Dozens of tyres busted after hitting pothole on Melbourne freeway
Police said officers were called to Frankston Freeway in Seaford in the city's south-east at about 9.40pm.
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Melbourne real estate agent jailed for secretly filming women in their homes
One of Joshua Allison's victims, Marie* feels like her innocence was stripped away from her after she was filmed in her bedroom without her consent.
Melbourne
New tax expansion on vacant residential land revealed in Victoria
The reform will see the Vacant Residential Land Tax expand to the entire state from 2025.
Melbourne
Rain brings relief to Victoria's Gippsland region after days of bushfire danger
Residents in Victoria's Gippsland region who have spent an anxious day sheltering from bushfires now face a new menace.
national
'Seek shelter now': NSW bushfires worsen as heavy rain hits Victoria
LIVE: Residents in multiple locations across NSW have been told to prepare to evacuate as rain sweeps into the Gippsland region of Victoria where at least one home has been lost to bushfire.
Live
Building company collapses owing $2 million, 50 unfinished homes at risk
The award-winning Victorian firm sacked its 16 staff on Monday as the construction industry was rocked by yet another failure.
business
Man charged with murder after fatal daylight stabbing in Melbourne's north
A 55-year-old man has died in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed during a verbal altercation in Melbourne's north.
national
Melbourne mum jailed after plot ends in both her husband and ex's deaths
Biannca Edmunds will spend at least 20 years in prison after a plot to murder her ex-partner ended in his death as well as the death of her husband.
crime
Witness sought over alleged beach sex assaults in St Kilda
A man is sought over two alleged sexual assault incidents in the St Kilda area of Melbourne late last year and early this year.
crime
Too late to leave as bushfires menace homes, lives
Dangerous wind gusts in Victoria this morning could make the job of firefighters even more difficult as out-of-control blazes rage.
bushfires
'Everything we've ever had': Home lost in bushfire
When Rob Saunders woke up in Victoria's Gippsland region on Sunday morning, he knew something wasn't right.
Melbourne
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan unveils new-look cabinet
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her new-look cabinet less than a week after taking the top job.
Australia
Grandmother seriously injured after driver allegedly deliberately drove into her
A 65-year-old woman has been left with serious injuries after she was struck by a car in a hit-run in Ascot Vale.
Melbourne
Wife charged with murder at campsite breaks down in court
A woman has broken down in court after she was accused of murdering her husband while on a camping trip in Victoria's north over the weekend.
Australia
Pair arrested after allegedly ramming police during pursuit across Melbourne
Two men have been arrested after they allegedly rammed a police vehicle during a pursuit in Melbourne's south-east.
Melbourne
Teen 'cannot remember' stabbing father to death at Melbourne train station
The teenager - who cannot be identified - came from his home in NSW to Melbourne in December 2021 to visit his mother, who had previously abandoned him.
courts
'Evacuate immediately': Bushfire sparks warning in Victoria's east
Victoria has had its first test of bushfire season in the state's high country.
national
'Quiet, clever' boy dies after being hit by car in Melbourne
The parents of a two-year-old boy who was hit by a car and killed outside of a religious festival in Melbourne have remembered their son as adorable and loved by his community.
Melbourne
Driver arrested after crash in regional Victoria leaves one dead and four injured
A driver has been arrested after a crash near Phillip Island in regional Victoria overnight left one man dead and four others injured.
crashes
NRL grand final could be hottest in history
The rising temperatures could even break records for the hottest NRL grand final in history.
Australia
Teen almost loses hand after alleged machete attack in Melbourne
A group of offenders is on the run after a 14-year-old boy nearly lost his hand in an alleged machete attack in Melbourne.
Melbourne
P-plater caught allegedly drink driving twice in two hours
The 29-year-old's red Mazda was first pulled over when he was allegedly caught speeding on the Western Freeway.
Victoria Police
When clocks change for daylight saving
The change will mean longer, lighter days as summer draws nearer, and potentially a few days of confusion if you forget to change the clock on your microwave, car radio or analogue watch in time.
Daylight savings
The states and territories getting a public holiday in October
The October long weekend is a welcome public holiday for many people around Australia – but not everyone gets to enjoy it.
national
Woolies, ANZ customers scramble after dual software outages
Stores resorted to handwritten signs explaining the situation.
national
Skateboarder dead after collision with truck in Gippsland
It's believed the truck and the skateboarder were both travelling east along Narracan Drive, Moe, when the collision took place just after 7pm.
crashes
Teenager arrested after police car rammed, multiple alleged robberies
A teenager has been arrested after a police car was rammed following a string of alleged crimes last night.
national
Man accused of hitting boys 'unfamiliar with driving'
Ngoc Thanh Vo is charged with dangerous driving over a crash in Braybrook, in Melbourne's west, on Tuesday evening.
courts
Humpback whale freed after getting 'engulfed' in rope and chains
A humpback whale has been freed after getting entangled in a buoy rope in the Tasman Sea.
good news
Cyclist fighting for her life after collision with Porsche
A Queensland man has been charged over the incident.
crimeDriver charged after allegedly hitting young boys playing soccer
The eight-year-old was pinned between to vehicles after a road collision.
Melbourne
Daniel Andrews eligible for pension of 'up to $300k a year', driver for life
The calculation of the pension he will receive will be determined by a number of factors and will go as far back as considering his first parliamentary salary.
Daniel Andrews
Jacinta Allan sworn in as Victoria's 49th premier
The long-touted successor to Daniel Andrews was elected at a Labor caucus meeting today.
Politics
Man arrested after car crash ends in physical altercation in Melbourne
A man has been arrested after a car crash ended in a physical altercation in Melbourne.
Melbourne
Fatigued driver's company fined $115k over fatal crash after 96-hour shift
The driver was 89 hours into a four-day shift and had worked 17 hours straight since his first callout the previous day.
courts
More than 200 people sick after gastro outbreaks at Melbourne wedding venue
More than 200 people have reported falling sick as the result of a series of gastro outbreaks at The Park.
Melbourne
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in Australia in 2022, data shows
This virus was the third leading cause of death in 2022 in a holistic overview, accounting for one in twenty deaths over the year.
COVID 19
Long list awaits Daniel Andrews' replacement
For those waiting in line to take over where the 48th premier is leaving off, there'll be no time available to ponder the past.
Daniel Andrews
'Nothing stuck to Teflon Dan during his reign of spin and sniping'
OPINION: 3AW Mornings Presenter Neil Mitchell has cast his opinion on nine years of polarising leadership from Daniel Andrews.
Daniel Andrews
Andrews to step down in hours as leadership uncertainty looms
The Victorian premier announced his shock resignation at a press conference yesterday.
Daniel Andrews
Daniel Andrews' life in politics: A timeline
From first being elected to parliament back in 2002, to three terms as Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has had a lengthy career in Australian politics. Here we look back at the wins, losses, controversies and changes during his time in office.
Daniel Andrews
Greedy financial planner admits to swindling $10m from clients
A Melbourne financial planner is facing years behind bars after he admitted to stealing more than $10 million from his unsuspecting clients.
courts
Firefighters launch industrial action hours before Andrews resignation
About 1500 firefighters brought the industrial action, which left stations across the state understaffed this morning.
Melbourne
'The body language was there': Reactions to Daniel Andrews' exit
The resignation of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is drawing reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.
Melbourne
Public service to be held for third victim of suspected mushroom poisoning
Wilkinson, her sister Gail Paterson and her husband Don died in hospital after ingesting a beef wellington.
national
Daniel Andrews' journey to bronze-statue Victorian premier
From cancelling the Commonwealth Games, managing the state's response to bushfires and COVID-19 and telling people not to "get on the beers", Andrews' premiership had plenty of memorable moments.
Daniel Andrews
'Shock' resignation of Daniel Andrews a loss for Labor and national cabinet
Daniel Andrews' "surprising" resignation is a big loss of experience for the Australian Labor Party and the National Cabinet in particular, 9News political reporters have explained.
Daniel Andrews
Daniel Andrews on the best and worst moments of his time as premier
During Andrew's speech, he spoke of his best and worst moments during his nine years as premier.
Daniel Andrews
Warning as bacterial skin infection cases soar in Melbourne suburbs
The Buruli ulcer virus has spread across Moonee Valley through mosquito bites.
national'It takes a toll': Why Andrews chose to walk away
Thoughts of what life after politics looked like started creeping in during conversations with his family in recent weeks, the outgoing premier said.
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