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The Australian Open has been extended by a day to become a 15 day tournament

The first round will now be played across three days.

The Australian Open has been extended by a day to become a 15 day tournament

The first round will now be played across three days.

02:19

2 Oct 23

Gillon McLachlan finally hands back his keys to AFL House

Andrew Dillon now has the top job at the nations biggest sporting league.

Gillon McLachlan finally hands back his keys to AFL House

Andrew Dillon now has the top job at the nations biggest sporting league.

02:21

2 Oct 23

Melbourne Road Weather Alert: experts say conditions will be slippery

A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for much of Victoria as well.

Melbourne Road Weather Alert: experts say conditions will be slippery

A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for much of Victoria as well.

02:30

2 Oct 23

Plans for Melbourne's first air taxi port will be released today

To go on the north-bank of the Yarra near Crown.

Plans for Melbourne's first air taxi port will be released today

To go on the north-bank of the Yarra near Crown.

02:25

1 Oct 23

The twilight AFL Grand Final debate is already back on

Players say it would be a good idea.

The twilight AFL Grand Final debate is already back on

Players say it would be a good idea.

02:44

1 Oct 23

Victoria remains on high alert for bushfires with total fire bans declared

Watch & Act alerts are also still current for people near fires in Gippsland.

Victoria remains on high alert for bushfires with total fire bans declared

Watch & Act alerts are also still current for people near fires in Gippsland.

02:23

1 Oct 23

MCG freezers stocked with ice-cream for hot footy fans tomorrow

Current forecast is for a sunny top of 29

MCG freezers stocked with ice-cream for hot footy fans tomorrow

Current forecast is for a sunny top of 29

02:36

28 Sep 23

The AFL Grand Final parade returns to dry land this morning

Action kicks off at Grand Slam Oval from 10:30am.

The AFL Grand Final parade returns to dry land this morning

Action kicks off at Grand Slam Oval from 10:30am.

02:34

28 Sep 23

It's parade time for Pie and Lions fans with the biggest AFL stars on show today

More than 100,000 expected to line the parade route from Grand Slam Oval to the MCG.

It's parade time for Pie and Lions fans with the biggest AFL stars on show today

More than 100,000 expected to line the parade route from Grand Slam Oval to the MCG.

02:34

28 Sep 23

Two cops have been injured after a massive crime spree through Melbourne's east

A 19 year old man is under guard in hospital.

Two cops have been injured after a massive crime spree through Melbourne's east

A 19 year old man is under guard in hospital.

02:21

27 Sep 23

ATO issues a warning to sports stars taking on cheeky cash jobs

Authorities say its only illegal though if they fail to declare their earnings.

ATO issues a warning to sports stars taking on cheeky cash jobs

Authorities say its only illegal though if they fail to declare their earnings.

02:27

27 Sep 23

A major breakthrough could help adults grow brand new teeth

Scientists in Japan want to start human trials next year.

A major breakthrough could help adults grow brand new teeth

Scientists in Japan want to start human trials next year.

02:42

27 Sep 23

Cops will crack down hard on drink driving this weekend as Victorian's get on the beers

Authorities are at a loss to wrestle our growing road toll.

Cops will crack down hard on drink driving this weekend as Victorian's get on the beers

Authorities are at a loss to wrestle our growing road toll.

02:37

26 Sep 23

Critics of Andrews say Victoria has become the "Can't Do" state

Premier Dan Andrews will leave the top job at 5pm today.

Critics of Andrews say Victoria has become the "Can't Do" state

Premier Dan Andrews will leave the top job at 5pm today.

02:39

26 Sep 23

Jacinta Allan widely tipped to become the next Victorian Premier

Dan will depart Spring St for the last time at 5pm today.

Jacinta Allan widely tipped to become the next Victorian Premier

Dan will depart Spring St for the last time at 5pm today.

02:36

26 Sep 23

A Hallam teenager has been stabbed during a home invasion

Police say the attack was targetted.

A Hallam teenager has been stabbed during a home invasion

Police say the attack was targetted.

02:31

25 Sep 23

Lachie Neale has become a dual Brownlow Medalist

The Lion picked up 3 votes to overtake Marcus Bontempelli

Lachie Neale has become a dual Brownlow Medalist

The Lion picked up 3 votes to overtake Marcus Bontempelli

02:40

25 Sep 23

Lucky escape as Balwyn assisted living accommodation goes up in flames

14 people rescued from inferno.

Lucky escape as Balwyn assisted living accommodation goes up in flames

14 people rescued from inferno.

02:18

24 Sep 23

Voice support falls to a new low less than 3 weeks from referendum

Newspoll data shows the biggest swing against the plan has come from women and young people.

Voice support falls to a new low less than 3 weeks from referendum

Newspoll data shows the biggest swing against the plan has come from women and young people.

02:32

24 Sep 23

Multiple lasers target police air wing overnight over Melbourne's west

Two men have been arrested and will face court today.

Multiple lasers target police air wing overnight over Melbourne's west

Two men have been arrested and will face court today.

02:31

24 Sep 23

Footy finals fever; Rupert Murdoch steps down; Metro strikes locked in

A packed MCG tonight for the blockbuster prelim between the Pies and GWS

Footy finals fever; Rupert Murdoch steps down; Metro strikes locked in

A packed MCG tonight for the blockbuster prelim between the Pies and GWS

02:17

21 Sep 23

A revamped AFL grand final parade

A new live site will be set up at Melbourne park oval, with a 360 degree stage 

A revamped AFL grand final parade

A new live site will be set up at Melbourne park oval, with a 360 degree stage 

01:37

20 Sep 23

A second suspected gastro outbreak linked to Albert Park venue

The health department is still investigating the source 

A second suspected gastro outbreak linked to Albert Park venue

The health department is still investigating the source 

02:09

20 Sep 23

Dan's bold plan to shake up housing

New apartments will need more natural light, closer to transport. There is set to be a tax on short term rentals and more incentives for social housing 

Dan's bold plan to shake up housing

New apartments will need more natural light, closer to transport. There is set to be a tax on short term rentals and more incentives for social housing 

01:43

19 Sep 23

Cathy Freeman endorses the Voice; An update on the Glen Huntly abduction

The Olympic legend is urging Aussies to stand with her and vote yes 

Cathy Freeman endorses the Voice; An update on the Glen Huntly abduction

The Olympic legend is urging Aussies to stand with her and vote yes 

02:11

19 Sep 23

Premier hints at more power bill relief

A fifth round of the power saving bonus may be coming 

Premier hints at more power bill relief

A fifth round of the power saving bonus may be coming 

01:35

19 Sep 23

Murder charges laid over Melton South death

A man will front court today accused of murdering a woman in her 30's

Murder charges laid over Melton South death

A man will front court today accused of murdering a woman in her 30's

02:15

18 Sep 23

Ron Barassi to be honoured with a state memorial

'The word legend is used a lot. But nobody deserves it quite like Ron Barassi.'

Ron Barassi to be honoured with a state memorial

'The word legend is used a lot. But nobody deserves it quite like Ron Barassi.'

01:35

18 Sep 23

Should the AFL premiership cup be named after Ron Barassi?

Hear the push from AFL greats 

Should the AFL premiership cup be named after Ron Barassi?

Hear the push from AFL greats 

02:05

17 Sep 23

AFL on track to smash its season crowd record at the MCG tonight

The current record of 3.1m was set in 1998

AFL on track to smash its season crowd record at the MCG tonight

The current record of 3.1m was set in 1998

02:18

14 Sep 23

1 in 5 Victorian cops planning to quit the force next year

Concerning research from RMIT and Swinburne suggests more than 55% are considering a career change.

1 in 5 Victorian cops planning to quit the force next year

Concerning research from RMIT and Swinburne suggests more than 55% are considering a career change.

02:21

14 Sep 23

Andrews Government slammed over plans for Airbnb levy

Plan to slug guests 7.5%

Andrews Government slammed over plans for Airbnb levy

Plan to slug guests 7.5%

02:25

14 Sep 23

Dan Slam in Comm Games report

Canberra urged to step in to salvage event

Dan Slam in Comm Games report

Canberra urged to step in to salvage event

01:39

14 Sep 23

Police are at the scene of another drive by shooting this morning

This time a home at Craigieburn was sprayed with bullets.

Police are at the scene of another drive by shooting this morning

This time a home at Craigieburn was sprayed with bullets.

02:21

13 Sep 23

Cops bust $100m meth delivery into Victoria

Drug haul did a tour around the country on the way to a regional town.

Cops bust $100m meth delivery into Victoria

Drug haul did a tour around the country on the way to a regional town.

02:23

13 Sep 23

16yo boy shot in his sleep at Endeavour Hills

Youth reportedly in a stable condition in hospital while offenders remain at large.

16yo boy shot in his sleep at Endeavour Hills

Youth reportedly in a stable condition in hospital while offenders remain at large.

02:26

12 Sep 23

Maynard is free to play in Collingwoods prelim final

The Pies defender was cleared over a knock out collision at the AFL Tribunal last night.

Maynard is free to play in Collingwoods prelim final

The Pies defender was cleared over a knock out collision at the AFL Tribunal last night.

02:33

12 Sep 23

Canberra's finally getting serious with plans to outlaw vapes

All will be banned except for those with a prescription

Canberra's finally getting serious with plans to outlaw vapes

All will be banned except for those with a prescription

02:25

11 Sep 23

Braydon Maynard to learn his fate at AFL Tribunal at 4pm

Pies star in strife for a knockout bump on Angus Brayshaw

Braydon Maynard to learn his fate at AFL Tribunal at 4pm

Pies star in strife for a knockout bump on Angus Brayshaw

02:08

11 Sep 23

Victoria pushes ahead with plans to relax bail laws

Deputy Premier says the reforms are balanced and important

Victoria pushes ahead with plans to relax bail laws

Deputy Premier says the reforms are balanced and important

01:37

11 Sep 23

A 2 month old has been injured in a bonfire blast at Nagambie

Baby was airlifted to hospital around 730 last night.

A 2 month old has been injured in a bonfire blast at Nagambie

Baby was airlifted to hospital around 730 last night.

02:09

10 Sep 23

Four arrested after another abduction in Melbourne

One man left injured after being pushed from a moving vehicle

Four arrested after another abduction in Melbourne

One man left injured after being pushed from a moving vehicle

02:33

10 Sep 23

Voter support for the Indigenous Voice hits a new low

Voters in Victoria has swung against the proposal.

Voter support for the Indigenous Voice hits a new low

Voters in Victoria has swung against the proposal.

02:29

10 Sep 23

Dangerous winds to lash Melbourne today

Damaging gusts could reach 100km/h

Dangerous winds to lash Melbourne today

Damaging gusts could reach 100km/h

02:40

7 Sep 23

Frankston teenager faces string of charges over alleged abduction

14 year old suspect was arrested yesterday and will face the childrens court at a later date.

Frankston teenager faces string of charges over alleged abduction

14 year old suspect was arrested yesterday and will face the childrens court at a later date.

02:23

7 Sep 23

Melbourne will cop a surprise icy blast today

Damaging winds are also forecast across most of Victoria.

Melbourne will cop a surprise icy blast today

Damaging winds are also forecast across most of Victoria.

02:25

7 Sep 23

Arrest over Glen Huntly alleged abduction

A 14 year-old Frankston South boy is in custody 

Arrest over Glen Huntly alleged abduction

A 14 year-old Frankston South boy is in custody 

01:40

7 Sep 23

Worried teachers warn students about safety walking to school

Police are concerned over a rise in assaults on students in public.

Worried teachers warn students about safety walking to school

Police are concerned over a rise in assaults on students in public.

02:22

6 Sep 23

Rain on the way for tonights AFL finals kick off at the MCG

Temps will drop in Melbourne tonight ahead of a chilly Friday.

Rain on the way for tonights AFL finals kick off at the MCG

Temps will drop in Melbourne tonight ahead of a chilly Friday.

02:41

6 Sep 23

Major errors discovered in VCE maths exams going back 20 years

Could have cost some students scholarships.

Major errors discovered in VCE maths exams going back 20 years

Could have cost some students scholarships.

02:35

6 Sep 23

The Frankston Monopoly board game to hit shelves next year

Locals have been called to submit their top location recommendations

The Frankston Monopoly board game to hit shelves next year

Locals have been called to submit their top location recommendations

02:14

5 Sep 23

Canberra could impose tough new concussion rules on AFL

Authorities are concerned about the huge risk with the code.

Canberra could impose tough new concussion rules on AFL

Authorities are concerned about the huge risk with the code.

02:28

5 Sep 23

Shock new live baiting claims rock Victorian greyhound racing

One trainer has been suspended

Shock new live baiting claims rock Victorian greyhound racing

One trainer has been suspended

02:31

5 Sep 23

HUNGRY WOMEN: most skip meals saying they're too busy

69% say they skip meals because of time constraints

HUNGRY WOMEN: most skip meals saying they're too busy

69% say they skip meals because of time constraints

02:28

4 Sep 23

Melbourne teen fights for life following stabbing outside school

14 year old boy was pulled into a waiting car and attacked

Melbourne teen fights for life following stabbing outside school

14 year old boy was pulled into a waiting car and attacked

02:22

4 Sep 23

Metro staff threatening 2 day strike as pay talks stall

Union pushing for 16% pay rise over 4 years.

Metro staff threatening 2 day strike as pay talks stall

Union pushing for 16% pay rise over 4 years.

02:46

4 Sep 23

Accused drug smuggler back in Melbourne

He fled to Turkey while on bail in 2018

Accused drug smuggler back in Melbourne

He fled to Turkey while on bail in 2018

01:38

4 Sep 23

HORROR CRASH: two teens killed and two fight for life

Police have spent the night at the scene near Melton.

HORROR CRASH: two teens killed and two fight for life

Police have spent the night at the scene near Melton.

02:13

3 Sep 23

Support for Indigenous Voice continues to decline

Only 38 per cent of voters now in the Yes camp.

Support for Indigenous Voice continues to decline

Only 38 per cent of voters now in the Yes camp.

02:35

3 Sep 23

MH370: new clues could finally lead us to the wreckage

237 lives were lost when the fligth vanished nearly 10 years ago.

MH370: new clues could finally lead us to the wreckage

237 lives were lost when the fligth vanished nearly 10 years ago.

02:28

31 Aug 23

DOUBLE TROUBLE: father and son busted by the same booze bus

Both have lost their right to drive.

DOUBLE TROUBLE: father and son busted by the same booze bus

Both have lost their right to drive.

02:43

31 Aug 23

SHOCKING: Victoria's road toll surges 40 higher than last year

Police are worried the toll will continue to surge this month.

SHOCKING: Victoria's road toll surges 40 higher than last year

Police are worried the toll will continue to surge this month.

02:40

31 Aug 23

Truck and car collide killing four

Quadruple fatal on Hume Freeway 

Truck and car collide killing four

Quadruple fatal on Hume Freeway 

01:39

31 Aug 23

Tough new protections coming for our gig economy workers

There are concerns it could drive up prices for on-demand digital services though

Tough new protections coming for our gig economy workers

There are concerns it could drive up prices for on-demand digital services though

02:28

30 Aug 23

Public memorial to be held today for mushroom lunch victims

Fourth person poisoned slowly recovering hospital.

Public memorial to be held today for mushroom lunch victims

Fourth person poisoned slowly recovering hospital.

02:35

30 Aug 23

Wife killer jailed for at least 17 years

He took photos of the Mill Park mum's body 

Wife killer jailed for at least 17 years

He took photos of the Mill Park mum's body 

01:38

30 Aug 23

Cops call in more mushroom experts to help solve poisoning mystery

Authorities are still no closer to closing the case.

Cops call in more mushroom experts to help solve poisoning mystery

Authorities are still no closer to closing the case.

02:26

29 Aug 23

A tragic crash has closed Melbourne's Eastern Freeway this morning

A 27 year old man has been arrested after hitting and killing a road worker.

A tragic crash has closed Melbourne's Eastern Freeway this morning

A 27 year old man has been arrested after hitting and killing a road worker.

02:27

29 Aug 23

We'll learn today when Australia will finally vote on the Voice to Parliament

The PM is in Adelaide to announce the referendum date.

We'll learn today when Australia will finally vote on the Voice to Parliament

The PM is in Adelaide to announce the referendum date.

02:44

29 Aug 23

GA tickets to next year's GP have sold out

It follows a record 2023 crowd 

GA tickets to next year's GP have sold out

It follows a record 2023 crowd 

01:37

29 Aug 23

The first AFL Finals tickets are up for grabs this morning

F1 Grand Prix tickets also go on sale to the general public today.

The first AFL Finals tickets are up for grabs this morning

F1 Grand Prix tickets also go on sale to the general public today.

02:10

28 Aug 23

Victoria's debt now expected to blow out to $226-billion by 2026

Experts say it's being driven by significant infrastructure spending.

Victoria's debt now expected to blow out to $226-billion by 2026

Experts say it's being driven by significant infrastructure spending.

02:23

28 Aug 23

Victoria to ban the Nazi salute within days

The proposed laws have overwhelming support from all parties.

Victoria to ban the Nazi salute within days

The proposed laws have overwhelming support from all parties.

02:31

28 Aug 23

The AFL Finals fixture for week one has been locked in

Kicking off Thursday next week.

The AFL Finals fixture for week one has been locked in

Kicking off Thursday next week.

02:16

27 Aug 23

Federal probe into scrapped Commonwealth Games starts today

Premier Dan Andrews was asked to attend, but declined.

Federal probe into scrapped Commonwealth Games starts today

Premier Dan Andrews was asked to attend, but declined.

02:10

27 Aug 23

It's back already! Melbourne F1 Grand Prix tickets go on sale today

Race bosses will cap track entry at 130,000 a day.

It's back already! Melbourne F1 Grand Prix tickets go on sale today

Race bosses will cap track entry at 130,000 a day.

02:26

27 Aug 23

Melbourne to cap days of stay at an Airbnb

The city council will vote on the move next week 

Melbourne to cap days of stay at an Airbnb

The city council will vote on the move next week 

01:37

25 Aug 23

A 2nd person has been charged over the violent assault on Jack Ziebell

Both alleged offenders were from Narre Warren and go to court in October.

A 2nd person has been charged over the violent assault on Jack Ziebell

Both alleged offenders were from Narre Warren and go to court in October.

02:27

24 Aug 23

21 players arrested after police discover massive illegal casino in Melbourne

Authorities think the operation had been underway at Truganina for some time.

21 players arrested after police discover massive illegal casino in Melbourne

Authorities think the operation had been underway at Truganina for some time.

02:29

24 Aug 23

Massive illegal casino busted operating in Melbourne's west

21 people arrested in raids overnight

Massive illegal casino busted operating in Melbourne's west

21 people arrested in raids overnight

02:33

24 Aug 23

Aussie parents are accused of over-medicating their kids

Most jump straight to meds when kids have a fever, and a third rush to a doctor.

Aussie parents are accused of over-medicating their kids

Most jump straight to meds when kids have a fever, and a third rush to a doctor.

01:47

23 Aug 23

Teens as young as 12 busted raiding Melbourne liquor stores

Several youths faced court overnight.

Teens as young as 12 busted raiding Melbourne liquor stores

Several youths faced court overnight.

02:15

23 Aug 23

Police bust $5m cannabis crop growing in Melbourne

Two arrests have been made so far.

Police bust $5m cannabis crop growing in Melbourne

Two arrests have been made so far.

02:17

23 Aug 23

One of Melbourne's most famous pubs is up for sale

An easy $50m will get you the keys to the Prince of Wales

One of Melbourne's most famous pubs is up for sale

An easy $50m will get you the keys to the Prince of Wales

02:27

22 Aug 23

John Farnham given all clear after cancer fight

Singer celebrated the news by eating a pizza!

John Farnham given all clear after cancer fight

Singer celebrated the news by eating a pizza!

02:29

22 Aug 23

Nearly 30% of Victorian students miss NAPLAN benchmarks

State still leads that nation though on average scores.

Nearly 30% of Victorian students miss NAPLAN benchmarks

State still leads that nation though on average scores.

02:18

22 Aug 23

AFL considering allowing an extra 8 seconds to review behinds

No guarantee any rule changes will be in place before this years finals.

AFL considering allowing an extra 8 seconds to review behinds

No guarantee any rule changes will be in place before this years finals.

02:24

21 Aug 23

New lending rules make it easier for Aussies to refinance their mortgage

This will let thousands of borrowers out of their mortgage prison.

New lending rules make it easier for Aussies to refinance their mortgage

This will let thousands of borrowers out of their mortgage prison.

02:45

21 Aug 23

Man charged over alleged Jack Ziebell assault

He's been bailed to face court in October 

Man charged over alleged Jack Ziebell assault

He's been bailed to face court in October 

01:36

21 Aug 23

Equal prize money for AFL and AFLW

But there'ss one catch 

Equal prize money for AFL and AFLW

But there'ss one catch 

01:38

21 Aug 23

Frankston firebug to face court over ducks in his undies

Suspect was found with 2 baby ducks in his pants when he was arrested.

Frankston firebug to face court over ducks in his undies

Suspect was found with 2 baby ducks in his pants when he was arrested.

02:35

20 Aug 23

Australia's population to explode to 40-million within 30 years

Experts say we're going to need a lot more aged care workers!

Australia's population to explode to 40-million within 30 years

Experts say we're going to need a lot more aged care workers!

02:39

20 Aug 23

Jack Ziebell likely needs surgery after violent assault

Star was attacked in South Yarra at the weekend

Jack Ziebell likely needs surgery after violent assault

Star was attacked in South Yarra at the weekend

02:44

20 Aug 23

Police are hunting a gunman who shot an elderly man at Middle Park

76  year old was gunned down at his front door.

Police are hunting a gunman who shot an elderly man at Middle Park

76  year old was gunned down at his front door.

02:12

17 Aug 23

Medical experts want new mask mandates to slow a new strain of Covid

"Pi" is threatening to overtake Omicron as the dominant strain.

Medical experts want new mask mandates to slow a new strain of Covid

"Pi" is threatening to overtake Omicron as the dominant strain.

02:38

17 Aug 23

Worrying reports Victoria will have fewer water bombers this summer

Authorities say because of fewer aircraft and fewer pilots available.

Worrying reports Victoria will have fewer water bombers this summer

Authorities say because of fewer aircraft and fewer pilots available.

02:33

17 Aug 23

Students are making big $$$ selling vapes in the school yard

Authorities say teens are unaware of the danger of the devices.

Students are making big $$$ selling vapes in the school yard

Authorities say teens are unaware of the danger of the devices.

02:32

16 Aug 23

High school teachers want Victorian kids to learn from home again

Plan put to authorities to ease pressure on schools.

High school teachers want Victorian kids to learn from home again

Plan put to authorities to ease pressure on schools.

02:34

16 Aug 23

Matildas fever hits Melbourne

Aami Park is a new live site 

Matildas fever hits Melbourne

Aami Park is a new live site 

01:37

16 Aug 23

Thousands of Matildas fans to pack Fed Square again tonight

Forecast is for a chilly 11 degrees and clear skies.

Thousands of Matildas fans to pack Fed Square again tonight

Forecast is for a chilly 11 degrees and clear skies.

02:40

15 Aug 23

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