Synagogue fire declared a terror attack, three suspects wanted

The investigation into the Ripponlea synagogue firebombing will now be handled by a joint counter terror unit as police throw all their resources at finding three suspects.

Readers continue to censure the prime minister over his comments on the ISIS brides and their children.

Victorians are entitled to expect of Jacinta Allan and her government a higher standard of accountability than they are receiving right now.

The federal health minister has requested scrutiny of clinical governance at the Epworth hospital after allegations that one of its surgeons performed unnecessary surgeries to treat endometriosis.

Police say a Mornington Peninsula couple ran a huge drug trafficking operation out of their rented Mount Martha home.

Premier Jacinta Allan is rattled. You can see it in her eyes, hear it in her voice, and smell it in her strategy as she blusters and bullies and bumbles her way through the Big Build scandal.

As details of his teenage son’s final moments were read out in the Victorian Coroner’s Court, Harry Tsindos hunched over in his chair, put his head in his hands and wept.

The boy was just 14 when he bludgeoned and stabbed a woman to death in her bed with a plan to steal her car and create a child army. He could soon be eligible for day release into the community.

Long before Erin Patterson used poisoned mushrooms to kill three family members with deadly beef Wellingtons, Lorraine Moss was lacing her husband’s food with arsenic.

The multimillion-dollar project has received a backlash from locals, but was green-lit by the state government on Thursday.

Since the opening of the West Gate Tunnel, residents say more trucks are avoiding the toll road and rat-running near schools and shops, sparking safety fears.

Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.

The book “Labor of Love” was the brainchild of Hastings MP Paul Mercurio, who, one Labor MP told us, had to pester caucus for months to their submit recipes.

Readers react to the composition of the Coalition shadow ministry and the PM’s ISIS brides’ comments.

The mixed-used building received more than 100 formal objections, but was ultimately granted a permit with added conditions.

A surge in uni demand this year has meant it is tougher than ever to score a spot in the most sought-after degree.

Members of the public said they enjoyed the guided activity, which has drawn criticism from the warehouse and shop workers union.

Lynn’s defence team confirmed a written application had been lodged in a bid to be released back into the community.

Keeping integrity agencies truly independent is more important than ever. More often than not, they are controlled by the very government the agency is appointed to oversee.

The multimillion-dollar rollout of new hi-vis shirts for posties has been halted after complaints that the supposedly SPF-rated fabric is see-through and leaving workers sunburnt.

Mick Gatto dining with Plumbers union boss and influential ALP figure Earl Setches and firefighters union chief Peter Marshall aboard a yacht owned by Gatto’s friend, ex-AFL player turned media personality Sam Newman.

Mick Gatto dining with Plumbers union boss and influential ALP figure Earl Setches and firefighters union chief Peter Marshall aboard a yacht owned by Gatto’s friend, ex-AFL player turned media personality Sam Newman.

The former tennis ace still holds the world record for the fastest serve and is no slouch when it comes to setting up his post-parliamentary life.

Age readers respond to the comments of Anthony Albanese on the plight of the ISIS brides and their children.

A Federal Court ruling opens the door to legal challenges against hundreds of decisions made each year by Australia’s eSafety commissioner.

The Coalition says the government will delay its own anti-hate speech bill rather than let the Greens add an amendment to boost IBAC’s powers.

Bones unearthed during redevelopment works at Victoria Park have been sent for forensic testing as police try to identify the deceased.

As part of the elite special operations group, John Taylor chased criminals, defused bombs, and navigated deadly sieges, never letting the fact that he “didn’t look the part” get in the way.

As part of the elite special operations group, John Taylor chased criminals, defused bombs, and navigated deadly sieges, never letting the fact that he “didn’t look the part” get in the way.

A prison purpose-built for slashing reoffending is failing to live up to its promise, with four out of 10 inmates back in jail within two years, a report has found.