98 m. ago Police seek eight men over fight that left security guard injured

Police in Melbourne are looking to identify eight men to help with their investigation into the assault of a security guard.

Events

11 h. ago The magistrate who sentenced Noah Balta has embarrassed the AFL

The magistrate has effectively doubled the Richmond player’s suspension, and exposed the AFL for failing to read the play in terms of community sentiment on the case.

Politics

15 h. ago The six films that show the cinematic appeal of Pope Francis

He may be the unlikeliest of movie stars, but throughout his papacy Francis has fascinated dramatists and documentarians alike. Here are some of the finest.

Culture

16 h. ago ‘Unprovoked’ assault: The verdict is in, and Balta will not appeal

Noah Balta will not be allowed to leave his house for the next three months between the hours of 10pm and 6am as part of an 18-month correctional service order imposed by Magistrate Melissa Humphreys for an unprovoked assault outside Mulwala Water Ski club.

Events

20 h. ago Balta to miss matches after being hit with curfew for assault

A three-month curfew has been imposed on Noah Balta that will prevent the Richmond defender from playing in the club’s Anzac Day clash.

Events

23 h. ago Why this ‘pure Melbourne’ trattoria is attracting a new wave of admirers

This Carlton favourite has long delivered just about everything you’d want from a casual neighbourhood restaurant says our critic – now Gen Z has discovered its appeal, too.

Politics

67 h. ago Woman fighting for life after alleged assault in coastal Victoria town

A woman has been airlifted to hospital and a man is in custody after an alleged serious assault in Barwon Heads.

Events

3 d. ago Hardwick takes a swipe at Victorian Premier over Balta comments after Tiger cubs snare a thrilling win

The three-time premiership coach had some choice words for Jacinta Allan ahead of Noah Balta’s sentencing on Tuesday.

Politics

3 d. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: Tiger cubs on verge of a famous victory, but Riewoldt says ‘there’s no way’ Balta should be playing

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

Politics

3 d. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: Tigers host Suns at Marvel, Jack Riewoldt says ‘there’s no way’ Noah Balta should be playing

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

Politics

3 d. ago AFL Easter Saturday LIVE: A giant frustration for GWS in Adelaide loss, Noah Balta prepares for Richmond return

It’s a shorter Super Saturday of Easter football. Melbourne and Fremantle clash early at the MCG in an intriguing clash, Adelaide and GWS Giants meet and, tonight, Damien Hardwick coaches Gold Coast against his old side Richmond.

Politics

3 d. ago Bontempelli officially back for the Bulldogs: AFL experts’ tips and teams

The key-position Tiger is poised to return this weekend, despite awaiting sentencing for assault. Here are the teams for round six.

Sport

4 d. ago Too close to call? Antony Green’s surprising verdict on his last federal election

ABC election guru Antony Green has analysed the past 40 federal elections. This is what he thinks.

Politics

4 d. ago Man charged over alleged sexual assault of elderly woman after carrying her shopping home

A four-day manhunt has led to an arrest over the alleged sexual assault of an 83-year-old woman.

Events

4 d. ago Man arrested over alleged sexual assault of elderly Sydney woman

A man has been arrested over the alleged sexual assault of an elderly woman at Merrylands in Sydney’s west.

Events

4 d. ago Man arrested over alleged sexual assault of elderly woman after carrying her shopping home

A four-day manhunt has led to an arrest over the alleged sexual assault of an 83-year-old woman.

Events

5 d. ago Noah Balta is back to face the Suns: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round six

The key-position Tiger is poised to return this weekend, despite awaiting sentencing for assault. Here are the teams for round six.

Sport

6 d. ago More surgery for a luckless Saint; Yze says Balta’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains as coach calls for social media changes

St Kilda star Max King will go under the knife yet again, while Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault.

Politics

6 d. ago Yze says Balta’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains as coach calls for social media changes; AFL exec’ to depart

Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault over a December attack on a man in Mulwala, while Willlie Rioli has returned to training at Port Adelaide following a racism drama.

Sport

6 d. ago Yze backs Balta return, says he’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains, Hinkley calls for stricter rules on social media

Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault over a December attack on a man in Mulwala, while Willlie Rioli has returned to training at Port Adelaide following a racism drama.

Politics