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Men-Only Club Ends Women's Dining Trial

The exclusive men-only Savage Club in Melbourne has terminated its experimental women's dining nights following significant internal opposition from traditionalist members, maintaining its 160-year male membership policy.

Urgent police search for boy missing in Melbourne

Victoria Police have launched an urgent public appeal to locate a young boy who vanished without a trace from a Melbourne street. Authorities are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Iran Bars Jafar Panahi's Film From Oscar Submission

In a stark act of cinematic censorship, Iranian authorities have blocked the submission of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi's 'No Bears' for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, reigniting global debates on artistic freedom and political repression.

Four Arrested After Melbourne Drive-By Shooting

Four men have been arrested following a targeted drive-by shooting in Melbourne's Cobblebank, as police investigate links to an escalating gang conflict. Dramatic details of the attack emerge.

Melbourne Protest Policing Costs Soar Past $25 Million

Exclusive figures reveal the staggering $25.6 million price tag for policing months of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Melbourne, as Victoria Police deploys thousands of officers and overtime surges.

Laneway Festival 2026: Chappell Roan Headlines Stellar Lineup

The highly anticipated Laneway Festival 2026 lineup has been unveiled, featuring breakthrough sensation Chappell Roan as headliner, alongside major acts Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and PinkPantheress. Discover the full roster for Australia's premier indie music

Laneway Festival 2024: Music & Style Spectacle

The highly anticipated Laneway Festival captivated audiences with electrifying performances, stunning celebrity appearances, and unforgettable fashion moments. Discover the highlights from this year's most talked-about music event.

Redford on Sundance: 40 Years Reshaping Cinema

Hollywood legend Robert Redford reflects on the 40-year legacy of the Sundance Institute, the powerhouse behind indie film classics that transformed the cinematic landscape and launched countless directorial careers.

2025 Very Short Film Festival Winners Announced

The 2025 Very Short Film Festival champions powerful environmental storytelling, with winning films tackling the climate crisis, plastic pollution, and our connection to nature, all in 60 seconds.

Melbourne woman admits throwing baby from window in bag

A Melbourne woman has pleaded guilty to the horrific attempted murder of her newborn son, whom she threw from a first-floor window wrapped in a plastic bag. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community as details of the desperate act emerge.

Lewis Capaldi to Headline TRNSMT Festival 2024

Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi is set for a triumphant return to the stage, announced as the Saturday night headliner for Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival 2024 after his break for Tourette's treatment.

Historic Female-Directed Oscar Showdown Looms

The Venice and Toronto film festivals have set the stage for a historic Oscar showdown, with two critically acclaimed films from female directors poised to make Academy Awards history.

Victoria Police Officers Face Court Over Fatal Arrest Death

Two Victorian police officers have appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged over the death of Luke Briggs during a violent arrest in Melbourne's west. The case has sparked a major homicide investigation and raised serious questions about police co

Claire Denis' 'The Fence': A Divisive Masterpiece?

Acclaimed director Claire Denis returns with the controversial 'The Fence', a brutal and unflinching exploration of colonial guilt and violence starring Juliette Binoche. Our review delves into the film's polarising impact.

Machete-Wielding Assailant Storms Melbourne Studio

Shocking footage captures the moment a masked man armed with a machete storms a Melbourne studio, demanding to see a controversial social media figure. The terrifying attack is now under police investigation.

Melbourne mother charged with murder of toddler son

A 32-year-old mother, Jacinta Allan, has been charged with the murder of her three-year-old son, Chol Achiek, in a devastating incident at their Cobblebank home. The community is in shock as police continue their investigation.

Melbourne Machete Attacker Released on Bail

Exclusive: Outrage erupts in Melbourne as a man accused of a terrifying daylight machete attack is released on bail, sparking a fierce debate on Australia's immigration and justice systems.

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