Why Victoria’s usually pristine beaches are being invaded by bluebottles

Thousands of stingers have been washing up on Victorian shores. Here’s what to do if you get stung.

Callers struggled to connect to the Telstra national emergency line because of the outage on Friday.

Callers struggled to connect to the Telstra national emergency line because of the outage on Friday.

Callers struggled to connect to the Telstra national emergency line because of the outage on Friday.

Readers respond to the latest developments in the opt-in or opt-out debate.

Finding unique ways to re-engage students has helped this school in Melbourne’s south-east with its results and given its kids a career head start.

Maree broke up with a man who lived on her property. Five days later, she was dead.

The major figures in sport and the arts present their vision for a thriving city in the lead-up to Melbourne Assembly. Join the conversation.

Melbourne City Mission has taken steps to transfer power from Hester Hornbrook Academy, as the charity investigates allegations of misconduct against the school’s principal.

Eight days after an arson attack on a Melton tobacco store, police have swooped on a bikie clubhouse in regional Victoria.

Victoria’s most senior justice has set the bar for releasing children on bail, denying a teen accused of a serious mistaken-identity home invasion the right to freedom.

The prosecutor who put him away for a double murder had no doubt Alistair MacRae should never be released. Back then, even the killer agreed.

The former Carlton president and ex-boss of PwC has apologised for the hurt and harm to his former wife for suggesting she was responsible for an explicit picture scandal.

The former Carlton president and ex-boss of PwC has apologised for the hurt he caused to his former wife for suggesting she was responsible for an explicit picture scandal.

The Greens say they have killed off “dodgy preference whispering” in the City of Melbourne, with new election rule changes likely to benefit the minor party.

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

The onus must be on parents to raise their children, not the school, say readers.

Ben Carroll will feign disappointment, but he got exactly what he wanted out of the work-from-home debacle.

Ben Carroll will feign disappointment, but he got exactly what he wanted out of the work-from-home debacle.

Ben Carroll will feign disappointment, but he got exactly what he wanted out of the work-from-home debacle.

An investigation is under way after more than 150 referrals were forgotten in cardboard boxes, leading to potentially catastrophic delays for cancer patients.

Guests enjoyed a menu curated by Andrew McConnell, Karen Martini and Dan Hunter at Government House. After dinner, they were able to take in the big house in all its glory.

An investigation is under way after more than 150 referrals were forgotten in cardboard boxes, leading to potentially catastrophic delays for cancer patients.

Senior school students are expected to be involved in volunteering, sport or arts programs alongside their VCE studies as Overnewton college strives to give kids an all-round education.

A senior magistrate said courtrooms had “almost descended into the Wild West”.

Stefanie Catalano has reiterated her support for her millionaire husband, Antony, lodging a second statement of no complaint with police as he faces criminal charges for assaulting her.

Stefanie Catalano has reiterated her support for her millionaire husband, Antony, lodging a second statement of no complaint with police as he faces criminal charges for allegedly assaulting her.

Police are investigating two brazen robberies at two salons early on Wednesday.

Deren Ismail, 41, says he was letting three teens stay with him when they allegedly carried out six violent attacks and took him along for the ride.

Masked offenders broke into two Melbourne salons overnight, bypassing cash tills to steal thousands of dollars worth of hair extensions.