Five assaulted, bottles thrown at umpires as ugly scenes erupt at tense prelim final

Cans and bottles were flung at umpires and a football fan claimed she and her son were was pelted with nachos as fan behaviour tarnished a preliminary final for the ages at the MCG.

Two women are angry and frustrated that their rape complaints have joined the growing pile of unsolved sex investigations.

Students are sneaking off to bet and openly discussing what they’re gambling on as researchers warn it is all too easy for underage teens to set up betting accounts.

We look at life in the suburb which one of the world’s leading urban planners identified as an example of a future 15-minute city.

Students are sneaking off to bet and openly discussing what they’re gambling on as researchers warn it is all too easy for underage teens to set up betting accounts.

Readers say US President Donald Trump’s words, behaviour and actions have contributed to the decline of American conduct and order.

Homicide detectives are probing the death of an eight-month-old girl after she was found unresponsive in a home in Ballarat. 

He stormed home to finish second in the medal count, but thanks to a tracksuit, a late arrival and a suit you could not miss, all eyes had already been on the enigmatic Cat.

A damning leaked internal email claims the 20 beds will remain empty when a long-awaited multimillion-dollar redevelopment is completed.

A damning leaked internal email claims that 20 new emergency beds at the Royal Children’s Hospital will sit empty when a long-awaited, multimillion-dollar redevelopment is completed.

He stormed home to finish second in the medal count, but thanks to a tracksuit, a late arrival and a suit you could not miss, all eyes had already been on the enigmatic Cat.

As the state’s road conditions worsen, laws firms are seeing more accident victims seeking compensation. But proving the government is liable isn’t straightforward.

A driver handed himself in after a woman was allegedly hit and killed on a major road in Melbourne’s bayside early Tuesday morning.

A woman is dead and police are searching for the driver who allegedly struck her on a major road in Melbourne’s bayside early Tuesday morning.

A leading children’s cancer and women’s health institute has proposed closing and merging with Monash University after years of multimillion dollar deficits, with about 75 staff expected to lose their jobs.

A leading children’s cancer and women’s health institute has proposed closing and merging with Monash University after years of multimillion dollar deficits, with about 75 staff expected to lose their jobs.

Some European cities have made a major shift to work and recreation hours – but a 24-hour economy comes with an unintended cost.

Some European cities have made a major shift to work and recreation hours – but a 24-hour economy comes with an unintended cost.

As temperatures rise, Melbourne will shift towards a nighttime economy. We trial a new app which makes walking safer and more comfortable.

Readers write that people must hold the government to account for its enabling of big gas drillers when other energy sources are available.

On the Brownlow red carpet, James Hird again ran second to old friend Mark McVeigh.

James Hird again ran second to old friend Mark McVeigh on the Brownlow red carpet.

Enjoying a drink while soaking up the sun on Carlton’s lush median strips will no longer be allowed after complaints from residents.

Enjoying a drink while soaking up the sun on Carlton’s lush median strips will no longer be allowed after complaints from residents.

Enjoying a drink while soaking up the sun on Carlton’s lush median strips will no longer be allowed after complaints from residents.

The flashy former founder has a continuing association with the gym chain that collapsed under his stewardship as a jailed former footballer takes centre stage of their marketing.

The flashy former founder has a continuing association with the gym chain that collapsed under his stewardship as a jailed former footballer takes centre stage of their marketing.

The woman allegedly searched how to hurt her children and sent a message about putting her baby up for adoption.

Three people including a 17-year-old are in hospital after an online marketplace exchange ended in violence.

A 17-year-old is among the people in hospital after an online marketplace exchange ended in violence.