Written by The heartbroken families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles are calling on the public to help cover mounting costs to bring their daughters’ bodies home after their deaths from methanol poisoning in Laos. The 19-year-olds from Beaumaris, in Melbourne’s Bayside, are among six foreign tourists who died after a mass poisoning in the south-east Asian […]
Video: Nine people arrested over Melbourne stabbing Nine people arrested over Melbourne stabbing We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Dismiss Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer A man is fighting for life after a stabbing near a school in Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne. […]
Much like her heart-wrenching lyrics, Missy Higgins’ home has evocative superpowers. ‘I loved all the wood, brick, and natural materials,’ the singer-songwriter says of the first time she saw the home. ‘It just made me feel really grounded as soon as I walked inside.’ The house, built in 1976, is one of many that prolific […]
A Greek Australian dual national is a step closer to being extradited from Rome to Australia over the horrific cold-case killings of two Melbourne women. Perry Kouroumblis was arrested at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport in September, decades after the murders of Suzanne Armstrong, 28, and Susan Bartlett, 27, in January 1977. The friends were […]
Two young women from Melbourne are in hospital in a critical condition and more travellers are sick after consuming what is believed to be methanol in Vang Vieng, Laos. The 19-year-olds consumed the drinks on Thursday and are in a grave condition, said 3AW drive host Jacqui Felgate, who has spoken to a father of […]
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size A roomy rental gets a fresh personality. “We have regular movie nights and reconfigure the Eva sofa into a big bed so we can stretch out,” says Banfield. The wall colour is “Lampoon” by Dulux and the artwork at left is by Stacey Rees.Credit: Armelle Habib The […]
In 2017, a “creative concreter” found his passion project in a derelict but quirky mid-century dwelling. “Restoring that Ctesiphon dome was incredibly satisfying,” the owner says of the rare, whimsical structure. Now, he’s selling his hilltop acreage property with the restored dual-pod Rice House by renowned architect Kevin Borland. “He restored its structural integrity and […]
Mapped: The Two Largest Cities on Every Continent by Population This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic visualizes the two largest cities on every continent, by 2025 estimates for their population. Data […]
Sammy J has quizzed award-winning journalist Sharnelle Vella and the ex-AFL star Bob Murphy on their Melbourne credentials. The pair will be picking up the microphones on ABC Radio Melbourne’s Breakfast program in January after Sammy announced he was leaving the station. Vella and Murphy, the Western Bulldogs’ favourite son, promise to serve up a […]
Vending machines offering free pads and tampons will begin operating at the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building, as well as hospitals, libraries and Tafes, as part of an Australian-first government initiative aimed at ending period poverty. On Thursday, the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, will announce the first 30 locations […]