4 h. ago A $100m fund to improve West Melbourne streets has paid for tram stops and streetscapes kilometres away

Residents say money intended to improve liveability when the new West Gate Tunnel opens has instead been spent on dangerous traffic changes and upgrades in other areas.

Politics

4 h. ago The museum where visitors are invited to touch the priceless artefacts

Ever wanted to play a theremin? At the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio you can (as long as the thing turns on).

Politics

5 h. ago World news LIVE: Trump to meet King Charles at Windsor Castle and lay wreath at Queen’s tomb

Follow our blog for live updates of Trump’s visit to London.

Politics

6 h. ago Woman charged with manslaughter after two children die in house fire

A woman has been charged with manslaughter after two children were killed in a house fire in Melbourne's north-east last year.

Society

7 h. ago Landmark planning changes show the Minns government truly understands Sydney’s housing crisis

Well-designed, well-located and affordable housing is vital to a modern, progressive city. These changes will help.

Politics

8 h. ago Three men charged over firebombing in building sector corruption probe

Police have charged three men over a firebombing linked to the construction industry in Melbourne’s west.

Events

9 h. ago Top cop frontrunner admits ‘inappropriate’ action during NYE celebrations

A complaint to the watchdog about use of a police boat has been made against deputy commissioner Mal Lanyon, who is favourite to replace Karen Webb as head of the NSW force.

Politics

11 h. ago The moment a Russian drone slammed into a Ukrainian university

Moscow launched a wave of daylight attacks across Ukraine, striking a university and railways stations, while missiles were also heard landing close to a nuclear power plant.

Events

16 h. ago Brisbane news live: Controversial landlord’s appeal to keep stricken properties denied

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Politics

18 h. ago King Charles bids farewell to Duchess of Kent in royal milestone

King Charles became the first British monarch in some four centuries to attend a Roman Catholic funeral when he attended a requiem mass for the wife of a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Politics

18 h. ago King Charles breaks with royal tradition to bids farewell to Duchess of Kent

He became the first British monarch in some four centuries to attend a Roman Catholic funeral when he attended a requiem mass for the wife of a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Politics

18 h. ago King Charles breaks with royal tradition to bid farewell to Duchess of Kent

He became the first British monarch in some four centuries to attend a Roman Catholic funeral when he attended a requiem mass for the wife of a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Politics

22 h. ago Trump clashes with ABC reporter: 'You're hurting Australia':

The US president had a testy exchange with Four Corners' John Lyons before he's set to depart for the United Kingdom.

Politics

26 h. ago Woman charged over fatal house fire that killed two children

Three young children were pulled from the burning home in Melbourne’s north-west last year.

Events

27 h. ago Why Steven King’s first move at Melbourne could be landing Max Gawn’s replacement

The former Geelong skipper and premiership player has hit the ground running at his new club, with the Demons facing a busy trade period under the new coach.

Politics

28 h. ago Cranbourne under siege from a furry menace stalking gardens and pushing farmers to the brink

The sandy soils south of Cranbourne are an ideal landscape for rabbits, with the area in the grips of a destructive plague.

Politics

29 h. ago Putin plots to seize billions from Russian snack king who has ties to Australia

Denis Shtengelov built his company from the streets of his Siberian hometown into a global empire. Now he’s in Moscow’s sights, accused of supplying Ukrainian forces with food.

Politics

29 h. ago September is hotter than ever, but January rings the alarm bell even louder

Sydney has hit 29 degrees this week and Melbourne 24 as the weather bureau forecasts rain throughout spring.

Politics

29 h. ago September hotter than it used to be, as warming accelerates in spring and summer

As Sydney hits 29 degrees and Melbourne reaches 24 degrees early this week, rain is still expected throughout spring.

Events

30 h. ago Chef Peter Gilmore’s secret garden (plus his favourite spots in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart)

The acclaimed fine-dining chef shares his list of go-to cafes, bars and restaurants, and why Tasmania has captured his heart.

Politics