71 m. ago ‘Sweetness, strength and love’: Political power couple welcome first child together

In the same week as Josh Burns mourned the tragedy at Bondi, the Jewish, Melbourne-based federal MP also welcomed his first child with Victorian MP Georgie Purcell.

Politics

3 h. ago My suburb has its own unofficial suburb – with a completely different vibe

Those residents prefer to think of themselves as living in a separate suburb that doesn’t officially exist.

Politics

6 h. ago Public parkland marked as site for private Christian school riles residents

Melbourne’s thousands-strong Assyrian community have been searching for a site to open a school, but the state government’s interjection threatens to pit them against locals.

Culture

7 h. ago Allan’s antisemitism plan promises to crack down on social media and boost protest laws

The government has announced a five-point plan to address extremism and combat antisemitism in Victoria in the short and long-term following the Bondi attack.

Politics

26 h. ago Friendship and healing come with a cherry on top for a special choir

For years, the residents of Aveo Cherry Tree Grove retirement village have found a second family in their community choir.

Politics

32 h. ago Harbour views saved as court blocks controversial marina plan

The proposed marina expansion had raised the ire of residents and was vigorously opposed by the local council.

Events

40 h. ago Andrew took Ghislaine Maxwell to Royal family’s inner sanctum, Epstein files reveal

The photo is one of a series of images exposing the unparalleled access to British high society and power that the former prince granted convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics

51 h. ago Green light for first apartment block in ‘great design’ high

Some residents in Fitzroy North fear an alarming precedent for the area after fast-tracked complex gained approval.

Politics

51 h. ago Frydenberg accuses Victorian government of allowing residents to be radicalised

Josh Frydenberg has accused the Victorian government of allowing Melburnians to be radicalised.

Politics

55 h. ago ‘Going to grab a pickax’: Kennedy family furious after Trump adds name to memorial

The new lettering on Washington DC’s “living memorial” to JFK marks the latest effort by the administration and its allies to remake the capital in Trump’s image.

Politics

62 h. ago Over 100 homes without power in Sydney following wild weather

Over 100 homes in Sydney’s upper north shore are without power after a large tree branch brought down power lines.

Politics

65 h. ago ‘Not possible’: Data centre frenzy threatens to overwhelm Victoria’s power grid

A leading energy expert has warned Victorians’ electricity bills could skyrocket unless the state government acts now.

Events

3 d. ago Cynicism about Frydenberg is familiar – and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

Politics

3 d. ago The cynicism of Frydenberg is familiar — and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We’ve been shafted every way possible’: Residents furious after power line promise U

Dozens of power poles were installed during West Gate Tunnel works on the condition they would be temporary. Seven years later, they’re here to stay.

Politics

3 d. ago French anaesthetist ‘Dr Death’ killed 12 patients to ‘feed his thirst for power’

Frederic Pechier worked as an anaesthetist in two clinics when patients went into cardiac arrest in suspicious circumstances between 2008 and 2017.

Events

3 d. ago Public housing to be razed after appeals court gives final green light

Despite noting residents’ “significant grief”, the court’s ruling allows the Allan government to demolish the first three occupied towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.

Events

4 d. ago Fire burns in Victoria’s north as state swelters through first heatwave of summer

Residents of small communities on the outskirts of Benalla are being urged to leave immediately as a grass fire burns out of control.

Events

4 d. ago Bondi massacre a reminder of Islamic State’s power to inspire bloodshed

While the terrorist group is weakened compared with a decade ago, it now wields propaganda as its most potent tool to inspire deadly attacks.

Events

4 d. ago Kew residents say roundabout is an accident waiting to happen

A thoroughfare between freeways, the Willsmere Village roundabout is a cause for concern to Kew residents, as it's so busy it's hard to get across.

Politics