30 h. ago Australia in dire Davis Cup spot after Demon shocked in Sydney

Tennis officials have been branded “barbaric” as Australia slumped to a shock 2-0 deficit in a dramatic start to their second-round Davis Cup qualifying tie against Belgium in Sydney.

Events

31 h. ago Surfers return to the water a week after northern beaches shark attack

Friends and family of Mercury Psillakis, 57, gathered at Dee Why beach on Saturday.

Events

37 h. ago ‘Too quickly for me’: Bucks on Melbourne’s coach selection process as Steven King lands the role

Collingwood great Buckley had been the perceived favourite for the Melbourne job, and is now a frontrunner to be inaugural coach of Tasmania.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘Independent’ voters, 13 candidates and the spectre of Ward: Polls open in the battle for Kiama

Labor appears to be favourite as voters head to the polls, while a Liberal loss will spell trouble for Mark Speakman’s leadership.

Events

52 h. ago Our nine favourite homes for sale across Melbourne right now

From a pretty heritage facade to a neutral palette, we’ve rounded up the best properties on the market right now to help you choose.

Politics

56 h. ago How a seasoned assistant landed the Demons coaching job ahead of ‘Bucks’

Collingwood great Buckley had been the perceived favourite for the Melbourne job, and is now a frontrunner to be inaugural coach of Tasmania.

Politics

61 h. ago Homecoming show hits the heights for Sir Elton John’s new favourites

The 39 Steps transforms a Hitchcock classic into a slick, enjoyable live entertainment with serious comic talent behind it, and should tickle a broad audience.

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3 d. ago The stat you’ve never heard of: The secret herbs and spices behind Collingwood’s success?

This is the little-known performance measure that could brighten the smile of Collingwood fans as the Magpies chase a second flag in three seasons.

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3 d. ago ‘Serious concerns’: Police appeal for help finding man missing from Burns Beach

Brian Thomas Fay was last seen near the car park on Ocean Parade on Tuesday evening.

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3 d. ago Mohammed asked Shamikh to save his family in Gaza. His friend went one better

After meeting on a Gaza beach as teenagers, Shamikh and Mohammed have been fighting for justice in Palestine – and for each other – ever since.

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4 d. ago ‘Highest we have witnessed’: Bali inundated by deadly flash floods

Combined with rubbish-blocked drains, rains late Tuesday and into Wednesday transformed small creeks and channels into raging torrents that collapsed buildings and caused traffic gridlock.

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5 d. ago ‘The beach is disappearing’: Coastal erosion threatens bathing boxes on the Mornington Peninsula

Owners call for better protection as many of the heritage structures, battered by storms and tides, face collapse.

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5 d. ago Fire tears through business, injuring one and destroying cars

A prized Holden Commodore was one of several vehicles destroyed when an auto shop went up in flames on Tuesday.

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5 d. ago Melbourne coaching race down to five as highly rated assistant withdraws

The race for the vacant Demons role is down to five, while Nathan Buckley remains favourite – despite the Tasmania Devils still being interested in recruiting the 53-year-old to be their first coach.

Politics

5 d. ago ABC radio boss backs struggling Melbourne breakfast duo amid ratings woes

The latest radio survey had more bad news for the ABC’s breakfast duo, as 3AW enjoyed an audience spike, putting it back into the top spot.

Politics

5 d. ago Forest fire manager – and Ange Postecoglou is a frontrunner to replace him

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. After sacking manager Nuno Espírito Santo, could Forest be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

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5 d. ago City of perfect size is surrounded by a stunning array of nature’s gifts

Few cities offer the chance to drive up a mountain and see grizzly bears, ski for a couple of hours, then return for a swim at the beach all in the same day.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Overlooked’ Mornington Peninsula spot scores a destination diner, Orson

Citizen Kane fans will get its name reference. The handsome modern Australian restaurant has opened in the foyer of Rosebud’s 1928-built Broadway Theatre.

Politics

7 d. ago Punches thrown at Bondi Beach between Palestine, Israel protesters

The protest and counter-protests were separated by a heavy police contingent at the iconic beach on Sunday, the two sides trading blows and shouting at one another across the line of officers. 

Politics

7 d. ago Punches thrown between Palestine, Israel protesters at Bondi Beach

A protest and counter-protests were separated by a heavy police contingent but still the two sides traded blows and shouted at one another. 

Politics