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23rd October 2025

News Update

Meet Victoria’s cricket young guns set to shine on national stage

The School Sport Australia U12 cricket championships have long been a breeding ground for the stars of tomorrow. Meet the boys and girls who will represent Victoria on the national...

Local footy power learns fate after cap investigation

One of the biggest clubs in Melbourne local footy has learned its fate after an investigation by the AFL’s integrity unit found governance issues.

Picture gallery: All the action from the Melbourne Royal Show 2025

Hundreds of thousands of Victorians will flock to the showgrounds this spring for the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show. See all the photos.

See how Victoria’s Class of 2025 is celebrating muck-up day

Classroom chaos, wild pranks and elaborate costumes mark the start of muck-up week for Victoria’s class of 2025, but not every student gets to join the fun.

No backward steps: Bridges load up on top-tier recruits

Hurstbridge got a taste of the grand final stage and is determined not to fall backwards in 2026, bringing in a series of top-tier recruits to chase Heidelberg.

Named: Metro Melbourne local cricket team of the week

From mammoth totals with the bat to stunning seven-wicket hauls with the ball, see who cracked our team of the week.

AFL legends, ‘Viking’ unite to restore iconic Melbourne pub

With the help of two AFL greats and a Hollywood star, an iconic Melbourne pub on the doorstep of the Flemington Racecourse will reopen with a bold new look on eve of the Spring Car...

Essendon agent allegedly rorted nearly $200K from trust accounts

An Essendon real estate agent allegedly made 67 transfers from company trust funds into her own account, pocketing nearly $200,000 leaving a massive hole in business accounts.

Ballarat man allegedly has gun pointed at him in home invasion

A Ballarat East man allegedly had a gun pointed at him and was attacked, losing a tooth in a night-time home invasion with police later allegedly f