9 h. ago ‘There are no excuses’: Nine dead in three days on Victorian roads

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among nine people killed in a spate of crashes over the weekend and into Monday.

Events

12 h. ago Why this Sydney council has kicked up a stink about new planning rules

An eastern suburbs council is throwing everything at fighting mid-rise development reforms, citing the strain on roads, schools and sewerage.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘Pretty surprised’: Young couple spends $1.58m on stylish Flemington renovation

The installation of solar panels and double-glazed windows was one of the factors that attracted the bidders to the recently renovated three-bedroom Victorian home in a prestige, tree-lined pocket.

Economics

20 h. ago Mother’s Day horror: Teens mourn mum from hospital as five killed in road tragedies

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among five people killed in a spate of crashes around Mother’s Day in Victoria.

Events

20 h. ago Mother’s Day horror: Teens mourn mum from hospital as six killed in road tragedies

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among six people killed in a spate of crashes over the weekend and into Monday.

Events

23 h. ago Gone but not for long. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club board member stages lightning comeback

Three days after resigning, Sarah Sheer was back in a new role with the backing of the new president and chief executive.

Society

31 h. ago Roos, Lions draw in Tassie; Tigers’ tackle topples Eagles on a seesawing Sunday

It was a day off cliffhangers in the AFL, with cellar-dweller North Melbourne sharing the points with the reigning premiers and the lead changing 15 times at the MCG before the Tigers triumphed.

Politics

39 h. ago Timelines for swath of Victorian construction projects blow out

From renewing roads and rail lines to building housing, a string of construction projects across the state have been hit by delays as the sector struggles with higher costs and labour shortages.

Politics

41 h. ago Robber barons and moonshine: This show about the road to Hades is a hell of a good time

In this production of the award-winning Hadestown, the sweep and surge of the show’s score carries us to hell and back with conviction and charm.

Events

47 h. ago I received a poignant gift. What my friend said next pierced my heart

Mother’s Day is a joyful experience for many, but spare a thought for those who find this day bittersweet, or even excruciating.

Politics

47 h. ago Sardines and sauerkraut: Can a nutritionist improve on this TV cook’s omega

What cookbook author and presenter Marion Grasby eats in a day.

Politics

47 h. ago Alicia marks first Mother’s Day with tiny fan of the greatest team of all

Baby Heath burst into the world as the rousing Geelong Cats theme song blared in the birthing suite. It was a surreal moment for his Brunswick mum – one of thousands celebrating motherhood for the first time.

Sport

55 h. ago European leaders unite, call Trump to propose unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine war

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland have joined with Ukraine to propose an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.

Politics

57 h. ago ‘The right lane is faster’, and other thoughts I don’t appreciate in a traffic jam

When early morning road congestion turns a twenty-minute drive into two hours of pain, you’re only ever one late merge away from a mental breakdown.

Politics

59 h. ago ‘Get the saws warmed up’: Pair guilty of felling Sycamore Gap tree

The court was shown evidence that either put the men near the tree at the time it was felled, or showed them excitedly discussing it the next day as the story of the tree’s demise went viral.

Events

60 h. ago Petals of love: Three million blooms for mums this Mother’s Day

Australians are predicted to spend about $1 billion on Mother’s Day presents this year, with flowers far and away the top pick.

Politics

64 h. ago AFL LIVE: Hawks hold edge over resurgent Dees, as Blues release McGovern injury update

Follow along throughout the day as we cover the major moments and big stories from four big matches on the Saturday schedule.

Politics

67 h. ago Loves Tim Tams, hates Vegemite: The day Pope Leo said Mass at iconic Sydney beach

The children at one Sydney Catholic school think it’s “pretty cool” that the new pope once graced their halls.

Politics

67 h. ago Loves Tim Tams, hates Vegemite: The day Pope Leo said mass at a Sydney beach

The children at one Sydney Catholic school think it’s “pretty cool” that the new pope once graced their halls.

Politics

67 h. ago Who stole my recipe? Maehashi and Bellamy must realise they’re already cooked

Big tech has already stolen millions of samples of creative work to feed its AI bots. Copyright is all but dead. Can anyone stop this mass theft?

Politics