2024 over a suspected involvement in Hamad’s operation in Melbourne’s so-called tobacco war.

Events

28 h. ago Judge calls for minute’s silence for murdered woman Hannah McGuire at killer’s sentencing

The Ballarat court was told Hannah McGuire’s former boyfriend Lachlan Young was a cold, calculated and remorseless killer.

Events

28 h. ago Judge calls for minute’s silence for murdered woman Hannah McGuire at killer’s hearing

The Ballarat court was told Hannah McGuire’s former boyfriend Lachlan Young was a cold, calculated and remorseless killer.

Events

29 h. ago Neighbours lose appeal rights in new laws to slash planning approval times

A major overhaul of Victorian planning laws is designed to cut permit approvals from an average of 140 days to just 10.

Politics

31 h. ago Kentaro wanted a unique trip across Australia. He put on a catsuit and started walking

He’s become known as “Catman” and this 26-year-old’s walk from Western Australia to Sydney is attracting attention.

Politics

31 h. ago Revealed: Port Phillip’s dirtiest and cleanest beaches ranked

The EPA has tested water quality at Melbourne’s beaches – here’s how they ranked, and why this summer could be different.

Politics