A Melbourne woman with autism lost $646,035 to a romance scam via Hinge. Australia's anti-scam laws, touted as world's toughest, won't fully apply until 2027 and may not cover dating apps, leaving victims without refunds.
Milena Bogojevska, 51, has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Lolene Whitehand, 85, whose body was found in Melbourne's Maribyrnong River by a fisherman.
Milena Bogojevska, 51, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand, whose body was found in Melbourne's Maribyrnong River in 2024.
A neighbourly spat over bins escalated when a woman in heels and a party dress grabbed a chainsaw to cut trees and bins, captured on video in Melbourne.
Georgie Purcell, a female MP, speaks out against daily sexist abuse and misogyny in politics, condemning a 'ditch the witch' campaign targeting Victoria's premier.
Sunil Sharma, a Melbourne teacher, was allegedly drugged and beaten to death by his brother in India over a property dispute. His daughter demands justice.
Back to Back Theatre's audacious play returns, blending meta-theatre with themes of fascism, power, and reclamation. A must-see in Melbourne before Paris.
An inquest into the death of Stacey Warnecke, who died after a freebirth, has been delayed after new evidence from her phone was discovered, prompting further investigation.
Brendan Maclean shares how a chance Grindr encounter with drag queen Karen from Finance led to a relationship built on nonjudgmental love and acceptance.
St Kilda secured a vital AFL win over GWS Giants, powered by exceptional performances from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan, who kicked six goals.
Charlie Pickering opens up about his ADHD diagnosis, the pitfalls of social media, and his new Drive show on ABC Radio Melbourne, reflecting on a career spanning decades.
Cartier's exhibition at NGV Melbourne features 350+ jewels, including a bird brooch symbolizing resistance during Nazi occupation, and explores the maison's animal-inspired designs.
Former AFL player Mitch Brown reveals how loneliness and anger after his divorce led him close to embracing the manosphere, blaming feminism for his suffering, until two women helped him break free.
St Kilda's redesigned pier wins the Victorian Architecture Medal, praised for balancing tourists, locals, and penguins. Other winners include Sunbury arts precinct and sustainable heritage refits.
A coroner investigates the death of Stacey Warnecke, a Melbourne influencer who died after a freebirth, examining why women choose unassisted births and the role of birthkeepers.
A senior clinician reported a birthkeeper to police the day a Melbourne wellness influencer died after a freebirth. The inquest heard the clinician was concerned about public health and safety.
Birthkeeper Emily Lal tells inquest she was not there to make birth safer, after Stacey Warnecke died from postpartum hemorrhage following a freebirth in Melbourne.
Stacey Warnecke, 30, died from a treatable postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth at home without trained medical staff, an inquest heard. Hospital staff made heroic efforts.
At a friend's citizenship ceremony in Melbourne, the quiet pride and dignity of new Australians moved me, reflecting years of building lives in a new country.
A scathing report into Melbourne's Cohealth reveals that poor management, not lack of funding, led to GP clinic closures, highlighting systemic issues in healthcare governance.
Nestory Irankunda's stunning goals for Australia against Turkey ignite celebrations, but a writer warns against burdening the 20-year-old with the weight of multiculturalism amid rising One Nation support.
Natasha Sholl criticizes NDIS cuts, sharing her year-long struggle to get a wheelchair for her quadriplegic son, highlighting waste and blame on disabled people.
Protesters and One Nation supporters clashed outside a Melbourne fundraiser, with a man moved on by police. Pauline Hanson blamed venue change on bookings, not protests.
One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser moved to an undisclosed location after venue cancelled due to planned protests. Police aware of potential protest activity.
One Nation relocates a fundraising event in Melbourne after the venue cancels due to planned protests. The event, featuring Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, will now be held at an undisclosed location.
Queensland levelled the State of Origin series with a 44-24 win over NSW, thanks to Selwyn Cobbo's hat-trick and a dominant second half at the MCG.
Laurie Daley faces intense scrutiny after Queensland's second-half blitz levels the State of Origin series, putting his coaching future on the line ahead of the decider.
Australian fans packed Federation Square to watch the Socceroos defeat Turkey 2-0 in their World Cup opener, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe sparking wild celebrations.
Australia's Socceroos secured a historic 2-0 win over Turkey in their 2026 World Cup opener. Fans in Melbourne celebrated wildly, with one declaring 'Nestory Irankunda, have my children!'
Two workers escaped injury when starting barriers fell into a trackside lake at Sandown racecourse in Australia after race seven. The incident occurred in wet conditions.