Copper theft investigation

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Detectives are appealing for public assistance after over $300,000 worth of scrap metal was stolen in three incidents earlier this year.

Firefighters battle Keilor Downs blaze

Three people evacuated from house fire

Man arrested following fatal stabbing

REGIONAL NEWS

Ambulance auxiliary supports local branch through new equipment

ARARAT, VIC. — The outstanding fundraising efforts of the Ararat Ambulance Victoria Auxiliary have equipped Ararat paramedics with a brand new HoverMatt and HoverJack.

Fatality on Northern Hwy

Air Wing winches four to safety

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Australia’s biggest-ever cocaine bust

MIDGE POINT, QLD. — The AFP has seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine – the largest ever cocaine seizure in Australia – as part of an investigation into an organised crime plot to import and distribute significant quantities of border-controlled drugs along Australia’s east coast.

Hells Angels members targeted

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND. — Across Australia and New Zealand, police have arrested 40 people and laid 145 charges as part of a national day of action targeting the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG).
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Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness

W1AW HQ, NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT, USA. — Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message, publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide essential communications when storms and emergencies knock out power and cellular networks and communities are cut off.

Reports of shots fired near White House

NEWS-BREAKER

Elizabeth Nealy quits as Banyule City Councillor

BANYULE CITY COUNCIL, VIC. — Former Beale Ward Councillor Elizabeth Nealy has advised Banyule City Council of her resignation as a councillor, effective from Friday, July 3, 2026.

How does the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program work?

MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL, VIC. — Sorting through energy upgrade options can be difficult, with many providers and varying information available. Goulburn Murray Solar Savers was developed by councils, including Murrindindi Shire Council, to provide a more structured and transparent process.

80% travel by car in Mornington Shire

Host a Manningham ‘Girls Can’ event

Deeming doomed

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Liberal Party members are "holding active discussions" to disendorse the upper house MP (Legislative Council), Moira Deeming, after she refused to apologise to her Victorian Liberal Party colleague Matthew Guy, after Deeming accused Guy of "placing her in a headlock", which Deeming then rapidly reported to police.

Crackdown on dodgy taxi drivers

Gary Maas will not re-stand as MP

Concern over local roads

How does a Telstra outage bring down trains? A telco expert explains

Australians woke up this morning to a major outage affecting Telstra, the largest telecommunications network in the country. But mobile phones weren’t the only thing knocked out of action.

Aussies officially hate Trump’s guts

Deeming doomed

Crackdown on dodgy taxi drivers

Cop charged with ‘sexual penetration of a child’

VICTORIA. — A constable from Eastern Region - that Victoria Police refuses to name - has been charged following an internal investigation.

Senior constable charged

A 33-year-old senior constable - who has not been named - from North West Metro Region has been charged with 23 counts of driving while his licence was suspended following an internal investigation.

Victoria Police busted lying

NFNL Division 1 – Round 11 Preview

BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — The first section of the Round 11 split round presents a significant opportunity for several sides to gain valuable ground on the ladder, with both Heidelberg and Montmorency enjoying the bye.

NFNL Division 2 – Round 11 Preview

BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — Round 11 of the Northern Football Netball League's Division 2 is poised to have a significant impact on sides hoping to clench a spot in not just the final five, but top three aspirations as well.

NFNL Division 3 – Round 12 Preview

NFNL Division 1 – Round 10 preview

NFNL Division 2 – Round 10 Preview

NFNL Division 3 – Round 11 Preview

Hide + Seek Pathways open to local creatives

MOORABOOL SHIRE, VIC. — Hide + Seek Pathways is now open to all artists, musicians, writers, performers and collectives connected to Moorabool, providing support in the development of their ideas, practices and careers.
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Nordic Film Festival

Palace of Lost Virtue

42nd Street

Sarah Rule’s Eurydice

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OPINION

Science & Technology

How does a Telstra outage bring down trains? A telco expert explains

Australians woke up this morning to a major outage affecting Telstra, the largest telecommunications network in the country. But mobile phones weren’t the only thing knocked out of action.

MEDIA MATTERS

Witches leave media men’s britches in stitches

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Kyle Sandilands and Karl Stefanovic are very upset at the activist group Mad Fucking Witches (MFW) for calling out the on (and off) air behaviour and misogyny. Always punching down. They wanted to be the next Joe Rogan, with Karl Stefanovic noted as 'Joe Bogan'.

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Optus in government’s sights

CANBERRA, ACT. — Embattled telco Optus has been put on notice as the federal government prepares to push through new laws beefing up oversight of the industry.

New play area for Kinglake Pub

The Kinglake Pub last week opened its indoor children's play area. 

COOKERWATCH

Without Nine’s shackles, Karl Stefanovic is free to become a culture warrior hero

Karl Stefanovic’s exit from Nine will accelerate his transition from morning television star to right-wing podcast provocateur.

Deeming doomed

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Liberal Party members are "holding active discussions" to disendorse the upper house MP (Legislative Council), Moira Deeming, after she refused to apologise to her Victorian Liberal Party colleague Matthew Guy, after Deeming accused Guy of "placing her in a headlock", which Deeming then rapidly reported to police.

Monica Smit’s latest grift

Stefanovic cancelled by ARN

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July 10, 1852: Sydney, Australia, is incorporated as a city

SYDNEY, NSW.  — The city of Sydney is Australia’s largest city, though it is not the country’s Capital city. Originally known as Sydney Town, it was established in 1788 at Sydney Cove by Captain Arthur Phillip, who led the First Fleet from Britain.

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