99 m. ago Fate of private services hangs in the balance at Northern Beaches Hospital

The decision expected to be unveiled on Tuesday is likely to affect more than 211,000 people on the northern beaches with private health insurance.

Politics

3 h. ago Police hunt alleged attackers after Melbourne Luna Park machete attack

Police are hunting down the alleged offenders after teenage boys were injured in a machete attack at Melbourne’s Luna Park.

Events

4 h. ago ‘Let it be cut the way it is’: Trump suggests leaving most of Ukraine’s Donbas in Russian hands

After a phone call with Vladimir Putin and a reportedly tense meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump says for now, both sides of the conflict should “stop at the battle line – go home, stop fighting”.

Politics

6 h. ago It was Australia’s worst engineering disaster. Next year, the story is being told in a new way

A play about the worst industrial accident in Australian history is one of the main attractions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 program.

Politics

6 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

14 h. ago The Melbourne suburbs where security guards are forced to carry guns

Security guards patrolling housing estates in the booming outer west at night will soon be armed as burglaries, carjackings and machete attacks soar.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘At one point we weren’t invited’: The push for runway diversity

A new wave of stylists at Melbourne Fashion Week are prioritising inclusivity alongside creativity.

Politics

23 h. ago Inside the allegedly toxic rescue service, masked by a ‘god amongst men’ reputation

Staff at Westpac Rescue have allegedly been left broken amid claims of sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation within the iconic organisation.

Politics

23 h. ago Police commander's anger after clash with protesters in Melbourne

Victoria Police has confirmed two officers have been hospitalised after clashing with anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters in Melbourne on Sunday.

Events

24 h. ago More than 1600 customers of Dodo and iPrimus impacted by cybersecurity breach

More than 1600 customers of telco Dodo and iPrimus have been impacted by a data breach of the company's email and mobile services.

Economics

26 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

26 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

26 h. ago Victoria Police slam protesters after two police officers hospitalised in Melbourne.

Police were pelted with rocks as March for Australia protesters and anti-racism counter-protesters clashed on Sunday in Melbourne.

Events

27 h. ago This play is a disaster – and the MTC hopes it will be a huge success

A play about the worst industrial accident in Australian history is one of the main attractions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 program.

Politics

29 h. ago Waste is the new oil: Why Australia’s next big export industry may be rubbish

A Queensland company is set to turn trash into liquid gold to help the airline and shipping industries cut their emissions.

Politics

31 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

38 h. ago Good news, you may already have the hottest runway trend in your closet

In Paris and Milan, black was the standout colour of the spring/summer shows. But wearing it in summer requires clever choices when it comes to cut and fabric.

Politics

48 h. ago Record day for Melham’s historic win at Caulfield Cup as Ka Ying Rising wins the Everest

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Politics

49 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Jamie Melham makes history on Half Yours, first woman jockey to win Caulfield Cup; Ka Ying Rising wins the Everest

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Politics

50 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Ka Ying Rising storms to victory in the Everest as Caulfield buzzes ahead of the cup

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Events