Melbourne

A growing number of complaints from Australian jobseekers suggest some internationally arrived business owners are offering wages dramatically below legal minimums, sparking concerns about systemic misunderstanding of the country's labour laws and cost-of-living realities.Employment advocates and workers' groups report...

After 11 weeks of trial proceedings, the 12-person jury convicted Patterson of murdering her estranged husband's parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt, Heather Wilkinson.The jury also found the 50-year-old woman guilty of attempting to murder Heather's...

Victorian school principals will soon be able to suspend or expel students for serious behavioural issues that occur outside school grounds or online, under new powers introduced by the Allan Labor Government. The changes, set to take effect from...

The echoes of tributes resound through the streets, a symphony of gratitude for a man who was more than just a figure but a force of nature. Les, with his boundless energy and unwavering dedication, stood as a beacon...

The lack of functioning air-conditioning within the Melbourne retail outlet has left employees and shoppers struggling in the oppressive heat.Describing the situation as "dying hot," an unnamed worker from a popular clothing outlet within the Spencer Street complex expressed...

Around 5% of Australians are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Its is characterised by persistent patterns of inattentive, impulsive, and sometimes hyperactive behaviour, often accompanied by challenges in emotional regulation, as noted by ADHD Australia.While ADHD is most...

National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell and Professional Golf Association (PGA) TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan headline the latest globally recognised sport sector leaders speaking at Melbourne’s SportNXT 2023 conference in March.In its second year, SportNXT, the international thought-leadership summit designed to shape the...

Record numbers of e-scooter riders are being admitted to Melbourne's intensive care units as people continue to ignore the regulations.From high-speed collisions to late-night collisions, the number of admissions at The Alfred Hospital's trauma centre has doubled from...

Protester allegedly struck out at police and assaulted an officer.A police officer was allegedly attacked twice during a protest in Melbourne on Saturday, prompting an investigation.The officer was carrying out traffic management duties on King St in Melbourne when...

The Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association (ALNA) has welcomed the Oz Lotto game enhancements proposed by Tattersall’s Sweeps Pty Ltd (Tatts in Victoria).ALNA CEO Ben Kearney said ALNA supports the proposed change to Oz Lotto, which will be the...