1 hour ago ‘I saw my patient fly to the ceiling’: GP caught up in Niddrie fatal crash vows to rebuild

A doctor whose patient was seriously injured when an out-of-control car ploughed into his surgery says he has been overwhelmed by the support from his local community.

Events

1 hour ago Wells left car waiting for hours at NRL grand final, costing more than $1200

Sports Minister Anika Wells hired a Comcar limousine for nearly 10 hours while she attended the 2022 NRL and NRLW grand finals, with the hourly rate more than $100.

Economics

3 h. ago Bold plan for an extended substitutes bench could revolutionise the NRL

Some of the most successful coaches in rugby league want to potentially double the size of the current bench as the game becomes faster and more brutal. But will the change work?

Politics

3 h. ago It affects 800,000 Australians. Why is it so costly (and complex) to diagnose?

This disorder affects between two and six per cent of Australians but access to diagnosis is complicated and expensive. Ironically, those who can navigate the system successfully are often the least in need.

Politics

4 h. ago GP caught up in Niddrie fatal crash vows to rebuild as floral tributes grow

A doctor whose patient was seriously injured when an out-of-control car ploughed into his surgery says he has been overwhelmed by the support from his local community.

Events

9 h. ago This neighbourhood gem captures the seasons with its vivid pizza toppings

With a former Pizza Madre chef, 72-hour-fermented dough and smoked mozzarella, it’s easy to see why the community has embraced this tiny pizza shop.

Politics

19 h. ago For decades, Labor has owned Melbourne’s west. A new party plans to change that

Melburnians who feel left behind and taken for granted are coming together to try to break Labor’s stronghold on once-safe seats.

Politics

19 h. ago Man killed, woman injured after car smashes 30m into medical centre

A male pedestrian has died and a woman in the middle of a doctor’s appointment was injured after a car crashed into a Melbourne medical centre.

Events

20 h. ago Wells charged taxpayers $1000 for car to wait while she watched tennis – for seven hours

Daily revelations about Wells’ use of travel entitlements have dogged the minister since last Wednesday, eclipsing Labor’s agenda.

Economics

20 h. ago The payout, NRL probe and a dead magpie: Richo’s last stand as Tigers CEO

Shane Richardson was bullish to the end about a potential NRL investigation, the future of Wests Tigers and the constant boardroom bickering.

Events

20 h. ago A coroner wants Unit 18 shut ‘urgently’. Roger Cook says it’s ‘the best solution we have at the moment’

Coroner Philip Urquhart said the “harrowing” evidence he heard about Cleveland Dodd’s final days at Unit 18 was some of the “saddest I have presided over”.

Politics

22 h. ago NRL proposes heavy bans for Tonga staff after Katoa concussion drama

Tonga’s team doctor, assistant doctor and trainer are facing extended time out of the game over their handling of Eli Katoa’s head knocks before and during a match against New Zealand last month.

Politics

22 h. ago Wells spent nearly $9000 of taxpayer money to bring husband to three AFL grand finals

Sports Minister Anika Wells spent close to $9000 on family reunion flights and travel entitlements so her husband could attend three AFL grand finals with her.

Economics

25 h. ago ‘Really upset’: Workers describe horror after man killed in medical centre crash

A male pedestrian has died in Melbourne’s north-west after a car lost control and crashed into a medical centre, badly injuring a woman inside.

Events

25 h. ago Workers describe horror after man killed in medical centre crash

A male pedestrian has died in Melbourne’s north-west after a car crashed into a medical centre and badly injured a woman inside.

Events

26 h. ago Wells billed taxpayers to fly husband to two Boxing Day Tests, three Grand finals

Sports Minister Anika Wells spent close to $9000 on family reunion flights and travel entitlements so her husband could attend three AFL grand finals with her.

Economics

26 h. ago Shane Richardson to walk away as Wests Tigers chief executive

Richardson called a meeting on Monday to inform staff he intended to leave the joint venture, following the removal of four independent directors last week.

Politics

27 h. ago Man killed and woman badly injured after car ploughs into Melbourne medical centre

A male pedestrian has died in Melbourne’s north-west after a car lost control and crashed into a medical centre, badly injuring a woman inside.

Events

29 h. ago Piastri led the F1 title race by 34 points, but ended up third. One moment in his slide will hurt more than most

For now, Oscar Piastri will process 2025, wonder if he could have handled the tough times better, and keep his fingers crossed that McLaren’s policy of letting its drivers fight fairly persists now one of them has the world champion’s No.1 on the nosecone of his car next year.

Politics

33 h. ago What could fix airports’ long arrival queues? A race for the Olympics

Passengers arriving after 14-hour-flights must often wait 40 minutes in queues to scan their passports in kiosks before exiting the airport.

Politics