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Revealed: Suburbs that have become home invasion hotspots

The number of violent home invasions has surged by 100 per cent in Victoria in the past decade. Search our map to see how your area compares.

Teen home invader wins freedom despite magistrate’s shock confession

A magistrate has sensationally bailed a teen who broke into a Brighton home and stole a luxury car despite admitting the public would want the boy locked up – and that he agreed wi...

‘I see him when I wake up’: Home invasion victim reliving nightmare

Flora Socratous still has flashbacks to the moment an intruder confronted her with a weapon in the kitchen of her Windsor home.

Delayed impact: Power cuts, major flooding expected as cyclone decelerates

Cyclone Alfred will cross the South East Queensland coast later than previously estimated, according to the latest weather bureau estimate.

McGuane: Pressure ratings as clubs, coaches feel heat in 2025

The season hasn’t yet started, but some clubs and coaches are already under the pump with high expectations this year. MICK McGUANE has ranked every club 1-18 on the pressure index...

US stops sharing intelligence with Ukraine as pressure mounts

The director of the CIA has confirmed US President Donald Trump has ordered an indefinite pause on sharing intelligence with Ukraine as the rift between the nations widens.

‘Won’t take myself too seriously’: Ginnivan to star in fashion show

Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan is joining other footy players on the Melbourne Fashion Festival catwalk and says he is looking forward to the “unique experience”.

Leading cause of Vic worker deaths revealed

Safety breaches behind the wheel have been revealed as the biggest contributor to workplace deaths in Victoria in the last year.

The ‘radically inclusive’ school helping neurodiverse students excel

Saints College’s new Fitzroy North campus is giving students facing barriers in their education the opportunity to excel in their studies, when mainstream schools might not be the ...

Bigger than Ablett? Geelong’s plan to help Smith shun spotlight

Gryan Miers first came across Bailey Smith when he kicked seven goals in a TAC Cup Grand Final. Eight years on, Miers says the Cats are determined to help their high-profile recrui...

Fiasco continues as Burke’s taskforce yet to fire

Tony Burke has yet to lodge a community protection order against former immigration detainees with serious criminal convictions despite having a taskforce of 45 people for more tha...

Calls for investigation into ‘Iran interference’

Dave Sharma has demanded Foreign Minister Penny Wong launch an investigation into potential foreign interference by Iran over the operations of a sanctioned news network in Austral...

Calls to abolish AFL’s golden tax-free status

A new report has questioned the AFL’s tax exemption and says it cannot be justified while the league’s bosses are being paid more than $11m a year. HAVE YOUR SAY.

‘Glimmer of light gone out’: Two beloved Melb hospo venues close

Two well known and established Melbourne venues on Wednesday closed, in another cruel blow to the city’s hospitality industry. One had laid 30,000 tiles by hand, in a labour of lov...

How many Olympic gold medals did Dawn Fraser win?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Finals eliminator? Dons-Suns clash could be antidote to pre-finals bye

The AFL is yet to make a definitive call on when the postponed Opening Round clashes will take place, but one scenario could create the perfect 2025 season finale.

Changing of the guard begins as Smith retires from ODIs

Steve Smith has made a huge call on his future in Australia’s One Day International team, and, as BEN HORNE reveals, he might be the first domino to fall before the next World Cup....

Accused 17yo thug ‘took pride’ in Bendigo Marketplace attack: court

A 17-year-old charged with bashing a security guard and an “older man with a walking stick” at Bendigo Marketplace also allegedly “took pride” in kicking a “blind” man in the face ...

56 family daycare centres in Victoria closed under emergency order

Authorities have ordered the interim closure of dozens of centres while compliance and sleep risk assessments are carried out following the death of a baby in Melbourne’s southeast...

Sam Pang’s awkward celebrity encounter

Logies host Sam Pang recalls a recent run-in with an Australian acting legend, as he prepares to launch the biggest project of his career.

Products seized from Panda Mart shelves

A public warning has been issued after thousands of products were seized from the popular Melbourne retailer that sells cheap toys, homewares and beauty products.

Nephew of anti-drug politician admits to trafficking ecstasy

A former VFL player and nephew of Liberal MP Dan Tehan has pleaded guilty to drugs charges but his lawyer argued the offending was a “sad case of someone being used”.

‘Doesn’t get it’: New Werribee MP blasted over crime stance

Freshly minted Werribee MP John Lister has been slammed for not listing crime as a top-five priority, as local residents complain they face “mass” law breaking every night.

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